Alamo SHD88 User Manual
Operator’s manual, Flail mower
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Document Outline
- SUPER HEAVY DUTY FLAIL
- SHD62, SHD74, SHD88, SHD96
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- Table of Contents
- Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location
- 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material
- 2. 00773723 1 PELIGRO Translate Driveline Instructions
- 3. 002369 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 4. 002425 1 DANGER Front Shield
- 5. 00756004 ref DANGER Shield Missing
- 6. 00756005 ref DANGER Rotating Driveline
- 7. 00756494 1 DANGER Driveline Safety
- 8. 02967668 1 DANGER Cutting Blades
- 9. 00725739 1 WARNING Repair Shields
- 10. 00758194 1 WARNING Pinch Points (V-Belt)
- 11. D103 1 WARNING 540 PTO Required
- 12. 03200347 ref REFLECT SMV Emblem
- 13. 000108 1 INSTRUCT Operating Instructions
- 14. 00678 3 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside
- 15. 001830 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart
- 16. 002023 1 INSTRUCT Cutting Height Instructions
- 17. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owners
- 18. 02925100 1 INSTRUCT Genuine Parts
- 19. 001650 1 LOGO Alamo Logo
- 20. 001651 1 LOGO Alamo by Mott
- 21. 02960766 1 LOGO Alamo Logo
- 22. nfs 1 SERIALPLT Serial Plate
- 23. 02977417 1 INSTRUCT Operators Manual Inside (Decal)
- 24. 02977385 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 25. 803211C 1 Operator’s Manual
- 26. 10058000 4 Bolt
- 27. 00017000 4 Lockwasher
- 28. 00024100 4 Flatwasher
- SAFETY SECTION
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- GENERAL
- KNIFE ASSEMBLY
- SKID SHOE ASSEMBLY
- A-FRAME ASSEMBLY
- 1. Attach overarms (5) to cutterhousing. Secure each in 2 places with 5/8 NC x 1-3/4 Bolt, lockwasher, and nut (1).
- 2. Attach “A” frame arms (6) to front of cutter housing. Secure each plus overarms, in plus overarms, in place with 5/7 NC x 2-1/2” bolt, lockwasher and nut (2).
- 3. Attach gearbox mounting frame to overarms and “A” frame arms.
- 4. Secure with 5/8 NC x 1-3/4 bolt, lockwasher, and nut (2 places) (3). Torque to 170 ft-lbs.
- 5. Secure with 3/4 NC x 3-3/4 bolt, “A” frame spacer, lockwasher, and nut (4). Torque to 300 ft-lbs. See Image ASM-FL-0049.
- GEARBOX AND EXTENSION SHAFT ASSEMBLY
- DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- IDLER ARM ASSEMBLY
- 1. Remove fasteners and shaft protector from end of driveline. Lightly grease shaft. Install key and driveline pulley. Do not secure at this time. Image ASM-FL-0052
- 2. Align all three pulleys using a square to determine alignment. Use spacers and shims provided to hold alignment in place; then, secure idler arm assembly with cotter pin. Secure driveline pulley with fasteners removed in Step 1 above.
- 3. Install drive belt. Image ASM-FL-0053
- 4. Attach spring. One end is inserted in idler arm spring arm hole; the other end is attached to the long outboard bearing plate capscrew.
- INSTALLATION OF MOWER TO TRACTOR
- 1. Position the SHD Flail on a level, firm surface.
- 2. Position the tractor so that the lower hitch arms are level with and slightly ahead of the mower over arms. Carefully inch the tractor rearward to align the tractor hitch arms between the mower hitch over arms. Stop the engine and insert the lower...
- 3. To install the driveline separate slip joint halves, then install them onto mower gearbox input shaft and tractor PTO driveline according to illustration on PTO shaft shield. Hold halves side by side, then raise and lower the mower to determine th...
- ASSEMBLY SECTION
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SHD62, SHD74, SHD88 & SHD96
- SUPER-HEAVY-DUTY FLAIL MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
- 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
- 3.2 Tractor Safety Devices
- 3.3 Tractor Horsepower
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
- 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor
- 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft. Change shafts if needed.
- 2. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the mower.
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the respective set of mower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift ar...
- 4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.
- 5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
- 6. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
- 7. Extend or retract 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the mower’s top link. Insert the top link hitch pin and insert retaining pin into hitch pin.
- 8. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the mower from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
- 6.1 Connecting the Mower A-Frame to the Tractor
- 7. SETTING THE MOWER
- Roller Height Adjustment
- 1. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in park, and set the parking brake before dismounting.
- 2. One section at a time, place lifting device (scissors jack or hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.
- 3. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop unexpectedly and cause injury.
- 4. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with cutter housing, then reinstall hardware.
- 5. Lower cutter housing to the ground and remove lifting device.
- 6. Set cutting height according to procedures above for remaining two cutter sections. Make sure that all three rollers are set at the same height to ensure a even cut across the entire width of the mower.
- 7.1 Leveling Deck
- Roller Height Adjustment
- 8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 11. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
- 13. MOWER STORAGE
- 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- Check for missing knives on Replace missing knives.
- cutter shaft.
- Check to see if knives are Free knives so they swing.
- free swinging.
- Blade broken or bent. Replace blades.
- Cuttershaft bent. Replace cuttershaft.
- Drivelines not phased correctly. Replace driveline.
- Implement & Tractor yokes must
- be in line.
- Cuttershaft bearing worn Replace bearings
- Improper type lubricant. Replace with proper lubricant.
- Excessive trash build-up Remove trash.
- around gearbox.
- Bearing or gears set up Consult your Dealer.
- improperly.
- Worn Bearing. Replace bearing.
- (Rubbing on pulleys or belt).
- Worn Bearing or Gear. Replace Bearing or Gear.
- Bent shaft. Replace oil seal and shaft.
- Shaft rough in oil seal area. Replace or repair shaft.
- Oil seal installed wrong. Replace seal.
- Oil seal not sealing in the housing. Replace seal or use a sealant on
- OD of Seal.
- Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
- Sand hole is casting. Replace castings or gearbox.
- Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
- Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
- Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badly worn or Repair clutch per maintenance
- plates warped. section of manuals.
- Too much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material
- intake.
- Oil on facings. Replace facings.
- Friction facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
- Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
- Soft “will fit” knives. Use genuine Alamo Industrial knives.
- Clogging Blades dull. Check blades for sharpness.
- Grass too wet. Wait for grass to dry.
- Grass too long. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
- Travel speed too fast. Use a lower tractor gear.
- PTO RPM too low. Mow at engine RPM to match 540
- PTO RPM.
- Rough, uneven ground. Use a slower speed.
- Lower rollers.
- Turning Tractor too fast. Slow down when turning.
- Mower deck not level. Level the mowing deck.
- Blades dull or unbalanced. Sharpen or balance blades.
- Deck underside plugged. Clean underside of deck.
- Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
- Housing plugged. Clean underside of deck.
- Spring broke & belt off idler. Replace spring or adjust belt.
- Housing plugged. Clean underside of housing.
- Debris around pulleys. Remove deck belt shield and clean
- out debris.
- Grass too high. Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
- OPERATION SECTION
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- Daily Checks
- 1. Lubricate at the specified intervals as outlined in the lubrication diagram below. All mower grease fittings are equipped with lubricaps which snap over the grease fittings to prevent dirt from entering the fittings. Remove the cap and wipe the fi...
- 2. Before each day’s use, follow this procedure:
- a . Visually check the unit and make certain all items are properly tightened.
- b . Check the cuttershaft to make certain it is fully knifed. Replace any missing knives or cotter pins, then run the unit at full speed to check for vibrations. Do not operate the unit in an “out-of-balance” condition.
- c . Check rear rubber deflector condition and replace if worn or damaged.
- Slip Clutch
- 1. Loosen nuts (Image Mnt-FL-0003) on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.
- 2. Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.
- 3. Mark outer plates as shown in Image Mnt-FL-0003.
- 4. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates should break loose (check the mark).
- 5. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-3/16” compressed spring length.
- General
- Replacing Cutter Unit Drive Belt
- 1. Place unit on ground or support securely.
- 2. Remove belt guard.
- 3. Remove idler arm spring.
- 4. Remove extension shaft housing mounting bracket front bolt and loosen rear bolt.
- 5. Loosen extension shaft housing mounting bracket rear bolt.
- 6. Pivot extension shaft housing mounting bracket assembly. Remove old belt and install new one.
- 7. Reinstall front mounting bolt then secure extension shaft housing mounting bracket to unit.
- 8. Reinstall idler arm spring and belt guard.
- Adjusting Cutting Height
- 1. Lower cutter unit to ground and place tractor selector lever in “FLOAT” position.
- 2. Place lifting device (scissors jack, hydraulic jack) under center of cutter housing.
- 3. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts from bracket at each end of roller. Make certain that roller bracket is free to move once the fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could drop suddenly and cause and injury.
- 4. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with cutterhousing holes, then reinstall fasteners. Refer to cutting height decal on mower or page 4-12.
- 5. Lower cutter unit to ground; then remove lifting device.
- Roller Bearing Replacement
- 1. Remove roller and both bearing and bracket assemblies from mower. Lift the mower only high enough to remove the roller assembly.
- 2. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies off each end of roller.
- 3. Remove roller bearing and housing assembly attaching hardware. Remove assembly from bracket. Inspect seal between assembly and bracket for brittleness, cracks, wear and tear. Replace if necessary.
- 4. Remove grease fitting from the top of bearing housing.
- 5. Remove bearing from housing by rotating bearing 90° sideways and line up with notches in bearing housing then pull out.
- 6. Install new bearing into housing. Bearing must be installed with grease hole in bearing aligned with grease fitting hole in housing.
- 7. Reinstall grease fitting to housing. Grease fitting must have locking pin installed which inserts into grease hole in bearing when installed. If grease fitting does not have a pin, order a new grease fitting. Grease fitting must be tight and seate...
- 8. Attach roller bearing and housing assembly to bracket with seal between housing and bracket.
- 9. Slide bearing and bracket assemblies on each end of roller.
- 10. Check bearing for proper installation in housing by gently rocking bearing and bracket assembly in end of roller. Play should be slight to none at all.
- 11. Install roller and bearing and bracket assemblies on mower.
- 12. Lubricate roller bearing until lubricant can be seen coming out between roller and bearing housing.
- Cuttershaft Bearing Replacement
- 1. Lift cutter unit to maximum horizontal height; then, securely support ends of cutterhousing.
- 2. Remove enough knives to place a floor jack under center of cuttershaft.
- 3. Securely support cuttershaft.
- 4. Remove outboard fender.
- 5. Remove fasteners securing bearing and housing assembly to cutterhousing; then remove bearing and housing assembly.
- 6. Using a jack to align parts, install bearing and housing assembly to cutter unit and make certain that bearing setscrew is located in keyway on cuttershaft. Grease bearing and install cap over fitting.
- Inboard (Drive) Bearing- Images Mnt-FL-0023 and Mnt-FL-0020.
- 7. Remove belt guard.
- 8. Remove spring from idler arm.
- 9. Remove extension shaft housing mounting bracket fasteners at the cutterhousing. Pivot mounting bracket assembly and remove drive belt.
- 10. Remove fasteners that secure pulley to cuttershaft. Remove pulley and key.
- 11. Remove fasteners securing inboard bearing and housing assembly to cutterhousing; then, remove bearing and housing assembly.
- 12. Using a jack to align parts, install inboard bearing and housing assembly to cutter unit. Grease bearing and install cap over fitting.
- 13. Reinstall key and pulley. Secure with cuttershaft fasteners.
- 14. Remove jack and check shaft rotation. Reinstall knives which were removed.
- 15. Reinstall drive belts then secure motor mounting bracket to cutterhousing.
- 16. Reinstall idler arm spring.
- 17. Reinstall belt guard
- 18. Remove supports, lower unit to ground and test unit. Reinstall outboard fender, if not already installed.
- Cuttershaft Replacement
- 1. Place unit on the ground or securely support at a convenient height.
- 2. Remove cuttershaft bearing and housing assemblies as outlined above. After removing both assemblies, the cuttershaft can be removed and a new one installed. It may be necessary to remove two sets of knives nearest the drive end of cuttershaft.
- 3. Install new bearing and housing assemblies.
- Changing to Forward or Reverse Rotation
- Replacing Cutter Unit Knives
- General Information on Flail Mower Vibration
- 1. Wire, rope, string, rags, etc., around the cutter shaft are holding the knives in a folded back position. Remove such foreign objects and be sure all knives are free to swing to the extended position.
- 2. Knives are missing or broken. Replace missing or broken knives.
- 3. Knife hanger lugs are broken off shaft. This condition usually results from continued operation in contact with large hard objects where the knife hanger lugs themselves are hitting the hard objects. Lugs should be replaced using arc welding equip...
- 4. Cutter shaft ball bearings are worn enough to have radial “play” in them. Replace ball bearing and other worn parts to eliminate “play”.
- 5. Shaft is bent. The shafts are straight within a couple of thousandths of an inch when they are made. It is possible that they will become bent in use, such as if the shaft is hooked on a stump while the tractor is moving forward at good speed.
- 6. Shafts are operated at improper speed. Rotating shafts have what is known as a natural period of vibration. The same is true of the cutter shafts on the Flail Mowers.
- Proper Torque For Fasteners
- TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
- ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
- 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser
- 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
- 1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel, oil, or lubricants, ...
- 1.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.
- 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.
- 2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
- 2.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an approved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based
- 2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.
- 2.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:
- (a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or
- (b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the repair and/or replacement prior to the final determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer.
- 2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer, whether or not the claim is approved. Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for...
- 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
- 3.01. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- 3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.
- 3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLU...
- 3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
- 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
- 4.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- 4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
- 4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
- 4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.