Alamo SHD88 User Manual
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Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-23
Raising the Mower ........................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Driving the Tractor and Mower ......................................................................................................................... 4-24
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-25
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-26
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-27
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-28
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-29
Operating the Mower ........................................................................................................................................ 4-29
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-31
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-32
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-33
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-34
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-35
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-37
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ......................................................................................................................... 4-38
Daily Checks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Slip Clutch .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Replacing Cutter Unit Drive Belt ........................................................................................................................ 5-5
Adjusting Cutting Height ..................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Roller Bearing Replacement .............................................................................................................................. 5-6
Cuttershaft Bearing Replacement ...................................................................................................................... 5-7
Cuttershaft Replacement ................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Changing to Forward or Reverse Rotation ......................................................................................................... 5-9
Replacing Cutter Unit Knives ............................................................................................................................. 5-9
General Information on Flail Mower Vibration .................................................................................................. 5-10
Proper Torque For Fasteners ........................................................................................................................... 5-11