Alamo FALCON 15/10 - Manual (Page 102)

OPERATION
FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-12
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
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7.1 Leveling Mower
LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION
1. Place the tractor and mower on a level
surface and lower both wings.
2. Using the center section hydraulic cylinder,
position the mower so the skid shoes are 1”
less off the ground than the desired final cut
height. For example, for a 3” cut raise or
lower the mower until the skid shoes are
approximately 2” off the ground.
3. Shut down the tractor, place the
transmission in park, and set the parking
brake before dismounting.
4. Level the mower deck front to rear by
adjusting the leveling rods linking the
tongue to the rear axle. DO NOT allow feet
or other body part underneath the mower
when making adjustments. To adjust rod length, loosen jam nut and screw turnbuckles. To lower the
front, lengthen the rods and to raise the front, shorten the rods. DO NOT unscrew turnbuckles to the
point that either rod threaded ends becomes disconnected which will cause the mower to fall. Re-
tighten jam nuts when deck is leveled.
5. IMPORTANT: Alternate adjustments between rods and adjust at equal lengths to maintain equal
tension. Improper adjustments may cause rods to snap or bend.
6. Place split collar assemblies on the center axle hydraulic cylinder rod to maintain a set cutting height
each time the mower is raised and lowered.
LEVELING WING SECTIONS WITH CENTER
1. To level the wing sections with the deck
center, adjust the leveling screw between the
wing axle and the center axle. To lower the
wing, loosen the jam nut and shorten the
screw assembly, lengthen the screw
assembly to raise the wing. After wings are
leveled, retighten jam nuts to maintain
settings.
Note: When disconnecting unit to attach to a
different tractor always remember to re-level the
mower again.
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from
the Blades.
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