Alamo FALCON 15/10 - Manual (Page 126)

OPERATION
FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-36
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OPERA
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Before disconnecting the mower, the PTO must be disengaged and all motion at a complete stop. Move the
mower to a level storage location and lower both wings to the ground. If the mower will be stored with the
sections in the raised position, be sure that the locks are engaged. If the mower is not resting securely on the
ground, block the mower up securely before attempting to disconnect it from the tractor. Use extreme care to
keep feet and hands from under the mower and clear of any pinch points.
When disconnecting the mower, the tractor
should be completely shut down and secured in
position. Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving
the control levers back and forth several times.
Lower the parking jack and raise the mower until
the tongue clevis is no longer resting on the
tractor drawbar and is supported solely by the
jack. The jack should be in a near vertical position
with the ground and can be adjusted by loosening
the positioning nut and moving the jack up to 15
degrees in each direction. Also make sure that
the jack foot is securely resting at ground level or
securely supported by a block before raising the
mower. Once the mower tongue is being
supported entirely by the jack, remove the hitch
bolt, locknut, and washers. Remove the cylinder
hydraulic hoses from the tractor and secure to the
mower to prevent contact with dirt.
After disconnecting the mower hitch, remove the
pump from the speed increaser. If the pump will
remain disconnected from the speed increaser for
an extended period of time, apply a thick coat of
grease or other substance to prevent the shaft and flange from rusting. If the Tractors PTO is to be utilized
remove the speed increaser from the tractor and replace all PTO guarding that came standard with the tractor.
After the speed increaser has been removed from the tractor, place the PTO master shield
back in the operating position. OPS-R-0081_B