Alamo FALCON 15/10 User Manual
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Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-14
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-16
Cutting Component Inspection ......................................................................................................................... 4-21
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER ........................................................................................................ 4-22
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-24
Operating the Mower Wings ............................................................................................................................ 4-24
Driving the Tractor and Mower ......................................................................................................................... 4-26
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-27
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-28
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-29
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-30
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-31
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-31
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-35
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-35
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-37
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-38
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-39
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-42
DAILY MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Lubrication ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Tongue ............................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
Hydraulic Fluid ................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Proper Oil Level ................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
Oil Level Low .................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
Breather Element ............................................................................................................................................... 5-6
BLADES ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
Blade Servicing .................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
BLADE SHARPENING ...................................................................................................................................... 5-7
BLADE REMOVAL ............................................................................................................................................. 5-7
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL ........................................................................................................................... 5-8
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................... 5-8
Spindle .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-8
Nuts & Bolts ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
Spindle Housing Bolts - ...................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Motor Bolts ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Speed Changer Bolts ......................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Pump Bolts ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Axle Arm Bolts ................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Winch Stand Bolts .............................................................................................................................................. 5-9
Drawbar Bolt ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-9
Blade Carrier Retaining Nut ............................................................................................................................... 5-9
Wheel Bearing Seal Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 5-10
Hydraulic Cylinders and Hoses ........................................................................................................................ 5-10
Cylinder Rod Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 5-10
Clean The Machine .......................................................................................................................................... 5-10
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................... 5-11
Spindle Housing ............................................................................................................................................... 5-12