Alamo Exten-A-Kut II Instruction Manuals and User Guides
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| Recognized languages: | English |
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| Pages: | 142 |
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- EXTEN-A-KUT II
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Table Of Contents
- Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- General Safety Instructions and Practices
- Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
- Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
- Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location
- 1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 2. 02962765 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 3. 02964509 1 DANGER Storage
- 4. 02970611 2 LOGO Exten-A-Kut
- 5. 02965093 1 INSTRUCT Proper Engine Operation
- 6. 02965262 1 WARNING Hose Burst
- 7. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflector
- 8. 1458393 2 REFLECT Yellow Reflector
- 9. 999001 1 WARNING Tractor Rearing
- 10. D103 1 WARNING 540 RPM
- 11. 00757140 2 LOGO Alamo Industrial
- 12. 02958241 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 13. NFS 1 SER PLT Serial Plate Number
- 14. D416 1 IMPORTANT Hydraulic System Service
- 15. 00757139 2 LOGO Alamo Industrial
- 16. 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Alamo Parts
- 17. 00753840 1 DANGER Wing Transport and Operation
- 18. D395 1 IMPORTANT Replace blades in pairs
- 19. 02962764 2 WARNING Pinch Points
- 20. 000678 1 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside
- 21. 03200347 * REFLECT SMV Sign
- 22. 00776031 1 _________ Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 23. 02964566C 1 _________ EK II Operator’s Manual
- 24. 241730 1 _________ Canister Bracket
- 25. 10058000 3 _________ Bolt
- 26. 00024100 3 _________ Flatwasher
- 27. 02959924 3 _________ Locknut
- Decal Location
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- GENERAL ASSEMBLY
- The tools you will need at the assembly site are as follows:
- 1. Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set.
- 2. Rubber mallet.
- 3. Box-end, Allen, and adjustable wrenches.
- 4. Alignment pins.
- 5. Forklift or hydraulic floor jacks with rolling back boards.
- 6. Small chain hoist or block-and-tackle.
- 7. Multidirectional Levels.
- 8. Hydraulic Filter Buggy or Cart.
- 9. Safety shoes, safety glasses, and gloves. A hard hat should be worn by anyone working under any raised component.
- The tools you will need at the assembly site are as follows:
- RECOMMENDED TORQUE VALUE CHART
- TRACTOR PREPARATION
- MAINFRAME ATTACHMENT
- HEAD ATTACHMENT
- ATTACHMENT OF HYDRAULIC HOSES
- a. Standard pipe (NPT or NPTF) thread fittings. This type requires a small amount of evenly-applied sealant.
- b. Swivel fittings. This type does not require any sealant on the swivel end because it seals against an internal flare.
- c. "O" Ring fittings. This type does not require any sealant on the "O" Ring end of the fitting.
- Oil Reservoir is shipped filled with oil to the minimum level. When adding hydraulic oil proceed.
- 4. Fill the Hydraulic Reservoir until the fluid is visible through the sight gauge. Figure Asm-B-0010 & Asm-B-0011.
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR
- 6.1 Connecting the Boom Mower
- 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 boom mower.
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the boom mower with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the respective set of A-frame lift lugs. NOTE: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift arm...
- 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 Boom Mower
- 7. SETTING THE MOWER
- 7.1 Setting Boom Mower Height
- 1. Park the tractor and boom mower on level ground.
- 2. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.
- 3. Level the boom mower from front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.
- 4. Level the mower side to side by manipulating one lower lift arm length. On most tractors, at least one of the lift arms is designed to allow for manipulation of its length. Shortening or extending will allow for deck leveling from side to side.
- 5. Securely block up the mower at this height.
- 7.1 Setting Boom Mower Height
- 8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 11. OPERATING THE BOOM UNIT AND ATTACHED HEAD
- 12. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- Excessive Vibration Check for loose nuts on Tighten if loose.
- blade holder and blades
- Check to see if blades are Free blades so they swing
- free swinging.
- Check for even wear on each Weight Blades. Weight Should
- blade tip. Were both blades Be within 1 oz. Always replace
- changed at the same time? both blades.
- Blade broken Replace blades, in sets.
- Blade carrier bent Replace carrier
- Blade hub not properly seated Remove hub, check tapered
- on shaft. spline shaft, clean and replace.
- New blade or bolts matched Replace blades or bolts in sets.
- with worn blade or bolts.
- Not Cutting Clean Blades dull. Sharpen or replace blades.
- Carrier RPM too low. Use correct PTO speed and check
- blade tip. Were both blades for correct speed changer ratio. See
- specifications.
- Cutter not level. See Cutting Height
- Adjustment.
- Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed by
- shifting to a lower gear.
- Blades locked back. Free blades.
- Blades riding up due to Replace blade bolts.
- blade bolt wear or loose bolts.
- Streaking Conditions Conditions too wet for Allow grass to dry
- cutting.before cutting. Slow
- ground speed of
- tractor but keep
- engine running at full
- PTO rpm. Cutting
- lower may help.
- Dull blades. Sharpen or replace
- blades.
- Height of cutter lower at See Cutting Height
- rear or front. Instructions.
- Blade Bolts Bolts not tightened. Tighten bolts to
- 350 ft.lbs.
- Bolt hole elongated or Replace Bushing or
- oversized. Blade Carrier.
- Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
- Blades Wears Too Fast Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height.
- Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height.
- OPERATION SECTION
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- GENERAL
- LUBRICATION INFORMATION
- LUBRICATION
- HYDRAULIC OIL, FILTERS, AND COMPONENTS
- BLADE SERVICING
- BLADE SHARPENING
- BLADE REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION
- STORAGE
- 1. Thoroughly clean the mower.
- 2. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
- 3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
- 4. Check the mower for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
- 5. Store the mower in a clean, dry place with the mower head resting on blocks.
- 6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the mower.
- PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS
- Cylinder Rod Maintenance
- 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.