Alamo RX96 Instruction Manuals and User Guides
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| Pages: | 172 |
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- RX96
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
- one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
- Table Of Contents
- General Safety Instructions and Practices
- Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
- Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
- Connecting or Disconnectin Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
- Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
- Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices
- Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices
- Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location - Lift Model
- SAFETY SECTION
- 1. D389 1 Multi Hazard Rotary Mowers
- 2. D388 1 Multi Hazard Driveline
- 3. D401** 1 1000 RPM
- 4. 00756004 3 D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate
- 5. 00756005* 1 Rotating D/L Entanglement
- 6. D137 1 CCW Blade Rotation
- 7. D138 1 CW Blade Rotation
- 8. 00771283 3 5 Year Gearbox Warranty
- 9. 00757139 2 Alamo Industrial
- 10. 02960766 4 Alamo Industrial)
- 11. 2 RX96
- 12. 03200347 * SMV Sign
- 13. nfs 1 Serial Number Plate
- 14. D385 2 Replace Blades in Pairs
- 15. 02925100 1 Use Genuine Alamo Industrial Parts
- 16. 1458392 2 Red Reflectors
- 17. 1458393 2 Amber Reflectors
- 18. 00776031 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 19. 00778586C 1 Operator’s Manual
- 20. 10058000 3 Bolt
- 21. 00024100 6 Flatwasher
- 22. 02959924 3 Locknut
- 23. D454 1 Crushing Hazard (Under Deck)
- Decal Location - Pull Model
- 1. D389 1 Multi Hazard Rotary Mowers
- 2. D390 1 Multi Hazard
- 3. D388 1 Multi Hazard Driveline
- 4. D401** 1 1000 RPM
- 5. 00756004 3 D/L Shield Missing. Do Not Operate
- 6. 00756005* 1 Rotating D/L Entanglement
- 7. D137 1 CCW Blade Rotation
- 8. D138 1 CW Blade Rotation
- 9. 00771283 3 5 Year Gearbox Warranty
- 10. 00757139 2 Alamo Industrial
- 11. 02960766 4 Alamo Industrial)
- 12. 2 RX96
- 13. 03200347 * SMV Sign
- 14. nfs 1 Serial Number Plate
- 15. D385 2 Replace Blades in Pairs
- 16. 02925100 1 Use Genuine Alamo Industrial Parts
- 17. 1458392 2 Red Reflectors
- 18. 1458393 2 Amber Reflectors
- 19. 00776031 1 Canister, Operator’s Manual
- 20. 00778586C 1 Operator’s Manual
- 21. 10058000 3 Bolt
- 22. 00024100 6 Flatwasher
- 23. 02959924 3 Locknut
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
- A-FRAME ASSEMBLY-LIFT TYPE
- 1. Insert bushing (15) into lower end of each A-Frame half (1 & 2). Position each A-Frame half inside Mainframe Lug. Install bolt (19) with Flatwasher (20) through bushing (15) in A-Frame half (1 & 2) and hole in inside Mainframe lug. Install locknut...
- 2. Install bushing (6) between braces (3) through top rear hole of A-Frame and insert bolt (12), flatwasher (20) and locknut (10). Install Driveline Holder Bracket (22) to left A-Frame (2) with bolt (17) and locknut (18).
- 3. Install bushing (21) between A-Frame halves (1 & 2) and insert bolt (13) and locknut (14). Then attach braces (3) and brace (7) by installing bushings (15) through brace (7), and install bolt (9) and locknut (10) through braces (3) and brace (7). ...
- 4. Install brace support (7) to the rear lugs on the Mainframe with pivot pin (8) and retain with bolt (17) and locknut (10). FIGURE Asm-R-0282
- TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY - LIFT
- 1. Attach Bracket (3) into Support Beam (8) and attach to Frame Assembly with Bolts (4) & Locknuts (5).
- 2. Slide the Beam Weldment (2) through Bracket (3) and Support Beam (8) and attach to Mower Deck using Bolt (4) and Locknut (5).
- 3. Insert Tailwheel Beam (2) through Bracket (3) and Support Beam (8). Install to Gearbox Lug through pair of holes which will give approximate desired cutting height using Bolt (7) and Locknut (6).
- TONGUE
- AXLE ASSEMBLY - PULL TYPE
- AXLE ARMS
- AXLE ASSEMBLY - HYD. OFFSET & SEMI-MOUNT
- CONTROL RODS - PULL TYPE
- FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equip.) CHAINGUARDS (Optional Equip. at Extra Cost)
- FRONT AND REAR DEFLECTORS (Standard Equip.) CHAINGUARDS (Optional Equip. at Extra Cost)
- CHECK CHAINS (Extra Equipment) LIFT MODELS
- HYDRAULIC OR MANUAL LIFT - PULL & OFFSET TYPE
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL RX96 MEDIUM-DUTY ROTARY MOWER
- OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- RX96
- 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 Mower-Lift Type and Semi-Mount Type
- 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 mower.
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the mower with the 3- point lift arms positioned between the respective set of mower A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift a...
- 4. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
- 5. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of holes of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift ...
- 6. Lift Mowers-Extend or retract the 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. Semi-Mount Mowers-If hydraulic cylinders are being used to ra...
- 7. 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.
- 6.2 Connecting the Mower-Pull Type
- 1. Make sure the tractor is equipped with the correct PTO shaft and the drawbar is extended 14” from the PTO shaft end for a 540 RPM mower and 16” for a 1000 RPM unit.
- 2. Block the mower wheels in place and use the attached parking jack to raise or lower the tongue clevis to the height of the tractor drawbar. The parking jack can be rotated 15 degrees in each direction to obtain a near vertical position. Note: Alwa...
- 3. Board the tractor and start the engine. Back the tractor to the mower aligning the drawbar hitch hole with the mower hitch clevis. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
- 4. To attach the mower, place two 1” flatwashers (1) positioned under top lip of tongue clevis and to the top of drawbar. Add additional 1” flatwashers (2) between the bottom of drawbar and bottom lip of clevis to fill open space. Insert a 3/4”...
- 5. Securely attach mower safety chain to tractor drawbar or drawbar support frame.
- 6. Lower the jack until the tongue is completely supported by the drawbar. Remove jack from the tongue and place on storage bracket of mower main frame.
- 7. If using a hydraulic cylinder, connect hydraulic hose ends into tractor hydraulic ports.
- 8. If the mower has been attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying side to side. Note: Never raise the 3-point lift with the mowe...
- 6.3 Safety Tow Chain
- 6.1 Connecting the Mower-Lift Type and Semi-Mount Type
- 7. SETTING THE MOWER
- 7.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type
- 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
- 2. Using the 3-point hitch control lever, position the front of the mower with its side skids 1” less off the ground than desired cut height. For example, for a 3” cut, position the skids 2” from the ground. Set the 3-point control lever stop a...
- 3. Shut down the tractor and remove the key.
- 4. Level the mower deck front to rear by extending or retracting the 3-point top link.
- 5. 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.
- 6. Securely block up the mower at this height.
- 7. Remove the bolts securing the tailwheel beam support brackets and allow the tailwheels) to rest at ground level. Align beam and positioning bracket holes with closest set of holes in support brackets and reinstall securing the beam(s) in position....
- 8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mower, the front of the deck will raise 2 to 2½" before the tail wheel(s) leaves the ground. This will allow the mower to follow the contour of uneven terrain.
- 7.2 Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type and Semi-Mount Type Mowers
- 1. Park the tractor and mower on level ground.
- 2. Using the ratchet jack or hydraulic cylinder, position the mower so the skid shoes are 1” less off the ground than the desired final cut height. For example, if a 3” cut is desired, raise or lower the mower until the skid shoes are 2” off th...
- 3. Adjust the mower leveling rod so that the front of the mower is approximately 3/4” lower than the rear.
- 4. If the mower is attached to a 3-point hitch drawbar, adjust any tractor equipped lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the hitch and mower from swaying from side to side. Never raise the 3- point lift with the mower atta...
- 7.3 Setting Deck Pitch
- 7.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type
- 8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT
- 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 11. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 12. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR
- 13. MOWER STORAGE
- 14. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 15. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- Drivelines not phased. Replace Driveline.
- Blade broken. Replace Blades in sets.
- Blade Carrier bent. Repair or replace Carrier.
- Blade Hub not properly Remove Hub, check for wear
- seated on Shaft. and replace or seat properly.
- New Blade matched with Replace Blades in sets.
- worn Blade.
- Blade rotation incorrect. Use correct Blade for Carrier.
- Using Straight Blades. Use Fan Blades in grass.
- Carrier RPM too low. Increase PTO speed.
- Mower not level. Adjust machine level (in very
- heavy weeds, 1/2" to 1" low in front).
- Tractor tires mashing down grass. Increase tire spread to 90”
- Ground speed too fast. Reduce ground speed.
- Blades locked back. Free blades.
- Blades riding up due to blade bolt Replace blade bolts.
- wear.
- Blades bent up. Replace Blades.
- Blades too soft. Replace Blades; with hardened,
- high-quality, Alamo Industrial Blade
- from the manufacturer.
- Bolt hole elongated or oversized. Replace Blade Carrier.
- Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut.
- Gearbox Leaking Damaged Oil Seal Replace Seal.
- Bent Shaft. Replace Oil Seal and Shaft.
- Oil Seal Race rough. Replace Shaft or repair Race.
- Oil Seal installed wrong. Replace Seal.
- Oil Seal not sealing in the housing. Replace Seal or use a sealant on O.D.
- of Seal.
- Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
- Gasket damaged. Replace Gasket.
- Bolts loose. Tighten Bolts.
- No Oil Seal Install Oil Seal
- Oil too light. Use EP140.
- Bearings loose. Adjust Bearings.
- Vent Plug stopped up. Open Vent Plug.
- No oil seal. Install oil seal.
- Oil too light. Use EP140.
- Oil level too high. Drain oil to proper level.
- Gasket damaged. Replace gasket.
- Bolts loose. Tighten bolts.
- open.
- in turns. drawbars.
- (Right Hand threads)
- Worn Blade Bolt. Replace Bolt.
- Blade Carrier bent. Straighten or replace Blade Carrier.
- Blades on upside down. Turn Blades right side up and tighten.
- ground speed.
- Slow down or raise Mower.
- Needle Rollers have Load too high for joint. Check for small joint angles.
- or raise Mower. Use protective device.
- Springs weak. Replace Springs.
- Improper adjustment. Re-adjust Slip Clutch
- Too much power for Reduce ground speed and
- Slip Clutch. material intake.
- Friction Facings worn. Replace Facings.
- Oil on Facings. Replace Facings.
- Friction Facings glazed. Clean with emery cloth.
- approximately 5/8".
- Oil level too high. Lower oil level to Plug.
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Problem Possible Cause Remedy
- Lubrication
- GEARBOX
- TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
- DRIVELINE LUBRICATION
- MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD
- 1. To remove the outer CV cone, remove the locking screws from shield cone. Remove cone over yoke. Remove bearing ring and remove the locking screws from inner shield cone. Turn inner cone to assembly position and remove half shield. Remove bearing r...
- 2. To assemble outer CV driveline, grease yoke groove and inner profile tube. Attach bearing ring on groove with recesses facing profile tube. Slide on half shield with cone. Turn cone until it engages correctly. Tighten locking screws. Grease bearin...
- CV MAIN DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- BLADE SERVICING
- BLADE SHARPENING
- BLADE REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL
- BLADE CARRIER INSPECTION
- BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION
- BLADE TIMING AND ROTATION
- BLADE TIMING PROCEDURE
- 1. Raise the mower to minimum height to allow sufficient clearance between the mower deck and ground to visually inspect blade carriers.
- 2. Completely shut down the tractor and secure the tractor in position by placing the tractor in park and setting the parking brake. Securely block the mower at this height.
- 3. On a side gearbox, remove connecting driveline coupler.
- 4. Manually rotate carriers until blades are positioned at near 90 degree angle from one another. See Fig. Mnt-R-0102
- 5. Replace connecting driveline and coupler.
- 6. Manually spin carriers a complete rotation to ensure blades do not collide with one another.
- SLIP CLUTCH
- SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE
- 1. Loosen nuts (Figure Mnt-R-0251) on springs until the springs can freely rotate, yet remain secure on bolts.
- 2. Attach mower to tractor and start the tractor. Set the engine speed at 1200 RPM.
- 3. Engage the PTO (approximately one second) and then quickly disengage it. The friction lining plates shoulder break loose.
- 4. Turn tractor off and tighten the nuts on the springs to their original position of 1-9/16" compressed spring length.
- MOWER STORAGE
- 1. Thoroughly clean the cutter.
- 2. Lubricate the cutter as covered in Maintenance Section.
- 3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
- 4. Check the cutter for worn or damaged parts. Make replacements immediately.
- 5. Store the cutter in a clean, dry place with the cutter housing resting on blocks.
- 6. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and maintain the appearance of the cutter.
- TORQUE CHART
- TOOLS NEEDED FOR DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF T GEARBOX
- 1. Caulking Gun w/ #5900 Locktite
- 2. Impact Wrench
- 3. Ball Pin Hammer
- 4. Torque Wrench
- 5. Retaining Ring Pliers
- 6. 3/16" Punch
- 7. 10 mm & 14 mm Socket
- 8. Locktite #270
- 1. 2 Seal
- 2. 2 Cap-Side
- 3. 1 Gear-14 Tooth
- 4. 1 Spacer
- 5. 2 Pipe Plug
- 6. 1 Shaft
- 7. 1 Housing
- 8. 4 Bearing
- 9. 24 Lockwasher
- 10. 24 Bolt
- 11. AR Gaskets (includes 0.40, 0.25, 0.30)
- 12. 1 Cap-Hub Input
- 13. 1 Adjusting Nut
- 14. 1 Cotter Pin
- 15. 1 Seal
- 16. 1 Shaft
- 17. 1 Gear-17 Tooth
- 18. 1 Pipe Plug Vented (not illustrated)
- Disassembly and Assembly Procedures for T-BOX
- Assembly Procedure for T - BOX
- 1. 2 Seal
- 2. 2 Cap-Side
- 3. 1 Gear-14 Tooth
- 4. 1 Spacer
- 5. 2 Pipe Plug
- 6. 1 Shaft
- 7. 1 Housing
- 8. 4 Bearing
- 9. 24 Lockwasher
- 10. 24 Bolt
- 11. AR Gaskets
- 12. 1 Cap-Hub Input
- 13. 1 Adjusting Nut
- 14. 1 Cotter Pin
- 15. 1 Seal
- 16. 1 Shaft
- 17. 1 Gear - 17 Tooth
- 18. 1 Pipe Plug Vented
- 1. Bearing Driver
- 2. Gasket Sealant
- 3. Impact Wrench
- 4. Chisel 3/16" Wide Blade
- 5. Sledge Hammer
- 6. Ball Pin Hammer
- 7. Socket Wrench
- 8. Screw Driver
- 9. Punch - Long drift
- 10. 14mm Socket
- 11. 17mm Socket
- 12. Pry Bar
- 13. Locktite #270
- 1. 1 Housing
- 2. 1 Lockwasher
- 3. 16 Bolt
- 4. 1 Input Cap
- 5. 1 Input Cap
- 6. 1 Input Seal
- 7. 1 Gear Adj. Shim .30
- 8. 1 Gear Adj. Shim .50
- 9. 2 Input Cap Gasket .10
- 10. 2 Input Cap Gasket .25
- 11. 1 Gear Mounting Spacer
- 12. 1 Output Spacer
- 13. 1 Output Cap
- 14. 1 Lockwasher
- 15. 3 Bolt
- 16. 1 Cotter Pin
- 17. 1 Flanged Nut
- 18. 1 Output Oil Seal
- 19. Output Cap Gasket .10
- 20. Output Cap Gasket .25
- 21. Output Shaft
- 22. Bearing Assembly
- 23. 17 Tooth Gear
- 24. Bearing Adjust Nut
- 25. Cotter Pin
- 26. Bearing Assembly
- 27. M18 Drain Plug
- 28. Sealing Washer
- 29. Spacer
- 30. 14 Tooth Gear
- 31. M18 Vent Plug
- RIGHT ANGLE GEARBOX (OUTBOARD) ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 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.
- ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
- LIMITED WARRANTY