Alamo SL60 User Manual
Sl60, Operator’s manual, Skid steer rotary mower
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©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
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Published 03/08
Part No. 00777575C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
®
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
830-372-3551
Email: [email protected]
SKID STEER
ROTARY MOWER
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- SL60
- 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
- Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
- Decal Location
- SAFETY SECTION
- 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material
- 2. 00749117 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard
- 3. 00755742 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Objects
- 4. 00769737 1 DANGER Blades/ Thrown Objects
- 5. 00776607 1 WARNING Max Cut
- 6. 00776608 1 WARNING No Step
- 7. 02962764 2 DANGER Pinch Point
- 8. 00776609 1 DANGER Protect Operator
- 9. 00756059 1 DANGER Oil Leak
- 10. 02925100 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Alamo Parts
- 11. 00763977 1 INSTRUC Notice to Owner
- 12. 00757139 2 LOGO NAME Alamo Industrial Name
- 13. 1 NAME SL60
- 14. NFS 1 --------------- Flow Decal
- 15. 00776031 1 --------------- Canister, Operators Manual
- 16. 00776405C 1 --------------- Operators Manual
- 17. 10058000 3 --------------- Bolt
- 18. 00024100 6 --------------- Flatwasher
- 19. 02959924 3 --------------- Locknut
- 20. 00778036 1 WARNING Implement Weight
- 21. 03200347 * REFLCTR SMV Sign
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
- HITCH LINKAGE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Place the cutter on a solid level surface resting on its skids.
- 2. Remove lower bolt, nut and bushing which are installed through both hitch link lower holes for shipping purposes only as shown in top figure.
- 3. Place bushing between both arms above mower link and install 5/8” bolt through bushing an fasten with 5/8” locknut.
- HITCH ASSEMBLY
- 1. Secure Hitch Weldment (1) to mower deck using 1” x 5” Bolts (7) and 1” Locknuts (6).
- 2. Insert Bushing (5) in upper holes of hitch weldment, place a set of Upper Floating LInks (3) on each side of bushing, and secure together using 5/8” x 1-3/4” Bolt (8) and 5/8” Locknuts (9). Place bushing (5) between opposite upper floating l...
- 3. Place bushing (5) into end of Lower Floating Links (4) and secure between upper links with bolt (8) and locknut (9). Place another bushing into opposite lower link hole and place against outside of lugs near center of mower deck. Insert bolt (8) t...
- 4. Secure Safety Chain (2) around lower hitch frame.
- 5. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the recommend torque. (Refer to Image Asm-R-0270)
- FRONT CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBLY
- 1. Attach Chain Guard Bracket (6) to Deflector Bracket (5) using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (8), 1/2” Flatwashers (2), and 1/2” Locknuts (1). Do not attach ends together at this time.
- 2. Attach Deflector Bracket (5) to deck using 1/2” x 1-1/2” Bolts (3), flatwasher (2), and locknuts (1).
- 3. Attach the Right and Left Side Shields (4 and 7) to deck sides using bolts (8), flatwashers (2), and locknuts (1). Insert bolt (3) through top of side shields (4 and 7), deflector bracket (5), and chain guard bracket (6) and secure together using ...
- 4. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the recommended torque. (Refer to Image Asm-R-0271)
- REAR CHAIN GUARD ASSEMBLY
- 1. Place Deflector Strap (6) against mower deck left side and Chain Guard Bracket (8) against mower deck right side. Place Rear Deflector Panel (5) against bracket and deflector and align hole through panel, deflector/bracket, and mower deck and secu...
- 2. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the recommended torque. (Refer to Image Asm-R-0272)
- SIDE DEFLECTOR ASSEMBLY
- 1. Place Side Deflector Panel (3) on top lip of left rear discharge chute. Place Side Deflector Strap (4) on top of panel and align holes of strap, panel, and mower deck. Secure together using 1/2” x 1-1/4” Bolts (1) and Locknuts (2).
- 2. Secure side deflector panel (3) end to chute using bolts (1), Flatwasher (5), and Locknut (2).
- 3. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the recommended torque. (Refer to Image Asm-R-0273)
- SKID SHOE ASSEMBLY
- 1. Attach Flat Bar Left and Right Hand Skid Shoes (1 and 5) to the underside of the mower side skirts using 3/8” x 1-1/2” Bolts (2), Flatwashers (3), and Locknuts (4). Insert bolts from the underside up to ensure that threads do not become worn a...
- 2. Secure Front Right and Left Hand Skid Shoes (6 and 7, optional equipment) to the front of the mower using bolts (2), locknuts (4), and lockwashers (3). Front skid shoes have multiple hole patterns that enable deck height to be placed at desired mo...
- 3. Tighten all bolts and nuts to the recommended torque. (Refer to Image Asm-R-0274)
- ASSEMBLY SECTION
- OPERATION SECTION
- RHINO SL60 SKID STEER ROTARY
- MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. SL60 Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 3. SKID STEER REQUIREMENTS
- Skid Steer Requirements and Capabilities
- 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
- 3.2 Operator Protective Door
- 3.3 Tractor Safety Devices
- 3.4 Hitch
- 3.5 Auxiliary Hydraulics
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE SKID STEER
- 5. STARTING THE SKID STEER
- 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE SKID STEER
- 6.1 Connecting the Hitches
- 1. With the engine completely shut down and the parking brake set, rotate the skid steer latch handles upward to the unlatched position. The latch handles must be completely raised to fully retract the hitch lock pins.
- 2. Start the skid steer and tilt the hitch mounting plate forward while guiding the mounting plate crest under the attachment saddle of the mower. Raise and roll back the mounting plate until the mower hitch plate is securely seated flat against the ...
- 3. With the mower fully supported by the skid steer boom, lower the mower to ground level. Slightly tilt the front of the mower head upward about 2” from ground level. Turn off the engine, set the parking brake, and exit the skid steer. Push both l...
- 4. With the skid steer still completely shut down, secure the height limiting safety chain to the front of the skid steer chassis.
- 6.2 Connecting Mower and Skid Steer Hydraulics Lines
- 1. Before connecting the mower hydraulic lines to the skid steer auxiliary hydraulic ports, be sure that the hydraulic output capacity of the skid steer matches the rated capacity of the mower and that the hydraulic lines and quick couplers are of th...
- 2. With the skid steer completely shut down and secured in position and the mower resting at ground level, relieve auxiliary hydraulic pressure by moving the control levers back and forth several times.
- 3. When connecting the skid steer hydraulic lines to the mower, keep hoses, quick couplers, and swivels free of contamination. Clean dirt and other debris from the connections with a clean rag to prevent contamination of the hydraulic oil.
- 4. The mower will only operate with oil fed through the mower in one direction. If the mower does not operate when the auxiliary hydraulics are engaged, oil is probably being fed through the motor in the reverse direction. To correct this problem, re...
- 5. Once hydraulic lines are properly connected for operation, secure cordura sleeving over couplers to retain possible leaks.
- 6.1 Connecting the Hitches
- 7. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 8. DRIVING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER
- 10. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE SKID STEER
- 11. MOWER STORAGE
- 1. Thoroughly clean all debris off the mower to prevent damage from rotting grass and standing water.
- 2. Lubricate all mower grease points and fill spindle oil level as detailed in the maintenance section.
- 3. Tighten all bolts and pins to the recommended torque.
- 4. Check the mower for worn and damaged parts. Perform repairs and make replacements immediately so that the mower will be ready for use at the start of the next season.
- 5. Store the mower in a clean, dry place with the mower housing resting securely on blocks or at ground level.
- 6. Keep the hydraulic hose ends from sitting in water, dirt and other contaminants. Connect the mower’s hydraulic lines together to prevent dirt and other contamination from entering the hydraulic system.
- 7. Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary to prevent rust and to maintain the appearance of the mower.
- 12. TRANSPORTING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER
- 13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- SPINDLE LUBRICATION
- BLADE SERVICING
- 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
- 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