Document Outline

• To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
• OPERATOR’S MANUAL
  • ALAMO INDUSTRIAL®
    • UNDER THE GUARDRAIL
  • Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide
  • one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video
  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
    • General Safety Instructions and Practices
    • Decal Location
    • Federal Laws and Regulations
      • SAFETY SECTION
      • ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR
        • INTRODUCTION SECTION
    • RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
      • (1.) Under the Guardrail Mower Assembly complete with blades and carriage arm.
      • (2.) Common Component Box which contains items needed to complete the assembly onto the tractor.
      • (3.) Hydraulic Kit containing hydraulic components specific to your tractor.
      • (4.) Subframe Kit containing the Subframe and related items specific to you tractor.
        • 1. Work cleanly. Keep all parts and hose ends capped until the final connections are made. Examine and clean fittings if necessary to remove foreign materials. DOn’t let dirt contaminate the system.
        • 2. Do not use teflon or other pipe joint tape on fittings or hose connections. For pipe threads, use a pipe thread sealant compound suitable for hydraulic service.
        • 3. After pump is installed do not run the engine until the System is filled with oil!
    • MOUNTING ON BARE TRACTOR
      • 1. Remove all parts from shipping cartons and lay them out for identification. Separate hardware for easy use as needed.
      • 2. Install the attaching parts to the tractor as described in the Subframe Kit Installation Instructions. Install subframe and v...
      • 3. Install the pump bracket, pump and tank as described in the Hydraulic Kit Installation Instructions. Install pulley adapter t...
      • 4. Mount the Under Guardrail Mower to the subframe with the 1-1/2” carriage pin through the subframe trunnions. LIne up the roll pin holes; insert the roll pin and drive it into place.
      • 5. Attach the curb lift cylinder to the carriage and subframe lug with the clevis pins and cotterpins. NOTE: Cylinder rod end attaches to the subframe lug.
      • 6. Complete the Assembly of the valve stand by installing the valve and switch operation decals to the switch mount of the valve...
      • 7. Connect the hydraulic circuit in accordance with the Hydraulic Kit Installation Instructions, tank to pump, pump to valve and so on. Use a paste sealer on all pipe thread connections. NOTE: DO NOT USE TEFLON TAPE!
      • 8. Connect the electric wire harness to the switches and tractor. Disconnect the negative lead from the battery terminal. Remove...
      • 9. Lubricate all points by referring to the figure in the Maintenance Section.
      • 10. After making sure all of the hydraulic connections have been made and are tight, fill the reservoir with a good grade of cle...
      • 11. The hydraulic system used for the Under the Guardrail Mower is the same as the Switchblade Sickle Bar Mower. Although it is ...
      • 12. Install decals - Some Decals are shipped loose in the Common Box. All decals should be attached in their appropriate locatio...
      • 13. Set the tractor wheels for tread and weight. For tractors with adjustable tread it is advisable to set the wheels, from and ...
      • 14. Adjust carriage bolt item 1 to obtain a compression at impact point of 1/8”-3/16” before STOP “S” hits the arm. Adjust return spring tension (Item 2) to obtain desired mower head return speed.
      • 15. The Mower is now ready to operate. Read the operating instructions and safety instructions before putting the mower to work.
    • CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION TO CONTROL STICK ASSEMBLIES
      • ASSEMBLY SECTION
    • 1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
    • 2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
      • Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
      • 2.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
      • 2.2 Tractor Safety Devices
      • 2.3 Tractor Horsepower
      • 2.4 Tractor Hydraulics
    • 3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
      • 3.1 Boarding the Tractor
      • 3.2 Dismounting the Tractor
    • 4. STARTING THE TRACTOR
    • 5. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
      • 5.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
    • DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 5.2 Starting the Tractor
      • 5.3 Brake and Differential Lock Setting
    • 6. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 6.1 Position Controls
      • 6.2 Motor Control
      • 6.3 Mower Break Back
      • 6.4 Tractor Mowing Speed
    • 7. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
      • 7.1 Transporting on Public Roadways
      • 7.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement
        • OPERATION SECTION
        • MAINTENANCE SECTION
    • LUBRICATION INFORMATION
    • INITIAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CLEANING
      • 1. On a flat clean area, lower the mower to the floor, turn off the tractor, set the park brake and remove key.
      • 2. Remove the magnetic drain plug from the bottom of the reservoir and drain the oil into a catch container. Discard the used oi...
      • 3. Remove the suction hose and suction fittings from the tank. Remove the suction screen. (Refer to the Tank Assembly in the par...
      • 4. Unscrew the cap from the top of the filter housing. Remove the filter element from the bowl and replace with the new filter element provided with the new unit (P/N 02974310).
      • 5. Fill the reservoir with a good grade of clean universal tractor hydraulic oil (P/N 02966307-5 Gal. Container). Always add oil...
      • 6. Start the tractor and check for leaks.
    • RESERVOIR OIL & FILTER MAINTENANCE:
    • HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
      • PUMP & MOTOR
      • VALVES
        • Keep children away from danger all day, every day...
        • Equip tractors with rollover protection (ROPS) and keep all machinery guards in place...
        • Please work, drive, play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens.
  • 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, neglig...
      • 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 returni...
      • 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 ENTI...
      • 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
          • An Alamo Group Company
          • Post Office Drawer 549
          • Seguin, Texas 78156
          • 830-379-1480