Alamo none User Manual

©2009 Alamo Group Inc.$0.00Published 03/09 Part No. 02965180COPERATOR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL® 1502 E. WalnutSeguin, Texas 78155830-372-3551

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-4© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYAlways read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer’sinstructions whe

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-14© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENTThe driveline yoke and tractor PTO shaft must

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-15© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure”1. Disconnect driveline from the tra

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-16© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5. If the engaged length is less than 8”, the shaft is considered to

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-17© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceRefer to the tractor ope

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-18© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe operator’s manual and safety signs affixed onthe unit contain im

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-19© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Ensure rubber deflectors are in position andnot damaged. Replace

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-20© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Inspect cutter knives and knife pins forlooseness and excessive we

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-21© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONFlail Mower PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Make _

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-22© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTractor PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Make _____

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-23© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWERSafe tractor transport requires the

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-5© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYEquipment Operation Safety Instructions and PracticesAvoid contact with hot su

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-24© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.1 Starting the TractorTransport only at speeds where you can main

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-25© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBe aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor wit

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-26© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe mower’s center of gravity is raised making the mower more prone

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-27© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONFlail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing object

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-28© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep InclinesDamage resulting from over-c

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-29© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONWhen operating the tractor and mower across slopes and inclines, thr

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-30© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION11. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWERTHE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDE

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-31© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONForeign Debris HazardAlways wear your seat belt securely fastened an

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-32© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION11.1 Bystander/Passersby PrecautionsIf a bystander comes within 100

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-33© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12. PTO RPM and Ground SpeedGround speed for mowing will depend upon

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-6© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo not operate Mower if excessive vibration exists. Shut down PTO and the T

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-34© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight o

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-35© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12.1 Shutting Down the MowerTo shut down the mower, first bring the

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-36© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION13. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTORBefore disconnecting the

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-37© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION14. MOWER STORAGEIt is recommended that the mower be stored lowered

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-38© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONIf the tractor’s hydraulic pump is not independent of the tractor PT

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-39© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION15.1 Transporting on Public RoadwaysUse extreme caution when transpo

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-40© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMake sure that all tractor flashing warning lights,headlights, and b

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-41© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION15.2 Hauling the Tractor and MowerBefore transporting a loaded tract

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-42© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONWhile hauling the tractor and mower, make occasional stops to check

Maintenance Section 5-1© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCE SECTION

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-7© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oiland fuel

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-2© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEBefore operating the Grass KIng, make sure it is properly lubri

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-3© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEHYDRAULIC OIL, FILTERS, & COMPONENTSFilters and Oil - Chang

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-4© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEDRIVELINE LUBRICATIONGrease Fittings are located on the Cross A

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-5© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEREPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVE BELTSImage Mnt-FL-0063NOTE: Belts m

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-6© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT1. Remove roller and both bearing and

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-7© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT1. Lift cutter unit to maximum

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)1. Remove spring from i

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-9© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENTNOTE: It is recommended that cuttershaft

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-10© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)HYDRAULIC MOTOR DISASSEMBLY1.

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-11© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT (Cont’d)REASSEMBLY1. Use filtered syst

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-8© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYThere are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of thisMower.

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-12© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEPOSSIBLE TROUBLEPOSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES1. Motor turns

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-13© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTERA large capacity filter is loc

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-14© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER (Cont’d)1. Clean the filter c

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-15© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECHANGING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FILTER (Cont’d)6. Remove filter. Ins

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-16© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCESTORAGEYour mower represents an investment from which you shou

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-17© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEBe certain to clamp or securely support the Spindle Housing a

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-18© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCESPINDLE SERVICE PROCEDURE (Cont’d)1. Using a 3/16” cape chisel

MAINTENANCEGRASS KING 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-19© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCESPINDLE SERVICE PROCEDURE (Cont’d)1. Coat the outside of the s

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED WARRANTY1. LIMITED WARRANTIES1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commer

To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions andthe Safety Messages in this Manual.

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-9© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFollow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fireswhile o

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SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-10© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYConnecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and PracticesRotary

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-11© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTransporting Safety Instructions and PracticesAlways shut the Tractor complet

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-12© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTransport only at speeds where you can maintain control of theequipment. Seri

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-13© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMaintenance and Service Safety Instructions and PracticesMake sure the PTO sh

To the Owner/Operator/DealerAll implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator wh

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-14© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPeriodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace whennecessary with

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-15© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYConcluding Safety Instructions and PracticesPARTS INFORMATIONAlamo Industrial

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-16© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal LocationNOTE: Alamo supplies safety decals on this product to promote

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-17© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYITEM PART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Ma

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-18© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMower (Top View)ITEM PART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION1. 002369 1 DANGER Flail M

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-19© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal DescriptionPeligro Translation, If you do not know how to readEnglish,

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-20© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDANGER! Make certain that drivelines are correctlength and are securely attac

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-21© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYSlow Moving Vehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflectorclean and visible. DO NOT transp

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-22© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYALAMO NAME LOGO.P/N 001650Name LOGO - Alamo IndustrialP/N 00757139NAME LOGO -

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-23© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read Operator’s Manual andUnderstand, before operating Tractor

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperationwith other industry manufacturers has developed

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-24© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDanger! Mult-Hazard Warning. Failing to followthese Safety Messages and Opera

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-25© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDANGER! Keep Away! If front deflector shield isremoved from flail housing,

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-26© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYWARNING! Do not operate with Belt Shieldremoved. Finger(s) may be pinched off

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-27© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCutting Height Adjustment ChartP/N 002023INFORMATION - 8 Hour Lubrication Cha

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-28© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFederal Laws and RegulationsThis section is intended to explain in broad term

Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provideone (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices VideoPlease Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Vid

©2009 Alamo Group Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTSSAFETY SECTION ...

©2009 Alamo Group Inc.Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...

Safety Section 1-1© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION

Introduction Section 2-1© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTION SECTION

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-2© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYGeneral Safety Instructions and PracticesA careful operator is the best operat

INTRODUCTIONGRASS KING 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis Flail Mower is designed with care and built with qualit

INTRODUCTIONGRASS KING 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONThese Flail Mowers are designed for medium-duty work. They

INTRODUCTIONGRASS KING 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4© 2008 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONATTENTION OWNER/ OPERATORBEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:1. C

Assembly Section 3-1© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY SECTION

ASSEMBLYGRASS KING 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYThe GRASS KING will attach to most tractors with Cat I or Cat II Hitch a

ASSEMBLYGRASS KING 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYWING MOWER ATTACHMENTPosition the Wing Mower (2) so that the LiftFrame (

Operation Section 4-1© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION SECTION

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-2© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONALAMO INDUSTRIAL GRASS KING FLAIL

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-3© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION1. Standard Equipment and SpecificationsCutting Width 62” or 74”Cutti

SAFETYGRASS KING 03/09 Safety Section 1-3© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYOperator Safety Instructions and PracticesEngine Exhaust, some of its constitu

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-4© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the unit is the responsibil

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-5© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSThe tractor used to operate the mower must hav

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-6© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3.3 Tractor HorsepowerThe horsepower required to operate the mower de

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-7© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3.7 Power Take Off (PTO)Only operate the mower on a tractor equipped

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-8© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION4.2 Dismounting the TractorBefore dismounting, park the tractor and m

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-9© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTORUse extreme caution when connec

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-10© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.1 Connecting the Mower 3-Point Hitch to the Tractor1. Make sure th

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-11© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.2 Connecting Mower Hydraulics1. With the tractor shut down and sec

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-12© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7. SETTING MOWER CUTTING HEIGHTProperly setting the cutting height i

OPERATIONGRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-13© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION4. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage boltsfrom bracket at each e