Alamo JD-5325, JD-5525 Required of the Owner, Required of the Operator, Safety Recommendations

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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE

The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1929.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor owners and operators:

Required of the Owner:

1.Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard;

2.Provide Seat belts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard SAE J4C;

3.Ensure that each employee uses such Seat belt while the tractor is moving;

4.Ensure that each employee tightens the Seat belt sufficiently to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS.

Required of the Operator:

1.Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS.

2.Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.

3.Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

4.Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

5.Watch where you are going - especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.

6.Do not permit others to ride.

7.Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts, or stops.

8.Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer.

9.When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available.

Safety Recommendations!

It is the business philosophy of Alamo Industrial Company to manufacture safe products for use by our customers. In the interest of your safety, we are bringing to your attention practices that can avoid serious injury. It is our belief that trained operators can avoid painful experiences by carefully reading and adhering to the following recommendations. As a repair technician do not modify this product in any way that will make this unsafe for the operator or anyone else around it.

WORK SAFELY. Most of the repairs can be performed by one man, but some of the parts are very heavy. GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT. Use the right tools for the job. A floor jack or hoist will be a big help, but make sure they are in safe condition. Keep the floor free from oil and grease so you don't slip. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES and make sure your helper does too.

This machine can be dangerous if not operated safely. Do not operate it until you have read and understand all safety and operation recommendations in Operators, Assembly, Service manuals.

DANGER Know the equipment, learn to operate it correctly in a safe, level, open secure area before trying to operate this unit in tight places or around other objects or people.

When stopping, shut off the mower, disengage PTO, Engage Tractor Parking brake. Shut off tractor engine and be certain all rotating or moving mechanisms have stopped before attempting to get near mower. Make certain that tractor is secured in a way that it can only be started if you are ready for it to. This could include remove key and put it in a secure place. Disconnect battery cable which should be done before any repairs or service is started.

Switch Blade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525, Asy. Man) 05/05

© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.

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Contents Switchblade Page Page To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER About this Manual IntroductionModel Specifications Index Assembly InstructionElectrical Connections Alamo Group Inc Section Do not Required of the Operator Safety RecommendationsRequired of the Owner Standard Specifications Switch Blade 5 ft. & 6 ft Using AN Adapter with a Torque Wrench Hose END Fitting Torque Specs Switch Blade General Information / Installation Requirements General Information Tractor, Area CleanlinessLeveling Tractor General Information / Installation Requirements Do not Weld On This Unit During or After Installation Section Use Existing Bolt & Lockwasher From Crankshaft Pulley Pump / Driveshaft Schematic 5425234 Pump / Driveline Schematic 5225 & 5325 CAB/ Rops234 Pump / Driveline Schematic 5105 & 5205 CAB/ RopsPump & Drive Shaft Installation Pump & Drive Shaft InstallationLower Plate Front END TOP Cccccccc JD-5425 & JD-5525 Machined Pump Typical Drive Shaft Installation Drive Shaft Installation 5105 & 5205 onlySwitchblade Frame Installation Frame Installation Carriage Arm Pivot Pin Tank Mounting Bolts Mount Kit Component Identification Alamo Group Inc Switchblade Two Spool Control Valve Control Valve & Valve Controls InstallationControl Valve & Hoses Rops HydraulicControl Valve & Hoses RopsHydraulicControl Valve & Hoses CAB HydraulicControl Valve & Hoses CAB Control Valve & Valve Controls Installation CAB Control Cable Connection to Control Stick Assemblies Control Valve & Valve Controls Installation Remote CablesPush / Pull & Reversing Toggle Switch Control Valve & Hoses HydraulicControl Valve & HosesHydraulic Connections / Hose Routing Single RH Wing ShownHydraulicPump Hose Connection Fill Hydraulic Tank with Oil Fill Hydraulic TankFill Hydraulic Tank Alamo Group Inc Electrical Connections Electrical Circuit RH Wing Mower Motor Pump Electrical CircuitMechanical Repairs & Adjustments Guard Adjustment Cutter BAR AdjustmentsLead Adjustment Pitch AdjustmentWear Plates Knife Repair Knife ReplacementClips Cutter Bar Assembly Replacement Cutter BAR ReplacementKnife Bar Replacement Knife BAR Replacement123143431233 Knife ReplacementRock Guard, Clip & Wear Plate Replacement Outer Shoe Assembly ReplacementOuter Shoe Assembly Replacement Inner Shoe ReplacementInner Shoe Weldment Replacement Inner Shoe Weldment ReplacementInner Shoe Weldment Replacement Carriage Arm Assembly Replace- ment Carriage ARM Assembly ReplacementKnife Drive Assembly Repair / Replacement Knife Drive Repair / ReplacementKnife Drive Repair / Replacement Alamo Group Inc Switchblade Mount Kit Rops Flat Ioos Platform Only Mount Kit Component IdentificationWD & 4WD Rops W/ Flat Platform Mount Kit Bill of Material 5425 & 5525 CAB / RopsAbove items are included in Hydraulic Kit P/N Used On John Deere 5425/5525 CAB only / 2&4wd From Previous John Deere Used On John Deere 5225/5325 CAB only / 2&4wd Mount Kit Bill of Material 5225 & 5325 CAB / RopsAbove items are included in Hydraulic Kit P/N Pump Guard Kit, P/N 02983480 Consist of the Following Items Hydraulic Kit 02983099 Consist of the Following Items Used On John Deere 5225/5325 Rops / 2&4wd w/ Flat Platform ADP HYD Elbow 4MJ 4FJX 45DEG 5105/5205 ROPS/2&4wd Used On John Deere 5105/5205 Rops / 2&4wd Mount Kit Bill of Material 5105 & 5205 RopsOptions Pump Drive Schematic Pump / Driveline Schematic 5425 & 5525 CAB/ RopsBolts, P/N Lockwasher, P/N Crankshaft Pulley Adapter Bolts 4 Req Setscrew, P/N JD-5105 26.50 LG Hose Ring Mount Kit Component Identification Mount Kit Component Identification 5425 JD-5425 & JD-5525 Model Tractor Only JD-5225 & JD-5325 Model Tractor Only Mount Kit Component Identification 5225JD-5105 & JD-5205 Model Tractor Only Mount Kit Component Identification 5105Common Component Identification All Tractors Page Hydraulic Schematic RH Wing Only Hydraulic Schematic Dual RH & LH Wing Hydraulic Hose Routing Schematic Hydraulic Hose Routing Mount Kit Component Identification Page Switch Blade JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525 Asy. Man /05