Alamo 6, 5 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This Switch Blade is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, instruct, and train. The Assembly manual instructs the owner/ operator in the correct assembly of the Mower using standard and optional equipment. The Parts Listing sec- tion is designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Mower. This section provides exploded assembly drawings of each mower component illustrating each piece and the corresponding part number.

Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation and Main- tenance Sections of the manual train the owner/operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appro- priate maintenance. The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems.

Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this machine.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

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Contents Switchblade 5/6 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Page Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Ledger Plates Safety Section Safety SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Safety S3PT-4 SBM-7 Safety See Your Alamo Dealer Safety QTY Type Description Peligro Decal Description Safety Instructions Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Operation Section Operation Operation Operator RequirementsTractor Safety Devices Tractor HorsepowerTractor Requirements Tractor Requirements and CapabilitiesFront End Weight Power Take Off PTOGetting on and OFF the Tractor Tractor HydraulicsBoarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorStarting the Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Sickle Bar Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceFrame Assembly OPS-SB Hydraulic PUMP/OIL Reservoir Driving the Tractor and Implement Brake and Differential Lock Setting Starting the TractorDriving the Tractor and Switch Blade Operating the Tractor and Implement Motor Control Cutter BAR BREAK-BACK Operating the Switch Blade Shutting Down the Switch Blade Tractor and Switch Blade Storage Transporting the Tractor and ImplementTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Page Maintenance Section Maintenance Lubrication InformationInitial Hydraulic System Cleaning Reservoir OIL & Filter MaintenanceCutterbar Adjustments Guard AdjustmentCutterbar Alignment Wear Plate ClipsSB5/6 03/09 Maintenance Section Hydraulic System Pump & MotorCylinder Rod Maintenance Ledger PlatesPage ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER Switchblade 5/6 SOM 03/09