Alamo 5, 6 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

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The simplistic, time-tested design of the Switch Blade® offers its users a fast, efficient, cost-effective method of vegetation maintenance. Designed for tractors with smaller horsepower engines, it is both safe and reliable. Users can depend on the Switch Blade for high production due to faster cutting as well as less maintenance than any other industrial mower on the market today.

The Switch Blade cutter bar features a breakaway system allowing the unit to hinge when obstructed. Also fea- tured is a planetary drive system which allows for smoother operation and cleaner cutting. An efficient motor, decreased in size and weight, helps to increase speed control.

With a two-section front pump, the updated hydraulic system allows the unit to run cooler by eliminating heat, thus running more efficiently. This translates into more cutting power and less machine maintenance. The Switch Blade's proven blade design allows for precision cutting. Built-in rock guards help to minimize blade damage.

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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 Operator Requirements OperationTractor Horsepower Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Requirements Tractor Requirements and CapabilitiesPower Take Off PTO Front End WeightGetting on and OFF the Tractor Tractor HydraulicsDismounting the Tractor Boarding the TractorStarting the Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Sickle Bar Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceFrame Assembly OPS-SB Hydraulic PUMP/OIL Reservoir Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock SettingDriving 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 Transporting the Tractor and Implement Tractor and Switch Blade StorageTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Page Maintenance Section Lubrication Information MaintenanceReservoir OIL & Filter Maintenance Initial Hydraulic System CleaningGuard Adjustment Cutterbar AdjustmentsCutterbar Alignment Clips Wear PlateSB5/6 03/09 Maintenance Section Pump & Motor Hydraulic SystemLedger Plates Cylinder Rod MaintenancePage ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER Switchblade 5/6 SOM 03/09