Alamo 66 manual Operation, Pre-Startup, Check, Lubricate, Remove

OPERATION

IMPORTANT: Read this section carefully and follow the instructions outlined before starting up the machine. Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this manual may result in personal injury to the operator or bystanders, or in damage to the machine.

Pre-Startup

Operation of the Grizzly must be restricted to operators who have read and completely understand all Safety Rules, Precautions and Operating Functions of both Tractor (carrier) and the Alamo Grizzly.

Do not operate the carrier or the Grizzly when tired, ill or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.

The greatest danger when operating the machine is the possibilty of the cutting head throwing debris, wood, rocks, etc., from under the shroud. To minimize this danger:

Walk around the Grizzly and check it thoroughly for damage, loose bolts, missing cotter pins and wire or rope etc., possibly wrapped around the shaft.

Peform the operations outlined on the following Daily Check List.

DAILY CHECK LIST

Check:
	Grizzly to carrier mounting pins for security & wear	Check all cutter blades/bits for condition & retention
	Grizzly frame and shroud for damage	Main shaft and cutters for wire, rope or other
		material wrapped around
	Motor and motor baseplate bolts for security	Hydraulic lines & connections for chafing, leaks or
		looseness
	Check all mounting adapter bolts	Hydraulic oil level in tank, top up as necessary
Lubricate:
	Upper and lower bearing. Use Shell EP2 or equal.	Grizzly to carrier hinge pin, again with ordinary,
	Do not over-grease, one pump of a hand gun is	good quality grease
	usually sufficient. Over-greasing will cause high
	bearing housing temperature.
Remove:
	Material bulid-up inside shroud

WARNING! The comsumable wear parts are constructed of specially treated steel of specific composition to withstand the stresses of operation on the Grizzly. Replace ONLY with genuine Alamo replacement parts. DO NOT repair if damaged, other than routine sharpening as described in the Maintenance Section.

GRIZZLY 66 01/05 Operation Section 4-2

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