Alamo 02986941C 7.OPERATING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL

OPERATION

MACHETE 2 11/08 Operation Section 3-23

OPERATION

7.OPERATING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL

Positioning the boom is performed with electronic valves controlled by the operator using a single joystick.

The joystick controls five standard operations: Swing, Lift, Dipper, Head, Tilt, and Door. Of these five

operations, the Swing, Lift, and Dipper functions are proportional; that is, when the joystick is moved a small

amount, the cylinder moves slowly and as the joystick continues to be moved, the cylinder continually

becomes faster. This allows very precise positioning of the boom. Using a single joystick, many of the

functions can be operated simultaneously such as the Lift and Dipper for even greater speed at positioning of

the boom.

For safe and efficient boom mower operation, it is critical that the operator be experienced and feel confident

in using the joystick control to position the boom. New operator’s should allowed ample time to practice using

the joystick in an open area before entering the worksite. Before attempting to operate this equipment, read

these instructions completely. If you have any questions concerning safety of operation, contact your dealer

or ALAMO INDUSTRIAL.

Each joystick control and responding boom action is covered in detail on the following pages. Read each

explanation car efully then practice in a safe, level area , CLEAR of all people, animals, and any o bstructions.

As always, use extreme caution when using this machine.

Practice performing multiple functions simultaneously. With some practice, the joystick will become very easy

to operate and will feel almost as it were an extension of your arm.

With the exception of the relief valves, which are preset at the factory, these are all the controls for operating

the machine other than the controls on the tractor itself.

Operating any joystick function requires that the joystick Master Switch be ON. When

ON the master switch indicator light will be illuminated. Turning of f the master switch will

deactivate all joystick controls. The master switch also serves as a safety device and

will prevent the tractor from being started if the master switch is in the ON position.

OPS-B- 0030_A

Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls on ly while prop erly seated in the Tractor seat

with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent movement of the Tractor or

Implement may ca use ser iou s inju ry or death. (SG-29)