Alamo 7191852C manual Tractor Selection

ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR SELECTION

Horsepower and Weight Requirements

The Power Arm 91 requires a tractor with a minimum of 30 HP in conjunction with a minimum weight of 1500Kg (1.5 tons imp. 1.6 tons U.S.). If necessary, add ballast to achieve this weight. Check in the tractor’s handbook that it does not exceed the maximum allowed.

Bear in mind that these are minimum requirements for optimum working conditions. Tractor selection must take into account the type of terrain upon which it is proposed to operate and the degree of stability required.

Linkage Requirements

The tractor must be equipped with either CAT I or CAT II linkage.

Linkage Isolation

Although it may be possible to operate the semi-independent version of the PA91 without linkage isolation, a severe strain would be put upon the attachment yoke and pins. Most modern tractors are equipped with a ready means of providing linkage isolation through a conveniently operated valve.

Linkage isolation is not required on the fully independent model of the PA91 and the tractors hydraulic controls should be neutralized.

Check Chains/ Stabilizers

To hold the machine firmly in position, check chains or stabilizer bars must be fitted. It is dangerous to operate the machine without these elements.

Tractor Relief Valve

The main relief valve in the hedger hydraulic control unit is set at 1800 PSI (125 Bar). Therefore, if operating the PA91 in semi-independent form, the tractor’s relief valve setting must be at least a little above 1800 PSI for satisfactory operation.

Tractor Hydraulic Flow Rates

Oil flow rates are not crucial when operating a semi-independent PA91. Flow rates of up to 10 GPM (45 1/min.) should not have any adverse to the inching response that it is sometimes required from the control valve.

P.T.O. Shaft

Tractor must be equipped with live drive-independent PTO shaft to enable forward movement to be halted while the flail head continues to operate.

Draft Control

Loads imposed through the draft sensing mechanism will not normally be sufficient to put a strain on the tractor. However, any provision for draft control should be set to minimum response. Where a draft control rocker is fitted with a dead pin this should be utilized.

PA91 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2

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