Alamo 88, 96 7.1 Roller Height Adjustment, 7.2 Leveling Deck

OPERATION

HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-11

OPERATION

7.1 Roller Height Adjustment

The mower ’s cutting height is set by positioning the

roller assembly for each mower section. Each

section must be set at the same he ight to ensure a n

even cut across the entire width of the mower.

1. Place the tractor and mower on a level surface

and completely lower the mower to the ground.

2. Shut down the tractor, place the transmission in

park, and set the parking brake before

dismounting.

3. One section at a time, place lifting device

(scissors jack or hydraulic jack) under center of

cutter housing .

4. Remove hex nuts, washers and carriage bolts

from bracket at eac h end of rolle r. Make certain

that roller bracket is free to move once the

fasteners are removed. A stuck roller could

drop unexpectedly and cause injury.

5. Use lifting device to reposition cutter housing to

desired cutting height. Align bracket holes with

cutter housing, then reinstall hardware.

6. Lower cutte r hous ing to the grou nd an d remo ve

lifting device.

7. Set cutting height according to procedures

above for remaining two cutter sections. Make

sure that all three rollers are set at the same

height to ensure a even cut across the entire

width of the mower.

To Facilitate a safe and ef ficient mowing operation,

the mower should be operated parallel to the

ground at all times. Never op erate if fron t or rea r of

mower is tilted upward. Objects may be

discharged at high speeds causing possible injury

or even death.

Adjust Top Link to level mower roller adjustment.

Side Skid Shoes should always be parallel to

ground throughout the full adjustment range.

Adjust cutting height of machine by raising or

lowering rear roller as specified in Operation

Section.