Alamo 88, 96 8. PUMP & SPEED INCREASER ATTACHMENT, 9. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE

OPERATION

HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-12

OPERATION

When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping driveline must be inspected to ensure that at its most

compressed position, the profiles do not “bottom out”, and when at its farthest extended position, there is

sufficient engagement between the profiles to operate safely. At its shortest length, there must be at least a 1”

clearance between each profile end and opposite profile universal joint. At its farthest operating extension, a

minimum profile engagement of 12” must be maintained.

8. PUMP & SPEED INCREASER ATTACHMENT

To attach the Speed Increaser and Pump to the

tractor, use the following procedure:

1. 1. Attach the Speed Increaser Mount Plate to

the tractor loosely. Refer to the installation

drawing, supplied in the packing box, for

specific instructions.

2. Grease the tractor PTO shaft and slide the

Speed Increaser on. Install the 1/2" bolts and

bushings between the Speed Increaser and

Mount Plate. Do not tighten bolts at this time.

3. With the tractor in idle and the PTO engaged,

alternate tightening the Mount Plate bolts

following an "X" pattern until they have all been

tightened. Refer to Torque Chart for proper

torque.

4. Grease the inside and outside of the Splined

Adapter Bushing an d insert it into the Speed

Before each use, a pre-operation inspection and service of mower and tractor must be performed. This

includes routine maintenance and scheduled lubrication, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and

functional, and performing needed repairs. Do not operate the mower and tractor if the pre-operation

inspection reveals any condition affecting safe operation. Perform repairs and replacement of damaged and

missing parts as soon as noticed. By performing a thorough pre-operation inspection and service, valuable

down time and repair costs can be avoided.

Speed Increaser

Mount Plate

Speed Increaser

Pump

Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the

parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement

and Trac to r hitc he s. (S3PT-15)

Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on

the Implement. Never work on the Implemen t with th e tractor PTO driveline connected and

running. Rotating Parts, Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause

immediate enta nglement, injury or death. (S3PT-11)