Hauling the Tractor and Implement, Operation | Alamo A72B, A60B

15.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement

OPERATION

OPERATION

Reduce speed before turning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals are locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 0023

15.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement

Before transporting a loaded tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas that will be traveled through. OPS-U- 0024

Use adequately sized and rated trailers and equipment to transport the tractor and implement. Consult an authorized dealer to determine the proper equipment required. Using adequately sized chains, heavy duty straps, cables and/or binders, securely tie down both the front and rear of the tractor utilizing the proper tie down locations as specified by the tractor manufacturer. OPS-U- 0025

A60B/A72B 02/07

Operation Section 4-38

©2007 Alamo Group Inc.

Image 124

Alamo A72B, A60B, 00759354C manual Hauling the Tractor and Implement, Operation

Contents

A60B A72B ROTARY MOWERALAMO INDUSTRIAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table Of Contents SAFETY SECTIONASSEMBLY SECTION INTRODUCTION SECTION MAINTENANCE SECTION Page one 1 AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide SAFETY SECTION Safety Section SAFETY SAFETYGeneral Safety Instructions and Practices “Wait a minute...Save a life!” SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices lines. S3PT-5 SFL-4 SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices MPH. STI-6 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices SG-5 SAFETY Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and PracticesSEE YOUR RHINO DEALER Decal Location TYPE DESCRIPTION Decal Description SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations Employer-Employee Operator RegulationsEmployer Responsibilities Child Labor Under 16 Years of AgePage Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLYA-Frame Assembly Tailwheel Assembly Front and Rear Deflectors Standard Equipment and Chain GuardsOptional Equipment at Extra Cost ASSEMBLY Front Rubber Fabric Deflectors Standard Equipment Front Deflector Figure Asm-R-0085Figure Asm-R-0085 Rear Rubber Fabric Deflectors Standard Equipment Rear Deflector Figure Asm-R-0086 Chainguards Optional Equipment at Extra Cost ChainguardsFront Chain Guard - A60 & A72 Rear Chain Guards Optional Equipment Driveline Attachment SLIP CLUTCH SHIELD ASSEMBLY Check Chains - Extra Equipment - for Lift-Models Offset Adapter Hitch - Extra Equipment OPERATION SECTION Operation Section OPERATION OPERATIONA60B/A72B MEDIUM-DUTY ROTARY MOWER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS A60B 1. Standard Equipment and SpecificationsA72B 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PPE 3.2 Tractor Safety Devices 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSTractor Requirements and Capabilities 3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt 3.3 Tractor Horsepower 3.5 Front End Weight3.4 3-Point Hitch CAT I Implement / Hitch Specification 3.6 Power Take Off PTO 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR 4.1 Boarding the Tractor 4.2 Dismounting the Tractor 6. CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR 7. SETTING THE MOWER 7.1 Setting Mower Height 7.2 Setting Deck Pitch 8. DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT 9. Driveline Length Check “Bottoming Out” Check Procedure Engagement Check Procedure 10. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICEShorten the driveline profiles as follows 10.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service 10.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Rotary Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection DO NOT OPERATE an UNSAFE TRACTOR or MOWERMower ID# Make Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 10.3 Cutting Component Inspection OPS-U-0031 11. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 11.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting 11.1 Starting the Tractor 11.3 Raising the Mower 11.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower 11.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines 12. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 12.2 Bystanders/Passersby Precautions 12.1 Foreign Debris Hazards 12.3 Engaging the Power Take Off PTO 12.4 PTO RPM and Ground Speed 12.5 Operating the Mower OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION 13. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR 12.6 Shutting Down the Implement OPERATION 14. MOWER STORAGE 15. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT 15.1 Transporting on Public Roadways OPERATION 15.2 Hauling the Tractor and Implement OPERATION 16. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ProblemPossible Cause Remedy OPERATION OPERATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCELubrication Mnt-R-0087 DRIVELINE LUBRICATION TAIL WHEEL ASSEMBLY GEARBOX BLADE SERVICING BLADE SHARPENING BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION BLADE REMOVALBLADE CARRIER REMOVAL SLIP CLUTCH SEASONAL CLUTCH MAINTENANCE ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ALAMO-INDUSTRIALLIMITED WARRANTY TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER Keep children away from danger all day, every dayEquip tractors with rollover protection ROPS and keep all machinery guards in place P/N 00759354C A60B/A72B- SOM- 02/07Printed U.S.A