Alamo DSEB-D16/SAS Flail Mower Head, Tractor Mower Operation Inspection, Alamo Group Inc

A-BOOM PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION CHECKLIST

Pre-Operation Inspection: Check the following items before operating the unit to assure that they are properly assembled. (See following page 1-4 for component location)

Flail Mower Head:

___ Skid Shoe Bolts are torqued to 120 ft-lbs (Item 15 page 5)

___ Motor Bolts are torqued to 120 ft-lbs

___ Belt Alignment& tension adjustment is correct

___ Cutter shaft bearings are properly lubricated

___ Roller bearings are properly lubricated (Item 16 Page 5)

___ Blades swing freely

Tractor Mower Operation Inspection:

___ Using all Safety precautions, operate the Tractor and Mower unit for 30 minutes and while the unit is running check the following items: Note! Only make adjustments after the mower has been turned off and all motion has stopped and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved.

___ No Hydraulic oil leaks at the hose connections

___ Operate the boom and mower head throughout its full range of motion and check for hose's rubbing, pinching, or kinking.

___ Make sure the Return Filter Gauge is reading in the Green after Oil is warm.

___ Check the function of the Mower Head On-Off Valve and switch for proper function

___ Make sure that the tractor will not start with the mower on-off switch in the on position.

___ Check the Blade Rotation for the Rotary Mower Head to make sure it is turning Clockwise looking from the top of the mower deck.

___ Make sure the control valve boom movements agree with the valve operation decal.

___ Make Sure Boom Movement operates as expected and is smooth and under control (no air in the control system)

___ Look for any unusual or excessive noise or vibrations.

___ Make sure all Wheel Weights are installed, Tires are Filled with liquid and Counter Weight is installed

___ Make sure the left rear wheel of the tractor stays on the ground when the boom is fully extended horizontally with 200 lbs. placed on the outside of the mower head.

Post-Operation Inspection:

___ Check that the oil in the hydraulic tank has not turned milky in color or has foam on top.

___ Check that there are no loose fasteners or hardware.

A-Boom (JD 6615/ 7615 Asy Instruction Manual) 07/03
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