Alamo EAGLE 10/15 7. SETTING THE MOWER

OPERATION

EAGLE 15 03/09 Operation Section 4-13

OPERATION

Hydraulic Cylinder Priming

Hydraulic Cylinders must be filled with hydraulic oil before removing the wing transport braces to lower the

mower wings. Hydraulic cylinders and lines are filled by holding the valve control levers in the raised position

until the cylinders fully retract (wing cylinders) and extend (center cylinder). Place control levers in the float

position and repeat process a second time. Ensure wings are entirely supported by the cylinders before

removing the transport braces. NEVER drive out bar pins and NEVER remove braces that have tension on

them.

LEVELING DECK CENTER SECTION

1. Place the tractor and mower on a level sur-

face and lower both wings.

2. Using the center section hydraulic cylinder,

position the mower so the skid shoes are 1”

less off th e ground than th e desired final cut

height. For example, for a 3” cut raise or

lower the mower until the skid shoes are

approximately 2” off the ground..

3. Shut down the tractor, place the transmis-

sion in park, and set the parking brake

before dismounting.

4. Level the mower deck front to rear by

adjusting the leveling rods linking the tongue

to the rear axle. DO NOT allow fee t or other

body part und erneath th e mower when mak-

ing adjustments. To adjust rod length,

loosen jamnut and screw turnbuckles. To

lower the front, lengthen the rods and to

raise the front, shorten the rods. DO NOT

unscrew turnbuckles to the point that either rod threaded ends becomes disconnected which will cause

the mower to fall. Re-tighten jamnuts when deck is leveled.

7. SETTING THE MOWER

Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make

a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of

uneven terrain. NOTE: Avoid very low cutting heights, striking the ground with the blades gives the most

damaging shock loads and will cause damage to the mower and drive. Blades contacting the ground may

cause objects to be thrown out from under the mower deck. Always avoid operating the mower at a height

which causes the blades to contact the ground. OPS-U- 0010

Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted

component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up

to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious

injury or even death. (SG-14)