Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service | Alamo FX17, FX21 guide

OPERATION

OPERATION

8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed according to the manufacturers recommendations. The following are some of the items that require daily service and inspection:

•Tire condition/air pressure

•Wheel lug bolts

•Steering linkage

•PTO shield

•SMV sign is clean and visible

•Tractor’s lights are clean and functional

•Tractor Seat belt is in good condition

•Tractor ROPS is in good condition

•ROPS is in the raised position

•No tractor oil leaks

•Radiator free of debris

•Engine oil level and condition

•Engine coolant level and condition

•Power brake fluid level

•Power steering fluid level

•Fuel condition and level

•Sufficient lubrication at all lube points

•Air filter condition OPS-U-0030

8.2Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the mower is ready for operation, conduct the following. OPS-R-0007

All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited

to) - the Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact. (SFL-5)

Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,

WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10)

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Contents

Flex Flail Warranty Information To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Osha Training Requirements Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Wait a minute...Save a life Safety Safety Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 100 Yards Unless Safety SGM-06 SGM-08 Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless S3PT-14 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Parts Information See Your Rhino Dealer Decal Location Logo ReflectSER Plate Instruct Decal Description Rhino Logo Flex Flail Name Logo FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Flex Flail 21 Name Logo Flex Flail 17 Name Logo Safety D518 FX17/FX21 02/11 Safety Section Federal Laws and Regulations This Act SeeksPage Contents AcknowledgmentForeword Signal Words Safety AlertsSymbol Word To The User/Operator Industrial/Agricultural Mower Industrial/Agricultural Mower TypesAgricultural Disc Mower Types Follow a Safety Program Protect Yourself Avoid Injury From Fire And Explosion Avoid Injury From Raised EquipmentAvoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid Do not use your hands Be Careful Be AlertBe Aware For Safe Operation Some Rules You Must Work By Know The EquipmentKnow the following about your tractor and mower Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Know The Work Area Look Out For OthersMount And Dismount Tractor Properly Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test Power Takeoff System Hitching Mower To Tractor Three-point hitch-mounted mowersPull-type hitch-mounted mowers Make The Right Start Start SafelyOperate Safely Mower-Thrown Objects Extremely Tall Grass Mowing Mowing In ReverseMowing Ground Speed Watch Equipment Clearances Under Mount Mower Safety Practices Wing Or Boom Mower Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices Ditch Bank Mowing Safety PracticesUneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices Road Transport Safety Practices Shut Down Safely Parking Safety PracticesPark Safely Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices Dismounting Properly Perform Maintenance SafelyMower Parts And Your Safety Maintain Your Equipment Prepare Yourself Prepare The Work Area Prepare The Machine Use Jacks And Hoists Carefully Common Maintenance Safety Practices Fuel HazardsUse Proper Ventilation Engine Coolant Hazards Hydraulic System Hazards Electrical System HazardsAvoid Injury Tire And Wheel Maintenance Avoid Explosion Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine Is Released Mower Blade Maintenance Final Word To The User How are mower blades made?Association Equipment Manufacturers Page Introducción ContenidoReconocimiento Aviso DE Protección DE Copyright Símbolo Alertas de seguridadPalabras para el usuario/operador Palabras indicativas Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agriculturaTipos de cortadora de césped de disco para agricultura Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Evite lesiones producidas por líquidos a alta presiónEvite lesiones por incendios y explosiones ¡Tenga cuidado ¡Manténgase alerta¡Manténgase informado Para una operación segura Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar continuación Conozca los equipos Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el tractor Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Tenga cuidado con otras personasAscienda y descienda del tractor correctamente Sistema de toma de fuerza TDF Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntosCortadoras montadas en enganche tipo de tiro Cómo realizar un arranque correcto Arranque con seguridadOperación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Velocidad de desplazamiento durante el corte Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped continuaciónCómo cortar en retroceso Corte de hierba extremadamente alta Operación con seguridad Utilice cabinas Prácticas de seguridad para el transporte en caminos Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento Estacionamiento seguroApagado con seguridad Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos Mantenimiento de los equipos Realización de mantenimiento con seguridadDescenso correcto Piezas de la cortadora de césped y seguridad personal Preparación personal Preparación de la zona de trabajo Preparación de la máquina Use ventilación adecuada Use gatos y malacates con cuidadoRiesgos del refrigerante de motor Evite lesiones Riesgos del sistema hidráulicoRiesgos del sistema eléctrico Quemaduras Graves Evite explosiones Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas continuación Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora Palabras ﬁnales para el usuario Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora continuaciónAsociación DE Fabricantes DE Equipos Introduction Section Introduction Specifications Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Assembly Setup and Installation Instructions Changing Rotation of Cuttershaft Center Cuttershaft Rotation ReversalWing Cuttershaft Rotation Reversal Cutter Knife Installation Wing Driveline Timing Setting Cutting Height Roller Height Adjustment RollerScraper Assembly Instruction Sheet Part No W Operation Section Operation Operation FX17 FX21 Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPE Tractor Requirements and Capabilities Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Requirements Rops and Seat Belt Drawbar Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO Tractor Hydraulics Getting on and OFF the Tractor Boarding the TractorDismounting the Tractor Connecting the Mower to the Tractor Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor Safety Tow Chain Setting Mower Cutting Height Connecting Mower HydraulicsHydraulic Cylinder Priming Roller Height Adjustment Driveline Attachment Driveline Length Check Bottoming Out Check Procedure Engagement Check ProcedureShorten the driveline profiles as follows CV Driveline Maximum Angle Check Procedure Constant Velocity CV Driveline PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Operation Operation Operation Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Operating the Mower WingsTransport Position Operating Position Driving the Tractor and Implements Operating the Tractor and Implement Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines FX17/FX21 02/11 Operation Section Bystanders/Passersby Precautions Foreign Debris Hazards Engaging the Power Take Off PTO Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless PTO RPM and Ground Speed Operating the Mower SGM-08 Disconnecting the Mower from the Tractor Shutting Down the Implement Operation Mower Storage Transporting the Tractor and Implement Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy PTO RPM Operation Maintenance Section Maintenance Mower Lubrication Gearbox Oil Level Roller Bearing Replacement Replacing Cutter Unit Drivebelts Cuttershaft Bearing Replacement Outboard Drive Bearing Center Section Inboard Bearing Replacement Cuttershaft Replacement Cutter Knives Proper Torque for Fasteners SharpeningStraightening Maintenance Flail Mowers Information Bulletin no Maintenance Page Rhino Rhino Required of the Owner Required of the Operator Flex Flail