Operation | Alamo FX17, FX21 manual

OPERATION

OPERATION

TROUBLE	POSSIBLE CAUSE	POSSIBLE REMEDY

Grass Clippings windrow or	Grass too wet.	Wait for grass to dry.
	Grass too high.	Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.
	Housing plugged.	Clean underside of deck.

Grass no being cut evenly.	Belt worn or slipping.	Mow at full engine RPM.
	Spring broke and Belt off Idler.	Replace Spring or adjust Belt.
	Housing plugged.	Clean underside of Housing.
	Debris around pulleys.	Remove Deck Belt Shield and clean
		out debris.
	Grass too high.	Mow at 3-1/2” and recut lower.

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Alamo FX17, FX21 manual Operation

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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 Reflect SER PlateLogo 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 Foreword ContentsAcknowledgment Safety Alerts SymbolSignal Words Word To The User/Operator Agricultural Disc Mower Types Industrial/Agricultural MowerIndustrial/Agricultural Mower Types Follow a Safety Program Protect Yourself Avoid Injury From Raised Equipment Avoid Injury From High Pressure FluidAvoid Injury From Fire And Explosion Do not use your hands Be Alert Be AwareBe Careful For Safe Operation Know the following about your tractor and mower Some Rules You Must Work ByKnow The Equipment Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Mount And Dismount Tractor Properly Know The Work AreaLook Out For Others Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test Power Takeoff System Pull-type hitch-mounted mowers Hitching Mower To TractorThree-point hitch-mounted mowers Start Safely Operate SafelyMake The Right Start Mower-Thrown Objects Mowing In Reverse Mowing Ground SpeedExtremely Tall Grass Mowing Watch Equipment Clearances Under Mount Mower Safety Practices Wing Or Boom Mower Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety PracticesDitch Bank Mowing Safety Practices Road Transport Safety Practices Parking Safety Practices Park SafelyShut Down Safely Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices Perform Maintenance Safely Mower Parts And Your SafetyDismounting Properly Maintain Your Equipment Prepare Yourself Prepare The Work Area Prepare The Machine Common Maintenance Safety Practices Fuel Hazards Use Proper VentilationUse Jacks And Hoists Carefully Engine Coolant Hazards Avoid Injury Hydraulic System HazardsElectrical System Hazards Tire And Wheel Maintenance Avoid Explosion Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine Is Released Mower Blade Maintenance Association Equipment Manufacturers Final Word To The UserHow are mower blades made? Page Contenido ReconocimientoIntroducción Aviso DE Protección DE Copyright Alertas de seguridad Palabras para el usuario/operadorSímbolo Palabras indicativas Tipos de cortadora de césped de disco para agricultura Cortadora de césped industrial/para agriculturaTipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Evite lesiones por incendios y explosiones Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevadosEvite lesiones producidas por líquidos a alta presión ¡Manténgase alerta ¡Manténgase informado¡Tenga cuidado 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 Ascienda y descienda del tractor correctamente Familiarícese con la zona de trabajoTenga cuidado con otras personas Sistema de toma de fuerza TDF Cortadoras montadas en enganche tipo de tiro Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractorCortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos Arranque con seguridad Operación con seguridadCómo realizar un arranque correcto Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped continuación Cómo cortar en retrocesoVelocidad de desplazamiento durante el corte Corte de hierba extremadamente alta Operación con seguridad Utilice cabinas Prácticas de seguridad para el transporte en caminos Estacionamiento seguro Apagado con seguridadPrácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Descenso correctoMantenimiento de los equipos Piezas de la cortadora de césped y seguridad personal Preparación personal Preparación de la zona de trabajo Preparación de la máquina Riesgos del refrigerante de motor Use ventilación adecuadaUse gatos y malacates con cuidado Riesgos del sistema hidráulico Riesgos del sistema eléctricoEvite lesiones Quemaduras Graves Evite explosiones Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas continuación Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora Asociación DE Fabricantes DE Equipos Palabras ﬁnales para el usuarioMantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora continuación Introduction Section Introduction Specifications Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Assembly Setup and Installation Instructions Wing Cuttershaft Rotation Reversal Changing Rotation of CuttershaftCenter 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 Safety Devices Tractor RequirementsTractor Requirements and Capabilities Rops and Seat Belt Front End Weight Power Take Off PTODrawbar Tractor Hydraulics Dismounting the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorBoarding the Tractor Connecting the Mower to the Tractor Connecting the Mower Tongue to the Tractor Safety Tow Chain Hydraulic Cylinder Priming Setting Mower Cutting HeightConnecting Mower Hydraulics Roller Height Adjustment Driveline Attachment Driveline Length Check Shorten the driveline profiles as follows Bottoming Out Check ProcedureEngagement Check Procedure 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 Transport Position Brake and Differential Lock SettingOperating the Mower Wings 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 Straightening Proper Torque for FastenersSharpening Maintenance Flail Mowers Information Bulletin no Maintenance Page Rhino Rhino Required of the Owner Required of the Operator Flex Flail