Alamo RX96 manual CV Main Driveline Clamp Cone Yoke Operating Instructions, Blade Servicing

(SGM-10)

MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE

CV MAIN DRIVELINE CLAMP CONE YOKE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Loosen the yoke clamp cone with a 11/16” (17mm) wrench and remove the cone from yoke. Slide yoke onto the shaft and align hole for clamping cone with annular groove of gearbox shaft. Reinstall cone and tighten (75lb-ft. torque). Push and pull the driveline to ensure it is securely attached to the shaft. Regularly check the driveline yoke to ensure a tight connection. To remove the yoke, remove the connecting cone and pull yoke off the shaft. If the cone cannot be easily removed by hand, drive it out from the other side using a hammer and punch.

NOTE: The clamping cone is serviced only as a complete assembly. Do not attempt to disassemble the clamping cone.

When attaching PTO yoke to tractor PTO shaft, it is important that spring-activated locking collar slides freely and locking balls are seated in groove on PTO shaft. A loose shaft could slip off and result in personal injury or damage to cutter.

BLADE SERVICING

Inspect blades before each use to determine that they are properly installed and in good condition. Replace any blade that is bent, excessively nicked, worn, or has any other damage. Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening.

Use only original equipment blades on this cutter. They are made of special heat-treated alloy steel. WILL-FIT BLADES MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS AND MAY FAIL

CATASTROPHICALLY AND CAUSE BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.

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 POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.

Inspect Blades daily for abnormal wear. If Blades have a notch worn into the leading edge at the lower bend more than a 1/2" DEEP (due to running in gravel and/or the ground), REPLACE BOTH BLADES ON THAT CARRIER IMMEDIATELY. Failure to replace such abnormally worn blades may lead to catastrophic failure of the blade and ejection of the broken part with tremendous force which may cause bodily injury or death!

NOTE: Replace Blades in pairs after no more than 1/2" notch wear!

RX96 03/09 Maintenance Section 5-8

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