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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 02897300C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 210-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com BOOM ARM MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ... ................ ............. ................ ...
DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT ....... ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ ......... .... 3-33 Basic Troubleshooting Guide for First Start-up. .............. ............. ................. ...........
Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd certa in vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fa ll of f the Equipment and be inju red or killed.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices Avoid contact with hot surfaces of the engine or mu ffler . Use gloves and e ye protection when servicing hot component s.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Do Not attempt to raise or lower th e boom or mowe r head unless the Impleme nt is securely attached to the T ractor . The Implement could tip over and cause equipment damage and possible serious injury or death.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY The Mower shaf t speed must not - UNDER ANY CIRC UMST AN CES - exceed 18 00 RPM. (SBM-15) Use extreme care and Safe ty A wareness when using the boom mower head to mulch loose brush or wood that has fallen on t he grou nd from overhead trimming.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ngo bj ec t s for great dist ances (100 yards or more) an d causing seriousinjury o r death. Follow safety messages carefully .
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly seate d in the Tractor seat.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this eq uipmen t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY M ow at t h e spee d t h at you can sa f e l y operate an d contro l t h e tractor an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Do not let the Blad es turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason, including clearan ce or for turning.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unless it is securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the T ractor is turned off and all motion has ceased.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Perform service, rep airs and lubrication accord ing to the maintenance section. Ensure the unit is properly lubr icated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nut s are properly torq ued.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Secure the boo m and mower head in the tr anspo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mowe r before transportin g.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplies safety decals on this product to pro mote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY . ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 - T ank/M ain Frame/ Boom 1. 02967827 1 DANGER General Multi-Hazard 2. 02958241 1 DANGER Boom Mower Multi-Hazard 3. 02962764 4 DANGER Pinch Point, Scissors 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 - Rotary Head 1. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 00756007 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields/Guards 3. 00756485 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thr own Obj 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-20 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head (Flail-Axe) 1. 007491 17 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 00756007 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields/Guards 3. 00756485 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Obj 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-21 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head 1. 002369 1 DANGER Flail Multi Hazard 2. 00756007 1 W ARNING Use/Re pair Shields/Guards 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thr own Obje cts 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-22 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 02972145 1 TIMBER CA T 5’ 02972146 1 TIMBER CA T 7’ 1. 00757139 1 Decal - Alamo TK Logo 2. 02971931 1 Decal - T imber Cat 3. 00757140 1 Decal - Alamo Logo 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-23 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION - - - Flail Head (Flail-Axe) 1. 002369 1 DANGER Multi- Haza rd, Flail 2. 02967668 2 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thr own Obje cts 3. 02965141 1 DANGER Boom Flails 4.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-24 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1. 007491 17 1 Danger - Multi Hazard 2. 00756007 1 Danger - Use/repa ir Shields/Guards 3. 02925100 1 Important - Repl acement Parts 4. 999204 1 Lo go - Ditcher 5.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-25 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00758194 1 W ARNING V -Belt Pinch 2. 00769736 1 W ARNING Use/Repair Shields 3. 00769737 1 DANGER Cutting Blades 4. 02925100 1 CAUTION Genuine Parts 5.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-26 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1. 6659 1 INSTRUCT General Instructions 2. 02970354 1 INSTRUCT Knife Service 3. 02965093 1 A TTNETION Do Not over S peed Engine 4. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 5.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-27 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N 007491 17 ..
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-28 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNIN G! Never use yo ur hand to ch eck for oil leaks. Always use paper or cardb oa rd . P/N 00756059 DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-29 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Pull to S tart, Push to S top 02962748 INFORMA TION - T o Prevent Boom Rest Failure: Never tran sport with th e Boom Lift Lever in float position.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-30 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-31 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Attention - Service Hydraulic System with Universal Tr acto r Hydraulic Oil. Alamo Group pa rt Number 02966307. 02966305 Operator's Manu al (with repair part s) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-32 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Red Relector T ape. P/N 99203 Y ellow Relector T ape. P/N 99204 INSTRUCTIONS - Read Operato r ’ s Manual and Understan d, before operating T ractor and Implement. P/N 02977417 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister .
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-33 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Keep all safe ty shielding installed, repaire d and replaced when damaged so that machine stays in safe condition. P/N 00756007 DANGER! Keep Away - Rot ating Blades P/N 00756485 IMPORT ANT - Use only G enuine Alamo Industrial replacement p arts.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-34 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-35 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY IMPORT ANT - Use ALAMO Genuine Flail Parts. P/N 03200432 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease. P/N 000678 W ARNING! Maintain shields and deflectors in good condition.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-36 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Keep Away Thrown Object s. Inspect the area before m owing for pote ntial mower hazards. Remove or avoid all foreign objects such as wire, cable, met al objects, and all other foreign material.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-37 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 W ARNIN G- Hearing Prot ection is require d when working within 100 yards of this machine.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-38 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Do not locate hitch post in this area P/N 02975516 INSTRUCT - Pitch Adjust P/N 02975514 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392 Amber Reflector .
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-39 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME LOGO P/N 02971931 Name LOG O - Alamo Industrial P/N 00757140 DANGER! KEEP A WA Y! Sickle Blades are guarded only by remote location. Keep all persons away from cutting Blades to prevent amputa tion of contacted bo dy parts.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-40 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rotating pa rts. being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by blade contact.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-41 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME DECA L P/N 02970886 IMPORT ANT - Inspect knife to ledger plate clearance daily . Poor cutting performance will result if proper clearance is not main tained. Refer to operators manual for adjustment.
SAFETY VERSA 03/09 Safety Section 1-42 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION VERSA 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is design ed with care and built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
INTRODUCTION VERSA 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Y our A-Boom Mower is designed for heavy-duty cutting in limited access areas such as highway , park , rural roadsides, overhead gr owth, ditches, levees, and other su ch g rass and limb control uses in gener ally hard -to- reach areas.
INTRODUCTION VERSA 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Assembly Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y SECTION.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The hydraulic system m ust be kept "SURGICA LL Y CLEAN" to ensure proper operation and long life of the pumps, moto r s, and valves. All component s have protective caps over openings connected to in ternal sp aces to prevent contam ination.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y MAINFRAME T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Place Mainframe on a level surface. Raise Mainfr ame with a fork lif t or hoist and att a ch the Ja ck st ands. Raise Jack stands until the Mainfr ame is raised to approximate ly 18".
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR T O A TT ACHMENT FRAME ASSEMBL Y Raise the Attachment Frame Arms( 1) to a level height. Drive T ractor into Attachment Frame and align with the T ractor Attachment Frame Mount s (2).
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Pull slide collar back and att ach one end to the T ractor PTO. Move yoke back and forth u ntil locking collar "clicks" forward an d locks the yoke in plac e.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y WING MOWER A TT ACHMENT T o attach wing mower to mainfr ame. Align tilt link (1) wi th ac tuator (2) and retain with pin (3). Proce ed to lift frame (4) and align with lug on main frame (5), retain with pin (6) and with pin (7).
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y ELECTRICAL CONNECTION A T TRACTOR Battery cable must be discon nected to prevent any elec trical shock. Un screw bottom screws from panel with regular tip screw driver (ASM-FL-0104).
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Attach the right and lef t Overarms (1) to the cutterhous ing. Secure with 5/8 x 1-3/ 4 bolts (2) and locknuts (3). Attach the A-Frame W eldment (4) to the Overarm s with bolts (2) and loc knuts (3).
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y 1. Attach outboa rd bearing plate to cutterhousing. FORW ARD ROT A TION ( Bearing p late mounts on le ft side of cutte rhousing.) a. Secure with 3/8 NC x 7/8 Bolt and nut at front mounting hole .
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y CENTER MOWER ASSEMBL Y Install idler ar m assembly to bearing plate. Do not secure at this time. ASM-FL-0052. 1. Remove fasteners and shaf t protector from end of drive shaft.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assemb ly Section 3- 11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y INST ALLA TION OF CENTER MOWER ASM-FL-01 1 1 1. T o properly attach center mower to main frame, align lower links (1) to overarms (2) and anti- sway bar (3). Attach with 7/8" x 5" bolt and 7/8" locknut (4).
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS Refer to the Tractor Manual when c onnecting hy draulic hoses to the tractor hydraulic system. Numerous prec autions should be taken due to t he possibility of a pressure buildup within the hydraulic cir cuit.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assemb ly Section 3- 13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HOSE CONNECTION A T TRACTOR 1. T o properly con nect hydr aulic hoses to tractor , c onnect right wing hose P/N 02839000 (1), a nd left wing hose P/N 02839000 (2). ASM -FL-01 12.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTIO NS T O CYLINDER Connect the Hoses P/N 02965364 and P/N 02 961321 from T e e to Ce nter Lift Hydraulic Cylinders at rod end.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assemb ly Section 3- 15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC CONNECTION MOT ORS Lef t Wing Hydraulic Motor T o connect hydraulic hoses to lef t side mower , use hose P/N 002477 (identifie d as "B"). This hose co mes from filter at tank.
ASSEMBLY VERSA 03/09 Assembly Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y HYDRAULIC Filter buggies or cart s are commercially available for hydraulic system charging. These consist of a h igh- efficiency , high-capacity filter , a pu mp, a drive motor , and hoses for supplying the machine’ s hydraulic system.
Operation Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL VERSA BOOM MOWER OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial Booms are ma nufa ctured with quality material by skilled workers.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FLAIL-AXE ® Width of Cut: 48" Cutter Shaft: 4-1/2" dia. steel tube, 3/8" wall, greasable b earings Knives: 16 ea., 2 pound, 360 deg. swing, reversible Hyd.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Side Skirts: 3/8" Frame: Cross-braced. 3/8" bar Skid Shoes: Replaceable, full-length Debris Deflector: Front, spring-load ed,retractable shield Rear , 3-ply rubber belting.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operat or .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepower an d size required to operate th e boom unit, the tractor must.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operators Protective S t ructure) or Cab to prevent injury from ob jects thrown from ground or from overhead tr imming.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.4 T ractor Ballast T o ensure tractor stability when operating on flat surfaces the left rear tractor tire MUST exert a minimum down force (weight) of 1500 lbs.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equipped handrails and step s for support when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support when mounting the tractor .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operator must have a complete underst anding of the placement, function, and operational use of all tractor controls before starting the tractor .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.CONNECTING A TT ACHIN G HEADS TO THE BOOM With a forklift or hoist, lower the Boom W eldment down on the A- Boom Head. Align the Boom Weldment with the A-Boom Head Hitch Post.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Avoid cont act with hot surfaces including hy draulic oil tanks, pump s, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing m aintenance or repairs.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to oper ation. Damaged and/or broken p arts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION NOTE: The mower Operator’s Manual and affixed Decals co nt ain impor tant in structions on th e safe and proper use of the mower.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of each a rm se ction weldm ent • Ensure all pins ar e in pla ce . • Ensure all bolt s and screws are prope rly installed.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir level and oil condition . (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydr aulic oil according to mainte nance schedule.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking ea sier . Rep lace damage d, worn, and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balanc e.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bla de bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking eas ier . Re place dama ged, worn, a nd missing blades as complete sets to maintain cuttershaft balance .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TIMBER CA T HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blade and bolt s for looseness and excessive wear . Make su re the unit is securely blocked up when crawling underneath or set on ground before doing maintenance.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DITCHER HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bolt s on ditcher head assembly for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up before doing main tenance.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-U-0031 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal w ear .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift __.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.OPERA TING THE CONTROL V AL VES ON-OFF Switch (Mower V alve) - T o operate the mowe r , pu ll the switch while the tracto r is running .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-26 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION POSITION CONTROL V AL V E - The V alve is located to th e right of the operator at a convenient height. The V alve op er at ion plat e is loca te d ab ov e th e Sole no id V alve “on- off” switch.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-27 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION VERSA MOWER TIL T The handle furthest to the ce nter of th e tractor , actuates the T ilt Cylinder . Pulling the valve handle back, toward the oper ator , causes the T ilt Cylinder to raise the Mower Head.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-28 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION VERSA DITCHER LIFT The handle nearest the ce nter of the tractor , actuates the Lift Cylinder . Pulling the valve handle back, towards th e operator , causes the Lift Cylinder to raise the Extension Arm.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-29 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HEAD PITCH Incorrect head pi tch an d/or alignment can cause poor cutting perfor mance in V ersa side rotary mowers. Head Pitch is defined as the relationship of the front of the mower to the rear of th e mower , as viewe d from the side.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-30 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Misalignment contribut es to "streaking" due to the skid shoe laying a wide strip of grass flat. This flattene d grass is sometimes not picked up by the mower on subsequent p asses.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-31 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make certain that the Boom sw ing path is clear of byst ander s, power lines, and obstruction to prevent injury , electrocution, and poss ible ma chine damage. Swing Boom SLOWL Y CAREFULL Y .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-32 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRO-FLOA T OPTION O PERA TION The optional hydro float system provides a positive li ft on the boom allowing it to respond move easily to changes in the terra in.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-33 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Basic T roubleshooting Gu ide for First St art-up. a.Electrical s olenoid valve does not w ork - c heck wiring, possible faulty switch, possible faulty solenoid.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-34 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tractor se at, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear , disengag e the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key , a nd wait for all movin g parts to stop.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-35 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 St arting the T r actor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor o perator ’s man ual for starting procedures for your particular tractor .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-36 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.4 Driving the T ractor and Boom Inspect the area to be mowed before beginning operati on. Identify any drop- offs, slopes, holes, hidden obstructions or similar obstacle that could cause the tractor to loose stability and potential roll-over .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-37 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.OPERA TING THE BOOM UNIT AND A TT A CHED HEAD THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERS T AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRACT OR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-38 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazard s/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine. W a lk through the area looking for fence s, boulder , rocks, c ul ve rts , st um ps or me ta l o b jects.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-39 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of thro wing objects for great dista nces 100 yards or more) a nd causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully .
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-40 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.3 Operating the Att ached Mower Heads The boom can attach to and operate multiple heads one at a time for a wide range of vegetation control applications. The at tached heads are design ed for dif fer ent applications.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-41 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All Safety Shields, Guards and Sa fety devices i ncluding (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guard s, S teel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields, an d Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-42 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION M any var i e d o bj ec t s, suc h as w i re, ca bl e, rope, or c h a i ns, can b ecome en t ang l e d i n th e operating par ts of the mower head. These it ems could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-43 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Ti m b er C a t • The T imber Cat Sickle Bar Limb Cutter is rated for material up to 4” in diameter . • The T imber Cat is operated attached to the boom arm and is ideal for trimming populated areas where a sm oo th cut is req uir e d.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-44 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Sickle Bar • The Sickle Bar Cutter will cut a 5’ swath through tough weeds and grass.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-45 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 11 . TRACTOR, BOOM, AND A T T ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of the season is critical to maintainin g its appearance a nd to help ensure years of dep endable service.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-46 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION • Thoroughly clean all debris from boom and head to pr event da mage from rotting g rass and standing water . • Lubricate all grease points and fill oil levels according to the main tenance lubrication schedule.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-47 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transporting tractor between locations, idle the tractor engine , disengage the atta ched head, and wait for all head motion to come to a complete stop.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-48 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution sh ould be used when transport ing the tractor and mower o n public roadways.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-49 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operatin g on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-50 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 12.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit.
OPERATION Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-51 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER N OT WOR KIN G - Check level of hydraulic fluid (se e sight gauge on tank) . Check to see if pump is functioning properly by attempting to use a nother cylinder or pressure gauge.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Information Before operating your Machete, t ake the time to inspect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is requi red to regularly maint ain this machin e to provide long life and trouble free operation.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENC Y 1. Extension Arm Pin 8 hours 2. Linkage Arm Pin 8 hours 3.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENC Y 1. Extension Arm Pin 8 hours 2. Linkage Arm Pin 8 hours 3. Lift Cylin der Base 8 hours 4. Lift Cylin der Pin 8 hours 5. T ilt Cylinder Pin 8 hours 6.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ITEM DESCRIPTION FREQUENC Y 1. Extension Arm Pin 8 hours 2. Linkage Arm Pin 8 hours 3. Lift Cylin der Base 8 hours 4. Lift Cylin der Pin 8 hours 5. T ilt Cylinder Pin 8 hours 6.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Oil, Filters, and Component s Filters and Oil - Change the return filter tank and su ctio n filters after the first 100 ho urs of operation. Change the filters again at 500 hours or every 12 months; then, change the oil and filters at 400 hours.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HARDW ARE Most nuts and bolt s will stay tight an d therefore need on ly periodic checking. However , the following nuts and bolts are extrem ely important and s hould receive special atten tion: S pindle Housing Bolts:T ighten to 400 Ft.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 5. Using a 3/16" ca pe chisel, be nd out the st aking indentat i ons o n each side of the be ar ing adjus ting n ut. T o do this, place the chisel in th e groove and parallel to the shaft.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintena nce Section 4-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CLEANING 1. Clean housing and all related p arts thorou ghly and dry . 2. Protect part s from contamination. INSPECTION Bearings and cup s : Inspect rollers, races, and cages for nicks , pitting, discoloration, and signs of excessive or unusual wear .
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT Securely suppor t mo we r while removing and inst alling roller assembly . If installing a roller with pre assembled bearing and bra cket assemblies, remove the old rolle r , proceed to step 11 .
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE TIMBER CA T HEAD Lubrication/Daily Checks (Figure Mnt-0 007) Lubricate the grease fittings on top of the blade ba r every 4 ho urs. See Fi gure Mnt-00 07 . Every 8 hours, lubricate the cylinder grease fittin g through the top slot in the cover .
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PROPER TORQUE FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasten er s.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Buzzbar Head BLADES For best performance, have b lade s set and shar pe ned wh en the y begin to dull. Blades can be touched up with a grinder or file between sharpe nings.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Belt T ension Adjustment (Fig ure Mnt-B-0010) Loosen nut s on the 4 studs and the jam nut.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication: Grease each spindle with one pump of high quality lithium grease weekly . More than one pump is unnecessary and will cause a mess when extra grease squirts out of the relief.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Flail Axe Head Belt T ension: When installing new belts, ti ghten belt s to obtain a 16 lb.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 EXCESSIVE VIBRA TION Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-u p of a machine in a very short time.
MAINTENANCE VERSA 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The cutter shaf t will run out of balance if: 1. Wire, rope, string , rags, etc., around the cutter shaft, are holdin g the knives in a folded back position. Remove suc h foreign obje cts and be sure all knives are fr ee to swing to the ex tended pos ition.
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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase dat e to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.
T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these dire ction s and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clear ly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
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