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TO THE OWNER / OPERATOR / DEALER BEFORE YOU START!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL! Non–English speaking operators will need to GET THE MANUAL TRANSLATED as needed! Warranty Information: Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration form in full and return it within 90 days.
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Connect end of primary boom arm to to help lift and line up boom arm fitting. swivel with horizontal pin. Total time for assembly is 1 1/2 hours. Tiger Corporation 3301 N Louise Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57107 WWW.TIGERMOWERS.COM 800-843-6849...
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Connect boom arm cylinder to top Attach hose clamp to side of swivel. tab on swivel. Connect swing cylinder with vertical pin located on right side of swivel. Run 1” lines on bottom 2 spaces of clamp Connect 1” hoses. Wrap hoses in teflon wrap.
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• Classify the problem • Hydraulic, electrical or mechanical - Read the trouble shooting section • Tractor or Truck chassis - Contact vehicle dealer • If unable to correct the problem yourself, contact your local Tiger Dealer after gathering: • Machine model _______________________ •...
PARTS SECTION______________________________________ COMMON PARTS SECTION____________________________ WARRANTY INFORMATION_____________________________ This symbol means: CAUTION – YOUR SAFETY IS AT RISK! When you see this symbol, read and follow the associated instructions carefully or personal injury or damage may result. Tiger is a registered trademark.
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SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions.
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SAFETY Operator Safety TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment •...
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SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY FALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT: • USE ROPS and SEAT BELT equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS lock in up position. •...
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SAFETY CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT: WHEN connecting mower head to the boom • KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY from tractor and mower. • Ensure there is enough room to lift and swing the boom with out hitting objects BEFORE connecting and disconnecting the mower head or boom: •...
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SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: •...
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SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (Continued) MOWER OPERATION: • DO NOT exceed mower's rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material. • USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers are operating in mowing area. • Do Not mow in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or use enclosed tractor cab.
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SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • USE ROPS and SEAT BELT equipped tractors for mowing operations. • KEEP ROPS locked in UP position. • ONLY start tractor while seated in tractor seat. •...
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SAFETY PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: hands, feet and body AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving STAY AWAY KEEP elements have stopped. • STOP, LOOK and LISTEN before approaching the mower to make sure all rotating motion has stopped. •...
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SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BLADE CONTACT: • STAY AWAY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. •...
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SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERATING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERATE equipment with oil or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying system pressure.
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SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES: • INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure. •...
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SAFETY TRANSPORTING HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT: • KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment. • REDUCE SPEED on inclines, on turns and in poor towing conditions. • DO NOT TOW with trucks or other vehicles. •...
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SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS MAINTENANCE. BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT: STOP ENGINE AND PTO • , engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before dismounting from tractor.
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Tiger mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Tiger specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit”...
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SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Tiger supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Tiger cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
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WARNING Blade Rotation LOGO Made in the USA LOGO Tiger Genuine Parts 22839 INSTRUCT Use Hand Grease Gun 32709 WARNING Use Genuine Tiger Parts 6T3221 INSTRUCT Lubrication Instructions SERIAL PLATE Serial Number Plate 06550058 INSTRUCT Blue Dot 06550057 INSTRUCT Red Dot...
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SAFETY 50”& 63” Flail ITEM PART NO. QTY. TYPE DESCRIPTION 24028 DANGER Thrown Object Hazard,Deflectors 32709 WARNING Use Genuine Tiger Parts 33224 DANGER Blades, Thrown Object D637 WARNING Disconnect Hydraulic Solenoid LOGO Tiger Logo 00758194 WARNING Pinch Point Hazard LOGO 50”...
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SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.
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Always use a floor jack, hoist or fork lift to lift and raise heavy parts. Read and understand the entire Assembly Section instructions before attempting to mount your Tiger mower. Refer to the Parts Section of this manual for detailed illustrations to locate all parts.
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ASSEMBLY FRONT CRANKSHAFT PULLEY Tiger has found that the front crankshaft pulley used by John Deere will not allow for the installation of a front drive system. You will need to order a different pulley, washer and bolt from John Deere to allow for a front drive to be installed on your tractor.
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ASSEMBLY DRIVESHAFT AND FRONT PUMP MOUNTING Install spacer plate on tractor engine using bolts and lockwashers as shown in Parts Section. Grease sleeve section of the driveshaft and install from the side of the engine compartment. Once you have the sleeve section in place, bolt to spacer plate using bolts and lockwashers as shown in Parts Section.
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ASSEMBLY POLYCARBONATE SAFETY WINDOW NOTE: Installing a boom mower requires that all of the right side windows be replaced or protected with a polycarbonate window. This should be done before mounting the mainframe. 1. Disconnect gas shock at door. Remove the right side cab door/window glass from tractor cab by removing hinge pins.
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ASSEMBLY APPLICATION OF LOCTITE 2047 MOWER MAINFRAME MOUNTING BOLTS All mower mainframe mounting bolts shall be secured utilizing Loctite 2047 and torqued per the Torque Chart in the maintenance section. Shake bottle for 60 seconds before use. To prevent clogging of nozzle, do not allow tip to touch metal surfaces during application.
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This is necessary for the mainframe to be installed without damaging the tubes. Remove the John Deere part and replace it with the Tiger part using two provided bolts #06530005. After replacing the John Deere tube guide with the Tiger part, replace the exhaust heat shield.
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ASSEMBLY MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION Before installing the right hand mount plate, locate the left hand mount plate and install bolt #06530237, washers #33880 and nut #06531008 in the hole shown in the photo below BEFORE mounting the plate on the tractor. Then install the right hand plate with crossbeam. The holes between the left hand plate and the crossbeam should match, and the pre-installed bolt should go through the crossbeam when the parts are brought together.
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ASSEMBLY SIDE MIRROR MOUNTING Disassemble the right side mirror bracket. Cut the square rod and pipe (shown in picture below) 6-1/4”. Assemble them together. Mount the right mirror bracket and hardware on the upper right corner of the tractor cab as shown in picture below. Refer the Parts Section-- safety screen, cab for hardware details.
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ASSEMBLY SWITCHBOX WIRING Power for the switchbox is accessed through the port located on the right rear of the cab. A John Deere plug is used, part number RE67651. DO NOT connect the plug to the cab port until the wiring is completed. The wires in the plug are colored RED, BLACK and ORANGE. The RED wire will always be hot, so it needs to be capped.
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Locate the plug on the tractor rear remotes for the load sense, and remove the plug. Install a 14mm adapter or elbow and run a 1/4” hose from the remotes to the Tiger valve. Refer to the Parts Section pages for an exploded diagram of the tractor remote valve hookup.
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ASSEMBLY HOSE ROUTING Hoses travel along the right hand wheel well from the lift valve to the mainframe and boom. Five hose clamps #06520536 are used to route the hoses as shown below. Clamps 1 and 2 (near the lift valve) and 4 and 5 (near the mainframe) use 1/4” x 1” bolts #21530, flatwashers #22014 and nylock nuts #21527.
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ASSEMBLY VALVE MOUNTING The mounting bracket for JD 6xxxR series tractors features two long legs which need to be attached as shown in the photo below. Secure the bracket to the tractor with hardware shown in the Parts Section of the manual. Align the holes for the cables on the Husco control valves and center the Danfoss valve on the valve plate.
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ASSEMBLY CABLE CONTROL LEVER STAND On the corner cab post, mark a point at 1-3/8” from the windshield and 22-1/2” from the floor; then cut a 3/4” diameter hole through the outer plastic shell. This will expose a threaded steel boss to attach the control box support bracket. The rear corner of the cable control stand is placed approximately 6-1/4”...
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ASSEMBLY *NOTE ON HUSCO CONTROL VALVES* Manual, cable controlled (Husco control valve) boom mowers require check valves with integral restricting orifice (#06502036) installed in the control valve work ports that are connected to the gland ends of the main and secondary boom cylinders. This check valve allows oil to free flow into the gland end of the main and secondary boom cylinders, but restricts flow out of the cylinder, thereby providing proper boom control.
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ASSEMBLY ELECTRONIC LIFT VALVE PORTS (ASM-C-0089) JOYSTICK SWITCHBOX MOUNTING Locate the two holes in the right front corner of the cab frame. These will be the mounting holes for the two mounting bolts of the switchbox bracket. See picture below. Mount the bracket using the hardware supplied, as noted in the Parts Section.
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ASSEMBLY JOYSTICK CONTROL MOUNTING Mounting the joystick control requires that the right armrest be modified and an additional bracket attached to accommodate the joystick. The armrest must be removed by sliding off the plastic cover and removing the capscrew from the lower right side of the seat. This will leave the armrest loose so it can be removed.
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ASSEMBLY BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL CALIBRATION (FOR SABER) SUB-D This Danfoss PVG32 control valve is now equipped with higher-resolution actuators on Main Boom, Secondary Boom, Deck Roll, and Swivel functions. These actuators have “active fault monitoring”. The Deck Shield section does not have “active fault monitoring”. The joystick is unchanged and provides a ratio-metric voltage signal.
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ASSEMBLY Run tractor at normal operating RPM to adjust the settings as follows. Set the dead band compensation potentiometer first. Set the dead band compensation potentiometer at 50%, or halfway between full clockwise and full counter-clockwise. Setting Signal Adaptation Potentiometers: Disconnect the Deutsch connectors from the actuators of the valve.
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ASSEMBLY MAIN BOOM: “A” Port, Boom UP: 8-10 Seconds (Note: Extend secondary boom completely; roll deck to be level with ground, and lower main boom until deck is on ground. Now index main boom “up” function and determine the time required for main boom to rise completely.) “B”...
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ASSEMBLY SABER SWIVEL BRACKET MOUNTING Install the boom swivel bracket onto the boom mounting bracket with the swivel pin. Secure the pin in place using the capscrews, etc. through the hole in the boss and pin. NOTE: The head of the capscrew must be toward the front of the tractor. Install all new swivels and fittings on the swing cylinder with swivel openings facing each other.
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ASSEMBLY (ASM-C-0023) WHEEL WELL HYDRAULIC TANK INSTALLATION Install all fittings and tubes into tank and tank filter as shown in the Parts Section illustration. Insert tank sight glass onto the tractor side of the tank. Place the tank in the mounting bracket on the axle brace as shown in the Parts Section. Secure the tank with the hardware provided.
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ASSEMBLY FILLING HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Refer to the Maintenance Section for filling specifications and hydraulic oil requirements. NOTE: Starting or running your Tiger mower before filling reservoir will cause serious damage to the hydraulic pump. (ASM-C-0004hydro resrv) INSTALLING O-RING FITTINGS Installing straight, 45º and 90º O-rings requires that the O-ring and washer be up against the swivel body.
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ASSEMBLY SOLENOID BRAKE VALVE Install a solenoid valve on the mounting bracket with the supplied hardware as shown in the Parts Section in this manual. While installing the fittings to the brake valve, the electrical coil on the spool may have to be removed to make room. When reinstalling the coil, it is important to use no more than 5 ft.
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ASSEMBLY RS AXLE BRACE MOUNTING The rear stow axle braces are to be mounted under the rear axle of the tractor. The other end of the axle brace mounts on the outside of the lower rear corners of the mainframe. After attaching the boomrest, it should fit tightly and level under the tractor.
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ASSEMBLY MAIN BOOM INSTALLATION Using a hoist, install the boom swivel into the mainframe as shown in the Parts Section. Line up holes in swivel and mainframe for large swivel pin and insert pin. Secure with hardware as shown. Attach the inner end of the main boom to the swivel bracket with the cylinder anchors positioned upward, and at a right angle to the tractor.
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ASSEMBLY FINAL PREPARATION FOR OPERATION Place operator’s safety and operation decals on the steering column and side console where they are clearly visible to the operator. These decals should be understood by each operator of the machine in conjunction with the Safety and Operation Sections of this book. The decals are to be maintained in good condition as a reminder to the operator, and should be replaced if damaged.
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OPERATION Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the mower is resting on the ground or securely blocked up and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved.
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OPERATION Boom PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the mower is resting on the ground or securely blocked up and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved.
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Regular maintenance at the intervals mentioned will result in the maximum efficiency and long life of the Tiger Mower. When you purchase a Tiger Mower you also acquire another valuable asset, Tiger’s parts organization. Our rapid and efficient service has guaranteed the customer satisfaction for many years.
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MAINTENANCE 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) Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this Implement, any of its components or any Implement function.
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MAINTENANCE ITEM SERVICE COMMENTS Hydraulic Fittings Check for leaks Tighten when needed. Do Not use hands to check for leaks, see maintenance precautions Knives Check Inspect for missing or damaged knives, change as needed or sharpen as needed. Spindle mounting bolts Check Torque to 315 ft lbs lubricated.
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MAINTENANCE WEEKLY OR EVERY 40 HOURS ITEM SERVICE COMMENTS Rotary Spindle Lubricate Every 40 hours or weekly WEEKLY OR EVERY 50 HOURS ITEM SERVICE COMMENTS In Tank Hyd. Fluid Change Change after first 50 hours only, then Filter every 500 hrs. yearly or if indicated by 10 micron filter) the restriction indicator.
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MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS CAUSE REMEDY Vibration 1. Loose Bolts 1. Check all bolts and tighten to recommended torque specifications 2. Cutter assembly 2a. Check for damage blades, disc Unbalanced or cutter shaft. Replace if needed. 2b. Check for wire, rope, etc. entangled in the cutter assembly Mower will not lift 1.
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MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING (Continued) SYMPTOMS CAUSE REMEDY Motor runs but 1. Belts Inspect belts and pulleys. Replace will not cut. belts and repair as needed. 2. Tensioner Adjust tensioner nut flat washer washer is flush with top of guide. Mower turns slowly 1.
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NLGI 2-ISO 320 Mobilgrease CM-S Rotary & Flail) Deck Spindle(Rotary) Grease Gun Lithium Complex Mobilith SHC 220, NLGI 2-ISO 220, PAO Tiger Part #06540000 Synthetic Grease Motor to Cuttershaft Fill Female Spline Accrolube with PTFE Spline Connection in Cuttershaft of TBF50...
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The proprietary UV and Abrasion Resistant Surface coating on SHIELDS® SUPERCOATED™ polycarbonate significantly improves performance. Periodic cleaning using proper procedures and compatible cleaners are recommended to prolong service life. Tiger Corp. polycarbonate is SUPERCOATED™ on both sides. CLEANING THE SUPERCOAT™ HARD-COAT Wash with a mild solution of soap or detergent and lukewarm water.
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MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDED FILLING INSTRUCTIONS FOR HYDRAULIC RESERVIORS When filling or checking the oil level, the unit should be parked on a level surface., shut ”OFF”, and allow sufficient time to cool to ambient temperature. Use caution when removing the pressurized breather. Do not place face over opening when removing breather.
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MAINTENANCE DETAILED MAINTENANCE REPLACING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FILTER ELEMENT: Ensure system has been shut down and de- pressurized. Locate High Pressure Filter housing. Confirm that the element to be installed matches the element p/n on the filter model tag. Example: V3.0510-06 (world line 100, HD049 model) Locate the bottom of the High Pressure Bowl.
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MAINTENANCE SABER DIRECT DRIVE GREASING MOTOR SPLINE TO CUTTERSHAFT SPLINE CONNECTION 1. Remove motor from bearing housing and clean old grease from splines on motor shaft and splines in cuttershaft. 2. Fill female splined bore in cuttershaft with new grease, Accrolube with PTFE (part #06520310) 3.
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MAINTENANCE GREASING GROUND ROLLER SHAFT-FLAIL Locate grease zerks on each end of roller tube at lower end of head. Normal conditions require one or two pumps in each bearing, using Lithium-Complex Extreme Pressure grease conforming to NLGI2-ISO 320 specifications. This is to be done with a standard grease gun daily or at 8 hour intervals. CAUTION: Over greasing may cause premature seal failure.
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MAINTENANCE BALL VALVES The ball valve at the hydraulic reservoir may need to be closed during certain maintenance or repair procedures. THE BALL VALVES MUST BE OPEN (handle parallel with valve) WHEN TRACTOR IS RE-STARTED OR PUMP IS COUPLED TO MOTOR OR PTO! Failure to do so will result in component failure! TIGHTENING KNIFE BOLTS AND DISK BOLTS:...
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MAINTENANCE GREASING POINTS ON BOOM AND PIVOT Locate grease zerks (8) on deck pivot assembly, (2) on the deck end of secondary boom, (2) at main/ secondary boom joint, and (2) at swivel end of main boom. Inject Lithium-Complex Extreme Pressure grease conforming to NLGI2-ISO 320 specifications until grease begins to protrude from ends.
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MAINTENANCE GREASING SPINDLE Locate grease fitting on inside of deck housing. Inject Tiger Spindle Lubricant, part number 06540000 into spindle housing. Fill with lubricant until lubricant weeps out of top spindle seal. Lubricate spindle weekly or every 40 hours of use.
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MAINTENANCE GREASING PUMP DRIVESHAFT COUPLER With engine stopped, ensure driveshaft alignment by grasping coupler and sliding back and forth. Coupler should slide freely with approximately 1/8” of end play. If coupler does not slide freely, inspect for loose pump mount bolts, or damaged or loose crank shaft adapter.
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MAINTENANCE GREASING THE BOOM SWIVEL Locate the zerks on the main swivel boss (2), main boom pivot boss (2) and on both ends of the boom swivel cylinder. Inject Lithium-Complex Extreme Pressure grease conforming to NLGI2-ISO 320 specification until grease begins to protrude from ends every 8 hours.
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MAINTENANCE Blades Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blade Bolts for tightness, daily. Blades should be replaced when they are worn excessively, bent, deformed, or out of balance. Blades should always be replaced in pairs. Blades of different weights can cause serious imbalance and damage to the machine and personnel.
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MAINTENANCE ROTARY KNIFE REPLACEMENT (TRB 50) 1. Be sure you have a complete matching set of new knives for replacement. 2. Remove knives and inspect holes for damage. Also watch for cracks in the disk around the holes. 3. Lube threads with anti-seize. Install bolts through knife and disk from bottom side of disk. Install new self- locking nuts and torque them to 800 ft.
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MAINTENANCE Flail Blades Inspection Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE ALL BLADES on the carrier IMMEDIATELY if any blades have: • Become bent or deformed from its original shape, or • Wear inside the blade bolt hole, or •...
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MAINTENANCE Blade Pins and D-Ring Inspection Inspect Blade Pins and D-Rings daily for wear or damage as follows: Inspect the Blade pins and D-Rings daily for abnormal wear. Make sure the cotter pins are in place and properly spread. REPLACE BLADE Pins and D-Rings IMMEDIATELY if they have: •...
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MAINTENANCE Flail Axe Blades Inspection Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE ALL BLADES on the carrier IMMEDIATELY if any blades have: • Become bent or deformed from its original shape, or • Oval shape wear inside the blade bolt hole, or •...
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MAINTENANCE Flail Axe Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolts daily for wear or damage as follows: Inspect the Blade Bolt daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE ALL BLADE BOLTS on the carrier IMMEDIATELY if any bolts have: • Visible cracks or •...
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MAINTENANCE DO NOT re-use the locking hex nuts for mounting the knives. If hex nut becomes loose, or requires removal for knife replacement or any other reason, they must be discarded and replaced with new nuts. Knives should not be welded on for any reason. 63”...
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MAINTENANCE HEAVY DUTY SPINDLE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION AND BEARING ADJUSTMENT A press MUST be used to install bearing cups, bearing cones, and seals. DO NOT use a hammer to install races, bearings, or seals. The parts of assembly may be damaged. NOTE: The grease zerk and gussets are located on the top side of the spindle housing.
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Turn the spindle housing over (up position) and fill with Tiger Spindle Lubricant (part number 06540000) to the top edge of the upper bearing cup. Support the bottom of the spindle and press the upper bearing cone and bearing adjustment sleeve onto the spindle.
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MAINTENANCE Boom Cylinder Removal and Replacement Instructions Clear the area of all personnel before lowering the boom mower head. From the tractor seat with your seat belt fastened around you, lower the boom mower head to the ground. Extend the boom to the furthest reach and lower the mower head flat on the ground. DO NOT attempt to replace the cylinders with the boom in the raised or transport position.
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MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT FOR FLAIL MOWERS Remove existing cuttershaft, bearings and string guards. Make sure that the end knives on each end of the cuttershaft are oriented as shown. Apply anti-seize on cuttershaft as shown on next page. Install non-drive side bearing first. Install the top of the string guard on the non-drive side first.
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MAINTENANCE DAILY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE The following services should be performed daily or every 8 hours of service, following the detailed maintenance instructions in the operator’s manual. _______ Pump driveshaft: If required with drive shaft/coupler check for end play and lubricate at zerks. _______ Crankshaft adapter: If equipped with rubber grommets check condition, replace if missing or damaged.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE OF CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER ASSEMBLY (RIGID ENGINE MOUNT TRACTORS ONLY) If replacement of components of the crankshaft adapter assembly is required, follow the assembly procedures shown below. Seat rubber grommet completely into counterbore, then seat steel grommet completely into rubber grommet while rubber grommet is supported. (ASM-JD-0051 CRANKSHAFT ADAPTER MAINTENANCE) Saber Maintenance Section 4-33...
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PART NAME INDEX PARTS ORDERING GUIDE ..................................3 TRACTOR MOUNT KIT....................................4 TRACTOR MOUNT KIT - HYDRAULICS..............................6 SABER BOOM MOUNT ....................................8 ELECTRONIC PROPORTIONAL LIFT VALVE MOUNT........................10 JOYSTICK AND SWITCHBOX MOUNT..............................12 AXLE STABILIZER - VERSION ONE ..............................14 AXLE STABILIZER - VERSION TWO..............................
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AXLE STABILIZER - VERSION ONE Continued... ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ------ BOOM CYLINDER *REFER TO COMMON SECTION 06500730 HOSE,3/8" X 227" 06503048 RUN TEE,3/8"MJ X 3/8"FJX X 3/8"MJ ------ HOSE *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------ ADAPTER *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------ HOSE *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------...
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AXLE STABILIZER - VERSION TWO Continued... ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ------ BOOM CYLINDER *REFER TO COMMON SECTION 06500730 HOSE,3/8" X 227" 06503048 RUN TEE,3/8"MJ X 3/8"FJX X 3/8"MJ ------ HOSE *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------ ADAPTER *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------ HOSE *REFER TO LIFT VALVE PAGE ------...
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50IN AND 63IN FLAIL MOTOR BREAKDOWN Continued... ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION ------ 06504132 MOTOR ASSEMBLY 350 06504039 SHAFT END COVER 06504040 PORT END COVER 06504041 GEAR HOUSING 06504042 MATCHED GEAR SET TF4402 BALL BEARING 06504043 CAP SCREW 06504044 SET SCREW 06504028 06504045 DOWEL PIN...
All Tiger obligation under this warranty shall be terminated if the equipment is modified or altered in ways not approved in writing by Tiger, if repair parts other than genuine Tiger repair parts have been used, or if the equipment has been subject to misuse, neglect, accident, improper maintenance or improper operation.
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. Common sense should play a large role in the operation of this machine. Since we at Tiger Corporation are constantly striving to improve out products, we reserve the right to change specifications or design at any time.
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TO THE OWNER / OPERATOR / DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this manual and on the machine. The table of contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA 1928.51 subpart C) makes the following minimum requirements for tractor operators.