Alamo RHINO FLEX FLAIL FX17 Operator's Manual page 8

Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline ...................................................................................................................... 4-14
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-15
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-16
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-16
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-22
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-24
Operating the Mower Wings ............................................................................................................................ 4-24
Driving the Tractor and Implements ................................................................................................................. 4-26
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ............................................................................................................... 4-27
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-27
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-29
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-30
PTO RPM and Ground Speed ......................................................................................................................... 4-31
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-31
Shutting Down the Implement .......................................................................................................................... 4-33
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR ............................................................................. 4-33
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................ 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-35
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-38
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-40
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ......................................................................................... 5-2
Maintenance Instructions ................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Daily Checks ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Mower Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................. 5-4
Gearbox Oil Level .............................................................................................................................................. 5-5
REPLACING CUTTER UNIT DRIVEBELTS ...................................................................................................... 5-6
ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................ 5-6
CUTTERSHAFT BEARING REPLACEMENT .................................................................................................... 5-7
OUTBOARD (DRIVE) BEARING ....................................................................................................................... 5-7
CENTER SECTION INBOARD BEARING REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 5-8
CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT ..................................................................................................................... 5-9
CUTTER KNIVES .............................................................................................................................................. 5-9
Sharpening ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
Straightening .................................................................................................................................................... 5-10
WING DRIVELINE TIMING .............................................................................................................................. 5-10
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS .......................................................................................................... 5-11
General Information on Flail Mower Vibration .................................................................................................. 5-12