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To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
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Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual...
Table of Contents SAFETY SECTION ... 1-1 General Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-2 Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-3 Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-5 Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-10 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ... 1-11 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ...
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Boarding the Tractor ... 4-8 Dismounting the Tractor ... 4-9 STARTING THE TRACTOR ... 4-9 CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ... 4-10 Connecting Mower-Lift Type ... 4-10 3-Point Quick Hitch ... 4-11 Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch) ... 4-12 SETTING THE MOWER ...
Alamo Industrial 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 Alamo Industrial specifications. specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void mower warranties, and present a safety hazard.
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Alamo Industrial typically offers three types of shielding to protect the operator, passerby, livestock, and property from thrown objects... deflectors, single chain guards, and double chainguards. Shielding should be selected based on the intended use of the mower.
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INTRODUCTION Your ALAMO INDUSTRIAL mower is designed for medium-duty cutting such as pasture mowing, weed and grass control, and cutting brush up to 2-1/2" in diameter. With a reasonable amount of preventive maintenance, your Mower will provide years of dependable service.
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NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the implement. 3. Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual.
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL RX60/72/84 ROTARY MOWER Alamo Industrial rotary mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed to cut grass, weeds, small brush and other vegetative material up to 2-1/2” diameter in areas such as pastures, industrial areas, and roadsides. The mower is equipped with protective deflectors and/or chain guards to prevent objects being thrown from the mower by the blades, however, no shielding is 100% effective.
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LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
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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. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety require- ments of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...
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P/N 00785503C RX60/72/84 - SOM 3/09 Printed in USA...