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Tractors equipped with additional options, special equipment, tractor manufacturer modifications, new tractor models, or Customer alterations may prevent this Mount Kit from being properly mounted to the tractor. Alamo Group is not responsible for modifications to the MountKit to accommodate these differences.
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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.
The intent of this publication to provide the competent technician with the information necessary to perform the CORRECT Assembly to the Alamo Industrial Product. This will, in turn provide for complete customer satisfaction It is hoped that the information contained in this and other Manuals will provide enough detail to eliminate the need for contact of the Alamo Industrial Technical Service Dept.
Specifications STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of Alamo Group to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so. Alamo Group reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any time without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units.
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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE This manual was carefully prepared by Alamo Industrial in an effort to aid the repair technisian in keeping the performance of this mower up to the high standards for which it was designed. Its purpose is to cover safety and to give recommendations for the proper repar, care and operation of the mower.
9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available. Safety Recommendations! It is the business philosophy of Alamo Industrial Company to manufacture safe products for use by our customers. In the interest of your safety, we are bringing to your attention practices that can avoid serious injury.
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Mounting Specifications will work with these mount kits. Other options, front axles, or different tire sizes may prevent the mount kit from fitting your nonstandard tractor. Alamo Group cannot take responsibility for these problems or any modifications made to the unit.
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A 7/8" drive shaft will go through this hole, Alamo Industrial recom- mends a 1-1/2" dia hole minimum. Reinstall Bolster Cover. The bolster cover will install in the same manner as it was removed see previous steps 4 and 5.
Wear plates should project approximately 1/16" in front of the leading edge of the cutterbar after adjustment. Alamo Industrial wear plates are hardened on both edges. After the first edge has worn back, simply turn over the plate to obtain a new wearing surface.
Knife Replacement: Replace worn or broken knife sections. Alamo Industrial knife sections are heavy duty sec- tions made of special steel and will stay sharp for many more hours than conventional sections.
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2. If the tractor is equipped with a mid-mount valve, it may also need to be removed for clearance reasons. 3. First cut from tractor center line for a right hand cutterbar is 54". Switchblade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525 Asy. Man.) 05/05 Section 8 - 7...