Receiving Instructions; Mounting On Bare Tractor - Alamo UNDER THE GUARDRAIL Operator's Manual

Receiving Instructions

Your Mower has been partially pre assembled and adjusted at the factory. The complete unit consists of 4
assemblies.
1. Under the Guardrail Mower Assembly complete with blades amd carriage arm.
2. Common Component Box which contains items needed to complete the assembly onto the tractor.
3. Hydraulic Kit containing hydraulic components specific to your tractor.
4. Subframe Kit containing the Subframe and related items specific to your tractor.
Inspect all shipments on receipt. If any parts are damaged or missing, file a claim with the carrier before accepting
shipment.
The mower should be mounted following the step-by-step sequence given. Use this manual as well as the
mounting instructions contained in the Hydraulic Kit and Subframe Kit. Before mounting any part or assembly,
READ THROUGH THIS MANUAL. Give careful attention to all notes on pages concerning the parts being
installed, for specific information, and FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS! If you have problems or are not sure of
instructions, STOP and call our Costumer Service Department for help. DO NOT MODIFY ANY PARTS!
CAUTION
WORK SAFELY. Most of the installation can be performed by one man, but some of the parts are
very heavy. GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT. Use the right tools for the job. A floor jack or hoist
will be a big help, but make sure they are in safe condition. Keep the floor free from oil and grease
so you don't slip. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES and make sure
your helper does too.
NOTE: The following precautions must be observed when installing the mower's hydraulic system:
1. Work cleanly. Keep all parts and hose ends capped until the final connections are made. Examine and clean
fittings if necessary to remove foreign materials. Don't let dirt contaminate the system.
2. Do not use teflon or other pipe joint tape on fittings or hose connections. For pipe threads, use a pipe thread
sealant compound suitable for hydraulic service.
3. After pump is installed do not run the engine until the system is filled with oil! The pump will be destroyed if run
even for a short time without lubrication which will void the warranty.

MOUNTING ON BARE TRACTOR

1. Remove all parts from shipping cartons and lay them out for identification. Separate hardware for easy use as
needed.
2. Install the attaching parts to the tractor as described in the Subframe Kit Installation Instructions. Install
subframe and valve bracket cap screws and lockwashers loosely and tighten only after all fasteners have been
started. NOTE! Shimming may be required for proper alignment.
UGM 06/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
ASSEMBLY
Assembly Section 3-2