Alamo Industrial Traxx RF Operator's Manual page 146

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN
GOOD
MAINTENANCE.
BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:
• STOP ENGINE, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key.
• PLACE implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES and follow SAFETY PROCEDURES when performing service, repairs
and maintenance on the implement:
• Always WEAR protective GLOVES when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.
• Always WEAR GLOVES and SAFETY GLASSES when servicing hot components
• AVOID CONTACT with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.
• SECURELY support or BLOCK UP raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath
equipment.
• STOP any implement movements and SHUT-OFF TRACTOR engine before doing any work procedures.
• ENSURE good footing by standing on solid flat surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.
• FOLLOW manufacturer's instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.
• DO NOT change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.
• DO NOT modify or alter implement, functions or components.
• DO NOT WELD or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown
from mower.
PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE
SECTION:
• INSPECT for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on
pins, and all moving parts for wear.
• REPLACE any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.
• LUBRICATE unit as specified by lubrication schedule
• NEVER lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.
• TORQUE all bolts and nuts as specified.
BLADE INSPECTION:
• REPLACE bent, damaged, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.
• AVOID blade failures and thrown broken blades. DO NOT straighten, weld, or weld hard-facing blades.
SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:
• KEEP all Deflectors, Steel Guards, Bolts, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition.
• REPLACE any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.
• Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• DISCONNECT hydraulic connections before servicing mower head.
• FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS in maintenance section when replacing hydraulic cylinders to prevent component falling.
CLEANING IMPLEMENT
• NEVER clean with pressure washer electrical components such as: receiver, remote control, actuator, reversible fan air
compressor, fuses and relay box.
TRAXX RF 04/14
© 2014 Alamo Group Inc.
MAINTENANCE
OPERATING CONDITION
PN HMRCM-02
Maintenance Section 5-2
IN PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND