Alamo Bush Hog 3308-2 Series Operator's Manual page 8

TABLE OF CONTENTS
STARTING THE TRACTOR...............................................................................................................................4-9
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ...........................................................................................4-9
Connecting the Mower-Lift Type and Semi-Mount Type ..................................................................................4-10
3-Point Quick Hitch ..........................................................................................................................................4-10
Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch).....................................................................................................4-11
Safety Tow Chain .............................................................................................................................................4-11
Connecting the Mower-Pull Type .....................................................................................................................4-12
SETTING THE MOWER ..................................................................................................................................4-13
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type.......................................................................................................................4-13
Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type .....................................................................................................................4-14
Setting Deck Pitch ...........................................................................................................................................4-14
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................4-15
Driveline Length Check....................................................................................................................................4-15
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline......................................................................................................................4-17
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................4-18
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service........................................................................................................4-19
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................4-19
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................4-23
Blade Bolt Inspection .......................................................................................................................................4-25
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................4-28
Starting the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-29
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................4-29
Raising the Mower ...........................................................................................................................................4-30
Driving the Tractor and Mower.........................................................................................................................4-30
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...............................................................................................................4-31
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-32
Foreign Debris Hazards...................................................................................................................................4-33
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions .................................................................................................................4-33
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ...............................................................................................................4-34
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .........................................................................................................................4-35
Operating the Mower .......................................................................................................................................4-35
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing......................................................................................................................4-38
Shutting Down the Implement..........................................................................................................................4-39
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR .............................................................................4-39
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................4-41
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT....................................................................................4-41
Tire and Wheels...............................................................................................................................................4-42
Transporting on Public Roadways ...................................................................................................................4-43
Hauling the Tractor and Implement..................................................................................................................4-44
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-45
MAINTENANCE SECTION .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................5-2
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................5-3
GEARBOX .........................................................................................................................................................5-6
Driveline Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................5-7
MAIN DRIVELINE SHIELDS .............................................................................................................................5-8
MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD ...........................................................................................................5-9
BLADE SERVICING ........................................................................................................................................5-10
BLADE SHARPENING ....................................................................................................................................5-11
BLADE REMOVAL ...........................................................................................................................................5-11
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL .........................................................................................................................5-12
Blade Bolt Inspection .......................................................................................................................................5-12