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FLAILHEAD

Published 09/22

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this

machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ,

UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions

contained in this manual and the TRAXX RC56-75 manual before

operating the equipment. C01-Cover_TRAXX

Important Operating and Safety Instructions are found in the Mower

Safety Video that can be instantly accessed on the Internet at:

www.algqr.com/ave

Alamo Industrial

1502 East Walnut

Seguin, Texas 78155

830-372-3551

www.alamo-industrial.com

E-Mail: parts@alamo-industrial.com

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Part No. 32123674C

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Page 1 TRAXX RC56-75 manual before operating the equipment. C01-Cover_TRAXX Important Operating and Safety Instructions are found in the Mower Safety Video that can be instantly accessed on the Internet at: www.algqr.com/ave Alamo Industrial 1502 East Walnut Seguin, Texas 78155 830-372-3551 www.alamo-industrial.com E-Mail: parts@alamo-industrial.com...
Page 3: To The Owner/Operator/Dealer
Contact your Dealer to explain any instructions that you do not fully understand. The care you give your Alamo Industrial Implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement and its intended use and service requirements.
Page 4: Osha Training Requirements
Your Authorized Alamo Industrial Dealer may have shown this video and presented you a DVD Video when you purchased your mower. If you or any mower operator have not seen this video, watch the Video, Read this Opera- tor’s Manual, and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower.
Page 5 Alamo Group Ag. Division will 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 Requester Name: Phone: ________________________________________...
Page 6 DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery / Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applica- ble. Dealer should inform Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety equipment, safe operation and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on the TRAXX RF Unit and of Purchaser’s responsibil- ity to train his/her operators of safe operation procedures.
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SAFETY SECTION ..................1 - 1 SAFETY MESSAGES ............................1 - 2 OPERATOR SAFETY ............................1 - 3 CRUSHING HAZARDS............................ 1 - 4 SLIDING HAZARD ............................1 - 5 THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS ........................1 - 6 RUN OVER HAZARDS ............................ 1 - 8 MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS ......................
Page 8 Table of Contents Damaged or Missing Flails ........................3 - 14 Rotor and Flail Identification ........................3 - 15 DRIVE BELT ..............................3 - 16 Drive Belt Check............................3 - 16 Belt Tension ............................3 - 17 Adjusting Belt Tension..........................3 - 17 Belt Pulley Adjustment ..........................
Page 10: Safety Messages
SAFETY SAFETY MESSAGES A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death.
Page 11: Operator Safety
SAFETY OPERATOR SAFETY TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS MARKED TO COMPLY WITH ANSI Z87, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment •...
Page 12: Crushing Hazards
SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER, ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY FALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT: WHEN RAISING OR LOWERING MOWER: • Raise or lower when no one is within 20 feet of mower. KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR of area TO AVOID crushing.
Page 13: Sliding Hazard
SAFETY SLIDING HAZARD TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM SLIDING OR EQUIPMENT ROLLOVER: Never attempt to operate the unit with metal cleats or spiked track on concrete hillsides or hard hillside surfaces. Operation of the spiked or cleated track on concrete or hard surface hillsides could result in sudden and violent loss of traction and control of the machine and may result in serious injury or death.
Page 14: Thrown Object Hazards
SAFETY THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: •...
Page 15: Mower Operation
SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED) MOWER OPERATION: DO NOT exceed mower's rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material. • • ADJUST mower sections or wing close and parallel to ground without exposing blades. • ADJUST cutting HEIGHT to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guard rails and fixed obstructions.
Page 16: Run Over Hazards
SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER: • Never allow riders on unit. • Never ride on unit. Never stand in front of the mower, stay 300 feet away from the front of the mower while mowing. •...
Page 17: Mower Blade Contact Hazards
SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM BLADE CONTACT: • STAY AWAY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. •...
Page 18: High Pressure Oil Leak Hazard
SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS PENERATING SKIN: • DO NOT OPERATE equipment with oil or fuel leaks. • KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying system pressure.
Page 19: Electrical & Fire Hazards
SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES: INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines, cables • and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure.
Page 20: Hazards With Maintenance Of Implement
SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND 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. •...
Page 21: Parts Information
Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void mower warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Alamo Industrial mower parts for economy and safety. (SPAM-1str) See Your Alamo Dealer...
Page 22: Decal Location
NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo Industrial cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
Page 30: Federal Laws And Regulations
SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations con- cerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.
Page 32 The TRAXX RC should only be operated on concrete or hard surface hillsides with the optional rubber track system installed. This equipment must be only installed on the Traxx radio controlled machine sold by Alamo Industrial. For the purpose of this Alamo Industrial equipment, the following definitions apply.
Page 33: Traxx Flailhead Components
INTRODUCTION TRAXX FLAILHEAD COMPONENTS 1. Belt Drive 2. Front Cover 3. Mounting 4. Hood Ram 5. Casing 6. Hood 7. Front Guard 8. Side Skid 9. Rear Guard 10. Rotor 11. Flails 12. Roller TRAXX Flailhead 09/22 Introduction Section 2-3 ©...
Page 34: Specifications
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS • Available in 4.25’ (1.3m), 5.25’ (1.6m) or 6.25’ (1.9m) working widths • Belt driven rotor • Hydraulic front hood • Choice of grass cutting flails or hammer flails • Full width height adjustment rear roller • Height adjustment skids •...
Page 35: Attention Owner/Operator
INTRODUCTION ATTENTION OWNER/OPERATOR BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. Be sure to answer all questions, including the Serial Number of the implement.
Page 38: Operation
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL TRAXX FLAILHEAD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ALAMO INDUSTRIAL TRAXX Flailheads are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These flailheads are designed for maintaining grass, weeds, brush and small trees. For best results operate the machine as low to the ground as possible without the flails or hammers striking the ground or other obstructions.
Page 39: Operator Requirements
OPERATION 1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operator. A qualified operator has read and understands the implement and tractor Operator’s Manuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associated safety practices. In addition to the safety messages contained in this manual, safety signs are affixed to the implement and tractor.
Page 40: Connecting The Flailhead To The Traxx Rf
OPERATION 2. CONNECTING THE FLAILHEAD TO THE TRAXX RF Use extreme caution when connecting the Flailhead to the TRAXX RF. The Flailhead should be securely resting at ground level. Keep hands and feet out from under the Flailhead and clear of pinch points between the TRAXX RF and Flailhead.
Page 41: Attachment Procedure
OPERATION 2.1 Attachment Procedure Tools Required: 3/4” (19mm) Wrench 1. Position Traxx RF square and centered to the flailhead. 2. Remove flailhead fittings. 3. Lower Traxx RF toolbar to a height that is lower than the lugs on the flailhead mounting bracket. 4.
Page 42 OPERATION 5. Raise Traxx RF toolbar to connect with lugs on flailhead mounting bracket. 6. Fasten flailhead to Traxx RF toolbar using flailhead fittings (6x nuts and bolts). Tighten fittings securely. 7. Remove expansion vessel from drain line and connect flailhead hoses to the Traxx RF hydraulics. TRAXX Flailhead 09/22 Operation Section 3-6 ©...
Page 43: Removing The Flailhead
OPERATION 8. Configure the following settings in the Traxx RF control panel: Attachment Settings: attachment type and width. Float settings: float calibration (initial install only) 2.2 Removing the Flailhead Removal of the flailhead is a reversal of the attachment procedure. Select a firm level site on which to remove and store the flailhead.
Page 44: Flailhead Hose Connection
OPERATION 3.2 Flailhead Hose Connection TRAXX Flailhead 09/22 Operation Section 3-8 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 45: Flailhead Controls
OPERATION 4. FLAILHEAD CONTROLS Operators must wear personal safety gear at all times while operating the machine and stand in a safe operating position with a clear view of the machinery and the work area. 4.1 Controls Identification for Flailhead Operation Refer to the Traxx RC56/RC75 Operation Manual for complete details of machine controls.
Page 46: Control Unit - Display Screen And Flailhead Function Operation
OPERATION 4.3 Control Unit - Display Screen and Flailhead Function Operation The control information shown in this manual relates to operation of the flailhead only; for details of all the controls refer to the Traxx RC56 & RC75 operator manual. TRAXX Flailhead 09/22 Operation Section 3-10 ©...
Page 47: Front Hood
OPERATION 5.FRONT HOOD The Flailhead is fitted with a hydraulic ram to allow movement of the hinged hood, by default on every start- up movement of this ram is electronically deactivated to stop operators inadvertently opening the hood when cutting alongside the highway; this reduces the risk to passing traffic from being hit by objects ejected at speed from the working flail head.
Page 48: Rear Roller And Side Skids
OPERATION The hood is capable of being raised to any position between fully closed and fully open. When operating the machine with the hood open, it should only be raised to a position that is slightly above the height of the material being cut;...
Page 49: Skid Height Adjustment
OPERATION 6.3 Skid Height Adjustment Side skids should be set to a height just above that of the rear roller. Skids are a protection feature that restrict cutting debris and/or objects from being ejected under the side casings; in normal working conditions they should remain clear of the ground with the machine running on the rear roller.
Page 50: Rotor Operation
OPERATION 8. ROTOR OPERATION 8.1 Rotor Direction For grass cutting with Y-flails the rotor can be operated in either ‘uphill’ or ‘downhill’ cutting direction; uphill is usually the preferred choice for best cutting results but downhill can be used where circumstance or conditions demand.
Page 51: Rotor And Flail Identification
OPERATION 8.4 Rotor and Flail Identification TRAXX Flailhead 09/22 Operation Section 3-15 © 2022 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 52: Drive Belt
OPERATION 9.DRIVE BELT Machinery must be switched off and the main isolater key removed before attempting to in- spect or access the belt drive housing. 9.1 Drive Belt Check Tools Required:17mm Wrench The machines drive belt should be inspected regularly and checked for signs of wear or loss of tension.
Page 53: Belt Tension
OPERATION 9.2 Belt Tension Belt tension setting is; 9mm deflection at mid-point of belt run under 5 Kgs (10lbs) of force. Avoid over- tensioning the belt as this can cause excessive wear on main drive bearings. 9.3 Adjusting Belt Tension Belt Tensioning Procedure •...
Page 54: Belt Pulley Adjustment
OPERATION 9.4 Belt Pulley Adjustment The belt pulleys are secured in position on their shafts by taperlock bushings; when replacing pulleys the lower pulley must be fitted to the rotor shaft first, the pulley and taperlock should be located as far as possible onto the shaft at a minimal distance from casing components and secured with the taperlock.
Page 56: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Lubricate grease points indicated below using a good quality lithium-based grease. In the event of anomalies or faults, proceed immediately to find the cause of such problem Grease Point Locations New Machines - Initial Checks After the first 2 hours of use the following points should be checked on new machines. •...
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