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HYDRO 60 & 72
Published 04/03
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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 before
operating the equipment.
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, T exas 78155
830-372-3551
ROTARY MOWERS
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
Part No. 02965002C

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  • Page 1 HYDRO 60 & 72 ROTARY MOWERS Published 04/03 Part No. 02965002C OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 before operating the equipment.
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 Mower! Safety Training Makes the Difference In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book.
  • Page 4 Alamo Industrial is willing to 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...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ............................1-1 Decal Location ............................... 1-4 Federral Laws & Regulations ..................... 1-13 INTRODUCTION SECTION ........................... 2-1 ASSEMBLY SECTION ..........................3-1 A-Frame Assembly............................3-2 Tail Wheel Assembly............................. 3-3 Hose Routing..............................3-4 OPERATION SECTION ..........................4-1 Start-Up Instructions .............................

  • Page 7: Safety Section

    SAFETY SECTION Safety Section...
  • Page 8 Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-2 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 9 Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9) Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement. DANGER! Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-3 © 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 10 The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, WARNING! safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment. (SG-16) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-4 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 11 Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the WARNING! Implement while it is in motion or while tractor engine is running. Make sure the tractor engine is off before working on the Implement. (SG-20) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-5 © 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 12 0 to 5 mph. Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-7) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-6 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 13 BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed. WARNING! (SGM-11) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-7 © 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 14 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed. (S3PT-2) HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-8 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 15 These parts are made and tested to Alamo Industrial specifications. 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.
  • Page 16 ------------- Bolt 00017000 ------------- Lockwasher 00024100 ------------- Flatwasher 02977417 INSTRUCT Decal - Oper. Man. Inside 02965002C ------------- Operators Manual 02977046 ------------- EMI Manual Provided by tractor manufacturer HYDRO 60 & 72 09/01 Safety Section 1-10 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 17 PART NO. 00749117 Not Shown (See inside front cover of manual.) PART NO. 00756007 WARNING Use/Repair Shields/Guards PART NO. 00756059 DANGER Oil Penetration PART NO. 00756485 DANGER Cutting Blades/Thrown Obj. HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Safety Section 1-11 © 2002 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 18 PART NO. 02971123 WARNING Pressurized Tank PART NO. 02966305 INSTRUC Use Universal Tractor Hydraulic Oil # 02965093 INSTRUC Do Not Overspeed engine # 02977417 INSTRUC Operators Man. Inside HYDRO 60 & 72 04/03 Safety Section 1-12 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 19: Federal Laws And Regulations

    (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor , Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.) HYDRO 60 & 72 05/01 Safety Section 1-13 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 21: Introduction Section

    INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2-1...
  • Page 22 Mower with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow. Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange. WARNING Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. DANGER HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 23 Slow down on hills, rough terrain, and curves. Front and rear, and left and right are determined by the normal direction of travel (the same as on your automobile). HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 24: Attention Owner/Operator

    3. Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower. HYDRO 60 & 72 03/92 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 25: Assembly Section

    ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section...

  • Page 26: Dealer Set-Up Instructions

    ASSEMBLY The HYDRO 60 & 72 Mower will attach to most tractors with Cat. ll Hitch and 540 PTO RPM. DEALER SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Assembly of this mower is the reponsibility of the Alamo dealer. The mower should be delivered to the owner completely assembled, lubricated, and adjusted for normal cutting conditions.

  • Page 27: Tail Wheel Assembly

    1. Attach the Tail Wheel (1) to the Mower Deck with 1/2 x 6-1/2 bolt (3) and 1/2 x 3-3/4 bolt (2) retain with 1/2 locknuts (4). Tighten all capscrews per torque chart in Maintenance section. Assembly of the Tail Wheel is complete. Figure 2. Tail Wheel Attachment HYDRO 60 & 72 3/92 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 28: Hose Routing

    Attach the Output Hose(4) P/N # to the imput sides (5) of the Hydraulic Tank Assembly and the output side (6) Pump. The Hose Attachment is complete HYDRO 60 & 72 3/92 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 29: Operation Section

    OPERATION SECTION Operation Section 4-1...

  • Page 30: Start-Up Instructions

    Mower where there is a possible hazard. Read and make sure you understand the safety messages before you operate the HYDRO 60 & 72. Keep all decals clean and readable. Replace lost or damaged decals.

  • Page 31: Operating Instructions

    Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power. Before cutting, analyze the area to determine the best cutting procedure. Consider the height and type of material and the terrain type: hilly, level or rough. HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Operation Section 4-3 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 32: Trouble Shooting

    Reduce ground speed by shifting to a lower gear. 5. Blades locked back. Free blades. 6. Blades riding up due to Replace blade bolts. blade bolt wear or loose bolts. HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Operation Section 4-4 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 33 Blade Carrier. 3. Locknut worn out. Replace Locknut. Blades Wears Too Fast 1. Cutting in sandy conditions. Increase cutting height. 2. Cutting in rocky conditions. Increase cutting height. HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Operation Section 4-5 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Section

    MAINTENANCE SECTION Maintenance Section 5-1...

  • Page 36: Lubrication Information

    Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication. LUBRICATION The HYDRO 60 & 72 must be serviced daily to achieve the best operation and longest life. Good quality grease from a hand grease gun in all grease fittings should be sufficient. FIGURE 1.

  • Page 37: Hydraulic Oil, Filters, And Components

    * Straight threads do not always seal better when higher torques are used. Too much torque causes distortion and may lead to leakage. FIGURE 2 R 10-15-98 HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 38: Blades

    WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) FOLLOW ORIGINAL PATTERN MAINTAIN CORNER FIGURE 3. Blade Maintenance 1/16" HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 39: Blade Removal

    IMPORTANT! Always recheck spindle output shaft slotted blade carrier retaining nut torque after a few hours operation. Avoid personal injury. Do not work under mower without support blocks to keep frame WARNING! from falling. HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 40: Storage

    They do not apply if special graphited or molydisulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used. This applies to both UNF fine and UNC coarse threads. RECOMMENDED TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE MANUAL FIGURE 4. Torque Chart HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 41 ( Figure 6). In a clockwise bolt pattern, rotate each bolt 1/4 revolution ( Figure 7). FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7 HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 42 Install the bearing, then install the seal approximately 1/4" from the top. Place the retaining ring in the housing on top of the seal. Drive the retaining ring and seal down evenly, until the retaining ring is seated in the groove. HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 43 *Important: Make sure spindle housing is equipped with a vented breather pug. If breather plug is clogged or a pipe plug is installed, oil will be forced past the seal. R 04-20-99 HYDRO 60 & 72 05/91 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 44 WARRANTY 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01.Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 45 TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
  • Page 46 HYDRO60 & 72-SOM - 04/03 P/N 02965002C Printed U.S.A.

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