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 Operator’s Manual, and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower.
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Alamo Industrial Division 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...
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Contact your Dealer to explain any instructions that you do not fully understand. The care you give your Alamo Industrial machine 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.
DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are applicable. 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 responsibility to train his/her operators of safe operation procedures.
SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES 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.
SAFETY OPERATOR SAFETY TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING: • READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages. • WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment •...
SAFETY CRUSHING HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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. •...
SAFETY CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR IMPLEMENT: WHEN BACKING tractor to implement hitch: • DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS between tractor and implement. BEFORE connecting and disconnecting implement hitch: •...
SAFETY SLIDING HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM SLIDING OR EQUIPMENT ROLLOVER: Never attempt to operate the TRAXX RF 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.
SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS: • KEEP bystanders 300 feet away STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: •...
SAFETY THROWN OBJECTS HAZARD (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.
SAFETY RUN OVER HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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. •...
SAFETY MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM BLADE CONTACT: • STAY AWAY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving elements have stopped. •...
SAFETY HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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.
SAFETY ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH 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. •...
SAFETY HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS 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. •...
SAFETY PARTS INFORMATION PARTS INFORMATION Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Alamo Industrial specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications.
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).
SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such.
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INTRODUCTION The Forestry Flail Head is an effective, reliable machine used for maintaining grass, weeds, brush and small trees. For best results operate the machine as low to the round as possible without the hammers striking ground or other obstructions. Lifting or tilting the tree hammer increases the risk of flying debris, and is considered as inappropriate and the manufacturer will not be held liable for injuries to people and damage to property or the machine itself.
The TRAXX RF 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.
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.
ASSEMBLY GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The TRAXX RF is delivered completely assembled and ready for use having been pre-filled with all necessary lubricants and fluids other than fuel. Before use all packaging must be removed and the transport fasteners loosened. The Strobe Light will be supplied and must be installed prior to use. The standard items supplied are as listed below: STANDARD EQUIPMENT •...
ASSEMBLY Instructions to Uncrate Your TRAXX™RF Inside of this box you will find the remote control for your TRAXX™RF. • There are two batteries and a charger inside of the box as well. • These batteries are shipped from the factory with no charge to enhance their lifetime performance. •...
ASSEMBLY The fluids of the TRAXX RF were checked and topped off prior to shipping. • You should check the engine oil before starting the machine. • The dipstick is on the left hand side of the engine. • There is ample diesel fuel in the fuel tank for removal. Insert the key into the control panel and turn it to the run position.
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ASSEMBLY TRAXX™RF Delivery Inspection Sheet TO BE COMPLETED BY AN AUTHORIZED DEALER The checklist below lists the items which shipped with the TRAXX RF unit. Please inspect and account for each line item. TRAXX RF unit Traxx unit Head Roll bar ...
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL FIXED TOOTH FORESTRY FLAIL MOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial TRAXX Forestry Flail mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are designed for maintaining grass, weeds, brush, and small trees. It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every reasonable precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the mower.
OPERATION 2.1 Connecting the Fixed Tooth Forestry Mower to the TRAXX RF 1. Follow the procedures in the TRAXX RF Operator’s Manual to link the radio system of the TRAXX RF mower with the controller and follow the procedures to start the engine of the TRAXX RF.
OPERATION 3. SETTING THE MOWER Properly setting the cutting height is essential for efficient and safe operation. A properly set mower will make a more uniform cut, distribute clippings more evenly, require minimal tractor work, and follow the contour of uneven terrain.
OPERATION 3.3 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the mower is ready for operation, conduct the following. OPS-R-0007 All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition.
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OPERATION • Inspect the condition of the drive belt. • Ensure the mower mount and float mechanism is in working condition. • Ensure the drive belt shield is in place and in good repair. OPS-F- 0005_A • Inspect cutter knives and knife pins for looseness and excessive wear.
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OPERATION Flail Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID# IMPORTANT: Scan this _____________________ QR Code for an electronic copy of this inspection Make:________________ sheet. Date: ________________ Shift: ________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged.
OPERATION 4. MOWER STORAGE It is recommended that the mower be stored fully lowered to ground level. Properly preparing and storing the mower at the end of the season is critical to maintaining its appearance and to help ensure years of dependable service. The following are suggested storage procedures: •...
OPERATION 5. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CAUSES REMEDIES System will not operate in Oil supply low Check pressure either direction. Internal pump or motor damage Disassemble, inspect and repair Foreign objects stuck in rotor Remove object Drive belt broken or belt slipping Replace the belt System noisy.
MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN GOOD OPERATING CONDITION PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS 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. •...
MAINTENANCE PARTS INFORMATION PARTS INFORMATION Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Alamo Industrial specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications.
MAINTENANCE DRIVE BELT TENSION ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT The drive belts utilized on the Traxx RF mower provide a transfer of power from the hydraulic system to the cuttershaft of the mower. This allows the belts to act much like a clutch and to slip on the pulleys when the mower encounters an obstruction or is severely overloaded.
MAINTENANCE 4. Install the new belt and adjust the belt tension. Proper belt tension is indicated when 10Kg of force deflects the belt .40” (1cm). 5. Install front belt cover. Ensure that the grease fitting access hole is aligned with the grease fitting.
2. Locknut Use only genuine Alamo Industrial replacement blades and fasteners. Other blades and fasteners may not meet the Alamo Industrial requirements and could fail during operation resulting in part being thrown out from under the mower. Never attempt to sharpen blades.
MAINTENANCE CUTTERSHAFT REPLACEMENT Vibration can be sign of a serious problem and if allowed to continue unchecked, can cause the complete break-up of a machine in a short life span of the cutter. For the complete replacement of the knives or to balance, its necessary to remove the shaft from the head.
MAINTENANCE 4. Reinstall the shaft in the reverse of the disassembly, taking care to replace the seal and align the pulleys. ADJUSTMENT OF END PINS - TO ATTACH MOWER Two pins are placed on the equipment of the stroke end (a) to prevent rotations caused by accidental impacts.
MAINTENANCE Proper Torque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper torque except when specific torque values are assigned in manual text.
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Traxx Fixed Tooth Forestry 05/19 Part No. TR478051...
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