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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.
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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.
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 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 Alerts Symbol Signal Words This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! Signal words are distinctive words that will typically be STAY ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” found on safety signs on the mower and other worksite equipment. These words may also be found in this The Safety Alert Symbol identifi es important safety manual and the manufacturer’s manuals.
The Industrial/Agricultural Mower Industrial/Agricultural Mower Types Mowers are used for pasture clipping, crop residue shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of- Flail ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers are used for cutting grass and other growth in public areas such as parks and cemeteries. Boom Rotary Sickle Bar...
Follow A Safety Program Protect Yourself Wear personal protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields. You may also need: — Hard hat —...
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Follow A Safety Program Avoid Injury From Raised Equipment Avoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid Avoid possible crushing injury from falling mower or Avoid fl uid injection injury due to high pressure fl uid leaks. other raised equipment. High Pressure Fluid Can Inject into the Body Avoid Crushing –...
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Follow A Safety Program Be Alert! For Safe Operation Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a fi rst You must be a qualifi ed and authorized operator for aid kit and fi re extinguisher/fi re suppression system. proper operation of your machine.
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Follow A Safety Program Some Rules You Must Work By (continued) Keep — Only qualifi ed and authorized individuals may operate Children this equipment. Away from — Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate Equipment the equipment. Children are not qualifi ed to operate this equipment.
Prepare For Safe Operation Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment Before beginning your work day inspect the machine Walk-Around and have all systems in good operational condition. Inspection WARNING! Prevent possible crushing injury from falling equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause unsupported equipment to fall.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Know The Work Area Correct unsafe conditions. Do not operate in problem areas where debris and obstacles cannot be removed Before you operate the mower thoroughly inspect or marked. the work area. Walk around the area and inspect the Analyze mowing area to determine: surfaces you will travel on when using the mower.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test — Raise and lower mower to check for driveline bottoming out or engagement problems. Start the tractor following the specifi c procedures in the — Check the equipment for excessive vibration and manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
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Prepare For Safe Operation Hitching Mower To Tractor Read and Three-point hitch-mounted mowers: Understand Manuals Before — Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals. Operating — Place tractor’s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft) selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected movement.
Start Safely Make The Right Start Mow only in daylight or good artifi cial light conditions. Rotating Blades – Avoid serious injury or death from mower-thrown Keep Away objects or blade contact: — Keep chain shields, fl exible or solid defl ector shields or discharge chutes in place and in good repair.
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Operate Safely Mower-Thrown Objects (continued) Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is Do Not Mow important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator in Reverse has mowed the fi eld before and is familiar with all obstacles that may be present, it is suffi cient to watch ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that may have entered the fi eld.
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Operate Safely Under Mount Mower Safety Practices When mowing with an under mount mower: Never Stand — Keep removable discharge chute in place and over on Mower – Keep Away discharge opening. — Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor engine is operating.
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Operate Safely Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices 300 ft (92 m) Raised wing positions reduce shielding protection and Keep Bystanders increases the thrown object and blade contact hazard Away from risks. Mowing Area Avoid possible serious injury or death by thrown objects or blade contact from raising and lowering wings during mowing operations: —...
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Operate Safely Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices (continued) Maintain — Use extreme care to maintain control over the Control, Use Low equipment when operating in these conditions. Speeds — Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights, ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum. Refer to operator’s manual for recommendations.
Park Safely Parking Safety Practices — Use designated or out-of-traffi c areas. — Use fi rm level ground locations. Parking Brake — Set parking brake. — Lower raised equipment to ground. Shut down the mower and tractor using proper equipment shut down practice before dismounting tractor.
Shut Down Safely Dismounting Properly — Never dismount from moving equipment. Wait for — Never jump from any machines. Moving Parts to Stop — Dismount carefully. — Check for slippery steps. — Keep feet and hands away from controls. — Use handholds and steps during dismount. —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Prepare Yourself Wear personal protective clothing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety glasses with side shields. You may also need: — Hard hat — Safety shoes —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Prepare The Machine — Securely support, block up, or lock up mower wings with approved locking devices before working near or Stored energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, underneath a wing mower. pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled —...
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Perform Maintenance Safely Perform Maintenance Safely Use Proper Ventilation Make sure the hoists or jacks you use are in good repair. Never use jacks with cracked, bent, or twisted parts. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, Never use frayed, twisted or pinched cables.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Hydraulic System Hazards When venting or fi lling the hydraulic system, loosen the fi ller cap slowly and remove it gradually. The hydraulic system is under pressure whenever the Never reset any relief valve in the hydraulic system to a engine is operating and may hold pressure even after the pressure higher than recommended by the manufacturer.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Avoid Explosion — Observe the polarity of the batteries and connections. — Make the fi nal cable connection to the engine or the WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from furthest ground point away from the battery. Never explosion.
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Perform Maintenance Safely Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued) Never cut or weld on a wheel with an infl ated tire mounted on it. This could cause explosive WARNING! The types of wheels and tires usually decompression. found on this equipment require special care when Check that the tire size and wheel are correctly matched.
Perform Maintenance Safely Mower Blade Maintenance (continued) — Avoid bending blades. Help prevent mower blades from bending or cracking by avoiding contact with — How are mower blades made? solid objects. Mower blades are intended to cut Mower blades are made of high strength alloy spring grass, shrubs, woody vegetation, and small trees and steel.
Alertas de seguridad Símbolo Palabras indicativas Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signifi ca: Las palabras indicativas son palabras distintivas que “¡ATENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! ¡SU típicamente se encontrarán en letreros de seguridad SEGURIDAD ESTÁ EN RIESGO!” de la cortadora de césped y otros equipos del sitio de trabajo.
Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas, Triturador desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, realizar desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua, derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas. Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba y otras plantas en zonas públicas como parques y cementerios.
Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Protéjase a sí mismo Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: —...
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados Si un fl uido se inyecta en la piel, debe ser extraído dentro de pocas horas por personal médico Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la familiarizado con este tipo de lesión.
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad ¡Manténgase alerta! Para una operación segura Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un Usted debe ser un operador cualifi cado y autorizado equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/ para operar la máquina correctamente. Debe comprender sistema de supresión de fuego.
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Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar (continuación) Mantenga — Únicamente personas cualifi cadas y autorizadas a los niños alejados pueden manejar estos equipos. de los equipos — Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos, viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar.
Preparación para una operación segura Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el marcadas; incluya los pernos y sujetadores de las hojas. Nunca enderece o suelde en las hojas. tractor — Asegúrese de que el escudo para objetos que son Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la arrojados se encuentre correctamente instalado y en buen máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en...
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Preparación para una operación segura Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo Corrija las condiciones no seguras. No opere en áreas con problemas donde no se puedan retirar o marcar los Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped, residuos y los obstáculos. inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo.
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Preparación para una operación segura Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor y de la cortadora de césped Use el ROPS Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos y el cinturón de seguridad específi cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos normalmente incluyen: —...
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Preparación para una operación segura Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor Lea y asegúrese Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos: de comprender los — Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la manuales antes de comenzar la cortadora y del tractor.
Arranque con seguridad Cómo realizar un arranque correcto Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en condiciones de buena luz artifi cial. Hojas giratorias – Manténgase Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas: —...
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Operación con seguridad Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped Apague la TDF, espere que las hojas dejen de girar, eleve la cortadora y, después, retroceda. (continuación) Corte desplazándose en sentido de avance. Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a cortar.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de césped de montaje inferior Nunca se pare sobre la cortadora Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de de césped – montaje inferior: Manténgase alejado — Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y por encima de la abertura de descarga.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de 300 ft césped con laterales y montaje lateral (92 m) Mantenga a las personas ajenas Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la alejadas de la zona protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de de corte objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas.
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Operación con seguridad Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en terrenos desparejos (continuación) Mantenga — Use extremo cuidado para mantener el control de los el control, equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones. desplácese — Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al máximo la separación entre las ruedas.
Estacionamiento seguro Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento — Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito. Aplique el freno de — Use lugares con suelo fi rme y nivelado. estacionamiento — Aplique el freno de estacionamiento. — Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo.
Apagado con seguridad Descenso correcto — Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento. Espere hasta que las — Nunca baje de una máquina saltando. piezas móviles se detengan — Descienda con cuidado. — Verifi que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos. — Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles. —...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación personal Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales. Puede necesitar también: —...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Preparación de la máquina Deben controlarse o reducirse las fuentes de energía Prepare los sistemas de la almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas, máquina para neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo realizarles servicios practicable antes de realizar cualquier procedimiento de mantenimiento, reparación o servicio.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Use ventilación adecuada Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona Retire la llave y cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape lea el manual de con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa mantenimiento extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar aire del exterior.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Riesgos del sistema hidráulico Cuando ventila o llena el sistema hidráulico, afl oje la tapa de llenado con lentitud y retírela gradualmente. El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempre Nunca restablezca una válvula de alivio del sistema que el motor está...
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Evite explosiones — Asegúrese de que las máquinas no se estén tocando. — Observe la polaridad de las baterías y conexiones. ¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por — Realice la conexión fi nal de cable al motor o al punto explosiones.
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Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas (continuación) Evite la explosión ¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos de los neumáticos que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos requieren cuidados especiales al realizar servicios para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte. No infl e los neumáticos por encima de la presión No infl e neumáticos con gases infl amables o con sistemas recomendada.
Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora — Evite doblar las hojas. Contribuya a prevenir que las hojas de la cortadora se doblen o rajen evitando el (continuación) contacto con objetos sólidos. Las hojas de la cortadora —...
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INTRODUCTION The TRAXX RF remote controlled flail mower is tough enough to tackle the most challenging tasks but light enough to mount on the back of a trailer or store inside a commercial vehicle. The TRAXX RF is suitable for a vast range of applications from highways, waterways and railways and restricted access sites with a remote working range up to 1,000’...
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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.
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.
These batteries are shipped from the factory with no charge to enhance their lifetime performance. • Before you can operate the TRAXX RF at least one of the batteries will need to be fully charged. Remove the charger and a battery from the box.
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"The remote has to communicate with the receiver on the TRAXX RF. "Be sure the key on the remote is on. It is located on the bottom left side. The emergency stop switches on the remote and the TRAXX RF must be pulled out, into the "ON" 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 ...
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Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of a TRAXX RF flail mower and are not specific to any model. Some pictures may show shields and safety equipment removed for picture clarity.
OPERATION 4.2 Dash Panel Identification Traxx RF Units delivered with Serial Number 011400323 and greater will utilize a solid state lighting system with integrated temperature gauge. Traxx RF Units delivered with Serial Number 021200089 up to 011400322 will utilize a solid state lighting system with integrated temperature gauge.
OPERATION 5.1 Driving the TRAXX RF using Wire Drive 1. To move forward press Buttons A and E at the same time. 2. To turn right press only Button A. 3. To turn left press only Button E. 4. To reverse tractor press Buttons B and F at the same time.
6. EMERGENCY STOP AND SAFETY DEVICES The TRAXX RF is operated by remote control and the user is not directly operating the driving elements of the machine specific safety features have been built in to protect the user, third party persons, and the machine itself.
‘A’. The primary function of this feature is for ease of operation when the machine’s particular work tool is ‘rear mounted’ type and requires the machine to be operated in reverse. TRAXX RF 04/14 Operation Section 4-20...
The TRAXX RF is capable of a transport speed up to 6MPH when utilizing the II gear range. However, this speed can be limited with the use of the GroundSpeed Bios Potentiometer.
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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.
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OPERATION During operation or transport, situations may arise when it may be necessary to tow the TRAXX RF. The following procedures should be performed as instructed to reduce the possibility of damage to the drive motor, tracks or brake systems, and provide safe towing of the machine.
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CAUTION: Towing or lifting the Mower by attaching lift or tow straps to the mower in any position other than designated by Alamo Industrial to be safe lift points may result in serious damage or injury. CAUTION: Use only properly rated and inspected towing or lifting straps, hooks and attachments to tow or lift the TRAXX RF machine.
Maintenance Schedule (Track) The spiked rubber tracks or the optional all rubber racks used on the TRAXX RF are considered a normal wear item, much like tires on a car. Failure of the track is not covered under warranty.
NOTE: Dadolin HLP SYNTH E 46 can be mixed with Panolin HLP SYNTH 46 without voiding warranty. Alamo Industrial will only guarantee that our products are free from defects if Panolin HLP Synthetic E 46’ Hydraulic Oil (P/N TR477142) or Panolin HLP Synthetic 46 hydraulic oil are used in the hydraulic system. The use of another hydraulic oil, or a mixture of the approved Panolin HLP and another oil may severely affect the reliability of the TRAXX RF hydraulic system.
Both scenarios can lead to catastrophic failure of the hydraulic components and costly repairs. Alamo Industrial offers fluids, filters, and oil analysis capabilities to help you maintain your hydraulic powered machine. Please be sure to follow the oil & filter change procedure that is outlined for your mower.
MAINTENANCE Checking Engine Oil Level The engine oil specified for use in the TRAXX RF is Castrol Edge with Syntec, 5W40 Synthetic Motor Oil. This oil has been tested provide maximum lubrication when the TRAXX RF is operated on hill in excess of 60º. The use...
Incompatibility (Excessive Wear, Sludge, Gumming, Etc.) Alamo Industrial will only guarantee that our products are free from defects if Panolin HLP Synthetic E 46’ Hydraulic Oil (PN TR477142) or Panolin HLP Synthetic 46 hydraulic oil are used in the hydraulic system. The use of another hydraulic oil, or a mixture of the approved Panolin HLP and another oil may severely affect the reliability of the TRAXX RF hydraulic system.
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.
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 HYDRAULICS The TRAXX RF hydraulic system consists of three circuits. The power circuit drives the cuttershaft. The control circuit lifts and tilts the cutter unit, and the drive system operates the tracks. Initial Start-Up Procedures Whenever the hydraulic system is drained in order to service a hydraulic component, the following start-up procedure should be completed.
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