FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION
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Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness
and excessive wear. Rotate to 90° to make for
checking easier. Replace damaged, worn, and
missing blades as complete sets to maintain
cuttershaft balance.
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Ensure rubber deflectors are in position and not
damaged. Replace worn, broken, and missing
sections immediately.
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Ensure the rollers are in good condition and
rotate freely.
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Inspect that all bolts and screws are in position
and are properly torqued.
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Ensure hydraulic lines are properly connected
to the hydraulic motor. Check for hydraulic
leaks along hoses and fittings. DO NOT use
your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece
of heavy paper or cardboard to check for
hydraulic oil leaks.
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Inspect the condition of the drive belts.
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Ensure the drive belt shields are in place and in
good repair.
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Remove any grass or other debris which may
be wrapped around the cuttershafts ends.
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Inspect the condition of deck skid shoes and
hardware. OPS-B- 0026
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result in
serious injury or even death.
decks are securely blocked up.
MACHETE BOOM 01/05
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Stay away until all motion has stopped and the
(SFL-2)
Operation Section 3-16