Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 del fabbricante Alamo
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©2009 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 03/09 Part No. 02982612C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com SICKLE BAR This Opera tor's Manual is an integr al part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times.
T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who re co gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practice s.
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION......... ........................................................................................... ........... 1 -1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ............... ................ ............. .........
LEDGER PLATES ................ ................. ............. ................ ............. ................ ............. ......... ................ ............ 4-8 Cylinder Rod Maintenance .................... ............. ................ .....
Safety Section 1-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-2 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor .
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-3 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely under stand this Manual , the T ractor Operator ’s Ma nual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tr actor and Implement.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-4 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ri de on, or come close to the T ractor or Implement.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-5 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-6 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les before transporting on street s and highways.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-7 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the equipment safely .
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-8 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Replace bent or broke n blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMP T TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-9 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY D o no t opera t e M ower if excess i ve v ib ra ti on ex i s t s. I n th e case o f ex t reme v ib ra ti on, s h u t down the Mower an d the T ractor engine and wait until all motion has st op pe d .
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-10 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY The rot ating part s of this machine have be en designed and te sted for rugged use. However , the blades could fail upon imp act with heavy , solid objects such as meta l guard rails and concrete structures.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-11 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial su pplies safety decals on this product to pro mote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-12 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-13 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION -- - 1. 02966305 1 INSTRUCT Universal T ractor 2. 02974997 1 NAME Switch Blade 3. 02965262 1 W ARNING Hose Burst 4. 000678 1 INSTRUCT Grease Fittin g Ins i de 5.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-14 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION -- - 1. 02970354 1 INSTRUCT Knife Clearance 2. 02965093 1 INSTRUCT Proper Engine 3. 00725746 1 PELIGRO S panish T ranslation 4. 0410300 1 W ARNING W arning Sign 5.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-15 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description INFORMA TION - Attention - Service Hydraulic System with Universal Tr acto r Hydraulic Oil.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-16 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machiney p arts can pinch or cru sh or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 CAUTION! Not a step, keep hands and feet off machine.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-17 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 CAUTION! Keep all shields in place. Keep hands,feet and clothing away from power-driven part s.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-18 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY A TTENTION! Bump cont rol handle to reset cutterhead. P/N 02982584.
SAFETY SB5/6 03/09 Safety Section 1-19 © 2009 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws an d regulations concerning emplo yer and employee equipment o perat ors.
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION SECTION.
INTRODUCTION SB5/6 03/09 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This Switch Blade is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers . Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.
INTRODUCTION SB5/6 03/09 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION . The simplistic, time-tested design of the Switch Blade® of fers it s users a fast, efficient, cost-effective method of vegetation main tenance. Designed for tractors with smaller horsepowe r engines, it is both safe and reliable.
INTRODUCTION SB5/6 03/09 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement.
Operation Section 3-1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SECTION.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWITCH BLADE SICKLE BAR OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industrial Switch Blade are m anufactured with quality ma terial by skilled workers.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator .
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and oper ate the Power T ake Off (PT O) at the mower ’s rated speed while travelin g at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.4 T ractor Hydraulics The Switch Bar is controlle d by two leve rs from th e trac tor cab. There are two cylind ers on the unit one is th e “tilt “and “Lift” cy linders.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not mount or di smount the T ractor while the tractor is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking ge ar , disengage the PTO, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving part s to stop.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre-ope ration inspection and service of the imple ment and tractor must be performed.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-9 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator ’s manua l to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-10 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equipment.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-11 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SICKLE BAR ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of Serrated Knifes. • Inspect condition of Sickle Bar knife guards. • Ensure all bolts and screws are in position and are properly to rq ue d .
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-12 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir level and oil condition. (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydrauli c oil according to mainte nance schedule.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-13 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. DRIVING THE TRACTO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the model being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-14 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 St arting the T r actor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor .
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-15 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.3 Driving the T ractor and Switch Blade S tart off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor and mower .
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-16 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Position Controls Always keep a carefu l lookout and use extreme care when working around overhead obstructions. Never allow the Mower head or boo m within 10 feet of any powe r line.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-17 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION All operating positions of th e mower are controlled with two control valve levers.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-18 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 CUTTER BAR BREAK-BACK When the cut ter bar strikes an obstru ction while traveling forward, it will br eak back against the rotor actuator . The cutter bar w ill stay back until you bump the control ha nd to return it to the cutting position.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-19 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.5 Operating the Switch Blade Only operate the unit from the tractor o perator ’ s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened on a ROPS or cab equipped tractor . The unit is designed for roadside mowin g of grass and small weeds.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-20 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.6 Shutting D own the Switch Blade T o shut down implement, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease eng ine RPM to idle then disengage implement. The implement will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of time.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-21 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. TRACTOR AND SWITCH BLADE ST ORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of the season is critical to main tane its appe arance and to help ensure years of dep endable service.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-22 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) The control valve inco rporates load holding components which will keep the bar locked in position.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-23 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Moving V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to aler t drivers of the presence of equipment tr aveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangular brigh t orange with r eflective r ed trim f or both ea sy day an d night visibility .
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-24 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on pu blic roads, have consideration for other road users. Pull to the side of the road oc casionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do no t exceed the legal speed limit set in your country f or agricult ural tractor s.
OPERATION SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-25 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and gro ss weight of the complete loaded unit.
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION.
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 2 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION INFORMA TION For continued g ood cutting and trouble-fr ee operation, it is important to follow these instructions accurately . Shut off th e tractor engine and remove key before lubricating the mowe r .
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 3 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE INITIAL HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CLEANING After the first 100 hou rs of oper ation, or if the filte r condition g auge sho ws in the re d ar ea wh en the oil is above 100°F drain, clean a nd repla ce the filter .
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 4 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERBAR ADJUSTMENTS Lead : The lead a ngle of the cutter bar is preset at the factory at 3/16" per foot.
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 5 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Sight down the bar and loo k for a knife section in close cont act with a g uard ledger . If the section to the right and lef t are b oth 1/8" if the ledger , DO NOT be nd the two side ones up until they contact th e knife.
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 6 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE.
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 7 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PUMP & MOTOR The pump and moto r is the heart of the hydraulic circuit and is vital to the performa nce of all Triumph mowers. Worn p umps and motors should be replaced or repaired.
MAINTENANCE SB5/6 03/09 Maintenanc e Section 4- 8 © 2009 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LEDGER PLA TES T riumph rock guards use bolt- on ledger plates. It is not necessary to rem ove the guards from the cutter bar . Follow this simple procedure to remove the ledgers.
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ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warr ants for one year from the purchase date to the original non -commercia l, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industr ial purchaser 1.
T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these dire ction s and the Safety Messages in this Ma nual. The T able of Cont ents clear ly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need.
SWITCHBLADE 5/6 - SOM 03/09 Printed in USA P/N 02982612C.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
