Alamo Eagle 14 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
OPERATION
Eagle 20 03/09 Operation Section 4-42
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift
the Tongue without using the Tongue Jack could cause strains or other injury. Allowing the
tongue to fall suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use the Tongue
Jack for lifting the Implement only. Overloading the Tongue Jack can cause failure with
possible serious bodily injury or even death.
(STI-04)
W
hen disconnecting the mower the tractor should
b
e completely shut down and secured in position.
R
elieve hydraulic pressure by moving the control
l
evers back and forth several times. Lower the
p
arking jack and raise the mower until the tongue
c
levis is no longer resting on the tractor drawbar
a
nd is supported solely by the jack. The jack
s
hould be in a near vertical position with the ground
a
nd can be adjusted by loosening the positioning
n
ut and moving the jack up to 15 degrees in each
d
irection. Also make sure that the jack foot is
s
ecurely resting at ground level or securely
s
upported by a block before raising the mower.
O
nce the mower tongue is being supported entirely
b
y the jack, remove the hitch bolt, locknut, and
w
ashers. Remove the hydraulic hoses from the
t
ractor and secure to the mower to prevent contact
w
ith dirt.
A
fter disconnecting the mower hitch, remove the
m
ower driveline from the tractor PTO shaft. Place
t
he driveline in its storage bracket to prevent it from
c
ontacting mud or dirt which can contaminate the
u
niversal joint bearings and shorten the life of the
d
riveline.
A
fter the driveline has been removed from the
t
ractor, place the PTO master shield back in the
o
perating position. OPS-R-0031