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OPERATION
Versa 03/09 Operation Section 3-30
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Misalignment contributes to "streaking" due to the skid shoe laying a wide strip of grass flat. This flattened
grass is sometimes not picked up by the mower on subsequent passes. Misalignment also contributes to
excessive power consumption because the side skirts tend to "doze" material against the side of the mower,
adding drag to the tractor.
Alignment problems can easily be seen by standing in the front or rear of the machine. Align the front and rear
of the machine. Align the front and rear edges of the rear tire and compare to the side skirt of the mower
(mower head resting on the ground).
8.Operating the Control Valves-Versa Boom Mount
VERSA BOOM SWING
The handle nearest the center of the tractor, in the bank of four valves, actuates the SWING cylinder. This
valve has three positions and operates in three ways.
Push the valve handle forward and you admit hydraulic fluid to the Rod End of the SWING cylinder, causing the
boom to swing out to the right side of the tractor. (See Diagram).
If the handle is released, the valve will automatically return to center, and the boom will be LOCKED in position.
Pull the valve handle back towards you and admit hydraulic fluid to the dead end of the cylinder causing the
boom to swing back toward the rear of the tractor. If the handle is continually held in this position, the boom will
continue to the left side of the tractor.
Again, if the valve handle is released, the valve will automatically return to center and the boom will be
LOCKED in place.
BOOM SAFETY VALVE - If a rigid object (guard railpost, tree, etc.) is struck by the extended boom while the
unit is moving forward the boom safety valve will allow the boom to swing rearward, and minimize the
possibility of damage.
NOTICE: This device will NOT work if the unit is mowing BACKWARDS and the boom is in the full forward
position.
ALWAYS SWING THE BOOM 10 DEGREES TO 15 DEGREES TO THE REAR WHEN CUTTING IN
REVERSE.
VERSA BOOM LIFT
The second handle from the left in the bank of four valves actuates the LIFT cylinder. This valve has four
positions.
Pulling the valve handle back, toward the operator, causes the boom LIFT cylinder to lift the boom arm up.
Make certain that you do not lift the head in such a fashion that you lift the left rear wheel off
the ground. Install weight as needed to keep at least 1000 lbs. on the left rear wheel.
If the handle is released, the valve will automatically return to center and boom will be LOCKED in position.
If the handle is pulled as far back as it will go it will be LOCKED in the float position. This will allow the boom to
move freely up and down and follow the contour of the ground. if the mower head does not have wheels or
rollers, the mower head should be operated and controlled so that the head remains slightly above the ground
surface since it will not float on the skid shoes alone.
Pushing the handle forward from the locked position will lower the boom.
Again, if the handle is released, the valve will automatically return to center and the boom will be LOCKED in
position.