OPERATION
OPERATION
Operation Section 4-3
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
FLX15/10 04/06
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER.
If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a full explanation.
Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and those affixed to the
cutter and tractor.
(7) DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT..........................................................................................................4-16
(7.1) Constant Velocity (CV)Driveline.........................................................................................4-17
(7.2) Lighting Kit Relocated ......................................................................................................4-18
(8) PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE.........................................................................4-18
(8.1) Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service.............................................................................4-19
(8.2) Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service.............................................................................4-19
(8.3) Cutting Component Inspection............................................................................................4-22
(9) DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER......................................................................................4-23
(9.1) Starting the Tractor............................................................................................................4-24
(9.2) Brake and Differential Lock Setting.....................................................................................4-24
(9.3) Operating the Mower Wings...............................................................................................4-24
(9.4) Driving the Tractor, Flex Arm, and Mower.............................................................................4-26
(9.5) Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines...................................................................................4-27
(10) OPERATING THE TRACTOR, FLEX ARM, AND MOWER.............................................................4-28
(10.1) Foreign Debris Hazards...................................................................................................4-28
(10.2) Bystander/Passersby Precaution......................................................................................4-29
(10.3) Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)........................................................................................4-30
(10.4) PTO RPM and Ground Speed...........................................................................................4-30
(10.5) Operating the Flex Arm & Mower.......................................................................................4-31
(10.6) Shutting Down the Mower................................................................................................4-34
(11) DISCONNECTING THE FLEX ARM & MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR.........................................4-34
(12) FLEX ARM & MOWER STORAGE............................................................................................4-35
(13) TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR, FLEX ARM, AND MOWER...................................................4-36
(13.1) Transporting on Public Roadways....................................................................................4-38
(13.2) Hauling the Tractor,Flex Arm,and Mower............................................................................4-41
(14) TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE..................................................................................................4-43
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious
injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and
instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense
to avoid hazards. (SG-2)
DANGER!
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medias de seguridad. (SG-3)
PELIGRO!
!LEA EL
INSTRUCTIVO!