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© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
1502 E. Walnut
Seguin, Texas 78155
210-372-3551
Assembly Instruction Manual
John Deere 6615 and 7615
Part No. 02980169
Tractors equipped with additional options, special equipment, tractor manufacturer modifications,
new tractor models, or Customer alterations may prevent this Mount Kit from being properly
mounted to the tractor. Alamo Group is not responsible for modifications to the MountKit to
accommodate these differences.
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Alamo John Deere 6615 Specifications

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BrandAlamo
ModelJohn Deere 6615
CategoryLawn and Garden Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Information for Owners, Operators, and Dealers

Safety First: Read Before You Start

Emphasizes reading safety messages and observing rules before operating the equipment.

Safety Section

Understanding Safety Alerts and Signal Words

Explains the Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words (Caution, Warning, Danger) and their associated decal colors.

Critical Safety Messages and Precautions

Provides essential safety messages for operation, service, and handling of equipment.

Personal Protective Equipment and Safe Practices

Details required PPE like hard hats, safety shoes, glasses, and safe welding practices.

Safe Operation and Hazard Avoidance

Covers safe operating procedures, SMV signs, tractor starting, and hydraulic oil handling precautions.

Prohibitions and Health Precautions

Warns against impaired operation, hot surfaces, and chemical exposure risks.

Section 1: Tool Requirements and Pre-Delivery Inspection

Tools and Supplies Needed for Assembly

Lists recommended tools, supplies, and equipment necessary to complete the assembly process.

Pre-Operation Inspection Checklist

Details checks for safety equipment, frame, boom, hydraulic system, and rotary mower head before operation.

Flail Mower Head and Tractor Mower Operation Inspection

Covers inspection points for the Flail Mower Head and the tractor's operation during a 30-minute test run.

Section 2: Wheel Weight Installation

Fill Left Rear Wheel with Liquid

Provides instructions for filling the left rear wheel with a calcium chloride water mixture for added weight.

Installing Wheel Weight

Details the procedure for installing the 1400 lb wheel weight using bolts and special washers.

Section 3: Front Pump & Drive Shaft Installation

Installing Pump, Pump Drive Components and Hydraulic Tank

Covers the installation of pump drive components, pump assembly, and the hydraulic tank.

Installing Pump Drive Components

Details the steps for accessing the crankshaft pulley and installing the pulley adapter and driveshaft assembly.

Installing Pump Mount Plate & Tube End of Driveshaft

Explains how to install the pump mount plate and connect the tube end of the driveshaft.

Installing Pump

Guides on installing the pump into the splined clamp yoke and adjusting the gap.

Install Front Frame Rail Supports

Details the process of removing existing bolts and installing the front frame rail supports on both sides.

Section 4: Frame Rail & High Frame Pre-Assembly

Frame Rail Pre-Assembly

Describes the process of setting up frame rails, tack welding, and disassembling for final welding.

RH & LH Frame Rails

Explains how to identify and mount the right and left frame rails, noting differences in counter weight tubes.

Frame Rail Stiffener Kit

Details the installation of the frame rail stiffener kit, including crossmembers and support gussets.

High Frame Mounting Tube Components

Covers the components used for mounting the high frame, including tubes and straps.

High Frame and King Post Frame Sub-Assembly

Explains the sub-assembly of the high frame and king post, noting differences between 2 WD and 4 WD models.

Pre-Installing Frame Rails

Provides instructions for laying out components and installing front frame rail supports and gusset mounts.

Front Rail Mounting Pad and Tractor Axle Housing Preparation

Details mounting the front rail pad and preparing the tractor axle housing by removing plastic plugs.

Installing Frame Rails and Frame Stabilizer Kit

Guides on lifting and installing frame rails, and bolting together the frame stabilizer kit.

Raising and Aligning Stabilizer Kit and Frame Rails

Explains how to raise the stabilizer kit, align it with the gusset support, and align frame rails on front mount pads.

High Frame Shipping Pallet and Lifting Preparation

Covers unbolting the high frame from its pallet and preparing it for lifting using lift lugs.

Lowering and Leveling High Frame

Details lowering the high frame over the tractor and using magnetic levels to ensure it is properly positioned.

Aligning High Frame to Frame Rails

Guides on aligning the high frame's vertical tube with the frame rails and clamping for alignment.

Install Mounting Tubes for High Frame

Instructions for loosely bolting mounting tubes to the frame rails and aligning them.

Installing Front Angle Mount

Details installing the front angle mount on the mounting tubes, including the use of a washer for gap adjustment.

Tack Welding Frame Rails

Provides instructions for tack welding frame rails to mounting pads and stiffeners, avoiding the stabilizer gusset.

Frame Stiffener Assembly and Mounting Tubes

Explains the frame stiffener assembly and locating mounting tubes and hardware for the high frame.

Tack Welding Angle Mounts and Mounting Tubes

Details tack welding angle mounts to frame rails and mounting tubes to the high frame.

Welding Bar Mounting Straps

Guides on welding bar mounting straps to the mounting tubes and frame rails, ensuring proper alignment.

Remove and Weld High Frame

Instructs on removing the high frame and fully welding the mounting tubes for strength and quality.

Welding Front Mount Plate and Angle Mounts

Details welding the front mount plate and front/rear angle mounts to the frame rails.

Welding Side Rails and Pigtail Brackets

Covers welding the side rails to support plates and attaching pigtail brackets for hose support.

Section 5: Frame Rail & High Frame Final Installation

Re-Install Frame Rails to Tractor

Guides on re-installing the frame rails to the tractor, including mounting to the rear axle housing and front plates.

Install Axle Mounted Boom Rest

Details the installation of the axle mounted boom rest, requiring two people for alignment.

Install Stabilizer Crossmember and Weld Stabilizer Gusset

Covers installing the stabilizer crossmember and welding the stabilizer gusset to the rail stiffener.

Re-Install High Frame to Tractor

Guides on preparing the high frame's paint, mounting it to the tractor, and aligning mounting holes.

Install Mounting Tube Bolts and Bar Mounting Straps

Details installing mounting tube bolts and bar mounting straps, ensuring proper alignment and snugging.

Tighten All Frame Mounting Bolts

Instructs on tightening all frame mounting bolts, including front mounting pads, stiffener crossmember, and rear axle connections.

Final Frame Assembly and Hose Tie-down

Shows the final assembled high frame and guides on tying down hoses and cables to the tractor frame rail.

Section 6: Hydraulic Tank, Counter Weight & Decal Installation

Hydraulic Tank Installation

Provides instructions for installing the hydraulic tank on the LH side of the frame rail, ensuring cleanliness.

Counter Weight Installation

Details mounting the counter weight and its cover to the LH side of the hydraulic tank.

Tank Oil Level Sight Gauge and Decal Installation

Covers installing the oil level sight gauge and applying various decals to the hydraulic tank and CWT cover.

Cab Decal Installation

Guides on installing decals on the tractor's cab windows and interior, ensuring proper placement and visibility.

Section 7: Boom Installation

Cutter Motor Control Valve Assembly

Instructs on installing the cutter motor control valve assembly onto the LH side of the high frame.

Boom Installation / Boom Hoses

Details pulling out the lift cylinder, attaching hoses, and lowering the boom arm onto the king post.

Attaching Rod End of Lift Cylinder and Swing Cylinder

Guides on attaching the lift cylinder rod end and connecting the swing cylinder to the king post and high frame.

Pump / Tank Hose Installation

Provides instructions for connecting the suction hose from the tank to the pump and pressure hoses to the control valves.

Connecting Hoses and Return Pressure Gauge

Details connecting hoses from the pump to cylinders, cutter valve to motor, and return hoses to the tank and filter.

Section 8: Standard Cylinder Control Valve Installation

Control Handle Assembly Installation

Guides on bolting control handles, the ON/OFF switch, and arm rest, and routing cables through the floor.

Wiring Schematic for ON/OFF Switch

Illustrates the wiring diagram for connecting the ON/OFF switch to the tractor ignition and solenoid cutter valve.

Wire Harness and Common Problems

Explains wire harness connections and common issues like tractor not starting or cutter motor not working.

Standard Control Valve Operation

Describes the standard 4-spool and 5-spool control valves and their operation, excluding optional joystick controls.

Standard Control Valve Operation (Continued)

Details the single pump system option and how the control valve bolts onto the high frame.

System Schematic and Hydraulic Control Circuit

Presents the hydraulic schematic and control circuit for the 4-spool and 5-spool valve systems.

Hydraulic Power and Valve Function

Explains hydraulic power sources, cylinder operation, pressure relief valves, and valve spool functions.

Hydraulic Cylinder Hoses and Mechanical Valve Models

Details hose identification for hydraulic cylinders and lists connections for mechanical valve models.

Remote Cable Operation and Installation

Guides on using cables and remote actuator handles for boom movement control and installing cable kits.

Cable Assembly Components

Illustrates the components for cable assembly, including flange, sleeve, washers, and cable eye fittings.

Remote Cable Operation and Installation Steps

Provides step-by-step instructions for turning the cable eye jam nut, sliding the cable eye, and tightening the flange.

Control Assembly - Controller End Installation

Details installing controller assemblies, attaching cables, and checking spool, cable, and controller operation.

Section 9: Optional Joystick, Wire Harness & Valve Installation

Optional Joystick Mounting Components

Lists the components required for mounting the joystick assembly to the tractor seat.

Installing Joystick Mount to Tractor Seat

Guides on removing the seat cushion, mounting the joystick bracket, and re-installing the seat cushion.

Installing Joystick to Bracket and Preparing Tractor Floor Mat

Details bolting the joystick to the bracket and preparing the tractor floor mat for wire harness routing.

Wiring Harness Through Cab and Connecting Wires

Guides on routing the wire harness through the cab floor plug and connecting the necessary wires to tractor circuits.

Ground Wire and Joystick Wiring Harness Installation

Explains connecting the ground wire and installing the wiring harness to the joystick connection.

Installing Warning and Instruction Decals

Provides instructions for cleaning windows and identifying, then installing, various warning and instruction decals.

Installing Wire Harness To Valve

Guides on routing the wire harness from the cab to the front and preparing for valve terminal connections.

Wire Harness Terminal Identification and Installation

Details identifying and installing wire harness terminal plugs onto the valve, ensuring correct order and gasket use.

Solenoid Lock Valve and Servo Control Manifold Connection

Guides on connecting the solenoid lock valve and notes regarding the servo control manifold solenoid.

Joystick Plug Wiring Schematic

Illustrates the wiring schematic for the joystick plug, showing master switch, rocker switches, and motor relay connections.

Wire Harness to Valve Schematic

Shows the wiring schematic from the joystick console plug to the valve, detailing pin locations and connections.

Control Valves Overview

Introduces the Electro-Hydraulic control valve, its compatibility, and hydraulic supply source.

Control Valve Connections

Illustrates the 5-spool control valve and shows the starter solenoid and junction box connections.

Section 10: Optional Mower Head Installation

Attaching Flail-Axe Head

Guides on attaching the boom weldment to the flail axe head, aligning the hitch post, and installing hoses.

Attaching Flail Head

Details attaching the boom weldment to the flail head, aligning the hitch post, and connecting hoses.

Attaching Ditcher Head

Provides instructions for attaching the boom weldment to the ditcher head, aligning the hitch post, and connecting hydraulic hoses.

Attaching Timber Cat Head

Guides on attaching the timber cat head to the boom, connecting hoses, and performing initial checks.

X-Frame Square Head Attachment

Details attaching the boom weldment to the X-Frame square head and connecting hoses to the mower.

Section 11: Fill Hydraulic Tank

Fill Hydraulic Tank with Oil

Provides crucial instructions on filling the hydraulic tank with oil, emphasizing cleanliness and avoiding contamination.

Filling the Tank and Suction Hose

Guides on filling the hydraulic tank to the sight gauge level and filling the suction hose to prevent pump dry start.

Section 12: Hydraulic Start-Up Procedures

Initial Start-Up Steps and Safety

Covers reading safety instructions, filling the tank, starting the tractor, bleeding cylinders, and running the mower.

Basic Trouble Shooting for First Start-Up

Provides troubleshooting tips for common initial start-up issues like electrical problems, pump noise, and cylinder movement.

Post-Assembly Check List Items

A comprehensive checklist of items to verify after assembly, including oil levels, hose tightness, decals, and head operation.

Section 13: Boom Rest Plate & Boom Swing Stop Installation

Boom Rest Plate Installation

Guides on mounting the boom rest plate and hook, swinging the boom, and measuring for stop plate welding.

Marking and Clamping Boom Rest Hook

Details marking the boom for alignment and clamping the boom rest hook before welding.

Boom Swing Stop Installation

Provides instructions for positioning, tack welding, and fully welding the boom swing stop lug to prevent cab collision.

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