OPERATION
Operation Section 4-16
OPERATION
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
FB42 08/01
¾ Ensure the driveline yoke shear bolt is the correct
size and grade, installed correctly, and properly
secured in position, Carry extra shear bolts and
tools needed for replacement on the tractor.
¾ Ensure the driveline integral shield is in good
condition and rotates freely.
¾ Make sure the tractor PTO master shield and the
gearbox shield are in place, lowered, and in good
condition.
¾ Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness and
excessive wear. Make sure the mower is securely
blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace
damaged, worn and missing blades as complete
sets to maintain rotary balance during operation.
¾ Ensure carrier hub nut is tightened with the cotter
pin inserted and spread.
DANGER!
Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN
OR WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE
THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM
THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10)
¾ Inspect the gearbox oil level. A low oil level is a
warning sign that the gearbox may be cracked or
its seal is damaged and needs replacement.
¾ Ensure the gearbox vent is in place and free from
clogs.
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