Brush Cutter User Manual

MAINTENANCE
TW120 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2
©2011 Alamo Group
MAINTENANCE
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN
GOOD OPERATING CONDITION IN PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE.
BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:
• STOP ENGINE AND PTO, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before
dismounting from tractor.
•PLACE implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.
•PUSH and PULL Remote Hydraulic Cylinder lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.
• DISCONNECT IMPLEMENT driveline from tractor PTO SHAFT.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, PROTECTIVE GLOVES and follow SAFETY PROCEDURES when performing service, repairs
and maintenance on the implement:
• Always WEAR protective GLOVES when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.
• Always WEAR GLOVES and SAFETY GLASSES when servicing hot components
• AVOID CONTACT with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.
• SECURELY support or BLOCK UP raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath
equipment.
•STOP any implement movements and SHUT-OFF TRACTOR engine before doing any work procedures.
•USE ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment areas inaccessible from ground.
• ENSURE good footing by standing on solid flat surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.
•FOLLOW manufacturer's instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.
•DO NOT change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.
•DO NOT modify or alter implement, functions or components.
• DO NOT WELD or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown
from mower.
PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE
SECTION:
•INSPECT for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on
pins, and all moving parts for wear.
•REPLACE any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.
• LUBRICATE unit as specified by lubrication schedule
• NEVER lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.
• TORQUE all bolts and nuts as specified.
BLADE INSPECTION:
•REPLACE bent, damage, cracked or broken blades immediately with new blades.
•AVOID blade failures and thrown broken blades. DO NOT straighten, weld, or weld hard-facing blades.
SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:
•KEEP all Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and PTO integral shields, Bands, Side Skirts and Skid
Shoes in place and in good condition.
•REPLACE any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.
• Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
• Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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