Operator`s manual
OPERATION
RC12 03-09 Operation Section 4-21
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Lift-type units - Do not disengage PTO at end of row. Reduce speed and lower RPM. Raise 3-Point lift and
proceed with turn. Only raise machine sufficiently to clear from turn. High loads are placed on U-Joints when
shredder is raised at steep angles causing premature wear and driveline failure. Raise RPM slowly and bring
machine up to speed before entering cut.
Optimum speed should be maintained while shredding. Increasing forward speed adversly effects the
shredding quality and result in larger material being discharged. Always be on the watch for foreign objects
which could damage cutting reel.
Stop machine if mower begins to vibrate excessively. Reduce RPM to idle speed, disengage PTO and stop
tractor. Wait for all rotation to cease before dismounting tractor. Check for missing or broken knives.
Never operate machine while knives are missing.
10.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
When crossing ditches with steep banks or going up
sharp inclines, it is possible that the main driveline
inner profile will penetrate into the outer housing to its
maximum depth until the assembly becomes solid
(driveline is at its extreme shortest length). This type
of abusive operation can cause serious damage to
the tractor and mower drive by pushing the PTO into
the tractor and through the support bearings or
downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking it off.
Damage resulting from over-collapse of the driveline’s inner profile and its outer housing
may allow the driveline to come loose from the Tractor which could cause bodily injury to the
operator or bystanders and/or extensive damage to the Tractor or Implement. OPS-R-0020
When contronted with an incline or ditch, do not
approach from an angle which is perpendicular or
straight on as damaged to over collapse of the
driveline may occur.
When crossing such terrain, the implement should
be fully lowered for a lower center of gravity and
added stability. OPS-R-0021