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Grizzly 52 Brush Cutter User Manual

1. from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an approved Authorized Dealer Dealer within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based 2 03 Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer 2 04 If after examining the goods and or parts in question Manufacturer finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship Manufacturer will a Repair or replace the defective goods or part s or b Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part s and reasonable labor charges as determined by Manufacturer if Purchaser paid for the repair and or replacement prior to the final determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer The choice of remedy shall belong to Manufacturer 2 05 Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer whether or not the claim is approved Purchaser is responsible for the trans portation cost for the goods or part s from the Dealer to the designated factory LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 3 01 MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 3 02 MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN CAPABILITY CAPACITY OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS 3 03 EXCEPT AS PRO
2. Approximate Spray Pattern when Brushcutter is tilted up towards the Operator Approximate Spray Pattern when Brushcutter is tilted up and away from the Operator 77 Operators Cab FIGURE 1 5 TILTING THE CUTTER HEAD Reversing the direction of rotation of the cutting head on side opening machines increases the chances of objects being thrown out because of the position of the gate in relation to the boom arm When clearing brush and small trees start at the top and then lower the head down through the brush while sweeping from right to left This avoids clogging the head with mulched material NOTE Keep the cutting head titled away from the operator when it is raised to avoid throwing splinters towards the cab WARNING Engage the cutting head with the tractor engine at idle If the cutter is engaged at high rpm severe damage to the coupling could occur Always disengage the Grizzly before leaving the machine Place the Control Valve in the OFF position and disengage the power take off Shut off the engine A preventor or locking device must be installed on the control valve handle to prevent inadvertent or accidental engagement when the operator is out of the cab GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 11 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY ATTENTION This unit was shipped with an Operator s Manual Specifically designed to remain with the unit at all times This manual is to be stored in the protective canister shipped with th
3. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word as seen below is used throughout this manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment The Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED The Symbol and Signal Word are intended to warn the owner operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this equipment Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all remember safety is up to YOU Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices CAUTION The lowest level of Safety Message warns of possible injury Decals located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow WARNING Serious injury or possible death Decals are Black and Orange DANGER Imminent death critical injury Decals are Red and White sc READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages Serious injury or death may occur unless care is Messages Always use good common sense to avoid hazards SG 2 taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 2 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY PELIGRO Sino lee Ingles pida ayuda a alguien que LEA EL si lo lea para que le traduzca las medidas INSTRUCTIVO de seguridad Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and completely understand this Manual the Tractor Operator s Manual A
4. Grizzly must be restricted to operators who have read and completely understand all Safety Rules Precautions and Operating Functions of both Tractor carrier and the Alamo Grizzly Do not operate the carrier or the Grizzly when tired ill or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication The greatest danger when operating the machine is the possibilty of the cutting head throwing debris wood rocks etc from under the shroud To minimize this danger Walk around the Grizzly and check it thoroughly for damage loose bolts missing cotter pins and wire or rope etc possibly wrapped around the shaft Peform the operations outlined on the following Daily Check List DAILY CHECK LIST Check El Grizzly to carrier mounting pins for security 8 wear 1 Check all cutter blades bits for condition amp retention Grizzly frame and shroud for damage Main shaft and cutters for wire rope or other material wrapped around Motor and motor baseplate bolts for security Hydraulic lines amp connections for chafing leaks or looseness Check all mounting adapter bolts Hydraulic oil level in tank top up as necessary Lubricate Upper and lower bearing Use Shell EP2 or equal Grizzly to carrier hinge pin again with ordinary Do not over grease one pump of a hand gun is good quality grease usually sufficient Over greasing will cause high bearing housing temperature Remove Material bulid up inside shroud WARNING
5. MA and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual oronthe Tractor REA IN and Implement Learn howto stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emergency Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too operate the Tractor and Implement without supervision Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation sc 4 WARNING Always maintain the safety decals in good readable condition Ifthe decals are missing damaged or unreadable obtain and install replacement decals immediately sc s Make certain that the Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign is installed in such a way as to be clearly visible and legible When transporting the Equipmentuse the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local traffic regulations sc 6 WARNING Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll over protective system ROPS Always wear seat belts Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS so WARNING Do not modify or alter this Implement Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this Implement any of its components or any Implement function sc s BEFORE leaving the tractor seat always engage the brake and or set the tractor transmission in parking gear disengage the PTO stop the engine remove the key and wait for all moving parts to stop Place the tractor shift
6. Tractor and Implement in a safe operational condition and maintain all shields and guards on the equipment Ensure the Tractor is equipped with a functional ROPS and seat belt and require that the employee operator securely fasten the safety belt and operate with the ROPS in the raised position at all times Forbid the employee operator to carry additional riders on the Tractor or Implement Provide the required tools to maintain the Tractor and Implement in a good safe working condition and provide the necessary support devices to secure the equipment safely while performing repairs and service Require that the employee operator stop mowing if bystanders or passerbys come within 100 yards Child Labor Under 16 Years of Age Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery It is your responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation Refer to U S Dept of Labor Employment Standard Administration Wage amp Home Division Child Labor Bulletin 102 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 18 2005 Alamo Group Inc INTRODUCTION SECTION Introduction Section 2 1 INTRODUCTION The Grizzly is a dependable machine designed specifically for removal of brush scrub shrubbery small trees and other undergrowth in rural areas This machine is not recommended for use in populated and built up areas The Grizzly utilizes hydraulically driven rotating steel blades rotatin
7. become entangled inthe operating parts ofthe mower head These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even death Inspectthe cutting area for such objects before mowing Remove any like object from the site Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items sam s Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible Checkto make sure there are no persons are behindthe mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse Mow only ata slow ground speed where you can Safely operate and control the tractor and mower Never mow an area reverse direction that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material scm s Do not put hands or feet under mower decks Blade Contact can result serious injury or even death sam 9 y LL Replace bentor broken blade with new blades NEVER ATTEMPTTO STRAIGHTEN BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES SGM 10 Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions ofthrowing objects for great distances 100 yards or more and causing serious injury or death Follow safety messages carefully STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS Front and Rear Deflectors are installed and in good working condition Mower Head is running close to and parallel to the ground withou
8. seats in groove 13 Mount cutter disk on hub and rotate until holes line up 14 Place dust cover on hub and insert bolts with lockwashers Torque to specified value in Table 2 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 4 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE BIKON TORQUE VALUES TABLE 1 Dry Bolt 375 ft lb w Red Locktite Appplied 282 ft lb FIGURE 1 BIKON TORQUING SEQUENCE PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasteners When bolts are to be tightened or replaced refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the proper torque except when specific torque values are assigned in manual text RECOMMENDED TORQUE IN FOOT POUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED IN THE MANUAL NOTE These values apply to fasteners as received from supplier dry or when lubricated with normal engine oil They do not apply if special graphited or molydisulphide greases or other extreme pressure lubricants are used This applies to both UNF fine and UNC coarse threads Proper Torque values for bolts that are measured in Inches Proper Torque values for Metric bolts FR A m pS y y y Bolt NZ LV Bolt 48 8 8 10 9 12 9 Diameter Diameter Head Marking Head Marking Head Marking Head Marking Head Marking Head Marking Head Marking No Marks Three Lines Six Lines 4 8 8 8 or 9 8 10 9 12 9 Grade Two Grade Five Grade Eight Pound Foot Value Pound Foot V
9. the skin and cause tissue damage including gangrene If oil does penetrate the skin have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure sc 15 DANGER DANGER DANGER WARNING The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats safety shoes safety glasses and proper hearing protection at all times for protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the equipment sa 16 gt CAUTION A PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PER MANENT HEARING LOSS Tractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator s position exceeds 80db Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss Noise over 90db adjacentto the Operator over an extended period of time will cause permanent or total hearing loss Note Hearing loss from loud noise from tractors chain saws radios and other such sources close to the ear is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery sc 17 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 4 2005 Alamo Group Inc gt SAFETY WARNING Transport only atsafe speeds Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds Understand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways Make sure the Trac
10. to recheck tightening torque after equipment has been in operation NOTE In installations subjected to extreme corrosion the slits in clamp collars item 1 and 2 as well as in center collar item 3 should be sealed with a suitable caulking compound or otherwise EL 63 402 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 7 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE HEX BIT SOCKET SIZES RECOMMENDED FOR ASS Y amp REMOVAL 6 8 10 12 14 14 17 TABLE 4 5 17 Mm Removal SQUARE DRIVE Make sure axial movement of clamp collars necessary for release of connection is not resricted Relax all locking screws by at least 2 turns and transfer locking screws into all push off threads provided in clamp collar item 1 and center collar item 3 as illustrated in Figure 2 Release connection by progressively tightening all push off screws in diametrically sequence except for screws adjacent to slit in clamp collar item 1 which should be tightened one after the other TABLE 5 LOCKING ASSEMBLY SCREW SIZE Tight Torque Metric Din 912 Ma Grade 12 9 ft lb 1 to 1 3 16 M 6x 35 1 1 4 to 1 7 16 M 6x45 45 75 to 65 x 95 1 1 2 to 2 9 16 M 8x50 70 x 110 to 90 x 130 2 5 8 to 3 5 8 M 10 x 60 100 x 145 to 120 x 165 3 3 4 to 4 3 4 M 12x 80 130 x 180 to 160 x 210 4 15 16 to 6 M 14 x 90 170 x 225 to 260 x 325 6 7 16 to 8 M 16x 110 280 x 355 to 340 x 425 M 20 x 130 360 x 455 to 600 x 695 22 150 General Instructions METRIC
11. 00725746 PELIGRO Peligro Spanish Translation 00 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 14 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT WITH OIL LEAKS High pressure fluid can be invisible and can be injected into the body through the skin Serious injury or even death can result A doctor familiar with thes type of injury must surgecally remove the injected fluid immediately You should visually inspect for hydraulic fluid leaks before using fe equipment Never use your hand to check for leaks Wear oil mpenetrable gloves safety glasses and use a piece of wood or cardboard to check for evidence of leaks If you suspect leak Remove the hose and have it tested at a Dealer nspect hoses regularly Frayed torn or crimped hoses may rupture suddenly and violently resul ng in serious bodily injury form a flying hose end or from scalding burn injuries or all penetration O4 sprayed on hot equipment or components can result in fire Repair or replace hoses as indicated to prevent unexpected failure and possible serious ingury to operator or bystanders KEEP SHIELDS OVER HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS IN PLACE 7 02965262 AWARNING FAILURE TO USE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS AND DEFLECTORS IN GOOD CONDITION MAY LEAD TO INJURY OR DEATH FROM ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING PARTS BEING HIT BY OBJECTS THROWN WITH GREAT FORCE BY BLADES OR BY BLADE CONTACT Tractor PT Shield Always replace Guards which
12. AY ROTATING BLADES BEING HIT BY THROWN OBJECTS OR CONTACTING ROTATING BLADES CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH Stop mowing if passersby enter the area of thrown objects See Operator s Manual Do not operate with Mower or Wing raised off the ground See Operators Manual Operate only if all Guards Deflectors are in place and in good condition 2 00769737 erem 4 33 Tree Grizzly Decals Not Shown 10 02973052 Danger Keep Clear Wires 9 02973051 Read Operator Instructions 8 02973050 Danger Stand Clear Cutter 6 02972284 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc Safety Section 1 15 SAFETY DANGER FAILING TO FOLLOW SAFETY MESSAGES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO OPERATOR AND OTHERS IN THE AREA 2 NO RIDERS NO 3 PUB Ben aoe 4 BLOCK UP SECURELY BEFORE WO CHILDREN OPERATORS GLASSES SEAT BELTS RKING ROPS amp OPS 1 Study and understand Operator s Manuals Safety Decals and Instructional Decals for tractor and implement to prevent misuse abuse and accidents Practice before operating in a confined area or near passersby Learn how to stop engine suddenly in an emergency Be alert for passersby and especially children 2 Allow no children on or near folding mower or tractor Allow no riders on tractor or implement Falling off may cause serious injury or death from being run over by tractor or mower or cont
13. CUMSTANCES exceed 1800 RPM Operation in excess of the maximum RPM may result in damage to component parts and is safety hazard Once it is verified that everything is working satisfactorily shut the machine down and review the Daily Check List before proceeding Normal Operation CAUTION First inspect the area to be cut Walk through the area looking for rocks boulders culverts stumps etc Mark the area with flags See Safety Section for instruction on Work Area Preparation Drive the tractor to the start of the inspected area lower the cutter head close to the material to be cleared and engage the cutter ALWAYS engage the cutter with the tractor engine at IDLE to avoid damage to the coupling Increase the engine speed to bring the cutter speed up to operational level DO NOT EXCEED1800 RPM shaft speed Lower the cutter to the material The GATE on the cutter shroud is normally on the front side of the shroud so the cutting swath is customarily outwards from the tractor Starting close to the tractor cut or clear the material by sweeping the cutter outwards then returning over the cleared area to start the next swath Keep the cutting head parallel to the ground as far as possible to keep the debris from spraying outwards Stop immediately and shut off the engine if the cutter hits a solid object or vibrates excessively and inspect for damage DANGER OPERATE THE GRIZZLY WITHIN 10 FEET OF OVERHEAD POWER LIN
14. ES WARNING The operator s cab must be protected with a strong wire screen Avoid cutting with the head tilted at such an angle that objects could be thrown towards the cab WARNING Only engage the cutting head with the engine at IDLE Provide a locking device to prevent accidental engagement when the operator is out of the cab GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Operation Section 4 4 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE SECTION MAINTENANCE General Maintenance The importance of regular maintenance and inspection as a means of prolonging the life and maintaining the efficiency ofthe Grizzly cannot be overemphasized For lubrication use Shell EP2 grease or equal The bearings are packing during assembly Each bearings should be given shot of grease with a hand gun each day 8 hour shift before starting up DO NOT OVER GREASE A hot bearing housing usually indicates overgreasing Cutter bits may become damaged due to rock impact It is not necessary to throw away a cutter bit if the carbide insert is lost These cutters may be built up with hard surface rod The cutter must be preheated to 300 degrees F Build up with hard surface rod e g Artec Ecoface 60 and post heat then cool slowly The disc is balanced at the time of manufacturing Cutter bits must be of equal weight If cutter bits are hard surfaced they must be weighed All outer rim bits must be of equal weight to insure balanced operation Blades may be sharpened as necessar
15. Install motor mount plate Set plate into its original dowel holes and check the maximum runout on the bore compared to the shaft if over 020 then the motor mount plate must be re dowled If not over 020 bolt in place If re doweling is required ensure there is no rocking of the motor mount plate if so grind the upper frame to fit prior to re doweling Install motor Using Loctite torque motor mount bolts to required values and wire lock heads Bikon Hub 1 Read and be familiar with the Bikon Lock Instructions 2 Dismantle new Bikon Lock Clean off preserving oil with rag 3 Clean shaft end and bore of Bikon Lock 4 Apply light coat of machine oil to shaft and Bikon Lock bore 5 Re assemble Bikon Lock assembly taking care that slits in all components are in line and the near and far collars are not reversed 6 Take two 3 8 square spacer bars and lay them on the shroud support plate on either side of the shaft 7 Put hub on shaft up against the spacer bars NOTE Threaded holes face out 8 Slide Bikon Lock over shaft and inside hub until it rests against the spacer bars 9 With a marker pen mark torquing sequence on hub face to match Bikon Lock instructions per Figure 1 10 Tighten bolts to specified torque Table 1 in several stages following the numbered sequence You must go around at least three times before reaching this value 11 Remove spacer bars 12 Install retaining ring and Spirol Lock Ring Make sure ring
16. LIMITED WARRANTY 1 LIMITED WARRANTIES 1 01 Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non commercial governmental or municipal purchaser Purchaser and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser Purchaser that the goods purchased are free from defects in material or workmanship 1 02 Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found upon examination at one of its factories to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship 1 03 This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use negligence alteration modification or accident damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel oil or lubricants or which has served its normal life This limited warranty does not apply to any part of any internal combustion engine or expendable items such as blades shields guards or pneumatic tires except as specifically found in your Operators Manual 1 04 Except as provided herein no employee agent Dealer or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES 2 01 This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase 2 02 Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer Dealer
17. MUNES Grizzly 52 Tree Cutter Published 01 05 Part No 02975192C OPERATOR S MANUAL This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and E Operation Instructions contained in this manual ze ATT E N N LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alguien P Que Si Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzca las Medidas de Seguridad ALAMO INDUSTRIAL gt MEMBER OF THE 1502 E Walnut Seguin Texas 78155 830 372 3551 2005 Alamo Group Inc 0 00 TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER Allimplements with moving parts are potentially hazardous There is no substitute for a cautious safe minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents BEFORE YOU START Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense 4 DANGER FAILING TO FOLLOW SAFETY MESSAGES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO OPERATOR AND OTHERS IN THE AREA 2 NO RIDERS NO 3 USE SAFETY SHOES 4 BLOCK UP SECURELY HARD HAT SAFETY BEFORE WORKING CHILDREN OPERATORS GLASSES SEAT BELTS ROPS amp 1 Study and understand Opera
18. NG Never attempt to lubricate adjust or remove material from the Implement while itis in motion or while tractor engine is running Make sure the tractor engine is off before working on the Implement SG 20 WARNING Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service parts Look for loose fasteners worn or broken parts and leaky or loose fittings Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this machine in good working order sc 21 WARNING Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturers instruc tions when handling oil solvents cleansers and any other chemical agent 22 Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation The exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health SG 23 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 5 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death 56 24 Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed Children can cause the Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others 50 25 NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the Tractor and Implement Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator s alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator s ability to op
19. SIZES INCH SIZES 1 The brushcutter requires a constant flow of hydraulic oil that will not be reduced when another machine function is used simultaneously 2 Use a Motor spool type of control valve If not possible a system of recirculating check valves must be used Circulating system and crossover relief for drive motor protection are provided with the cutter 3 Line Sizes All pressure lines are to be minimum 1 diameter All return lines 1 1 4 tubing except when dual rotation is used both lines must be high pressure Flows below 30 GPM may use smaller line sizes Confirm line size with each application High pressure machines use a motor capable of operating at 3500 p s i with a correspondingly lower flow rate 4 The shaft speed must not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES exceed 1800 RPM 5 Secure all wear parts as per factory original installation Follwing servicing sharpening etc GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 8 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE MMADR HETAUTLLL aT 3 3 47 APART 127 7 47 ETE UNDERSIDE OF BRUSHCUTTER KEYSTEEL FLACEMENT THAF APE HULL FACE THIS SIGE BIECE4 WRG LOCRI T z 1787 50 HETSTEF SPACER i a en Ez UPSIDE DOWN SECTION VIEW OF BRUSHCUTTER FOR HUB INSTALLATION GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 9 2005 Alamo Group Inc ALAMO INDUSTRIAL
20. VIDED HEREIN MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR OPERATION OF THE GOODS OR ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY NOT WITHSTANDING THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND WARRANTIES MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY HEREUNDER FOR DAMAGES INCURRED BY PURCHASER OR OTHERS SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PRICE OF THE GOODS 3 04 NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO 2 YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED MISCELLANEOUS 4 01 Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County Texas 4 02 Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term 4 03 If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein 4 04 Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS ATTENTION Purchaser should fill in the blanks below for his reference when buying repair
21. act with rotating blades 3 Operate oniy with tractor having Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS and with seat belt securely fastened to prevent injury and possible death from falling off or tractor overturn O Personal Protective Equipment such as Hard Hat Safety Glasses Safety Shoes amp Ear Plugs are recommended 4 Block up or support raised machine and all lifted components ns before putting hands or feet under or working underneath any lifted component to prevent crushing injury or death from sudden dropping or inadvertent operation of controls Make certain area is clear before lowering or folding 5 Before transporting put Lift Lever in detent or full lift position Install Transport Safety Devices securely on folding mowers Put Booms securely in Transport Rest Folding and Boom Mowers have raised center of gravity Slow down when turning and on hillsides 6 Make certain that SMV sign warning lights and reflectors are clearly visible Follow local traffic codes 7 Never operate with Cutting Head or Folding Section raised if passersby bystanders or traffic are in the area to reduce possibility of injury or death from objects thrown by Blades under Guards or mower structure 8 Before dismounting secure implement in transport position or lower to ground Puttractor in park or set brake disengage PTO stop engine remove key and wait until noise of rotation has ceased to prevent crushing by entanglement in rotat
22. alue Pound Foot Value Pound Foot Value Pound Foot Value Pound Foot Value Pound Foot Value Dry Dry Dry Dry 55 9 125 nm 45 8 5 12 14 5 18 26 8m 11 20 30 _35 da 21 40 60 37 70 60 92 175 32 52 76 50 80 70 115 160 125 250 5 8 100 160 225 3 4 175 280 400 7 8 175 450 650 600 1 270 675 975 4 875 1 1 8 375 850 1350 1200 1 1 4 530 1200 1950 1 3 8 700 1550 2550 TABLE 2 1 1 2 930 2100 3350 To get Newton Meters multipy pound foot of torque by 1 356 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE Motor Mounting Plate NOTE The Motor Mounting Plate must be true to shaft to prevent excessive wear on couplings and splined inserts The surface of the shroud and motor mount plate must be flat with no rocking allowed Clamp and dial in Motor Mounting Plate to Grizzly Housing Shaft Drill 4 holes for mounting bolts Bolt Motor Mounting Plate to shroud and check run out Adjust position of plate to meet tolerances for maximum indicated run out See Table 3 Drill and ream dowel holes Install insert and snap ring Fill insert with 10 pumps of grease Motor Mounting Plate Install Motor Torque to required values and wire lock heads Maximum indicated run out TABLE 3 Face of Plate Bore of P
23. any maintenance or repair work on the Implement Place the Mower Head on the ground or securely supported on blocks or stands disengage the PTO and turn off the engine Push and pull the control Levers or Joystick several times to relieve pressure prior to starting any maintenance or repair work gt 5 D D 2 gt 2 2 Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working around overhead obstructions Never allow the Mower head or boom within 10 feet of any powerline When working close to overhead power lines consult your electric company for a safe code of operation SBM 7 gt Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS Operators Protective Structure or Cab to prevent injury from objects thrown from ground orfrom overhead trimming Stop mowing if workers or passersby with in 100 yards The Mower shaft speed must not UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES exceed 1800 RPM 15 gt In addition to the design and configuration of this Implement including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness concern prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation transport maintenance and storage of the machine Refer also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed t
24. are going especially at row ends on roads and around trees 6 Do not permit others to ride 7 Operate the tractor smoothly no jerky turns starts or stops 8 Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer 9 When the tractor is stopped set brakes securely and use park lock if available Keep children away from danger all day every day Equip tractors with rollover protection ROPS and keep all machinery guards in place Please work drive play and live each day with care and concern for your safety and that of your family and fellow citizens INDUSTRIAL GRIZZLY 52 01 05 P N 02975192C Printed U S A
25. comsumable wear parts are constructed of specially treated steel of specific composition to withstand the stresses of operation on the Grizzly Replace ONLY with genuine Alamo replacement parts DO NOT repair if damaged other than routine sharpening as described in the Maintenance Section GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Operation Section 4 2 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION Two Blade Arm Three Blade Disc amp Disc w Cutter Bits 1 Check the attachment of the Grizzly to the carrier to ensure that all attachment point bolts and pins are in good order 2 Check all hydraulic lines and connections for leaks and security 3 Check the fluid level in the hydraulic tank 4 Make sure the control vavle is in the OFF position Blade Arm Disc 1 Check the nuts holding the Blade Arm onto the shaft and the Blades onto the Blade Arm for tightness and make sure that the nuts are cotter pinned 2 Being careful of the sharp edges of the Blades check that the Blades rotate freely on the Blade Arm Disc Figures 1 amp 2 Two Blade Arm w Blades FIGURE 1 Disc 1 Check cutter bit retention e g spiral roll pins and lock d x rings FIGURE 3 2 Check cutter bit condition Figure 3 Start Up Disc w Cutter Bits Clear all personnel exceptthe operator from the vicinity ofthe machine With the Control Valve in the OFF position start up the machine Bring it up to operating temperature and check the hydraulic pressure to ensure
26. control valve should be equipped with a pressure relief valve set below 2000 p s i NOTE On medium pressure machines a modified gear type motor may be used allowing pressures up to 2500 p s i High pressure machines use a high pressure piston type motor This motor is capable of operating at 3500 p s i with a correspondingly lower flow rate CAUTION The Grizzly control valve must not be engaged at high engine RPM When dual direction control is used the direction of rotation must not be changed until the cutter head has slowed to a stop NOTE RPM LIMITATION The shaft speed of the Grizzly must not under any circumstances exceed 1800 RPM Operation in excess of this maximum RPM may result in damage to component parts and is a safety hazard GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Assembly Section 3 2 2005 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY Note This is a typical schematic only refer to the drawing supplied with the machine you purchased for the appropriate detailed schematic PRESSURE LINE CROSS OVER 1 Double Brald RELIEF VALVE HYDRAULIC A 4 CONTROL VALVE PUMP Cr E CASE DRAIN LINE 1 2 Single Brald HYDRAULIC MOTOR FIGURE 4 1 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM NOTE Minimum 65 p s i back pressure must be maintained on return line when Sundstrand Motor HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Item Description Reservoir 1 Machine Hydraulic Pump Flow Controls 60 6 Solenoid Actuated Hydraulic Valves Pressure Line Motor Case Drain Seal Blee
27. d Line 3 4 SB Hydraulic Cylinders Battery One Way Check Valve Check Valve 651b C1600 Check Valve 51b C1600 Return from Cutter GPM 63 Combined FLOW 4 ZAHN Mo GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Assembly Section 3 3 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY ALTERNATE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Item Description Reservoir Suction Screen Pump Control Valve 11 4 Pressure Hose MIN ID Motor LINE Case Drain Line Bleed Line 3 4 SB Return Filter Pressure Hose 1 Min Cross Over Relief Check Valve 65 Ib Check Valve 5 Ib PCM 1620 5 PCM 1620 5 r i l a al GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Assembly Section 3 4 2005 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY ALTERNATE HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC COMPONENT LIST Tiem Descripliun Suction Screen Pump Control Vilvc Hoge Case Drain Line Bleed Line 1 2 3B Eeim Tilter P reaeurc Hoac Circes Cheer Relief Check Valve 65 Ib Check Valve 4 Ih leie with Relief bul Motor Spool use check valves 11 amp 12 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Assembly Section 3 5 2005 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION SECTION OPERATION IMPORTANT Read this section carefully and follow the instructions outlined before starting up the machine Failure to follow the procedures outlined in this manual may result in personal injury to the operator or bystanders or in damage to the machine Pre Startup Operation of the
28. d control valve cannot be provided then a system of circulating check valves must be used in the vicinity of the drive motor The control valve may be electically operated HED or STANLEY type or pressure compensated manual Char Lynn etc Some operators prefer a dual direction Parker valve PARKER VS 32ACA9 The drive motor must be provided with a cross over relief valve to protect it from pressure spikes if the blades strike a rock stump or other immovable object If dual rotation is preferred a dual action cross over relief valve is required A drain line must be installed from the motor case to the tank The case drain is provided to prevent oil from building up behind the output shaft seal This is particularly important when dual rotation is used If possible connect the drain line to the upper part of the tank The case drain line must be minimum 1 2 single braid to prevent the line from being crimped thus shuting off the oil flow There is normally very little pressure in this line however it must remain open to allow any oil behind the seal to escape Hydraulic line sizes are important Pressure lines should be minimum 1 double braid hydraulic lines The return line must also be 1 but need only be single braid Note that if dual rotation is used both lines become pressure lines so they both must be double braid PRECAUTIONS The maximum oil pressure permitted with the low pressure gear type motor is 2000 p s i The
29. do locknut and lockwasher then remove Undo bolts and remove upper cover GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 3 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE Remove shaft complete with upper bearing from bearing housing Remove bearing from shaft Using a large pair of snap ring pliers remove retaining ring from housing Remove lower cover and lower bearing from housing Wash all parts in solvent and inspect carefully for damage or excessive wear Magnaflux the shaft while disassembled As a general rule always use new oil seals and lockwashers when re assembling When ordering replacement parts refer to the parts list and ensure that all parts other than fasteners seals and bearings are genuine ALAMO parts DO NOT use substitutes Assembly Pack the bearings with grease Press the lower bearing onto the shaft then press the shaft and bearing into the bearing housing from the bottom Press the upper bearing into the bearing housing and onto the shaft Press the oil seal into the lower cover apply gasket compound to the cover and secure in place with the retaining ring Pump six to eight shots of grease into each bearing while rotating Install spacer onto shaft Press oil seal into upper cover apply gasket compound to cover and then bolt cover to bearing housing Position the lockwasher and then tighten the locknut onto the shaft Place housing assembly into frame and bolt securely
30. eloped the AEM FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book The video will familiarize and instruct mower tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment Itis important that Every Mower Operator be educated in the operation of their mowing equipment and be able to recognize the potential hazards that can occur while operating a mower This video along with the mower operator s manual and the warning messages on the mower will significantly assist in this important education Your Authorized Alamo Industrial Dealer may have shown this video and presented you aDVD Video when you purchased your mower If you or any mower operator have not seen this video Watch the Video Read this Operator s Manual and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower If you do not understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator s manual or if you have any questions concerning safety of operation contact your supervisor dealer or Alamo Industrial If you would like a VHS video tape of the video please email AEMVideo alamo group com or Fax AEM VHS Video at 830 372 9529 or mail in a completed copy of the form on the back of this page to AEM VHS Video 1502 E Walnut Street Seguin TX 78155 and request the VHS video version Please include your name mailing address mower model and serial number Every operator should be trained for each piece of equ
31. emands and enjoy trouble free and safe usage Do not let accidents happen through ignorance carelessness or improper use Shock loads are absorbed by the cross over relief valve on the driven motor The brushcutters have been designed to help alleviate the environmental problems associated with the increased use of chemical defoliants Suited for clearing roadway or off highway rights of way clearing of power line underbrush pipeline rights of way and forestry thining in dense growth the brushcutters are both efficient and environmentally acceptable Brushcutters are so efficient that the operator can pass from dense brush cutting to grass cutting with the same machine o Op 2 Blade Flail Arm lt Face Bits Rim Bits gt Hammer CUTTING BITS BLADE 8 HAMMER GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Introduction Section 2 2 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc INTRODUCTION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The Grizzly has been designed to help alleviate the environmental problems associated with the increased use of chemical defoliants Suited for clearing roadway or off highway right of way clearing of power line underbrush pipeline right of way and forestry thinning in dense growth the Grizzly is both efficient and environmentally acceptable The Grizzly is so efficient that the operator can pass from dense brush cutting to grass cutting with the same machine The Grizzly can be adapted to various makes and models of equipment Itis simple and e
32. er and secure in place with the retaining ring Position the lockwasher and then tighten the locknut on the shaft Pump six to eight shots of grease into each bearing while rotating the shaft Install spacer Place the shaft and housing assembly into the frame and bolt in place Install motor plate and wire bolts Install BIKON lock assembly flush with end of hub and install the whole coupling assembly flush with the end of the shaft Install disc Install motor Connect all hydraulic lines and bleed the system Check manually for free rotation of the shaft and disc Make sure all fastenings are securely wired or pinned SERIES II MODEL Disassembly Discount and plug the hydraulic lines Plug the hydraulic connections on the motor Undo bolts and remove cutting tool flail arm flail disc or mulching disc Undo bolts on motor remove motor Undo bolts on clamp hub and remove Keep round keys with the hub Undo bolts attaching motor mount plate and remove with dowels attached If Quick Flex Remove QM Quick Flex Coupling Assembly by first sliding the splined hub off the insert Second remove the lower snap ring that retains the cover Third slide the insert off the lower hub Finally loosen the screws holding the taper lock bushing onto the shaft this will allow the lower hub to slide off the shaft Undo the bearing housing bolts and remove the bearing housing assembly from the frame Un
33. erate the equipment safely Before operating the Tractor or Imple ment an operator on prescription or over the counter medication must consult a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medi cation that would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or coordination is impaired Serious injury or death to the operator or others could result ifthe operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol sc 27 Operate the Tractor and or Implement controls only while properly seated in the Tractor seat with the seatbeltsecurely fastened around you Inadvertent movement ofthe Tractor or Implement may cause serious injury or death 56 29 WARNING Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting Never mowin darkness or foggy conditions where you cannotclearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower Make sure that you can clearly see and identify passersby steep slopes ditches drop offs overhead obstructions power lines debris and foreign objects If you are unable to clearly see this type of items discontinue mowing scm 1 There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower REMEMBER This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed a
34. fficient to operate It s cutting features range from grass to small trees The maximum material thickness should not exceed 6 in diameter This is the Safety Alert symbol When you see this symbol on your machine or in these instructions be alert to the potential for personal injury Follow recommended precautions and safe operating practices A signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION is used with the Safety Alert symbol DANGER identifies the most serious hazards WARNING Safety signs with signal word WARNING are typically used to point out more serious hazards CAUTION General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety sign CAUTION also calls attention to safety messages in these instructions SAFETY FIRST MAKE EVERY DAY A HOLIDAY FROM ACCIDENTS GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Introduction Section 2 3 2005 Alamo Group Inc ASSEMBLY SECTION Assembly Section 3 1 ASSEMBLY PRE INSTALLATION Prior to installing the Girzzly on the carrier check to make sure that the combination of carrier and Grizzly is correct and is as ordered INSTALLATION The cutter requires a constant flow of hydraulic oil and must be provided with a supply that will not be reduced when another function of the machine is used simultaneously The control valve must be of the motor spool type that will allow the Grizzly to gradually slow to a stop rather than lock up when the control is moved to the OFF position If a motor spool equippe
35. g disc with cutter bits or a rotating arbor with flail hammers It is usually mounted on the hydraulic boom arm of a tractor excavator or similar carrier and employs the hydraulics system of the carrier for operation of the hydraulic drive motor A steel shroud encloses the cutting disc to contain the cuttings and direct them downwards However it is possible for occasional ricochets to escape from under the shroud particularly if the Grizzly is tipped away from the horizontal See Safe Section Section 1 Special precautions must be taken when using the Grizzly in busy traffic areas Under no circumstances will Alamo Industrial accept responsibilty or liability for personal injury or property damage resulting from the operation of this machine DO NOT use this machine in the vicinity of people animals or structures Such use is entirely at the risk and responsibility of the operator s The cutter bits are mounted on the rim upper face and lower face The disc is mounted on a steel shaft driven directly by the hydraulic motor It is the intention of this manual to inform owners and their operators of some of the dangers inherent in the use of this equipment The machine is an effective durable and simple tool and when used correctly will provide satisfactory results with minimal danger These warnings are intended to help ensure that operators and maintenance personnel treat the machine with the respect and care that a powered edged tool d
36. have been removed for mainte nance Never operate with Guards missing or broken Chain Guards Gearbox amp Driveline Shields Rubber Fabric Deflectors and Solid Band Enclosures are subject to wear and lost or broken parts and must be repaired or replaced as soon as damage is found e Safety Shielding must be installed and in good condition to reduce the possiblity of thrown objects any time this machine is operated in any area where thrown objects could cause property damage or bodily injury ROTARY 00769736 M 1 00769736 SAFETY SHIELD amp DEFLECTOR OPERATION Falure to close Safety Shield and Detector may allow otyects to be Prown outward wrth great force which can Cause property damage bodily njury or Keep Safety Shield and Detector fully closed when cutting grass and weeds to reduce possitelty of objects being thrown cuta rd by fe Blades if persons are in the SAFETY SHIELD passerby enters brown objects area or blade La iia 1 arma Tint 2 Before brush trimming limbs or other such E operations rase the Defiector and Safety Shield tully to Stow the blades to contact the matenal lares dear of e SA Operator eus stop cutting and chase shield f THROWN OBJECTS CUTTING BLADES contact area Repair or ceplace and Defectrs as need Always transport with Safety Shield and Deflector dosed 02057067 5 02967867 KEEP AW
37. ic Law 91 596 The Williams Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970 OSHA This Act Seeks 10 assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources DUTIES Sec 5 a Each employer 1 shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees 2 shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act b Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct OSHA Regulations OSHA regulations state in part At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is or will be involved Employer Responsibilities To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation it is the employer s responsibility to 1 Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator s manual Permit only qualified and properly trained employees to operate the Tractor and Implement Maintain the
38. inadvertently wandering into the area Obey local regulations and by laws wherever applicable DANGER BRUSHCUTTER WORKING STAY WELL CLEAR FIGURE 1 2 DANGER AREA GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 9 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY 300 FT 300 FT 300 FT a PREINSPECTED AREA AREA B AREA A When operating with partner PRE INSPECTED AREA AREA ALREADY CLEARED THIS AREA MAY NOW BE WALKED ae READY TO BE CLEARED TS WHILE AREA IS BEING CLEARED ST MOVE DANGER SIGN 2 7 i d sn 29 M u NN er a U u E FIGURE 1 3 DEFINING THE WORK AREA 3 An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine Walk through the area looking for overgrown fences boulders and rocks culverts stumps or metal objects Mark the inspected area with flags If the area is dense and cannot be walked thoroughly it may be necessary to inspect a smaller area as well as possible then trim away the part that has been inspected and can safely be removed Walk each new area again and repeat the inspection before cutting more away Repeat as often as necessary until the area is cleared It can be damaging and or dangerous to work the brushcutter in an area that has not been visually inspected Note that the DANGER signs should be placed at least 300 feet beyond the perimeter of the area to be worked no
39. ing parts which could cause injury or death Never mount or dismount a moving vehicle Crushing from runover may cause serious injury or death 5 TRANSPORT SAFELY 6 USE SMV LIGHTS amp 7 DO NOT OPERATE WITH 8 DO NOT MOUNT OR REFLECTORS CUTTER OR WING RAISED DISMOUNT WHILE mi IMPORTANT For your safety and to guarantee optimum product reliability always use Genuine ALAMO INDUSTRIAL replacement parts The use of inferior will fit parts will void Warranty of your ALAMO INDUSTRIAL implement and may cause premature or catastrophic failure which can result in serious injury or death If you have any questions concerning the repair parts you are using contact ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 E Walnut Seguin TX 78155 830 372 3551 3 02925100 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 16 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY A P E LI G RO LEA EL INSTRUCTIVO Si No Lee Ingles Pida Ayuda a Alguien Que Si Lo Lea Para Que le Traduzca las Medidas de Seguridad 00725746 11 00725746 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 17 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning employer and employee equipment operators This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be considered as such Employer Employee Operator Regulations U S Publ
40. ipment Tractor and Mower understand the intended use and the potential hazards before operating the equipment Alamo Industrial is willing to provide one 1 AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me VHS Format AEM FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format AEM FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator s Manual AEM Mower Operator s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone Requester Address City State Zip Code Mower Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer Salesperson Dealership Name Dealership Location Mail to AEM Video Services 1502 E Walnut street Seguin TX 78155 Or Fax to 830 372 9529 Or Email to AEMVideo alamo group com TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION Safety Section 1 1 SAFETY A safe and careful operator is the best operator Safety is of primary importance to the manufac turer and should be to the owner operator Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment your surroundings and observing certain precautions The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that if followed will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death Read and understand these Safety Messages before assem bling operating or servicing this implement This equipment should only be operated by those persons who have read the Manual who are responsible and trained and who know how to do so safely and responsibly
41. is unit Because it is not feasible to attach the protective canister to the unit directly due to severe conditions in which it operates the canister must be installed in a secure area such as the operator s station Choose a location that allows convenient access by the operator and easily allows removal of the Operators Manual Use the adhesive and or the included fasteners to securely attach the canister Operator must read the Operator s Manual prior to using the unit GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 12 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY Clean Surface With Alcohol oo Cover Holes pplying With Tape to Prevent Moisture From Entering Canister ITEM PARTNO DESCRIPTION 02977385 1 Sq Canister 02968143 21 2 Tape 3M Back to Back 02977417 1 Decal Op Man Inside 10058000 4 Bolt 00024100 4 Flatwasher 02967444C 4 Oper Man Inside 00017000 4 Lockwasher 02959924 4 Nut Toplock GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 13 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY DECAL LOCATION ITEM PARTNO LEVEL DESCRIPTION 00769736 WARNING Use Repair Shield amp Guards 00769737 DANGER Cutting Blades Thrown Objects 02925100 IMPORTANT Genuine Parts 02967827 DANGER Multi Hazard 02967867 DANGER Safety Gate Operation 02972284 LOGO Grizzly 02965262 WARNING Hose Burst 02973050 DANGER Danger Stand Clear 02973051 INSTRUCT Read Operators Instructions 02973052 DANGER Keep Clear Over Head Wires
42. it is within the operating range Once it is warmed up reduce the engine speed to IDLE With the Grizzly horizontal to and about a foot or more above clear ground momentarily move the Control Valve to the CUT position then return itto OFF As long as no unusual noises are heard from the Grizzly tilt the Grizzly towards the cab so that the operator can see the blades rotating as they slow down The cutter should rotate freely If it does the Grizzly is ready for use If it doesn t follow the mainte nance procedures in the Maintenance Section to determine the cause Note the direction of rotation Normal rotation is clockwise looking down on the top ofthe Grizzly Note the arrow on the top of the shroud which indicates normal direction of rotation See Figure 4 FIGURE 4 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Operation Section 4 3 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc OPERATION NOTE Preform the following run up check over grass if possible to avoid raising dust Once the direction of rotation has been determined to be correct and the Control Valve notation indicates the correct direction in the case of dual direction installations return the Grizzly to the horizontal position a foot or so above the ground and run it up to speed It will probably be necessary to increase the engine speed to provide adequate hydraulic pressure volume to reach maximum shaft speed WARNING DO NOT EXCEED 1800 RPM The shaft speed of the Grizzly must not UNDER ANY CIR
43. late Blade Arm 1 Thetaper fit between the Blade Arm and the shaft must be blued and checked Only perfect fits are acceptable reject anything less 2 Warm Blade Arm to 180 200 degrees 3 Slip Blade Arm on shaft and tighten nut to 500ft b 27 on torque multiplier 4 Allow Blade Arm to cool to ambient temperature 5 Remove nut apply Never Seize or equivalent to the thread and re torque per Table 4 Never Hammer Blade Arm Blade Arm amp Bolt Torque Values 52 PBC 1 1 2 12NF 1200 1300 ft lb 65 70 on torque multiplier TABLE 4 Blade Bolts 1 Make sure washer is right side up with the relief of the washer clearing the radius of the bolt 2 Apply Never Seize or equivalent to threads of Blade Bolt 3 Use Stover Lock Nut 4 Torque to required value as per Table 4 Installation amp Removal of Locking Assembly Installation Locking assembies are supplied ready for installation However if for some reason locking assemblies with odd number of screws were disassembled make sure that in addition to lined up slits in all collars near and far side clamp collars are not reversed They are assembled correctly only if there are no holes or threads behind taps in clamp collar item 1 Likewise there must be no threads behind taps in center collar item 3 as illustrated in Figure 1 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 6 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE The frictional torque capacity of these devices is ba
44. lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor LIE fromrolling Never dismounta Tractorthatis moving or while the engine is running Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only 5 SG 9 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 3 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement Falling off can result in serious injury or death SG 10 gt Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement SGM 11 gt Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving Mount the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped DANGER SG 12 2 Start tractor only when properly seated the Tractor seat Starting a tractor in gear can result in injury or death Read the Tractor operators 4 manual for proper starting instructions sc 3 59 Start only from Never work under the Implement the framework or seat RAM or any lifted component unless the Implement is neutral securely supported or blocked up to prevent sudden Starting in or inadvertent falling which could cause serious gear kills injury or even death scio Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking Oil is expensive and its presence could present a hazard Do not check for leaks with your hand Use a piece of heavy paper or cardboard High pressure oil streams from breaks in the line could penetrate
45. nd maintained Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator bystanders or passersby in the area Do not operate this machine with anyone inthe immediate area Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of mower scm 2 The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use However they could fail upon impact with heavy solid objects such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments Such impact could cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities To reduce the possibility of property damage serious injury or even death never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles saw WARNING Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed SGM 11 GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 6 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY WARNING Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as gravel rocks wire and other debris Inspect the area before mowing Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and or bodily injury or even death Any objects that cannot be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign object Repair all damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is balanced before resuming mowing 5 Many varied objects such as wire cable rope or chains can
46. o the Tractor and Equipment sc 18 PARTS INFORMATION Alamo Industrial mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers blades cuttershafts knives knife hangers rollers drivetrain components and bearings These parts are made and tested to Alamo Industrial specifications Non genuine will fit parts do not consistently meet these specifications The use of will fit parts may reduce mower performance void mower warranties and present a safety hazard Use genuine Alamo Industrial mower parts for economy and safety spam 1 SEEYOUR ALAMO DEALER GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 8 O 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY WORK AREA PREPARATION It is the intention of this manual to inform owners and their operators of some of the dangers inherent in the use of this epuipment The machine is an effective durable and simple tool and when used correctly will provide satisfactory results with minimal danger These warnings are intended to help ensure that operators and maintenance personnel treat the machine with the respect and care that a powered edged tool demands and enjoy trouble free and safe usage Do not let accidents happen through ignorance carelessness or improper use 1 Keep children bystanders and animals a minimum of 300 feet 100 meters away from the work area FIGURE 1 1 DANGER AREA 2 Post DANGER signs as in Figure 1 2 to warn pedistrians and vehicles of the danger and to prevent them from
47. parts and or for proper machine identification when applying for warranty Alamo Industrial Implement Model Serial Number Date Purchased Dealer ATTENTION READ YOUR OPERATOR S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL An Alamo Group Company Post Office Drawer 549 Seguin Texas 78156 ALAMO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHACT 1928 51 Subpart C makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor operators REQUIRED OF THE OWNER 1 Provide a Roll Over Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard and 2 Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard and SAE J4C and 3 Ensure that each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving and 4 Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt sufficiently to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near ditches embankments and holes 3 Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes and on rough slick or muddy surfaces 4 Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation 5 Watch where you
48. s 7 Never operate with Cutting Head or Folding Section raised if passersby bystanders or traffic are in the area to reduce possibility of injury or death from objects thrown by Blades under Guards or mower structure 8 Before dismounting secure implement in transport position or lower to ground Puttractorin park orset brake disengage PTO stop engine remove key and wait until noise of rotation has ceased to prevent crushing by entanglement in rotating parts which could cause injury or death Never mount or dismount a moving vehicle Crushing from runover may cause serious injury or death 5 TRANSPORT SAFELY 6 USE SMV LIGHTS amp 7 DONOT OPERATE WITH 8 DO NOT MOUNT OR LOCK UP REFLECTORS CUTTER OR WING RAISED DISMOUNT WHILE WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual Fill outthe Warranty Registration Form infull and return itto within 30 Days Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain The use of will fit parts will void you warranty and can cause catastrophic failure with possible injury or death gt BE SAFE gt BEALERT gt BEALIVE gt BE TRAINED before operating the Mower Safety Training INER Makes the Difference In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers Alamo Industrial in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has dev
49. sed on lightly oiled screw taper or shaft and bore contact areas with a coefficient of friction u 0 12 Therefore it is important not to use Molybdenum Disulfide e g Molykote Never Seeze or similar lubricants in any locking assembly installation 1 Make sure shaft and bore contact areas are clean and lightly oiled 2 Loosen all locking screws by a minimum of 2 turns and transfer at least 3 screws each to equally spaced push off threads in clamp collar item 1 and center collar item 3 in order to disengage tapers for easy installation of locking assembly See Figure 1 After installation of locking assembly relocate locking screws used for separation of collars Tighten locking screws evenly in several stages to tightening torques M as specified on assembly drawing or as shown in Table 6 a diametrically tightening sequence except for locking screws adjacent to slit in clamp collar item 1 which should be torqued one after the other NOTES a Since initial passes require almost no torque even tightening is best achieved by turns approxi mately 90 degrees for each locking screw b To compensate for bolt setting during installation a 5 higher than specified tightening torque is recommended for final tightening round After completion of installation check all locking screws again in a clockwise or counter clockwise sequence and make sure no screw can be turned at specified tightening torque M It is not necessary
50. t exposed Blades Passersby are outside the existing thrown object zone All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks cans glass and general debris has been removed NOTE Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck by the blades the area should be inspected and large debris removed mowed at an intermedi ate height inspected closely with any remaining dsebris being removed and mowed again at desired final height 1 Use extreme caution when raising the Mower head Stop the Blades from turning when the Mower Head is raised and passersby are within 100 yards Raising the Mower head exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 7 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY WARNING Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised position The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the Tractor has been turned off The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set the PTO disengaged the tractor turned off and all evidence of rotation has ceased sev Wait a minute Save a life Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing
51. t just 300 feet from where the machine started operating 4 Once an area has been cleared move the DANGER signs and cutting area flags and repeat step 3 above It is convenient in many cases to work in 300 foot sections Move the first Danger sign to the beginning of the freshly cleared area place it then take the first cutting area flag up to the end of the freshly cleared area 300 feet away Walk and inspect the next 300 feet and place the second cutting area flag Pick up the second DANGER sign and take it a further 300 feet along the road or trail Note that in many cases the DANGER area will extend in front of and behind the machine as well as along each side Post signs accordingly 5 The operator s cab must be protected by a strong wire screen or materials capable of withstanding an object thrown by the Grizzly 6 Should a vehicle or pedestrian enter the defined DANGER area immediately stop cutting until the area is clear again 7 Objects tend to be thrown out from under the shroud in the direction of rotation and towards the raised edge of the shroud Avoid cutting with the head titled at such an angle that objects would be thrown towards the operator s cab See figure 1 5 Titling The Cutter Head GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Safety Section 1 10 2005 Alamo Group Inc SAFETY Approximate Spray Pattern when Brushcutter is tilted up towards the Right Approximate Spray Pattern when Brushcutter is tilted up towards the Left
52. tor s Manuals Safety Decals and Instructional Decals for tractor and implement to prevent misuse abuse and accidents Practice before operating in a confined area or near passersby Learn how to stop engine suddenly in an emergency Be alert for passersby and especially children 2 Allow no children on or near folding mower or tractor Allow no riders on tractor or implement Falling off may cause serious injury or death from being run over by tractor or mower or contact with rotating blades 3 Operate only with tractor having Roll Over Protective Structure ROPS and with seat beit securely fastened to prevent injury and possible death from falling off or tractor overturn Personal Protective Equipment such as Hard Hat Safety Glasses Safety Shoes amp Ear Plugs are recommended 4 Block up or support raised machine and all lifted components n before putting hands or feet under or working underneath any lifted componentto prevent crushing injury or death from sudden dropping or inadvertent operation of controls Make certain area is clear before lowering or folding 5 Before transporting put Lift Lever in detent or full lift position Install Transport Safety Devices securely on folding mowers Put Booms securely in Transport Rest Folding and Boom Mowers have raised center of gravity Slow down when turning and on hillsides 6 Make certain that SMV sign warning lights and reflectors are clearly visible Follow local traffic code
53. tor steering and brakes are in good condi tion and operate properly Before transporting the Tractor and Implement determine the safe transport speeds for you and the equipment Make sure you abide by the following rules 1 Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics ofthe Tractor and Implement As you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases Determine the maximum safe transport speed for you and this Equipment Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns Increase the speed through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning e over Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment Be aware of the operating conditions Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads the braking distance increases use extreme care and reduce your speed When operating in traffic always use the Tractor s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed aware of traffic around you andwatch out for the other guy so 1 WARNI
54. ts magna fluxed If doubtful concerning either the condition or procedure contact Alamo or their authorized representative Disassembly Disconnect and plug the hydraulic lines Plug the hydraulic connection on the motor Undo the bolts and nuts and remove the disc Undo bolts on motor and remove the motor Undo bolts on motor plate and remove plate Undo bolts on BIKON lock assembly and use bolts to remove lock Undo housing bolts and remove housing Undo locknut and lockwasher and remove Remove shaft from housing Remove bearing from housing GRIZZLY 52 01 05 Maintenance Section 5 2 2005 Alamo Group Inc MAINTENANCE Using a large pair of snap ring pliers remove retaining ring from the bottom of the housing Remove bottom cover from housing Wash all parts in solvent and inspect carefully for damage or excessive wear Magnaflux the shaft while disassembled When ordering replacement parts refer to Parts Section for correct part numbers and ensure that all parts are genuine Alamo parts DO NOT use substitutes Assembly As a general rule always use new oil seal lockwashers and lockwire when re assembling Pack the bearing with grease p the lower bearing onto the shaft then press the shaft and bearing into the bearing housing from the ottom Press the upper bearing into the housing and onto the shaft Press the oil seal into the lower cover apply gasket compound to the cov
55. y Itis imperative however that the weight of each blade in a pair be the same Maximum variation in weight must not exceed 2 oz After sharpening file any burrs from the blades and flail arm Clean the blade bolt and check the fit to the bushing in the flail arm Replace the bushing when 50 of the thickness is worn away Replace the bolt when the shoulder diameter is 2 in any direction or the pin diameter reaches 1 1 8 minimum Replace the blade when the hole reaches 2 1 2 diameter in any direction Lightly oil the bolt and bushing before re assembling Use new cotter pins in the slotted nuts WARNING The cutter bits blades and flail arms are constructed of specially treated steel of specific composition to withstand the stresses of operation on the Grizzly Replace only with genuine Alamo parts Do not repair except as noted in paragraph 3 CAUTION Many other parts on the Grizzly are of special construction treatment or composition These items which are clearly indicated on the Parts List must always be replaced by genuine Alamo parts Other items may be replaced from local suppliers provided they are of equal quality and specification At some point in time the bearing will wear out sufficiently to require replacing Since thise will only occur after many hours of use it will be appropriate to carefully inspect the shaft arm and or disc for stress damage at that time while the Grizzly is disassembled If at all possible have these par

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