RHINO BOOM ARM MOWER DB150 Manuel de l'opérateur

©2009 Alamo Group Inc.EXTEN-A-KUT IIPublished 03/09 Part NO. 02969111COPERATOR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIALPost Office Box 549Seguin, Texas 7815683

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-4©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYNEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating theTractor and Impl

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-8©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.F

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-9©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.STARTING THE TRACTORThe operator must have a complete understanding of th

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-10©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tractor and

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-11©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7.1 Setting Boom Mower Height 1. Park the tractor and boom mower on levelg

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-12©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.1 Driveline Length CheckRaise mower and watch the Driveline as itapproac

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-13©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICEBefore each use, a pre-operation ins

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-14©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceRefer to the tractor operator’

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-15©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mower PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Make ______

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-16©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTractor PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Make ___________

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-17©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe operator’s manual and safety signs affixed onthe unit contain importan

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-5©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYConnecting & Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & PracticesNever cr

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-18©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raisedposition.

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-19©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oiland

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-20©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear. Make s

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-21©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE BOTH BLADES on that ca

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-22©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.4 Blade Bolt InspectionInspect Blade Bolt Head daily for wear as followe

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-23©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTSafe tractor transport requires the op

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-24©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTransport only at speeds where you can maintain control of theequipment. S

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-25©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.3 Driveline Angle ProblemsDue to the shape or contour of the area being

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-26©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not adjust 3 pt. links so as to cause a ground clearance problem on the

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-27©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.4 Driving the Tractor and BoomStart off driving at a slow speed and gra

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-6©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYWhen attaching the Implement input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is important tha

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-28©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONOPERATING INSTRUCTIONSEngage the PTO shaft at low engine RPM and speed the

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-29©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONExtremely tall grass should be cut twice. Raise mower and cut twice the d

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-30©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe second handle on the control valve actuates the Tilt Cylinder. This v

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-31©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and m

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-32©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and m

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-33©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION11.3 Shutting Down the ImplementTo shut down attached mower head, first br

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-34©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTORLower the Mower to the Ground. Pa

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-35©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBefore transporting the tractor on a public roadwayor boarding a trailer f

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-36©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMake certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed insuch

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-37©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMake certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed insuch

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-7©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYEquipment Operation Safety Instructions and PracticesNever leave the Tractor and Imp

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-38©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONUse adequately sized and rated trailers andequipment to transport the trac

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-39©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION13.TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEProblem Possible Cause RemedyExcessive Vibration C

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-40©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONStreaking Conditions Conditions too wet for Allow grass to drycutting.befo

Maintenance Section 4-1©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCE SECTION

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-2©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEGENERALBefore operating your DB150, make sure it is properly lubrica

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-3©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEHYDRAULIC OIL, FILTERS, AND COMPONENTSFilters and Oil - Change the r

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-4©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEBLADE SERVICINGInspect blades before each use to determine that they

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-5©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCEBLADE REMOVALTo remove blades for sharpening or replacement, remove

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-6©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCESTORAGEYour mower represents an investment from which you should get

MAINTENANCEEK II 03/09 Maintenance Section 4-7©2009 Alamo Group Inc.MAINTENANCECylinder Rod MaintenanceIt is important to visually inspect the hydr

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-8©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo not back up this implement when the boom or mower head is extended. Backing coul

ALAMO-INDUSTRIAL LIMITED WARRANTY1. LIMITED WARRANTIES1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commer

To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions andthe Safety Messages in this Manual.

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SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-9©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFlail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobjectsfor great distan

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-10©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mountthe Tractor

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-11©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo Not operate this equipment in areas where insects such as bees may attack you an

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-12©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and mower. The

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-13©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMaintenance and Service Safety Instructions and PracticesDo not turn so sharp or li

To the Owner/Operator/DealerAll implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-mindedoperator wh

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-14©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDO NOT allow any person under a raised boom or mower head unlessit is securely loc

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-15©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDo Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engine has cooled

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-16©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTransporting Safety Instructions and PracticesSecure the boom and mower head in the

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-17©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYStorage and Parking Safety Instructions and PracticesMake certain that the “Slow Mo

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-18©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYConcluding Safety Instructions and PracticesTo prevent tipping of Implement when st

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-19©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal LocationNOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decals on this product to pro

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-20©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYITEM PART NO. QTY. TYPE DESCRIPTION1. D389 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard2. 02962765 1 DANG

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-21©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal DescriptionMulti Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D389Decal D389 consists of the follow

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-22©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDANGER! Crushing and Pinch Points.Moving machiney parts can pinch or crush or fall-

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-23©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYWARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REPAIR orREPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses to rupt

Table Of ContentsSAFETY SECTION ... 1-1Gen

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-24©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYWARNING! Avoid Bodily Injury, Use 540RPM PTOSpeed Only. P/N D103WARNING! Avoid Bodi

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-25©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYIMPORTANT - Service Hydraulic System withUniversal Tractor Hydraulic Oil.P/N D416Na

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-26©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYIMPORTANT! Always replace blades in pairs. P/N D395WARNING! Pinch PointsP/N 0296276

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-27©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRead Operator’s Manual! The operator’s manual islocated inside this canister. If t

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-28©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFederal Laws and RegulationsThis section is intended to explain in broad terms the

Operating Speed and Ground Speed ...3-31Sh

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperationwith other industry manufacturers has developed

Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provideone (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices VideoPlease Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Vid

Safety Section 1-1©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION

Introduction Section 4-1©2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTION SECTION

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-2©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYGeneral Safety Instructions and PracticesA careful operator is the best operator. Sa

INTRODUCTIONEK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-2©2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONThis Rotary Mower is designed with care and built with quality mat

INTRODUCTIONEK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-3©2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONYour Exten-A-Kut mower is designed for mowing pond embankments, w

INTRODUCTIONEK-II 03/09 Introduction Section 4-4©2009 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONATTENTION OWNER/OPERATORBEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:1. Carefull

Assembly Section 4-1©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY SECTION

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-2©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYGENERAL ASSEMBLYTo help you assemble your new DB150 and mount it to your tract

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-3©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYThe tools you will need at the assembly site are as follows:1. Impact wrench o

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-4©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYTRACTOR PREPARATION1. Add front end weights as required to maintain enough we

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-5©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-6©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYHEAD ATTACHMENTAlign the Mainframe with the Mower Head, insert the Main Head P

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-7©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYAdjust the Tilt Cylinder Clevis until it lines up with the Lift Link Weldment,

SAFETYEK-II 03/09 Safety Section 1-3©2009 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYOperator Safety Instructions and PracticesBattery posts, terminals and related acces

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-8©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYTo avoid Hydraulic Contamination, always keep all hoses and hydraulic fittings

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-9©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYOil Reservoir is shipped filled with oil to the minimum level. When adding hy

ASSEMBLYEK II 03/09 Assembly Section 4-10©2009 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY4. Fill the Hydraulic Reservoir until the fluid is visible through the sight

Operation Section 3-1©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION SECTION

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-2©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONALAMO INDUSTRIAL DITCH AND BANK MOWER OPERATING INST

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-3©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION1.Standard Equipment and SpecificationsEK IICutting Width 60”Cutting Height

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-4©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2.OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the unit is the responsibility of

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-5©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3.TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSIn addition to tractor horsepower and size required t

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-6©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3.4 3-Point HitchThe tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift atleast 21

OPERATIONEK II 03/09 Operation Section 3-7©2009 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a