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Switchblade/NH TL-80A,90A,100A

1. Safety Recommendalions It is the business philosophy of Alamo Industrial Company to manufacture safe products for use by our customers In the interest of your safety we are bringing to your attention practices that can avoid serious injury It is our belief that trained operators can avoid painful experiences by carefully reading and adhering to the following recommendations As a repair technician do not modify this product in any way that will make this unsafe for the operator or anyone else around it WORK SAFELY Most of the repairs can be performed by one man but some of the parts are very heavy GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT Use the right tools for the job A floor jack or hoist will be a big help but make sure they are in safe condition Keep the floor free from oil and grease so you don t slip WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES and make sure your helper does too This machine can be dangerous if not operated safely Do not operate it until you have read and understand all safety and operation recommendations in Operators Assembly Service manuals DANGER Know the equipment learn to operate it correctly in a safe level open secure area before trying to operate this unit in tight places or around other objects or people A When stopping shut off the mower disengage PTO Engage Tractor Parking brake Shut off tractor engine and be certain all rotating or moving mechanisms have stopped before attempt
2. 7 3 VVC A TIS 7 3 RON asan nu cent 7 4 Knile REDA uuu uuu u aga bana nagka 7 4 Knife Replacement 7 4 amp 7 7 Cutter Bar Repalcement 7 5 Knife Bar Replacement 7 6 Outer Shoe Replacement 7 8 Inner Shoe Replacement 7 8 Rock Guard Clip 4 Wear Plate Replacement 7 8 Inner Shoe Weldment Replace 7 9 to 7 10 Carriage Arm Replacement 7 11 Knife Drive Assembly Replacement 7 11 to 7 13 Section 8 Mounting Kit Component Identification Mount Kit Model Specifications 8 2 to 8 20 VIO UAT IRATE COMMONS US ri LLULLU L 8 3 to 8 20 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A 8 TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 3 NOTES Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 4 Section 1 Model Specifications STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the pol
3. N Description Cap Asy Spring Spring Plug Asy Washer Washer Ball Spring Spring Cone Spacer Adapter Cap Washer Wiper Seal Handle Kit Adapter Straight 8MB 6MJ Adapter Straight 6MB AMJ Adapter 6FJX 6MJ 6MJ Adapter Straight 4MB 6FJX The two spool valve assembly shown See Figure 13 shows the components that are replaceable in the two spool control valve Study the drawings the torque specification if any are listed for figure 12 The fittings are shown in figure 13 When working on valve always clean the exterior of the valve and hoses before discon necting them After disconnecting the hoses cap them with clean caps to keep contamina tion out of hydraulic system When disassem bling the valve make certain the OD of it and all work areas are clean do not use dirty tools or rags that will leave lint Only lint free towels paper or suitable type can be used to wipe down the hydraulic system If any components need to be held in the valve body during assem bly petroleum jelly can be used DO NOT Ex ceed the recommended torque setting listed in figure 12 When removing plug item 11 watch the qty of washersthat are removed this amount is what should be started with when reassem bling plug owitchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 5 Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation Control Cable Connection
4. 02982764 Virginia DOT Option Kit Sept 2002 Bid Spec 02982660 Gan d c 02982781 Cab dl m 02982788 Knife Bracket Kit 02982795 Three Spool Valve Coupler Kit Converts to 3 8 Flat Face 02982801 Important notes 1 Hrstcutfrom tractor center line Tor right hand cutterbar is approximately 50 2 Switchblade frame will maintain 9 1 2 of ground clearance when the tractor is equipped with the maximum tires listed above 3 Forproperfrontpump driveline access the battery must be raised almost 4 using the relocation bracket provided in the mount kit In this position the battery must also be down sized in order to clear the molded headlight sockets on the underside of the hood The dealer customeris responsible for providing the replacement battery however werecommend using Exide battery 34R 84N It measures proximately 10 1 4 long x 6 1 2 wide x 7 1 4 high Virgnia DOT Option Kit Sept 2002 Spec P N 02982660 Includes following 7 items Item Part No Qty Description 1 02982625 1 FILTER OUTER AIR NH 47132343 2 02982626 1 FILTER INNER AIR NH 471 32346 3 02982628 1 FILTER HYDRAULIC NH 51 74044 4 02982629 1 FILTER ENGINE OIL NH 87803205 5 02982630 1 FILTER FUEL NH 87803187 6 B82 0230B 1 S353 BUSHING 1 BG 7 B82 0290B 2 B8221 LIFT ARMBUSHING Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 2 Mount Kit Bill of
5. 2 00759635 4 FLATWASHER 1 2 HARDENED NON PLTD 4 02970066 3 LOCKWASHER 18MM D 00695100 4 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 5 8 6 AH5101114 4 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 8 X 1 3 4 PL GR8 7 0112400 1 STOP PIN 8 0114600 1 HAIR PIN 9 02971158 8 LOCKWASHER 20MM 10 02975669 3 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 60MM PLGR10 9 11 02975738 2 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 70MM PL GR10 9 12 02971342 1 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 45MM PL GR10 9 13 02975723 2 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 100MM PL GR10 9 14 0312316 1 WASHER 3 4 HARDENED 15 02977608 1 FRONT MOUNT WELDMENT 16 02977609 1 PLATE SIDE MOUNT 17 02977610 1 PLATE SPACER 19 02977870 1 SADDLE MOUNT WLDMENT RH 20 0725900 1 SUB FRAME WELDMENT 21 02975958 3 BOLT HEX HEAD M18 P1 5 X 70MM PL GR 10 9 22 02978281 1 HOSE RING WLDMNT 23 02982614 1 TANK MOUNT WLDMNT 24 02982775 2 BOLT HEX HEAD 1 2 13 UNC X 3 3 4 PL GR8 20 02980163 1 SWITCHBLADE SUB FRAME WLDMNT Above items are included in Switchblade Sub Frame Kit P N 02982821 Hydraulic Kit P N 02982819 RH Wing Only Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd Part Qty Description 1 000849 1 STREET ELBOW 45 DEG 2 000859 12 TIE PLASTIC 3 0022400 2 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 12MP 12FP90 4 0022800 1 BUSHING REDUCING 5 0148600 1 KEY 6 0222100 2 FITTING HOSE BIB 16 HOSE 12MP 7 02968850 1 ADAPTER HYD STRAIGHT 8MB 6MJ 8 02975186 1 ADAPTER HYD STRAIGHT 16MB 12FP 9 02975187 1 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 12MB 8MJ 45 1
6. 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 6 Frame Installation 14 Weld Frame Rail Front Mount and Side Mount Plate together NOTE Before doing any welding disconnect battery cables and check the tractor factory service operators manual for any instruction and or warnings about welding on or around the tractor MAKE CERTAIN that the bolts that mount the frame rail and mounting bracket bolts are snugged before any welding The front mount bracket must be welded completly all the way around the square tube of frame rail See Figure 17 amp 18 This welding should only be done by an experienced qaulified welder After finished welding the aera around welds will need t be cleaned and painted See Figure 17 amp 18 Again Make certain that all frame rail mounting bolts are tightened 15 Install Sub Frame Weldment The Sub frame weldment P N 0725900 See Figure 20 bolts to the frame rain on the side plate that is welded to Do EL the frame rail See Figure 19 Use the four bolts P C L Weld here all N 00753753 Hex Head 5 8 NC X 2 PL GR8 E and the four locknuts P N 00695100 Toplock 5 8 17 See Figure 21 Tighten the four retaining bolts for the sub frame weldment to frame rail mounting Weld here all the wawyaround E ur n E i j i 5 4 k 4 a a Fi zl S Mary mi E 1 ae ee i uo N us TL
7. Switchblade TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 8 Hydraulic Connections Hose Routing 5 Install Electrical Switches The electric neutral safety switch and the head reversing switch both mount into the valve mounting bracket See Figure 23 and Electrical section in this assembly manual Make certain that the battery cables are disconnected before connecting any electrical connections this is to prevent the shorting of any components Check the tractors manufactures service repair manual for any restrictions or special instructions about connecting electric components to the tractor Single RH Wing Shown Curb Lift Cylinder Bar Tilt Cylinder Tee Base End Control Valve to of Bar Lift Cylinder Rod End Lift Cylinder Control Valve to Cylinder Control Base End of Curb Valve Bottom View Break A Way Lift Cylinder vae Lill Z Return From Valve e 9 to Filter Tee O CY oo Er BEL TI Out Port In Port H Pressure From Pump Io Break A Way Valve Pressure to Motor MI Port Tank Return T Port Pressure From O BH Break A Way Valve To Actuator I i Io Solenoid Valve Z E Pressure P Port Suction To Pump 2399777 BR NS Rotary 9 O Return From Motor M2 Port Return From Actuator to Control Valve Return Pressure From Pump To Cylinder Fig ure 26 Control Valve Switchblade NH
8. Remove this rubber plug to allow room for the driveshaft Tool Box Removee 5 Remove RH Steps amp Tool Box The RH Steps RH Side Steps Removed 4 and Tool box need to be removed as they will not be Figure 4 used as they would interfere with the mower head when transport position See Figure 3 amp 4 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 3 Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation 6 Remove Engine Compartment Access Guards The engine has guards bolted onto the side to prevent access to the front of the engine These guards need to to be removed The guards and mounting hardware will be reused See Figure 5 7 The Engine Crankshaft Pulley The engine crankshaft pulley WILL NOT need to be removed the six pulley mounting bolts WILL NOT need to be loosened or removed See Figure 6 Engine Access Guards Fa WA a un HELL Dunn prts uer te i m U 8 Crankshaft Pulley Adapter The engine crankshaft pulley adapter P N 02981909 is de signed to go over the 6 pulley retaining bolts so you want to make certain they are still torqued See Tractor Specifications for bolt torque of cranbkshaft pulley bolts The Pulley Adapter has 6 bolt holes Bolt P N 00756328 size M10 P1 5 X 45MM and 6 M10 Lockwashers P N 00755954 i that will align with the 6 threaded holes in the crankshaft pulley Insert the pulley adapter into the opening in front of the en
9. 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 4 General Information Installation Requirements WARNING Wear personal protective equipment when assembling the mower As a minimum that should include Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Gloves Hard Hat Hearing Protection Welding Helmet WARNING Before attempting to assemble ensure that the tractor engine is off and the tractor transmission is in the park position with the parking brake engaged Remove the engine key and keep it in your pocket to prevent inadvertent starting or movement of the tractor C Place wheelblocks in front and behind the tractor wheels to preventthe tractor from moving Never attempt to start the tractor unless properly seated in the tractor seat with the seat belt fastened around you C Never attempt to operate the tractor and mower controls unless seated in the tractor seat with the seat belt fastened around you WARNING Securely block up and support the tractor before attempting to loosen and move the tires Failure to properly block up the tractor can result in the tractor to suddenly move or fall crushing you or another worker O Never work under any raised component or any component that is not securely blocked up or supported WARNING Many components of this mower are very heavy and must be handled by proper material handling equipment Do not lift components that weight over 50lbs by yourself C Use an overhead crane f
10. 11 if the drive stud is removed from the drive assembly when you reinstall it the two socket head bolts will need to be torqued to 35 ft Ibs The nuts on the carriage bolts 4 short and 2 long 3 4 carriage bolts that retain the drive assembly and the cutter bar to the break a way assembly must be torqued to 85 ft Ibs Drive Stud Tighten the clamp bolt around the p o Nylon Bearing drive stud use a good thread lock com pound on clamp bolt and tighten the clamp bolt until the up amp and down movement of clamp on drive stud 15 removed DO OVER TIGHTEN the clamp bolt as the drive stud has a bearing inside that will be damaged After the assembly is finished the guards clips and ledger must be checked for clearance see the previous section in this manual for setting knife bar to cutter bar components See Figure 10 amp 11 The skid shoe will be the last item reinstalled Make certain the rod deflector Figure 11 which bolts to the front of the skid shoe is pointed correctly Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 Clamp amp Clamp Bolt Knife Head Weldment Blade Section Knife Backing Strip 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 6 KNIFE REPLACEMENT Knife Replacement Special Cone The Knives are very sharp use gloves and Locknut caution when working with these knives Secure tractor so that it cannotbe started until you are ready for it to Set the parking brake on the tractor Make knife
11. 3 4 w 3 16 Keyway End P N 02982763 Figure 9 Drive Shaft P N 02975188 Flex Coupler a Figure 13 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 5 Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation 13 Install Pump Assembly The pump assembly bolts to the machined pump mount First coat the spline shaft of the pump with a anti seize compound Slide the pumps splined shaft into the spline coupler The pump is retained with two bolts P N 00023100 3 8 X 1 1 2 two Locknuts P N 00015800 3 8 and 2 Lockwashers P N 00012101 3 8 See Figure 14 These same bolts amp nuts Driveshaft Cover A ms EI m m Ta T E also mount the driveshaft cover P N 02989318 See Figure 14 NOTE Pump will always be in stalled with the Suction Port to the LH Driver Side of the tractor as shown See Figure 14 Make certain that the setscrew in the keyed coupler end has the setscrew installed using thread lock Loctite and setscrew is tightened P N 02989318 14 Install Battery Relocation Kit and New omaller Battery The battery relocation weldment See Figure 15 amp 16 needs to be installed so Suction Side of Pump to battery will be high enough to clear the driveshaft LH Side of tractor that was installed to pump and engine pulley The Figure 14 smaller battery will need to be installed so the headlight that are mounted in the hood will clear the battery when the hood is closed The new smaller battery
12. Bracket Used with Knife Bracket Kit Option Used with Knife Bracket Kit Option Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 17 Mount Kit Component Identification Skid Shoe amp Actuator Pre Asy Shoe amp Breakaway Pre Asy w Cutterbar Sight Temperature Gauge Motor Cover Weldment gt s 0000 000000 000000 000000 000000 P N 02982725 Pump Guard Bracket P N 107352 P N 02977335 Control Stand Weldment Valve Mount Brkt Weldment Used on ROPS Tractor Used on ROPS Tractors Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 18 Mount Kit Component Identification Hydraulic Schematic RH Wing Only Curb Lift Cylinder Tilt Cylinder Tee To Base End Control Valve to of Bar Lift Cylinder Rod End of Curb Lift Cylindet Control Valve to Cylinder Control Base End of Curb Break A Way Lift Cylinder J Valve Lill lt Return From Valve 0 to Filter Tee Pressure From Pump Io Break A Way Valve Pressure From Break A Way Valve Actuator Relief Pressure to Motor MI Port Tank Return T Port Io Solenoid Valve Pressure P Port Bm HI 4 tH Rotary Actuator 9 Return From Motor M2 Port Return From Actuator to Contro Valve Return Motor Pressure From Pump To Cyl
13. Bracket The three point stabilizer bracket will be reinstalled under the rear frame at the rear tractor axle See Figure 6 Install three frame mounting bolts P N 02975958 M18 P1 5 X 70mm PL GR10 9 once these three bolts through 3 point stabilizer and frame rail have been installed Only snug these bolts for now do not tighten them See Figure 6 7 Install LH Saddle Mount Crossmember The saddle mount crossmember bolts to the LH side of tractor housing See the three bolt holes on the LH side to the rear from the Filter See Figure 8 The Saddle Mount will be bolted to the RH frame rail underneath the tractor as well as to the tractor on the LH side Use the three bolts P N 02971342 M20 P2 5 X 45 mm PL GR10 9 These bolts can be difficult to get to because they are behind the fuel tank only snug these bolts do not tighten them yet There are two bolts P N 02982775 Hex Head 1 2 13NC X 3 3 4 PL GR8 that will bolt the saddle mount crossmember to the RH Frame Rail See Fig ure 9 pua Uses 3 Bolts P N PSAL Tractor 02971342 here 31A Fuel JH Tank Uses 2 Bolts eae U P N 02982775 cud M Saddle P N 02977610 Saddle Mount Mount Fiaure 7 Weldment RH Used as LH Mount on this Model Tractor Figure 8 Weldment Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 4 Frame Installation 8 Connect
14. Crossmember to RH Frame Rail The saddle mount crossmember bolts to the RH Frame Rail There are two bolts P N 02982775 Hex Head 1 2 13NC X 3 3 4 PL GR8 four special hardened flat washers P N 00756935 1 2 non plated Flatwasher and two locknuts P N 0000180 1 2 toplock nut that will bolt the saddle mount crossmember to the RH Frame Rail See Figure 9 The two holes may need to be aligned in or der to install the two bolts this can be done with a 2 Saddle Mount large punch as shown See Figure 9 IMPOR E Crossmember TANT Install the two bolts with the bolt heads on G Weldment the bottom and the nuts on top Use a flatwasher 4 M 7 on top and bottom is a must one flatwasher at BH Frame 54 the head of the bolt and one at the nut After in Mir paint F stalling the bolts snug them only do not tighten them Now is a good time to clean the paint off of JA P the square tube end of the frame rail this is so Pi that it can be welded to the front mount weldment wiki ro JA Web later See Figure 9 amp 10 ass be i Instal Bolis 9 Install Frame Rail Front Mount Bracket P Figure 9 here N 02977608 The front mount RH bracket will be bolted to the front bolster on the RH side of the tractor See Figure 10 11 amp 12 There will be two different length of bolts used The first bolt See Figure 1
15. Cuing Headrareed Fpasserty bystanders are in thi area fo neduce possibly ofinjury ar deat from Objects fhrown by Blades under Guardar cuter sinuctun B Pere demounling eure mplementin branspeort postion ar owes ba ground i park of eel fme brake disengage PTO stop engine and rem key andwail unii pase errotali n bet cem is preveril im desing parte can cause injury ar dest e Never mount or desmoeuntameoving vehicle Crushing frem CE ray Cause injury or death TRANSPORT SAFELY amp USE SMV LIGHTS amp T 00 NOT OPERATE 8 DO NOT MOUNT OR LOCK UF REFLECTORS WITH CUTTER OR DISMOUNT WHILE WING RAISED G E 00749117 WARRANTY INFORMATION Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual Filloutthe Warranty Registration Form in full and return it to 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 NOTES Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL The intent of this publication to provide the competent technician with the information necessary to perform the CORRECT Assembly to the Alamo Industrial Product This will in turn provide for complete customer satisfaction Itis hoped that the information contained in this and other Manuals will provide enough detail to eli
16. Material CAB i Te a E mm aa Large Factory Battery Shown dr Exide 34R 84N Battery Small Replacement Battery Shown Cab a MW Cab Mirror Kit Option LH Extra Cutter Bar Option Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A 8 TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 3 Mount Kit Bill of Material CAB IMPORTANT NOTICE The following Part Assembly Numbers are for reference and should not be ordered as replacement parts unless all the components in that assembly are wanted These will break down to bills of material of the components Some of numbers listed are NOT individual Parts but complete assemblies and or box of assemblies Check before ordering Sub Frame Kit P N 02982774 RH Wing Only Includes Items Below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Item Part No Qty Description 1 00001800 2 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 2 PL B 2 00759635 4 FLATWASHER HARDENED 1 2 NON PLTD 4 02970066 3 LOCKWASHER 18MM D 00695100 4 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 5 8 NC 6 AH5101114 4 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 8 NC X 1 3 4 PL GR8 7 0112400 1 STOP PIN 8 0114600 1 HAIR PIN 9 02971158 8 LOCKWASHER 20MM 10 02975669 3 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 60MM PL GR10 9 11 02975738 2 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 70MM PL GR10 9 12 02971342 1 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 45MM PL GR10 9 13 02975723 2 BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 100MM PL GR10 9 14 0312316 1 WASHER HARDENED 3 4 15 02977608 1 MOUNT PLATE WELDMENT FRO
17. TL A 3 02982758 2 MIRROR 8 1 2 CONVEX BLK STEEL 4 00023100 4 HHCS 3 8 16UNC 1 1 2 PL5 D 00015800 4 LOCKNUT TLM 3 8 6 00011100 2 FLATWASHER STD 3 8 Above items are included in Mirror Kit P N 02982788 Hydraulic Break A Way Kit P N 02982764 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02965475 1 HOSE 4 AFJX AFJX 18 LG 2 02962022 3 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 4 4FJX 90 3 00900913 6 CORDURA SLEEVING 2 54 ID BLACK 4 02980088 2 HOSE 4 4FJX AFJX90 80 LG Above items are included in Hydraulic Break a way Kit P N 029822764 Pump Guard Kit Option P N 02982781 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02982725 1 BUMPER SWB PUMP GUARD 2 02975692 4 HHCS M20 P2 5 50MM PL10 9 3 02971158 4 LOCKWASHER 20MM 4 002508 1 DECAL ALAMO LOGO SQUARE Above items are included in Bumper Guard Kit Option P N 02982781 Knife Bracket Kit P N 02982795 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02982796 1 KNIFE BRACKET WELDMENT 2 0487100 1 KNIFE BRACKET ASY 3 00753723 1 BOLT HEX HEAD M8 P1 25 X 25mm PL GR10 9 4 02970065 1 LOCKWASHER 8MM 5 00753753 1 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 8 NC X 2 PL GR8 Above items are included in Knife Bracket Kit Option P N 02982795 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 12 NO
18. TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 Motor 2005 Alamo Group Inc section 5 9 HydraulicPump Hose Connection 6 Pump Hose Connections When connec Suction Port tion the hoses to the pump keep all fittings closed lt A 5 AN and capped until you are ready to connect the _ hoses Figure 27 show the optional pump guard j m5 installed DO NOT install pump guard until after the E hoses have been connected will make the con nection easier Leaving hoses and fitting plugged until ready to connect them is to keep contamina tion out of the system See Figure 27 When connection the hoses connect the pressure hoses iS first See Figure 27 when the pressure hoses are Optional Pump Guard connected to the pump and to the cylinder control Cylinder Valve valve amp the directional control solenoid valve onthe E Pressure Port tank See Figure 26 27 amp 28 Connectthe Suction Figure 27 riy hose to the hose bib fitting on the pump See Figure 28 Use clean hydraulic oil recommended type and brand only pour clean oil into the suction hose from the tank end this will fill the pump with oil and help when pump is started for the first time to not start dry of oil After filling hose with oil connect the hose to bottom side of the tank See Figure 29 The motor pressure hose from pump connects to the directional control valve on the tank See Figure 30 Motor Pressure Hose Cylinder
19. aligning the Key on the motor shaft with the key slot Knife Drive in the adapter hub Install and tighten the two 1 2 s NC X 1 1 4 GR 5 bolts that retain the motor to the drive assembly See Figure 28 the hoses should all ready be connected but if they are not you will need to consult the hydraulic schematic See Figure 1 showing the hose routing for the motor 14 Recheck all the installation to make certain that the bolts have all been installed and are tight ened to the required torque Make certain all guards and shield have been reinstalled before starting tractor or mower Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 13 NOTE Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 14 Section 8 SWITCHBLADE NEW HOLLAND TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Mount Kit Components Identification Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 1 Mount Kit Bill of Material CAB New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd As Of Date 5 06 05 LT 235 85 R16 Min 11 2 24 Radial Max Front Tire 16 9 30 R 1 Min Max Rear Tire Mount Kit Sub frame Kit RH Wing Only 02982774 Hydraulic Kits Hydraulic Kit RH Wing 02982768 Options Hydraulic Break Away Hose Kit
20. certain cutter bar is completely on the down stroke this will prevent the cutter bar from moving down ward Also the Knives can be locked with aclamp so it cannot move unless you want it to If cutter bar Ridged Ridged Knife needs to move the best way is by using a punch in Shoulder Shoulder Backing Strip one of the holes on the flywheel remove clamp the replace it after you have moved the cutterbar 7 Special To remove the old knife the Knife retaining Figure 12 Knife Bolt bolt will have to be removed usually these bolts cannot be used again and it is recommended that new one be used when changing knives When lock nut is removed the bolt should not fall out as the shoulder of the bolted is ridged to make a drive in fit Drive the bolt out from the top there are two bolts per knife There are two different length of these bolts the majority is 5 8 long The first 7 bolts which also bolt the knife section knife backing strip andthe knife head weldment together is longer 1 1 64 long Remove the locknut if the lock nut cannot be re moved these bolts can be cut with a chisel under the lock nut and the bolt driven out from the top use caution andnotdrive apunch or anything through the hole that is larger than the bolt as it will damage the hole in the knife backing plate Replace a Knife or a group of knives The knife can be changed without disassembly of the cutter bar The Knife retaining 5 a special
21. gpm Cylinder Circuit 3000 psi 9 3 5 to 4 5 gpm Skid Shoe Bolt on SKA ONOG SIZE uu u ANAN AA NAN EN RAK NA TUR Standard 3 16 Abraision Resistant Alloy KI OG ara aa srd TT Standard w AG Shoe amp Swathboard Option Transport LOCKS Standard Manual Lock TRAM SOON a ragaina naa aana aaa ad oa ot Hydraulic Lifting and Folding Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 4 USING AN ADAPTER WITH A TORQUE WRENCH How To Compute Torque When Using An Adapter LOAD MUST BE APPLIED AT CENTER OF KNURLED GRIP HANDLE AT ALL TIMES Typical Torque Wrench Shown If an adapter is attached to the drive of a torque wrench the wrench will not give actual torque indicated by the setting of the handle A simple formula however allows you to figure out what the setting should be to deliver a predetermined amount of torque at the end of any adapter to the fastener The following letters are defined as Length of the torque wrench when set at the middle scale setting inches Length of adapter inches from center hex bolt to center of torque wrench square shaft Desired torque at end of extrusion Setting for accuracy within or 6 g O U gt Here is a typical problem You have an adapter that adds 10 0 inches to a torque wrench length dimension B What should the setting be to obtain 320
22. ground away and the section is to short to cut everything encountered Knife Replacement Replace worn or broken knife sections Alamo Industrial knife sections are heavy duty sec tions made of special steel and will stay sharp for many more hours than conventional sections New Sections Improperly groundsec properly ground sec Sections ground off proper bevel and tions narrow bevel tions even after re center destroying the angle for good work andwrongangle which peated griding proper register of blade in changes the angle of bevel and angle are guard shear retained owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 4 CUTTER BAR REPLACEMENT Cutter Bar Assembly Replacement Replacement of the complete cutter bar assembly will require the cutter bar assembly to be unbolted from skid shoe break a way assembly Wear gloves as the knives on the cutter bar can be very sharp and can cut you See Figure 10 It will not be require to remove any of the hydraulic hoses or even take them loose Looking down at the planetary drive and Hydraulic Motor Assembly there are four nuts in the plate that is attached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts if you want to remove the four carriage bolts the skid shoe will have to be unbolted and removed When lifting the drive assembly up and away from the cutter bar take notice of the four tube spacers under the drive assembly th
23. has a nut on it that will allow the bolt to be removed and turned over when reinstalled The bolt will point up when reinstalled and will clear the new battery See Figure 2 3 Raise the Hood of tractor to remove tractors f large factory Battery and battery hold down Lift the WW occ am Tractor Hood the battery is located under the hood Standaigth smaller Battery pe and in front of the radiator See Figure 1 amp 2 The Figue2 ERN GE battery will need to be disconnected and removed from the tractor also the battery hold down strap The large battery that is removed will no longer be used The large battery will have to be replaced by a smaller battery New Battery is installed later This battery replacement is needed to allow room for the driveshaft to run under the battery and for the hoods headlights to clear the battery The Replacement battery sits higher after it is raised up with the battery relocation kit P N 02982761 See Figure 2 NOTE The Battery can be set on the floor Concrete only for a short period of RH Side Steps time if it is going to be set up for a while the battery should be set on a wood surface for storage and a trickle charge connected to it to protect it from dis charge Always store the battery away from flames sparks or any extreme heat Tool Box 4 Remove Rubber Plug in Bolster There is a half circle rubber plug in the front of the bolster in front of the battery See Figure 1
24. of clamp on drive stud is removed DO OVER TIGHTEN the clamp bolt as the drive stud has a bearing inside that will be damaged Knife Drive Stud Assembly Spacers PF Planetary Drive Assembly i e Nylon Bearing Long Tube AA Clamp 8 Clamp Bolt Spacers SEQ Knife Head Weldment Blade Sections Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 5 KNIFE BAR REPLACEMENT Knife Bar Replacement Replace the Knife Bar assembly will require the cutter bar assembly to be unbolted from skid shoe break a way assembly Wear gloves as the knives on the cutter bar can be very sharp and can cut you See Figure 10 amp 11 lt will not be require to remove any of the hydraulic hoses or even take them loose Looking down at the planetary drive and Hydraulic Pump Assembly there are four nuts in the plate that is attached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts if you want to remove the four carriage bolts the skid shoe will have to unbolted and removed When lifting the drive assembly up and away from the cutter bar take notice of the four tube spacers under the drive assembly there are two different length of the spacers The short ones go to the rear and the long ones go to the front Once the drive assembly has been lifted off you will see a nylon bearing in the knife bar head clamp it should have stayed in the clamp There will be two more bolts connecting cutter bar to break a way assembl
25. ridged shouldered bolt this makes the bolt have a wedged fit into the knife backing strip The special bolt will need to be driven into the knife backing strip from the bottom until the head of bolt bottoms out on the knife backing strip Install the new cone locknut and snugly secure the bolt do not over tighten these bolts as they are 1 4 gr 5 and will twist off Torque 9 to 10 ft lbs max If all the rock guards and clips were adjusted right to begin with they should not have changed but check them for alignment to Figure 14 make certain If the rock guards and clips need to be adjusted go back to the guard ajustment section earlier in the manual See Figure 11 12 13 amp 14 Switch Blade JD 5425 amp JD 5525 Asy Man 05 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 7 OUTER SHOE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Outer Shoe Assembly Replacement The outer shoe assembly bolts to the last two holes in the cutterbar There are two different length bolts used here because the last bolt will also mount the outer shoe sole to the outer shoe assembly These are 7 16 grade 5 carriage bolts and will torque 45 to 50 ft lbs The outer shoe sole is a replaceable wear item and be replaced as needed without disas sembly of the cutterbar See Figure 15 amp 16 Inner Shoe Replacement Cutter Bar The inner shoe bolts to the Break a way Outer Shoe Asy assembly using two bolts in the rear and the rod deflector in the fron
26. the valve control mount will bolt to the floor of the operators plat form with 4 bolts The holes will need to drilled through the floor check the under side of the floor before drilling any holes to make certain drill bit will not hit and damage anything See Figure 3 The control valve bolts direct to the valve P N 107352 stand on the ROPS model Control Stand Weldment Used on ROPS Tractor cab to the fender wall See Figure 5 amp 6 NOTE For exact instructions on the removal of any upholstery panels consult the tractor manufactures service re P N02977335 Valve Mount Brkt pair manual The inside upholstery panel onthe RH side Weldment Used on ROPS Tractors of the fender will need to be removed to find the two threaded mounting holes for the control stand weldment to bolt onto See Figure 6 The fender upholstery panel will need two holes See Figur 7 cut in it so the bracket canbe bolted down These two holes can be cut witha hole saw to make a nice cut See Figure 7 Re install the upholstery panel to the tractor Install the control Stand Weldment P N 02981115 to the side panel See Figure 42 2 Install Control Valve Mount Bracket Cab Model The cab model uses a bracket that will bolt inside the Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 2 Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation 3 Cut Hole in Floor Mat for Cables
27. to Control Stick Assemblies 1 First remove the Cross Screw from the bottom of the Control Stick Assembly DO NOT remove the screws that fasten the two housings Control Stick halves together See Figure 14 Assembl 2 Next holding the housing fully shift the Handle in the Control Stick Assembly to expose the female threaded end of the Plunger Rod See Figure 15 3 Then while holding the Handle to expose the Plunger Rod thread the Threaded Bead of the Cable into the end of the Plunger Rod and tighten securely Release the Handle allowing the Cable to pull into the Control Stick Assembly See Figure 16 gt Female Threaded 4 Once Cable is attached to Plunger Rod Plunger Rod move the handle to pull conduit sleeve up and into the control stick assembly See Figure 17 The Conduit Sleeve has a groove in it that should align with the cross screw See Figure 17 5 Reinstall the Cross Screw making certain that the cross screw and conduit sleeve groove are in alignment Tighten the cross screw securely See Figure 18 U E 4 t Figure 16 s Figure 17 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 6 Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation 6 There are three holes in the handle assembly that are used to stack the handles on the control handle mount Install the bolts through
28. w 3 16 keyway end See Figure 9 amp 10 The 7 8 x 13 spline end goes toward the engine and fits into the spline hub of the pulley adapter that was bolted to the crankshaft See Figure 7 amp 8 11 Install Flex Coupler Assembly The flex cou pler assembly P N 02975188 See Figure 11 is an assembly with center coupler both flanges and bolt nut sets One coupler is 3 4 w 3 16 keyway Driveshaft Side and setscrew while the other pump side is 5 8 X 9 Spline Loosen the setscrew and coat the keyed shaft end with a anti seize com pound before installing coupler Slide the coupler onto the driveshaft with the 5 8 X 9 spline coupler outward toward where the pump will mount See Figure 11 Make certain the 3 16 key is installed into shaft and keyed side of coupler assembly 12 Install Machined Pump Mount Plate The machined pump mount plate P N 02981913 bolts to the front of the bolster in the four existing threaded bolt holes See Figure 12 amp 13 These bolt holes will have plastic plugs in them that will need to be re moved See Figure 10 The pump mount Plate bolts to the tractor with 4 mounting bolts Bolt P N 02975692 Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 50MM 6810 9 4 Lockwasher P N 02971158 M20 tighten these four bolts down at this time See Figure 12 amp 13 P N 02981913 Machined Pump Mount Plate aC Figure 12 Switch Blade NH 804 1904 amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 7 8 x 13 Spline End
29. 0 02975188 1 COUPLER ASY FLEX Continued Next Page Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 10 Mount Kit Bill of Material ROPS Hydraulic Kit P N 02982819 RH Wing Only Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd Continued From Previous Page Item 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 0741300 02962749 00900913 02979318 02974303A 02981909 02982763 02981913 02982765 02960804 02982766 02982761 107352 02977335 02982820 00756811 02980167 02964453 02976532 02976531 Qty 2 2 6 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 4 4 4 2 4 4 2 3 Description HOSE CLAMP STEEL HEXSCREW ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 8MyJ 8FJX 45 CORDURA SLEEVING 2 54 ID BLACK PLATE BELT COVER PUMP TANDEM GEAR 0 98 0 37 CID PULLEY ADAPTER MACHINED DRIVELINE 28 5 X 7 8 13 X KEY PUMP BOX MACHINED HOSE 8 8FJX90 78LG HOSE 8 90LG SUCTION HOSE 16 66LG PLAIN ENDS KIT BATTERY RELOCATION KIT CONTROL STAND WELDMENT VALVE MOUNT BRACKET WELDMENT BOLT BAG NH TL A ROPS 2 amp 4 SWB HOSE 4 AFJX AFJX 70LG HOSE 6 GFJX X 115 HOSE 6 6FJX 6FJX 52LG ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 4 4FJX 45 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 6 45 Above items are included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982819 Bolt Bag P N 02982820 RH Wing Only Includes items below F
30. 1 Hydraulic Kits Hydraulic Kit RH Wing 02982819 Options Hydraulic Break Away Hose Kit 02982718 Virginia DOT Option Kit Sept 2002 Bid Spec 02982659 PUM Gil i RIT uuu un se aa ana NGANG Bangas I aane an 02982781 Aluminum asasine 02982596 Canopy Mirror Kit 02982793 lil KEL KI u s aana a aa Seng aa no 02982795 Three Spool Valve Coupler Kit Converts to 3 8 Flat Face 02982801 Important notes 1 First cut from tractor center line for right hand cutterbar is approximately 52 2 Switchblade frame will maintain 9 1 2 of ground clearance when the tractor is equipped with the maximum tires listed above 3 For proper front pump driveline access the battery must be raised almost 4 using the relocation bracket provided in the mount kit In this position the battery must also be down sized in order to clear the molded headlight sockets on the underside of the hood The dealer customer is responsible for providing the replacement battery however we recommend using Exide battery 34R 84N It measures approximately 10 1 4 long x 6 1 2 wide x 7 1 4 high 4 canopy mirror kit option is only designed to fit the Perry Co brand canopy that we market Other
31. 1 use bolt P N 02975669 Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 60mm PL GR10 9 the second bolt also mounts the hose bracket and is longer See Fig ure 12 use bolt P N 02975738 Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 70mm PL GR10 9 Frame rail tube will be against front Mount bracket See Figure 12 It is important that the frame rail and bracket meet evenly here See Figure 12 Snug these bolts for now Make certain all the bolts installed in frame has been snugged down DO NOT Weld Bracket to Frame Rail at this time a 4 Aw E laud from P N 02977608 Front Mount Weldment RH Hose holder _ mounted to lt second boli Bolt P N Ie 02975738 here gt Front Mount Bracket iS gt against square tube of Figure 12 Figure 11 02975669 here owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 5 6 Install Sub Frame Weldment The Sub frame weldment bolts the frame at the Frame Installation 10 RH Side Mount Bracket Spacer amp Tank Mount Weldment The RH side mount bracket P N 02977609 will use a side mount spacer plate P N 02977610 that will bolt to the RH side of the tractor frame and later be welded to the RH Frame Rail See Figure 13 The Tank Mount Bracket P N 02982614 will also bolt to the same bolts See Figure 14 11 Install Spacer and Side Mount Plate The bolts that are used to mount the side mount plate will be different lengths The
32. 874 00900913 02979318 02974303A 02981909 02982763 02981913 001981 02966148 02974439 02982765 02960804 02982766 02971201 02981115 02982773 02982761 Description ANGLED SINGLE AXIS CONTROL ASSEMBLY ADAPTER HYD STRAIGHT 16MB 12FP ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 12MB 8MJ 45 FLEX COUPLER ASSEMBLY DRAWING INSTALLATION REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY HOSE CLAMP STEEL HEX SCREW ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 8 45 CABLE BOOT CORDURA SLEEVING 2 54 ID BLACK PLATE BELT COVER PUMP TANDEM GEAR 0 98 0 37 CID PULLEY ADAPTER MACHINED DRIVELINE 28 5 X 7 8 13 SPLINED X KEYED PUMP BOX MACHINED HOSE 4 AFJX90 4FJX 41LG HOSE 6 6FJX 6FJX90 76LG HOSE 6 6FJX 6FJX90 40LG HOSE 8 8FJX 8FJX90 78LG HOSE 8 8FJX 8FJX 90LG SUCTION HOSE 16 66LG PLAIN ENDS CABLE REMOTE CONTROL 60LG CONTROL STAND WELDMENT BOLT BAG NH TL A CAB 2 amp 4 SWB BATTERY RELOCATION KIT Above items are included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982768 Bolt Bag P N 02982773 RH Wing Only Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Item 14 Part No 00756328 00756147 00755954 02975692 02971158 00023100 00015800 00011100 00753642 000006 00750940 0461600 02959924 00024100 Qty 2 IN O O O OQ JN O Description BOLT HEX HEAD M10 P1 5 X 45mm PL GR10 9 BOLT HEX HEAD M10 P1 5 X 55mm PL GR10 9 LOCKWASHER M10 SPRING BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 50MM PL GR10 9 LOCKW
33. ASHER 20MM BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 16UNC X 1 1 2 PL GR5 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 3 8 FLATWASHER STD 3 8 BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 NC X 1 1 4 PL GR5 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 16 18UNC X 4 1 4 PL GR5 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 5 16 NC PL B BOLT HEX HD LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 4 NC PL B FLATWASHER 1 4 Bolt Bag P N 02982773 is included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982768 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 5 Mount Kit Bill of Material CAB Battery Relocation Kit P N 02982761 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02982048 1 BATTERY LIFT WELDMENT 2 02982762 1 BATTERY TIE DOWN STRAP 34 3 02153100 2 BOLT HEX HEAD 1 4 NC PL 4 02959924 2 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 4 NC Battery Relocation Kit P N 02982761 is included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982768 Mirror Kit Option P N 02982788 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Part Qty Description 1 02982787 1 BRACKET RH MIRROR NH TL A 2 02982798 1 BRACKET LH MIRROR NH TL A 3 02982758 2 MIRROR 8 1 2 CONVEX BLK STEEL 4 00023100 4 HHCS 3 8 16UNC 1 1 2 PL5 5 00015800 4 LOCKNUT TLM 3 8 6 00011100 2 FLATWASHER STD 3 8 Above items are included in Mirror Kit P N 02982788 Hydraulic Break A Way Kit P N 02982764 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Item Part No Qty Description 1 02965475 1 HOSE 4 AFJX AFJX 18 L
34. Bracket CAB Tractor 5 3 Cut Hole in Cab Floor for Cable amp Wiring Access 5 3 Cylinder Control Valve Installation Cab 4 Rops Tractor 5 4 to 5 5 Control Cable Installation Remote Control Cables 5 6 to 5 7 Electrical SWIIGhes eee ee ee ee ce RR UNI 5 7 Control Valve Adapter FittingsS 5 8 Valve Control Handles Non Remote Cable 5 8 PIO SG MINO ea 5 8 1 e S ep ai AA ho jaka sn abaan 5 9 Pump Hose ERE 5 10 FillHydra ulie Tank With Oil y 5 11 to 5 12 Section 6 Electrical Connections Motor Pump Electrical Connections 6 2 Tractor Factory Wire Harness Location 6 3 Battery Cables Dis Connected 6 3 Electrical Control Selector Valve 6 3 Section 7 Mechanical Adjustments amp Repairs Lead Adjustmenti 7 2 DE a 7 2 Cutter Bar Alignment in lt cccccic lt ei0ecccccsseccetecessecwscsdeedercetnecsseewssdesesarsenses 7 2 Guard _______ 6_6__8__ 7 2
35. G 2 02962022 3 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 4 4FJX 90 3 00900913 6 CORDURA SLEEVING 2 54 ID BLACK 4 02980088 2 HOSE 4 4FJX AFJX90 80 LG Above items are included in Hydraulic Break a way Kit P N 02982764 Pump Guard Kit Option P N 02982781 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02982725 1 BUMPER SWB PUMP GUARD 2 02975692 4 HHCS M20 P2 5 50MM PL10 9 3 02971158 4 LOCKWASHER 20MM 4 002508 1 DECAL ALAMO LOGO SQUARE Above items are included in Bumper Guard Kit P N 02982781 Knife Bracket Kit Option P N 02982795 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Item Part No Qty Description 1 02982796 1 KNIFE BRACKET WELDMENT 2 0487100 1 KNIFE BRACKET ASY 3 00753723 1 BOLT HEX HEAD M8 P1 25 X 25mm PL GR10 9 4 02970065 1 LOCKWASHER 8MM 5 00753753 1 BOLT HEX HEAD 5 8 NC X 2 PL GR8 Above items are included in Knife Bracket Kit Option P N 02982781 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 6 NOTES Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 7 Mount Kit Bill of Material ROPS New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd As of Date 5 24 05 LT 235 85 R16 Min 11 2 24 Radial Max Front Tire 16 9 30 R 1 Min Max Rear Tire Mount Kit Subframe Kit RH Wing Only 0298282
36. N 02982889 Printed U S A
37. NT RH 16 02977609 1 PLATE SIDE MOUNT 17 02977610 1 PLATE SPACER 18 02977630 1 FRAME WELDMENT SICKLE BAR 19 02977870 1 SADDLE MOUNT WELDMENT RH 20 0725900 1 SUB FRAME WELDMENT 21 02975958 3 BOLT HEX HEAD M18 P1 5 X 7OMM PL GR10 9 22 02978281 1 HOSE RING WELDMENT 23 02982614 1 TANK MOUNT WELDMENT 24 02982775 2 BOLT HEX HEAD 1 2 13UNC X 3 3 4 PL GR8 Above items are included in Switchblade Sub Frame Kit P N 02982774 Hydraulic Kit P N 02982768 RH Wing Only Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Part Qty Description 1 000849 1 STREET ELBOW 45 DEG 2 000859 12 TIE PLASTIC 3 0022400 2 ADAPTER HYD ELBOW 12MP 12FP90 4 0022800 1 BUSHING REDUCING 5 0148600 1 KEY 6 0222100 2 FITTING HOSE BIB 16HOSE 12MP 7 02966687 2 YOKE ADJ 8 02966688 2 CLEVIS PIN 3 16 X 7 8 9 02968698 2 COTTER PIN 3 32 X 3 4 10 02968850 1 ADAPTER HYD STRAIGHT 8MB 6MJ 11 02974296 1 SWITCH MOUNT WELDMENT Continued Next Page Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 4 Mount Kit Bill of Material CAB Hydraulic Kit P N 02982768 RH Wing Only Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A Cab 2 amp 4wd Continued From Previos Page Item 12 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 39 34 35 36 37 38 Part No 02974323 02975186 02975187 02975188 02975200 0741300 02962749 02966
38. PL GR10 9 NOTE The Frame used on the Cab Tractor and the ROPS Tractor are the same every place wxcept the rear axle mount The Rops tractor frame will have an extra lug built onto it thar re places the lower right hand ROPS strap Use the same bolts in the strap as were used in the factory strap See Figure 1 owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 2 Frame Installation 1 Identify and locate the frame rail Item 1 Figure 1 Sub frame Weldment Item 1 Figure 1 and the Bolts Washer and Nuts as listed in Figure 1 The tractor will have plastic plugs in the tractor housing these plastic plugs will need to be removed 2 Remove RH Side Steps The steps on the a RH side of the tractor will be removed and not fer Step Factory used so as not to interfere with the clearance of Toolbox amp the mower head The factory toolbox will need to Toolbox mount be removed also for clearance It will be dealer ing bracket and or customers choice on where and wether lt Figure 2 the toolbox is remounted somewhere else for use See Figure 2 amp 3 3 Remove 3 Point Stabilizer Bracket The RH side 3 point stabilizer bracket will be unbolted from the tractors RH rear axle housing see Fig ure 4 Leave the stabilizer off for now When the stabilizer bracket is reinstalled it will be with longer bolts If on a ROPS tractor the bolts for t
39. Pa uuu 4 3 Reinstall Tractor RH Point Stabilizer 4 4 Install Sub Frame Weldment 4 3 Install Saddle Mount Crossmempber 4 4 to 4 5 Install RH Side Mount Spacer 4 6 Install Hyd Tank Mount nn 4 6 Weld Frame Rail mounting 5 4 7 Install Sub Frame Weldment 4 7 Install Optional Knife Bracket Kit 4 8 Replacement Outside Mirror Kit Installation 4 8 Install Cutter Bar Break a way relief block 4 9 Install Hydraulic Tank Assembly 4 9 to 4 10 Install Cutter Head Assembly 4 9 to 4 10 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 2 INDEX ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Section 5 Hyd Valve amp Hyd Hose Section Page Install Control Valve Mounting Bracket ROPS Tractor 5 2 Control valve Mount Bracket ROPS 5 2 Install Control valve Mounting
40. Pivot Plate to be unbolted with the skid Assembly shoe break a way assembly to be removed with Back Pivot but not disassembled The skid shoe break a way assembly can be removed by unbolt ing the back pivot plate from the carriage arm See Figure 17 thru 25 The hydraulic hoses to the motor will not have to be disconnected but the hose brackets may have to be disconnected to allow the assembly to be moved outward far enough to clear carriage arm assembly If the complete cutterbar break a way assembly needs to be moved it is sometimes easier and cleaner to unbolt the motor andthe complete assembly can be removed an the T motor can be moved out of the way with the hoses Back Pivot attached to it DO NOT pull assembly with the Plate hoses attached and damage them Inner Shoe Wledment To remove the carriage arm the lift and tilt cylinder will need to be disconnected the hoses will not require disconnecting the cylinders can be set aside with the hoses connected Remove the roll pins from the carriage pin The carriage arm is pinned to the back pivot plate and the tractor main frame The mounting frame to attach to the tractor Pin Carriage Arm will vary from tractor model but the way the car Figure 25 Assembly riage arm is pinned to will not Drive the carriage pins out and carriage arm will lift out See Figure 24 25 amp 26 To reassemble the carriage arm reverse the disassembly instruction insert
41. Switch Blade Assembly Manual hh New Holland TL 80A TL 90A TL 100A gt 2 4 Wheel Drive CAB or ROPS Published 06 05 Part No 02982889 ASSEMBLY MANUAL Tractors equipped with additional options special equipment tractor manufacturer modifications new tractor models or Customer alterations may prevent this Mount Kit from being properly mounted to the tractor Alamo Group is not responsible for modifications to the MountKit to accommodate these differences ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 E Walnut Seguin Texas 78155 TATHE 210 379 1480 2005 Alamo Group Inc ALWAYS ON THE CUTTING EDGE TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER All implements 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 YOUSTART Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe the rules of safety and common sense FAILING TO FOLLOW SAFETY MESSAGES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO OPERATOR AND OTHERS IN THE AREA 4 NO RIDERS USE SAFETY SHOES 4 BLOCK UP SECURELY NO CHILDREN OPERATORS HARD HAT SAFETY BEFORE WORKING GLASSES SEAT UNDER BELTS amp ROPS m 1 Sudy andunder
42. TES Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 13 Mount Kit Component Identification Pump Driveshaft Schematic Tractor Engine Pulley Coupling Flange P N 0062000 3 4 Bore w 3 16 keyway Pulley Adapter P N 02981909 1 4 setscrew included in P N 02975188 Asy Setscrew P N 02957080 3 4 w 3 16 Keyway 7 8 X 13 Spline a 2 i Flange Mounting Bolts Qty 6 ea Bolts P N 00756328 amp Locknuts 4 ea ___ Drive Shaft 3 4 w 3 16 Lockwasher P N 00755954 Included W Center Coupling Keyway X 7 8 w 13 spline P N 02982763 Driveshaft Cover P N 02989318 Center Coupling Asy P N 02975188 included Coupling Flanges Center Coupler and Nut Bolt Sets Bolts P N 00023100 Locknuts P N 00015800 n DX TG Le ARE ee ee A Pump Assembly Center Coupling w Nut amp Bolt Set included in P N 02975188 Asy Bolts P N Lockwasher P N Flange P N 02974359 5 8 Bore w 9 Spline included in P N 02975188 Asy Pump Mount P N 02981913 Pump Drive Schematic This Section covers the installation of Pump Drive Components Pump Assembly Some precautions that must be followed during the Assembly Process before unit is ever started for the first time Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 14 Mount Kit Component Identification P N 02981913 P N 02989318 Ma
43. The motor has splined shaft that mates to the hub adapter 3 Looking down at the planetary drive and Hydraulic Motor Assembly there are four nuts in the plate that is attached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts if you want to remove the four carriage bolts the skid shoe will have to unbolted and removed When lifting the drive assembly up and away from the cutter bar take notice of the four tube spacers under the drive assembly there are two different length of the spacers The short ones go to the rear and the long ones go to the front See Figure 22 4 There are two ways to remove Support the knife drive assembly from the cutter o 57 bar knife head weldment Support Mnt 9 1st isto remove the two knife drive Bolts 8S 8 bolt that retain the knife drive stud to the drive S AV assembly support bracket this allows the Figure 27 A drive stud bearing assembly to stay with the cutterbar See Figure 27 6 Or 2 nd there is a clamp bolt on the Knife Head Weldment loosen the clamp bolt this will allow the Knife drive stud bearing to pull out of the knife head weldment clamp or off the knife drive stud bearing assembly See Figure 23 amp 24 Once the drive assembly has been lifted off you will see a nylon bearing in the knife bar head clamp it should have stayed in the clamp or it could have stayed on the knife drive stud bearing assembly See Figure 23 amp 27 7 The Hub Adapter is bolted to the Flywheel
44. Valve Pressure Hose Pump Suction Motor Pressure Hose From Pump Pump Suction Hose From Tank Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc section 5 10 Fill Hydraulic Tank Fill Hydraulic Tank with Oil 1 DO NOT START TRACTOR until you have filled Hydraulic Oil Tank to a level as shown in Sight Glass gauge and fill the Suction Hose to Pump with Oil 2 Remove Filler Cap Remove Filler cap only when ready to fill hydraulic Tank with Oil Do Not leave the Cap off and the system Open always keep system closed when possible Avoid any oil contamination See Figure 31 3 Avoid Hydraulic Contamination by filtering the Hydraulic Oil while filling the Hydraulic Tank Filter bug gies or carts are commercially available for Hydraulic system cleanup and Oil transfer These consist of high capacity filter a Circulating Pump a Drive Motor and hoses for connecting to the units hydraulic system When adding Oil always use Clean new Oil from a sealed container If you suspect the Oil of being contaminated don t use it See Figure 32 amp 33 Itis best to always use a filter system when adding even new oil 4 When adding Oil in the field keeping it clean is critical do not use dirty funnels or hoses Do Not open Hydraulic tank or any containers unless the openings have been cleaned first The outside of the containers mustbe clean If a windy dusty day do allow dirt t
45. WORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS IN SYSTEM NO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL DAMAGE SYSTEM 2 Aftercleaning around all connections thoroughly Do not disconnect any connections Lines Hoses on the Pump Valve or Tank Plug all hoses and Lines on Tractor and on Pump DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at all 3 CleanArea Clean all Tools Pans etc The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be done before moving Cleaned unit there for assembly 4 lf parts need cleaning use compressed Air to dry parts after washing Compressed air must be filtered and moisture free DO NOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these will leave lint and or dust contamination DO NOT USE Compressed Air to spin any component Such as Bearings or Plates as this will damage them and could be dangerous 5 Always use new Seals when assembling Hydraulic system Lubricate the new rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jelly Vaseline before installing them 6 Torque all Bolts over Gasket Joints Then repeat Torque sequence to make sure Bolts are tight some times Gaskets can give a Torque reading that is OK but is not so always recheck Torque TOOLS THAT MAY BE NEEDED The tools you will need at the assembly site are as follows Impact wrench or socket and ratchet set Rubber mallet Box end Allen and adjustable wrenches Alignment pins Forklift or hydraulic floor jacks with rolling back boards omall chain hoist
46. al Com Attempt to diagnose or repair problem before calling 2 Alamo Industrial is needed Certain Information should be available and ready forthe Alamo Industrial Service Staff Such information as Machine Model Serial Number Your Dealer Name Your Account Number and Any other information that willbe useful This information is vital for the development of a prompt and correct solution to the problem This will also help to develop a database of problems and related solutions which will expedite a solution to future problems of a similar nature 3 The technician may be asked to provide detailed information about the problem including the results of any required trouble shooting techniques If the information is not available The technician may be asked to get the information and call back Most recommendations for repairs will be based on the procedures listed in the Service Manual Trouble Shooting Guide and Information provided by customer CONTACT ALAMO INDUSTRIAL Alamo Industrial 1502 E Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Technical Service Dept PH 830 379 1480 owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 1 INDEX ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Page Introduction Manual MUG IG WOT uuu uu E Index 1 Section 1 Model Specifications DO NOT DO LIST IMPORTANT 1 2 SPE CANON 1 3 to 1 4 Using Torque Wrench with Ada
47. al system If the solenoid wires are connected further down the line the monitoring system may detect this circuit as disconnected and cause the tractor to do different things from engine shut down to jump out of gear If you have electrical problems with the tractor doing strange things check this connection When connecting wire harness to toggle switch the red wire MUST connect to the center post of switch the yellow and the white wire must connect to the two outside post it will not mater which outside post as long as one each of yellow or white wire is connect to the outer post See Figure 1 White 16 Wire SS Spade Connector Black 16 Wire Use Gaskets to Seal Both Plugs Black 16 Wire Common Ground Red 16 Wire Front Solenoid Plug Spade Connector White 16 rown 12 Butt Connectors Yellow 16 Wire Wire Wire to Starter Solenoid Spade Connector Red 16 Wire 12 Volt Supply Brown 12 Wire ipt P HAN E 1 Rear Solenoid Plug Red 16 Wire Black 16 Wire a Fuse Holder with 10 NOTE Red 16 Wire 12 Volt Supply Connect to Key Switch Connection AMP Inline Fuse within 3 of switch that is positive only when ignition key is in ON Posi tion If connected to direct power supply and push pull switch is left on when 4 Terminal Plug tractor is stopped and parked it will run d
48. and Electrical Harness to pass through Cut a hole in the floor mat of cab as shown See Figure 8 Check under floor to make certain that there is noting under the floor that can be hit when cutting hole or that will obstruct the cables and wire harnes after they are inserted 4 Install Control valve for Cab Model The con trol valve for the cab model bolts onto the hyd tank mount weldmnet where it bolts tothe frame rail See Figure 10 Insert the cables down through the hole in the floor See Figure 11 that will hace screw down cover over it Make certain to run the cables through this cover before connecting them at the ends as once the cables are connected they cannot be run through the boot P N 02981115 Control Stand Weldment Use on Cab Remote Cable Control Models 1 Two Threaded Holes under upolstery panel Two cut Holes in uphol stery panel to match threaded holes see Figure 39 02981115 Control Stand Weldment Im Y Figure 8 owitchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc section 5 3 Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation Yellow White Wire can be connect ed to the outer terminals Valve Stand will vary one color wire to each outer with tractor model terminal 3 5 Red Wire must connect to center terminal Item 11 may be placed at any location along the handle stack It may also be turned over and placed at any locatio
49. approximately 1 16 in front of the leading edge of the cutterbar after adjustment Alamo Industrial wear plates are hardened on both edges After the first edge has worn back simply turn over the plate to obtain a new wearing surface owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 3 CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT S Clips After all guards are adjusted it is necessary to see that the knife clips are bent down to within 1 64 of the section The easiest way to check this is to hold the knife down on the ledger plate and use a feeler gauge or the cover of a paper match book to measure the clearance Do not attempt to hold the tightly against the ledger plate with the clips Knock the clips down with a hammer A light blow with hammer is all that is required If the clips drag on the knife pry them up Drag will bind the knife and wear the clip very rapidly See Figure 7 amp 8 Knife Repair ALWAYS USE A SHARP KNIFE A dull knife cuts poorly may plug and doesn t do a clean job Keep the knife straight with the sections firmly riveted to the knife back When sharpening knife be careful to restore the original shear angle and bevel of 23 Properly and improperly ground knife sec tions are shown See Figure 9 A knife section that has been ground several times may have the proper angle and bevel and still be unserviceable because the hard cutting edge has been
50. be removed See cutter bar assembly replacement See Figure 10 4 The Rotor Actuator is a hydraulic operated break a way unit Before starting repair put a drain pan under rotor actuator The hoses atthe actuator should be loosen slowly but NOT Removed to relieve pressure in lines and actuator Make certain that it is the hose at the actuator and not the control or the relief valve block After the pressure if any has been relieved the hoses can be retightened This is important DO NOT try to unbolt Actuator Pin or any other frame component until the hoses have had the pressure relieved See Figure 19 20 amp 21 5 The Skid Shoe weldment can be removed with the Rotor Actuator attached to skid shoe weldment and then removed or itcan be left bolted to Back Pivot Plate The rotor actuator is not AS Drive Assembly part of the skid shoe weldment a Long Tube Spacer To remove the actuator from Short Tube Spacer skid shoe remove the 8 bolts x c ak A Way Rotor TZ Inner Skid Shoe that retain break a way rotor ac ator Pin Weldment tuator pin The rotor Actuator 3 pin goes all the way through the m Motor Drive shoe weldment and can be re Sa N 250 AL Asy Cover moved by pushing up on pin Sch from bottom See Figure 19 20 amp 21 6 The Back Plate is retained by 3 bolts which Back Pivot mountitto the Carriage Arm Itis Plate not required to remove the Back Pivot Plate to remove skid show weldment It must rem
51. canopies may require modification of the mounting bracket at the dealer customer s expense Virgnia DOT Option Kit Sept 2002 Spec P N 029826060 Includes following 7 items Item Part No Qty Description 1 02982625 1 FILTER OUTER AIR 47 132343 2 02982626 1 FILTER INNER AIR NH 471 32346 3 02982628 1 FILTER HYDRAULIC NH 51 74044 4 02982629 1 FILTER ENGINE OIL NH 87803205 5 02982630 1 FILTER FUEL NH 87803187 6 B82 0230B 1 5353 BUSHING 1 BG 7 B82 0290B 2 B8221 LIFT ARMBUSHING Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 8 Mount Kit Bill of Material ROPS g n i npn uae 10 14 kak Batic a ra ri EC Cano Lu ANON mum Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A 8 TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 9 Mount Kit Bill of Material ROPS IMPORTANT NOTICE The following Part Assembly Numbers are for reference and should not be ordered as replacement parts unless all the components in that assembly are wanted These will break down to bills of material of the components Some of numbers listed are NOT individual Parts but complete assemblies and or box of assemblies Check before ordering Sub Frame Kit P N 02982821 RH Wing Only Includes Items Below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 00001800 2 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 2 NC PLB
52. carriage arm insert carriage arm pins install roll pin in to carriage arm pin Install the lift and tilt cylinders make certain hoses connecting to the cylinders is not twisted or routed wrong as they could be damaged Attach the back pivot plate with the carriage pin Bolt the cutterbar skid shoe assembly to the back pivot plate note the two lower holes in back pivot plate are slotted on a curve Flatwashers will have to be used on these two lower bolts See Figure 25 The 4 A E n N A a r p 2 mE Jl z M i B i d Zo Lo amp pum E A FO ra pitch ofthe cutter bar will have tobe readjusted see Bar Tilt f pitch adjustment instructions in earlier pages See gt ND Figure 4 amp 26 Figure 26 x Rear View Front View Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc section 7 11 KNIFE DRIVE REPAIR REPLACEMENT Knife Drive Assembly Repair Replacement 1 The knife drive assembly will be limited to the parts that can be replaced The Actual knife drive subassembly is not a repairable part and will not have replacement parts available components on the knife drive assembly can be replaced only 2 It will not be require to remove any of the hydraulic hoses or eventake them loose The Motor can be unbolted from the drive 1 Hub Adapter assembly and laid aside with the hoses still connected
53. chined Pump Driveshaft Cover i v E M Plat Hose Hing uki dal Weldment 7 8 x 13 Spline End 3 4 w 3 16 Keyway End P N 02982763 P N 029 5188 P N 02981909 Drive Shaft Flex Coupler Asy Pulley Adapter P N 02981115 Control Stand Weldment P N 02974296 Switch Mount Weldment Use on Cab Remote Use on Cab Remote Cable Control Models Cable Control Models Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 15 Mount Kit Component Identification a 2 P N 02982048 P N 02982762 Battery Relocation Replacement Battery Hold Weldment Down Strap P N 02977608 Front Mount Weldment RH P N 0725900 Sub Frame Weldment O 9 P N 02977610 Side Mount Plate Spacer P N 02977610 EUM Ment tiene Saddle Mount Weldment RH side Mount Plate Rh Used as LH Mount on this Model Tractor Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 16 Mount Kit Component Identification Axle Mount plate made different than Rops type P N 02977630 Frame Weldment RH Use with Cab Tractor Only Axle Mount plate made different than cab type P N 02982798 Mirror Bracket LH P N 02980163 Used with Cab Tractor Frame Weldment RH Use with ROPS Tractor Only Mirror Bracket RH Used with Cab Tractor lo V P N 02982796 P N 0487100 Knife Bracket Weldment Knife
54. cknuts 4 ea Drive Shaft 3 4 w 3 16 Lockwasher P N 00022200 Included W Center Coupling Keyway X 7 8 w 13 spline P N 02982763 Driveshaft Cover P N 02989318 Center Coupling Asy P N 02975188 Bolts P N 00023100 included Coupling Flanges Center Coupler and Nut Bolt Sets Locknuts P N 00015800 J Pump Assembly Center Coupling w Nut amp Bolt Set included in P N 02975188 Asy Bolts P N Lockwasher P N Flange P N 02974359 5 8 Bore w 9 Spline included in P N 02975188 Asy Pump Mount P N 02981913 Pump Drive Schematic This Section covers the installation of Pump Drive Components Pump Assembly Some precautions that must be followed during the Assembly Process before unit is ever started for the first time owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 2 Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation 1 The Tractor will need modification to some of its components before mounting the Switch Blade Mower Assembly Perform these modification before attempting any of the unit assembly instruction Turn this Bolt Over 2 Above the battery there is a bolt that protrudes through a bracket above the battery See Figure 1 and points down ward toward the battery This bolt will have to be removed before the battery can be raised up with the new battery relocation kit This bolt
55. clean caps to keep contamination out of hydraulic system When disas sembling the valve make certain the OD of it and all work areas are Clean do not use dirty tools or rags that will leave lint Only lint free towels paper or suitable type can be used to wipe down the hydraulic system If any components need to be held in the valve body during assembly petroleum jelly can be used Part No Giy Description 1 02968850 2 Adapter Straight 8MB 6MJ 2 03200284 2 Adapter Straight 6MB AMJ 02965166 2 Adapter Tee GFJX 6MJ 6MJ 4 02982479 2 Adapter Straight 4MB 2 When Connecting the hoses to the control valve follow the directions as shown in the hydraulic diagram See Figure 26 Do not connect hoses backward as this could damage the components 3 The control handle will connect direct to the valve on ROPS Trctor See Figure 23 the electric reversing switch and components also connect to the valve mount bracket as shown See Figure 23 4 Install The Hose Holder This will bolton the RH side of front bolster See Figure 24 amp 25 Looking at the side of the tractor you will see 8 threaded holes bolt hose holder in the lower hole in second set back from front 16 mm Hole See Figure 24 amp 25 hoses will be run through sleeving material this must be done before they are connected Y s h R N 02978281 Hose Ring m Weldment E P N 02978281 Hose Ring a5 Weldment
56. d Nuts See Figure 1 amp 33 25 Make Certain Bolts are Tightened Make certain that the mounting bolts that have been installed so far are tighten It is recommended that the bolts be marked with a identifing mark Paint Marker or some mark that installer will reconice as they already tightened the bolt This will help prevent missing bolts as it will Carriage Arm Pivot Pin ane Tank Mounting Bolts Figure 33 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 10 Section 5 Switchblade Hyd Valve Control Handles amp Hyd Hose Connections New Holland TL80A TL90A amp Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation Control Valve amp Valve Controls 1 Install Valve Control Handle Mounting Brackets ROPS TRACTOR The valve control stand weldment P N 107352 will bolt to the flat operators platform on the RH side and is designe to be bolted to tractor It is designed to use with ROPS Install the mount stand where it will be convenient for the operator to use The control stand weldment is adjustable for height this is done by selecting the mounting hole you want to use The stand can be cut for height adjustment if wanted on the ROPS Model The valve control bracket P N 02977335 bolts the stand weldment using the holes that best fir the operators needs See Figure 1 amp 2 Once the right distance is decided to fit operator
57. ed you can get additional information or clarification from Your Dealer or Alamo Group Customer Service This publication provides general information not specifically for your case or tractor but in connection with the drawings this publication offers you some valuable assistance please read it thoroughly These mount kits are made for selected tractors with standard configurations Only the noted options and tire sizes listed in the Mounting Specifications will work with these mount kits Other options front axles or different tire sizes may prevent the mount kit from fitting your nonstandard tractor Alamo Group cannot take responsibility for these problems or any modifications made to the unit Throughout these instructions references are made to right or left directions Right and left are determined by sitting on the tractor seat and facing the direction of travel forward always 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 DANGER 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 sa
58. ere are two different length of the spacers The short ones go to the rear and the long ones go to the front Once the drive assembly has been lifted off you will see a nylon bearing in the knife bar head clamp it should have stayed in the clamp There will be two more bolts connecting cutter bar to break a way assembly once these nuts are removed the cutter bar should lift up over the bolts if they were left in There will be a square plate under the cutter bar that has 4 holes in it make certain to note this for reassembly When reinstalling cutter bar reverse the disassembly procedures Make certain the nylon bearing is in good condition or replaced sometimes the clamp will have to be loosened to get the nylon bushing installed into clamp and the drive stud that is attached to the drive assembly with two socket head bolts DO NOT tighten clamp bolt now This drive stud can be unbolted from drive assembly inserted into nylon bearing and re bolted to drive assembly later The nuts on the carriage bolts 4 short and 2 long 3 4 carriage bolts that retain the drive assembly and the cutter bar to the break a way assembly must be torqued to 85 ft Ibs After the assembly is finished the guards clips and ledger must be checked see the previous section in this manual for setting cutter bar components Tighten the clamp bolt around the drive stud use a good thread lock compound on clamp bolt and tighten the clamp bolt until the up amp and down movement
59. fety messages in these instructions Tractor Area Cleanliness The Tractor all tools and work area must be clean of dirt and debris when assembling any hydraulic components DO NOT leave any hydraulic component open to the elements DO not use any containers for fluids that are not clean and free of any other liquids DO NOT use rags cloth that has lint or fuzz on them when working on hydraulic components Keep all hoses capped until you are ready to connect them Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 3 General Information Installation Requirements Disconnect the negative lead ground from the battery terminal to prevent Qutu CAC 4 BA y ty be LEVELING TRACTOR TRACTOR MUST be on level ground before assembly is begun The tractor must be level All tires must have the proper amount of air in them as per tire and or Tractors manufactures recommendations DO NOT level tractor by over inflating tires The tractor can be leveled by jacking it up and putting it on jack stands if needed but this will mean the tractor will be un level when they are removed If the tractor does not sit level you must find out why so mower will be level when mounted if itis mounted with the tractor un level the mower will be un level when tractor is leveled Replacement Oil Filter A replacement fil
60. ft los of torque at the end of the adapter A 22 57 inches length from adapter mounting point torque wrench to center of grip handle B 10 0 inches Length from adapter mounting point of torque wrench to center of hex slot C 3201 lbs torque desired torque at end of extension D Unknown setting you need to set torque wrench to 320 ft lbs for accuracy A 22 57 22 57 or 320 320 320 X 222 ft Ibs A B 22 57 10 0 32 57 Your Answer 0 15 a setting of 222 ft lbs on the torque wrench will give 320 ft lbs of torque at the bolt By using the above formula an accuracy of or 6 of the desired torque will result at the end of the adapter due to length change during grip adjustment Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 5 SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH BLADE HOSE END FITTING TORQUE SPECS Hose End Type 37 Degree Angle End Steel Hose End Fittings Dash Nominal Cyl Torque Torque Size Size in in Ibs ft 165 4 1 4 140 12 6 3 8 230 19 8 1 2 450 38 10 5 8 650 54 12 3 4 900 75 16 1 1200 100 20 1 1 4 1600 133 24 1 1 2 2000 167 32 2 2800 233 Straight Threads do not always seal better when higher torques are used Too much torque causes distortion and may lead to leakage DO NOT over torque fittings and DO NOT allow any contaminants to enter system throu
61. ggah DET i 1 lt ee i ir are sj a A a 1 i Weld here all the way around Figure 19 P N 0725900 Sub Frame Weldment D d E P N 0725900 Sub Frame Weldment owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 7 Frame Installation 16 Install Optional Knife Bracket Kit IF Ordered This kit is designed to mount an extra Re placement Cutter Bar Assembly mounted to the frame rail to have with the tractor as a replacement part The kit will not include the spare cutter bar Shown in Figure 24 as illustration only There are two Knife Brackets a knife bracket weldment for Front Mount See Figure 22 amp 24 which bolts to the frame rail and a knife bracket Assembly See Figure 23 amp 25 which bolts to the rear on the cab mount support or to the ROPS on the non cab model IMPORTANT NOTE The Knife bracket is optional equipment and may not have been ordered The spare knife bar assembly is not included in the knife bracket option and must be ordered separately if wanted 17 Replacement Mirror Kit Option The op tional mirror kit will replace the factory outside mir rors with larger dome mirrors an brackets that P N 02982796 move the mirror for clearance of mower compo Knife Bracket Weldment nents The ROPS model mirror kit will only work Used with Knife Bracket Kit with the aluminum canopy option offered as op tional by Ala
62. gh fittings when installing them TORQUE VALUES BOLTS Recommended Torque Ft Ibs amp Nm IMPORTANT Listed below IS BOLT TORQUE and NOT APPLICATION TORQUE Component Application Torque will vary depending on what is bolted down and the type material Metal that is being bolted together Thread condition and lubrication will vary Torque settings 330 480 447 651 Inch Sizes Metric Sizes ALWAYS CHECK MARKINGS Not Used ON Not Used TOP Not Used OF 35 47 55 75 BOLT 75 102 HEAD 105 142 OR 185 251 250 339 670 908 1030 1396 BOLT 651 1234 1460 1979 DESCRIP 1695 2060 2793 TIONS Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 6 Section 2 Switch Blade General Information New Holland Tractor TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Section 2 1 General Information Installation Requirements INTRODUCTION In Vost diagrams there are Component Part Numbers Listed numbers and Descriptions This is because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are for location amp identification and if available as replacement parts will be listed in the Parts Operators Manual which are to be used with this assembly manual BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY READ THIS 1 Clean surrounding area completely before uncapping any connections or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IF IT IS BEING
63. gine and bolt the adapter to the crankshaft pulley See Figure 7 amp 8 using the NOTE The pulley adapter has a 7 8 x 13 spline hub built into the center of it this is for the drive shaft See Figure 7 amp 8 ma map LA Engi rankshaft ulley Retaining z 9 Re install Engine Compartment Access Guards The engine compartment guards can be reinstalled after the pulley adapter has been tighten down use the same bolts to reinstall guard Crankshaft as were taken out to remove them These guards 1 gt Wl must be replaced the same as they were re moved DO NOT operate the tractor without these guards installed The guards and mounting hard Figure 6 ES ware will be reused See Figure 5 a P N 02981909 x f T 7 Pulley Adapter Figures al Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 4 Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation 10 Install Pump Drive Shaft Coat the pump Drive Shaft splined end with a anti seize compound Insert the drive shaft under the radiator and into the splined pulley adapter NOTE Some tractors have rubber under radiator if this rubber touches the driveshaft it will have to be trimmed to clear The rubber under the radiator can be trimmed with a knife The driveshaft must clear any object by a minimum of 1 16 and not allowed to rub The driveshaft has a 7 8 X 13 spline end and a 3 4
64. he RH ROPS mount bolts will have to be removed so the lower rops strap can be removed The RH Frame will have anew lower strap built onto it The same bolts and nut that secure the rops to the factory lower strap will be reused to secure the frame lower strap to the rops See Figure 1 4 Install Frame Rail to Tractor The frame rail Item 1 Figure 1 will be slid under the tractor on the RH side See Figure 4 Make certain the plastic plugs have been removed from tractor frame two at the front bolster and two mid frame Do NOT tighten the frame mounting bolts until all the bolts have been installed as frame will need to be moved slightly for alignment as the bolts are installed The frame can be installed by bal ancing the frame on a floor jack if using this method it is recommended two people perform this to prevent the frame from falling Raise the frame up to the tractor frame See Figure 5 Figure 4 owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 E Toolbox4 RH Step Removed Toolbox mount 4 ing bracket Removed 8 y RH Three Point Stabilizer Bracket bolted here to rear axle 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 Frame Installation 5 Raise the frame rail up under the tractor until the rear mounting plate is under the rear axle See Figure 6 NOTE if mounting a Rops Tractor there will also be a lower ROPS Strap built onto the rear frame mount pad 6 Re Install 3 Point Stabilizer
65. icy of Alamo Group to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so Alamo Group reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any time without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 1 SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH BLADE This manual was carefully prepared by Alamo Industrial in an effort to aid the repair technisian in keeping the performance of this mower up to the high standards for which it was designed Its purpose 15 to cover safety and to give recommendations for the proper care and operation of the mower The repair person will want to be totally familiar with this manual so that they will be better able to handle day to day service adjustments maintenance and any necessary repairs For the purposes of product improvement Alamo Industrial Company reserves the right to make changes in design material or specifications without notice and without liability therefore READ THIS BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY REPAIRS OR TESTING The Switch Blade The Switch Blade has an independent hydraulic system to operate the motor and the cylinder system This system uses a tandem for hydraulic supply and its own independent oil reservoir Use caution not to contaminate this system DO NOT DO NOT short any wires across or allow them to be shor
66. inder Control Valve Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 19 NOTES White 16 Wire Spade Connector Black 16 Wire Use Gaskets to Seal Both Plugs Red 16 Wire Black 16 Wire Spade Connector Common Ground Yellow 16 Wire Front Solenoid Plug Spade Connector White 16 Brown 12 Butt Connectors Wire Wire to Starter Solenoid Red 16 Wire 12 Volt Supply dianya aana aan ngaba ha agan T im Rear Solenoid Plug Red 16 Wire N H Fuse Holder with 10 NOTE Red 16 Wire 12 Volt Supply Connect to Key Switch Connection AMP Inline Fuse that is positive only when ignition key is in ON Position If connected to direct power supply and push pull switch is left on when tractor is stopped and 4 Terminal Plug parked it will run down the tractor battery for Push Pull Switch Push Pull Switch Wire Harness plug will only fit one way on push pull switch to prevent it being connected wrong Black 16 Wire This Wire Harness Used for RH Wing Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 20 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A TL100 Asy Ma 06 05 INDUSTRIAL Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Manual P
67. ing to get near mower Make certain that tractor is secured in a way that it can only be started if you are ready for it to This could include remove key and put it in a secure place Disconnect battery cable which should be done before any repairs or service is started 45 CAUTION KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE STOP MACHINE TO ADJUST AND OIL IF MECHANISM BECOMES CLOGGED SHUT OFF POWER BEFORE CLEANING KEEP HANDS FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS KEEP OFF MOWER AND KEEP OTHERS OFF WARN BYSTANDERS TO KEEP AWAY owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc section 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH BLADE Standard Specifications Switch Blade 5 ft amp 6 ft Break A Way Control Break A Way Pressure Valve Block Break A Way 1500 psi Relief Break A W aV rann Hydraulic Rotary Actuator Self Returning u uu m de a aaa a anaa Up to 1 2 in Dia Material Cutting Width 5 ft or 6 ft Option Drive VC hltan i Hydraulic Motor Hydraulic Cylinder Two Spool Control Valve Hydraulic System Self Contained Hydraulic u uu u i Steel Manufactured Type w B
68. is the carriage Arm See Figure 31 which has the Carriage Arm Mounting pin Figure 27 installed in it when shipped will have to have the pin removed See Figure 30 pin is removed 22 Cutter Head Assembly The Cutter head As sembly is shipped completely assembled with the Skid Shoe Actuator Pre Assembly Carriage Arm Hydraulic Cylinders Hydraulic Motor Drive Assem bly Motor Cover and Cutter Bar Assembly attached See Figure 30 To mount this the carriage Arm See Figure 31 which has the Carriage Arm Mounting pin installed in it when shipped will have to have the pin removed See Figure 30 pin is removed Operators Manual Cannister Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 9 Frame Installation 23 Install Cutter Bar Head Assembly Us Carriage Arm ing an over head hoist lift and slide the cutter bar assembly into place until the carriage arm is in alignment with the sub frame See Figure 1 mounting holes Insert the carriage arm mounting pin See Figure 31 32 amp 33 and the two retaining bolts and nuts that were in the re taining pin when it was removed from the car riage arm 24 Install The Hydraulic Tank Assembly Carriage Arm Asy The hydraulic tank is shipped as an assembly with the filter and directional solenoid valve at Figure 31 tached to it The Hydraulic tank will bolt to the frame See Item 4 Figure 1 with 4 bolts lockwashers an
69. is the responsibility of the customer and or dealer The replacement battery is not supplied by Alamo Industrial on units that are not factory mounted On factory mounted units Alamo Indus trial will replace the battery at an additional cost P N 02982048 The replacement battery is 10 1 4 long 7 1 4 Battery Relocation high and 6 1 2 deep Example is Exide Battery A Weldment 34R 84N or equal See Figure 18 The Battery 2 4 relocation kit also include new battery hold down strap that must be installed See Figure 16 amp 17 DO NOT CONNECT BATTERY CABLES YET E 3 i p A o s Battery Relocation A K P N02982762 Stand with sAdiler Battery ig Replacement Battery Hold ey Figure 16 Figure 17 Down Strap Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 6 Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation 15 Hood Modification The hood will have to modified for clearance of the drive shaft See Figure 14 amp 19 This modification is done with a Knife and a die grinder Cut rubber hood seal with a knife the amount to cut out can be shown by lowering the hood until the rubber touches the driveshaft Using a marker pen mark the rubber wide enough that the driveshaft will clear the rubber on each side Remove the rubber by cutting it with a knife The Hood itself will have to be modified so the drive shaft will not rub on it when hood is closed This is do
70. lead angle of the cutter bar is preset at s M Sam hereto the factory at 3 6 per foot The lead may be N decrease lead changed if desired To reduce the lead move the washers from the outside of the cutterbar support plate in between the rubber strike pad and plate See Figure 3 Pitch Adjustment The Pitch angle is the level of the cutter bar front to rear or what angle the blade is to level front to rear Different cutting conditions allow you to change the pitch of the knife by 15 to 15 or level The pitch is set by loosening the three mounting bolts that connects the skid shoe Break A Way assembly to the carriage arm as sembly See Figure 4 amp 4A The two lower bolts holes are slotted this will allow the cutter bat to be tipped up 15 down 15 in front Set Pitch at what works best for your application Cutter Bar Alignment All cutting is done by the knife passing over ledger plate in the guard It is vital that these sections are parallel with the plates and in contact with them See Figure 5 amp 6 The knife should move smoothly in the Slotted Holes cutterbar guides and every knife section should rest on the ledger plate to make a shear cut This means the guards ledger plate wear plates clip and knife head caps must be in good condition and correctly set If these parts become loose or worn the knife will flop around in the cutter bar chewing and tearing instead of cutting Guard Adju
71. minate the need for contact of the Alamo Industrial Technical Service Dept However it should be understood that many instances may arrive where correspondence with the Manufacturer is neces sary CONTACTING MANUFACTURER Please help us Help You Before You Call Alamo Industrial Service Staff Members are dedicated to helping you solve your problem or your customer s service problem as quickly and efficiently as possible Unfortunately we receive entirely to many calls with only a minimum amount of information In some cases the correspondent has never gone outto look at the equipment and merely calls inquiring of the problems described to him by the operator or customer Most calls received by Alamo Industrial Service can be classified into approx 6 general categories Hydraulic or Mechanical Trouble Shooting Request for Technical Information or Specifications Mounting or Fitting Problem Special Service Problem Equipment Application Problems Tractor Problem Inquiries ot HOW YOU CAN HELP Make sure the callis necessary Most of the calls received may not be necessary if the Dealer Service Technician would do the following 1 Check the Service Information at your Dealership provided by Alamo Industrial This would include Service Bulletins Information Bulletins Parts Manuals Operators Manuals Assembly Manualor Service Manual many ofthese are available viathe Alamo Industrial Internet site www Alamo Industri
72. mo Industrial See Component Identi fication section for details See Figure 26 Below LH side is show but there will be bracket and a mirror for the RH side also Nan P N 02982796 P N 0487100 E E Knife Bracket Weldment Knife Bracket Asy LEM 27 Used with Knife Bracket Kit Option P N 0487100 3 KnifeBracketAsy n G Aa Figure 25 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 8 Frame Installation 18 Install Cutter Bar Break A Way Relief The cutter bar hydraulic break a way relief valve will mount to the tank mount bracket facing the fron of the tractor on the RH side of the tractor See Figure 27 19 Install Hydraulic Tank Assembly The hydraulic tank assembly will mount on the RH side of the tractor to the tank mount bracke The tank faces to the front of the tractor See Figure 28 20 Install Operators Manual cannister The Op x erators Cannister bolts to the RH side of the hydrau T ank Mountin lic tank See Figure 29 The cannister should include Cem oM ud the operators manual Hydraulic Break A Way 21 Cutter Head Assembly The Cutter head As 98 sembly is shipped completely assembled with the 27 zz Skid Shoe Actuator Pre Assembly Carriage Arm Hydraulic Cylinders Hydraulic Motor Drive Assem EI bly Motor Cover and Cutter Bar Assembly attached P IB F See Figure 30 To mount th
73. n along the handle stack Brown Wires on Back Terminals Red Wires on front Terminals Length of Cables will vary depending on tractor model used See Length of cables listed to determine which is used Qty of two Item 10 Switches must be installed amp cables required per unit Harness must be connected before attaching switch 1tem 10 to control sticks Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 4 Control Valve amp Valve Controls Installation Item PartNo Qty Description 02982077 Valve Asy W Fittings 21 02974306 Valve Asy W O Fittings 22 1 02976934 2 Unload Plunger 23 2 02966645 2 Poppet Asy 24 3 02966646 1 Spacer 25 4 02976933 2 Spool 26 5 02966648 4 Seat Asy 27 6 02966649 2 Plug Asy 28 je 02966650 2 Plug Asy 29 8 02966651 2 Bushing 30 9 02966652 2 Lockout Spring 31 10 02966653 1 Cap Asy 32 11 02966654 1 Plug Asy 33 12 02976932 1 Body 34 13 02976931 1 Poppet 35 14 02976930 1 Seat 36 15 02966657 4 O Ring 16 02966658 2 Retaining Ring 97 17 02966659 A R Washer 18 02966660 A R Washer 38 19 02966661 A R Washer 20 02966662 1 Washer 39 Two Spool Control Valve Item No 02976946 02976945 02966669 02976944 02976943 02976942 02976941 02976940 02976939 02976938 02976937 02976936 02976935 02966671 02976957 02968850 03200284 02965166 02982479 Qty S
74. ne with a small grinder like a die grinder as shown See Figure 19 The amount to WP grind out of the hood is measured by the flat area Mite above where you grind the hood DO NOT grind B ee into the flat area of hood below latch release See BEN 7 next step about raising hod latch anchor H 3 1 m s vo ab u s aj EN rs 0 14 E 16 Hood Latch Anchor Modification The hood E fs WW latch anchor will be modified by adding washer 12 49 CIIM cr CIN under it this will raise the hood to help clear the Figure 18 E drive shaft The are two bolts holding the latch Figure 18 anchor to the front bolster by installing four 8 total 4 each side 1 4 flat washer P N 00001800 to raise anchor See Figure 20 This should give the E patris a w hood to driveshaft a 1 16 minimum clearance DO NO Grind Into Flat Area of below 17 Check Hood Operation amp Driveshaft Clear Lao Ios ance The hood should be closed and latched to Em check the operation of the latch and the driveshaft clearance Make certain the driveshaft is not where it will rub on any other tractor component See Figure 21 _ Es Hood Ground to Install 4 8 total 1 4 1 m Flat area flatwashers here to Za E my gt each side to raise AR ur Do A 1 16 Clearance hood latch anchor Minimum D
75. o remove panel The floor pad will have the cable run through it next to the control cables on cab model and alone on the ROPS model See Figure 3 The wire harness must be run through the Boot Cover See Figure 4 before the wires are connected 4 Electrical Control Selector Valve At the tank the connections of the wire harness are connected to the electrical motor reversing control valve See Figure 6 Make certain to tie the wire harness out of the way so it will not be damaged by other components Motor Reversing Switeh 4 1 Electrical Coftfol Selector Valve TS Mii Tin lana owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 3 NOTES Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 4 Section 7 Switchblade Mechanical Repairs amp Adjustments New Holland TL80A TL90A amp TL100A This Section is for the adjustment of the cutter bar Knives if needed after assembly the unit is assembled when shipped but because of some dis assembly for shipping some adjustments may be required when re assembled switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 1 CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENI S Lead Adjustment The lead angle is how far the outer end of the cutter bar runs forward of the inner end Move to here to The
76. o 10 mm bolts are installed into the drive stud bearing torque them to 35 ft lbs The drive assembly can be checked prior to bolting on the motor Use a punch or rod that can be inserted into the hole on the OD ofthe flywheel KEEP YOUR HANDS OUT OF THE KNIVES This will check to make certain the cutter bar is not binding and also check to make certain the drive stud bearing Is rotating freely 12 With the drive assembly bolted down to the skid shoe weldment and the knife drive stud bolted to the support bracket at the bottom of the knife drive assembly The Clamp Bolt on the knife head weldment will need to be tighten down CAUTION MUST BE USED when tightening the clamp bolt to prevent the knife drive stud beading from being damaged Before tighten you should be able to slide the knife head weldment with the nylon bearing in itto slide the bearing and knife head weldment up and down slightly on the knife drive stud bearing Slowly tighten the clamp bolt checking this up and down movement When you have tighten the clamp bolt and all the up and down movement between the knife head weldment Nylon Bearing is removed the clamp bolt will be tight enough Do not over tight clamp bolt as damage to the knife drive stud bearing can be damaged The Knife head weldment clamp has to be in the right position up and down on the knife drive stud bearing so the cutter bar in center for height to match the cutter bar 13 Install the Motor onto the hub adapter by
77. o blow into oil Always add Oil using apump system with at least a 10 Micron filter system See Figure 34 Switchblade TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 11 Fill Hydraulic Tank Fill Hydraulic Tank with Oil 5 Fill Tank Fill the Hydraulic Tank See Figure 37 Fill tank till the Oil is visible in the sight Gauge See Figure 35 amp 36 This will fill tank for the start but it will have to filled again later Read Step 6 a must 6 Fill Suction Hose with Oil This is an important step that must be done Remove the Suction Hose at the Tank See Figure 6 and fill the hose with clean oil THIS IS A MUST DO The Suction Hose must be filled with Oil to prevent Dry start up of Pump Dry start up of PUMP can damage the Pump After filling suction Hose reinstall it and tighten down Hose Clamp Pressure Gauge P a Sight Gauge Oil Level amp Temperature Sight Gauge Switchblade TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 12 Section 6 Switchblade Electrical Connections New Holland TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 1 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Electrical Circuit RH Wing Mower The electrical circuit is a pre assembled wire harness that will control the motor functions The harness will be used with a push p
78. or New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem NO O1 O DL 10 11 12 Part No 00756328 00755954 02975692 02971158 00023100 00015800 00011100 00753642 02959924 001636 00011400 02970595 Qty N 5 25 O NM Q OD Description BOLT HEX HEAD M10 P1 5 X 45mm PL GR10 9 LOCKWASHER M10 SPRING BOLT HEX HEAD M20 P2 5 X 50MM PL GR10 9 LOCKWASHER 20MM BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 16UNC X 1 1 2 PL GR5 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 3 8 FLATWASHER STD 3 8 BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 NC X 1 1 4 PL GR5 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 4 NC PLB BOLT HEX HEAD 1 4 NC X 2 PL GR5 BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 NC X 1 BOLT HEX HEAD 3 8 NC X 2 3 4 PL GR8 Bolt Bag P N 02982820 is included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982818 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 11 Mount Kit Bill of Material ROPS Battery Relocation Kit 02982761 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd ltem Part No Qty Description 1 02982048 1 BATTERY LIFT WELDMENT 2 02982762 1 BATTERY TIE DOWN STRAP 34 3 02153100 2 BOLT HEX HEAD 1 4 NC PL 4 02959924 2 LOCKNUT TOPLOCK 1 4 NC Battery Relocation Kit P N 02982761 is included in Hyd Kit Kit P N 02982768 Mirror Kit Option P N 02982788 Includes items below For New Holland TL80A 90A 100A ROPS 2 amp 4wd Part Qty Description 1 02982787 1 BRACKET R H MIRROR NH TL A 2 02982798 1 BRACKET L H MIRROR NH
79. or block and tackle Multidirectional Levels Hydraulic Filter Buggy or Cart oafety shoes safety glasses and gloves A hard hat should be worn by anyone working under any raised component pe cone RECOMMENDED GAUGES FOR DIAGNOSTICS 1 Inlet Vacuum 30 PSI to 30 in Mercury 207 bar to 0 bar 2 System Pressure Gauge 6 000 PSI 700 bar 3 Charge Pressure Gauge 0 to 500 PSI to 25 bar Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 2 General Information Installation Requirements 06 GENERAL INFORMATION Remember to follow each step closely and cautiously Be aware of all support personnel at all times Keep the assembly area as clean as possible clean up all spills when they occur An uncluttered assembly area and a crew that is sensitive to the hazards involved in putting this implement together will help prevent accidents Keep all unauthorized personnel from the area Do not allow children near the assembly site nor allow them on or near the tractor after assembly There is no safe place for anyone except the operator on the tractor and those assisting with the assembly To help you assemble your new Machete Boom and mount it to your tractor a detailed assembly instruction Manual is being provided with the mount kit to provide detailed instructions and part numbers Please consult this document for specific information When need
80. orklift or other coworkers to lift heavy items Ensure lifted components are securely supported O Never walk or work under a lifted component Use extreme care when moving handling or adjusting the tractor tires The tires are extremely heavy and could fall and crush you gt gt gt O e Use an overhead crane or forklift to move the tires Properly fasten the tires to the material handling equipment to prevent the tire from falling WARNING The hydraulic oil is under high pressure and a hydrauli leak can cause oil to be injected under the skin e Before starting the tractor ensure all hydraulic connections have bee tightened Never check for leaks with your hands Use a piece of wood or cardboard to check for the leak making sure your hands and face are kept away from the leak area O Repair any leaks before operating the equipments Clean up all oil that has leaked according to the requirements of the oil supplier Oil residue on the ground can result in unjury from slipping or falling Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 5 General Information Installation Requirements Lay Out Components in Display Example It is helpful to lay out the component in as neat a display as possible Lay out the Bolts according to size and length Lay out the Nuts and washer by size This will allow you to see how many of each part as you use them and help to iden
81. oved re move the three retaining bolts to drop the back plate Rotor Actuator Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 9 INNER SHOE WELDMENT REPLACEMENT 6 If the Back Plate has been removed from the carriage arm it will have to be reset after the reassembly is done See the Pitch adjustment in previous instruction See Figure 4 The adjustment to the cutter bar should be check and reset if required after reassembly 7 Before beginning the reassembly read this section as well as the section that pertains to the component listed below This is important that these components be assembled correctly as well as adjusted properly The assembly of the skid shoe weldment replacement of the Rotor Actuator Drive Assembly Cutter Bar Skid Shoe and Drive Assembly Cover will be reinstalled by reversing the disassembly instructions See Figure 10 thru 21 Rubber Bumper 3 8 Bolts Pad 3 8 Lockwashers Back Pivot Plate S e Rotor Actuator B T T Retaining Pin Shoe E Weldment Rotor Actuator Mounting Bolts Figure 21 Drive Stud Bearing Asy Nylon Bearing gt Clamp amp Clamp Bolt Knife Backing Strip lt Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 10 CARRIAGE ARM ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Carriage Arm Assembly Replace ment The carriage arm replacement will require Carriage Am a the Back
82. own the tractor battery for Push Pull Switch Push Pull Switch Wire Harness plug will only fit one way on push pull switch to prevent it being connected wrong This Wire Harness Used for RH Wing owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 2 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Electrical Circuit RH Wing Mower 1 Battery Cables Must be disconnected During the electrical connection process the Battery cables must be disconnected 2 Tractor Factory Wire Identified It will be neces sary to consult the Tractor manufactures manual to identify the tractor wiring color codes or you will need to trace the wires to see where they connect This will be the installers responsibility Alamo Industrial will not identify any tractor wire colors because of possible change by tractor manufacturer NOTE The power Voltage Supply for the wire harness must be connected to a source that is disconnected when tracor key switch is in the OFF position This is to prevent the battery from being drained if the switch for mower are left on when tractor is not on Shut Down 3 Wire Harness The wire harness is a pre as sembled wire loom See Figure 1 some of the wires will install inside ofthe tractor steering column area and some will go outto the Hydraulic Tank The panel on the side of the tractor steering column will need to be removed Consult tractor manufacture manuals for procedure t
83. pters Formula 1 5 Hose Torque REED 1 6 Bolt Torgu LIMAN u uU ULU GAENE NA KAE A nE ERES ENEE rano 1 6 Section 2 Tractor Preparation Generallnformation 2 2 to 2 6 Section 3 Pump amp Driveshaft Installation Pump amp Driveshaft agi aaa denga 3 2 Tractor MIO GNI ANON RTT 3 3 remove aana 3 3 Remove Engine Guards for Access to engine compartment 3 4 Pulley Adapter Installation 3 4 Reinstall Engine Guards 3 4 Install Driveshalt 3 5 ras la uuu RO 3 5 Install Drive Shaft Flex Coupler Assembly 3 5 jl Il UNA ee SAN KN A 3 6 Install Battery Relocation Kit naas eee senen 3 6 Tractor NON sanan aaa aaa 3 7 Section 4 Frame Installation Frame amp Sub frame Mounting Bolts ID 4 2 Remove Tractor RH Steps 4 3 Remove RH Three Point Stabilizer 4 3 SIA ETANG
84. riveshaft Rubber Hood F 3 Figure 21 Switch Blade NH 804 TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 7 NOTES Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 8 ME S S SS Section 4 Switchblade Frame amp Hyd Tank Installation New Holland Tractor TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Section 4 1 Frame Installation Bolt Location Frame for ROPS Tractor Frame for Cab Tractor 11 BOLT LOCATION FRAME INSTALLATION Part No 02977630 02980163 02982775 02971342 02975669 02975669 02975738 02978281 02975738 02975773 00753753 00695100 0725900 02982614 00023100 00011100 00015800 02975958 Qty ORRRAA AMAB Aap Apa Z Description RH Frame Weldment for Cab Tractor Shown RH Frame Weldment for ROPS Tractor Not Shown Bolt Hex Head 1 2 13NC X 3 3 4 PL GR8 Not Shown Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 45mm PL GR10 9 Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 60mm PL GR10 9 Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 60mm PL GR10 9 Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 70mm PL GR10 9 Hose Ring Mounts With this Bolt Also Not Shown Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 70mm PL GR10 9 Bolt Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 100mm PL GR10 9 Bolt Hex Head 5 8 NC X 2 PL GR8 Locknut Toplock 5 8 Sub Frame Weldment Bolt Here Not Shown Tank Mount Weldment Bolt Hex Head 3 8 NC X 1 1 2 Flatwasher 3 8 Locknut Toplock 3 8 Bolt Hex Head M18 P1 5 X 70mm
85. sand operators menus safety signa and decals for tractor and Implement l prev n mause abires and accidents Leann how engine suddenly lh anm emergency Be alert fer passerby and especialy children 2 Allow no children on onen Implement or tractar Allow nonders on tractor andimplement Faling oh maycouse sen cu sinjury deaf from being run cer by rector or cutter or conkad wih reiting blades 2 Operate onc with tractor having ver Protective SIructure fastened securely and smugly bo prevent mury and posstie death from failing aff tractor overt Personal Protective Equipment zach az Hard Hat Safety Glasses Safety Shoes and Ear Plugs are Recommended 4 Block up or support raised machine and components se beda re putting hands or feet under or working underneath a mj ted components bo present crushing Injury or de ath trom sudden dropping or inadvertent operation of controls Make certain area m clear before cwering uding Betoretransportting put Lift Lewer in detent or tuldi posin Secure e implement for transport by installing Cynder Stops or Transport Pin on Pull hig implement center axle and Ving Transpo Locks on fokdigimplemaents e Sach Saleh Chaita cuter and bowing unit secunehy Ser Operators Maria Maie certain that the Shy sign Warning Lights and Refectorz ane dearty sible Follow local codes Never with
86. stment 1 To align the guards the only method pro vided to accomplish this very important adjust ment is to bend the guards into alignment with a hammer No easier method has been found to adjust heavy duty guards which will stand up in rocky conditions Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 Continued Next Page 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 2 CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENT S Note Guards are cast from alloy steel If they are worked to much they will harden and cannot be bent In this case remove the guard from the bar and remove the ledger plate Heat the guard to a cherry red and cool This process will anneal the guard enough that it can be bent 2 Raise the bar to about 45 Make certain the knife is atthe full retracted position of the stroke so the flywheel doesn t suddenly turn and catch your fingers in the knife A pair of Vise Grip Pliers gripped tightly to the knife on the upper side of the rock guard will allow extra protection against cutter bar from turning Make certain the Tractor is secured so it cannot be started until you are the one who decides to start it when the job is finished all tools removed and cleaned up and it is safe to do so Make certain tractor parking brake is set 3 Sight down the bar and look for a knife section in close contact with a guard ledger If the section tothe right 807 and left are both 1 8 of the ledger do not bend the two sides up
87. t There is also a motor cover Outer Shoe Sole B weldment that bolts over the motor and drive assem bly that is bolted on with three bolts See Figure 17 amp 18 i Rock Guard Clip amp Wear Plate Figure 15 i Replacement The rock guards clip and wearplates can be replaced without removing that cutterbar or knife bar assembly They are bolt on items that can be bolted one ata time for repair or they can all be replaced all at the same time Anytime the guards clips or wearplates are replaced they will have to be checked to make certain they are fitting correctly See the guard clip and wearplate adjustment section on previous pages The bolts mounting rock guards are 7 16 grade 5 plow bolts and will torque 45 to 50 ft Ibs See Figure 16 4 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 8 INNER SHOE WELDMENT REPLACEMENT Inner Shoe Weldment Replacement The Inner Shoe Weldment replacement will require other components to be removed in order to replace the weldment Removal or disconnection of hydraulic line will not be required DO NOT Start tractor after this repair has began secure tractor from starting and set parking brake on tractor 1 Inner Skid Shoe Plate will have to be removed See inner shoe replacement on previous page See Figure 17 amp 18 2 Drive Assembly will need to be removed pages See Figure 10 3 Cutter Bar Assembly will need to
88. ted out DO NOT attempt to jump across any wires or supply them with alternate power source DO NOT install higher rated fuses than are recommended by manufacturer DO NOT attempt to repair or adjust a component that is not intended to be repaired example sealed components as there are no serviceable components inside 5 DO NOT let anyone attempt any testing or repairs unless they an experienced and qualified technician Technicians must have proper tools gauges meters etc to perform proper diagnosis and or repairs 6 DO NOT perform any repairs with dirty tools or in dirty area When working on hydraulic components keeping system clean and free of contamination is important 7 DO NOT start or engage system if the oil level is not at the proper level or condition Never start or run unit low or out of oil If installing new pumpnever start engine unless pump amp system has been filled with oil starting a pump dry will damage it 8 DO NOT install add any oil unless you know it is the correct type and the container is clean Make certain the oil is not contaminated with dirt or any liquid 9 DO NOT Make repairs if it is going to be unsafe for you or the people around you it is the repair persons responsibility to secure the tractor and the surrounding work area Tractor should be disabled in a way that it cannot be started until the repair technician is ready to do so 10 DO NOT use teflon tape or other pipe joint tape on fit
89. ter element for return filter assembly should be of the correct type when replaced This Mower unit s hydraulic components have been carefully cleaned and packaged at the factory to prevent contamination from entering the system However dust and dirt particles may enter into the sealed components through transportation handling rain or just sitting in a dirty or harsh environment Therefore to assure that the hydraulic system is properly clean please prepare the area where the unit is to be assembled The area should be on a hard concrete floor that has been swept clean of all dust and contaminants Unpacked the Mower unit carefully so that the seals on the hydraulic components are not broken or pulled off WARNING Before attempting to assemble the mower to the tractor move the tractor to a clean solid surface preferably a concrete shop surface with an over head crane The crane should have a rated capacity to lift the heaviest component or assembly A 5 ton crane is recommended for the assembly work If a smaller crane is used be sure not to exceed the rated capacity of the crane e Always follow all OSHA crane operating and inspection rules regulations inspection requirements and recommended practices when using the crane Q Never work under any component that is lifted by the crane unless it is also supported by appropriate stands that are capable of supporting the component Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Man
90. the first handle then the second handle and then through the switch mount plate Next the three bolts are inserted through the handle mount See Figure 18 This is for the cab model or with remote cable control The Rops model the valve is mounted to the valve stand and the control handles are connected directly to the valve See Figure 19 NOTE Cab models the control handles are installed with the three mounting bolt heads toward operator and the nuts toward the RH Door away from operator See Figure 21 T Install the Operation instruction decal to the valve controls as shown See Figure 19 amp 20 Push Pull amp Reversing Toggle Switch 1 The push pull switch mount to the valve stand on non cab tractors See Figure 20 and to the remote valve control cable handle mount on a cab model See Figure 19 On Cab models the switch can be mounted some where else if that is what the customer wanted however it is recommended that the switch be mounted as shown See Figure 19 amp 20 Switchblade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 7 HydraulicControl Valve amp Hoses Control Valve amp Hoses 1 The two spool valve assembly shown See Figure 22 shows the fittings that are used on the two spool control valve Study the drawing When working on valve always clean the exterior of the valve and hoses before disconnecting them After disconnect ing the hoses cap them with
91. tify any missing parts See Mount Kit Specification and Component Identification Section to help ID Components All the component that are received should be check and sorted as to what they are Shown below is a general example of the components laid out this may not be a lay out ofthe components in this mount kit shown below but a generic display of components WARNING DO NOT WELD On This Unit During or After Installation DO NOT WELD any components or items on this unit after the installation has begun The use of electronic modules and components that could be damaged by welding Before doing any welding check the Tractors Operation Repair Service or any other manual from the tractor manufacturer to find any special electronic or spe cial proedures about the tractor electronics Taking a few minutes to check could save you from doing major damage to the electronics Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 6 Section 3 Switch Blade Pump amp Drive Shaft Installation New Holland Tractor TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Section 3 1 Pump Driveshaft Schematic Tractor Engine Pulley Coupling Flange P N 0062000 3 4 Bore w 3 16 keyway Pulley Adapter P N02981909 1 4 setscrew included in P N 02975188 Asy Setscrew P N 02957080 3 4 w 3 16 Keyway 7 8 X 13 Spline pos Flange Mounting Bolts Qty 6 ea Bolts P N amp Lo
92. tings or hose connections For pipe threads use a pipe thread sealant compound suitable for hydraulic service on OD thread PWN Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH BLADE The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT 1929 51 Subpart C makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor owners and operators Required of the Owner 1 Provide a Roll Over Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard 2 Provide Seat belts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard SAE J4C 3 Ensure that each employee uses such Seat belt while the tractor is moving 4 Ensure that each employee tightens the Seat belt sufficiently to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS Required of the Operator Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS Where possible avoid operating the tractor near ditches embankments and holes Reduce speed when turning crossing slopes and on rough slick or muddy surfaces Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation Watch where you are going especially at row ends on roads and around trees Do not permit others to ride Operate the tractor smoothly no jerky turns starts or stops Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer When the tractor is stopped set brakes securely and use park lock if available
93. top Bolt P N 02975738 is a Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 70mm PL GR10 9 P N 02977609 Side Mount Plate RH P N 02977610 Side Mount Plate opacer Figure 13 13 See Figure 15 Do not tighten this bolt at this time only snug it down as the side mount plate may have to be moved to align the other two bolts when the tank mount is bolted on See Figure 15 amp 16 12 Install Tank Mount Weldment The tank mount weldment P N 02982614 mount to the lower two holes through the RH side mount plate Caution make certain the side mount spacer plate was mounted before the side mount plate The two bolts that mount the tank mount weldment over the side mount plate and spacer is longer than the first bolt because of the extra items being mounted together Use Bolt P N 02975773 Hex Head M20 P2 5 X 100mm PL GR10 9 See Figure 16 13 Important to Snug Bolts The bolts for Frame Rail front mount bracket Saddle mount crossmember rear axle frame rail must be tight ened before any welding starts Go back and check all these bolts while checking and tighten bolts make certain the gap between frame rail front mount and side mount plate doesn t appear If they doe you may have to loosen some bolts in order to move components closer together P N 02982614 Tank Mount Weldment Bolt 1 P N 02975738 Bolt 2 P7N 02975778 Head 20 2 5 X Figure 16 100mm PL GR10 9 Switch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05
94. tterbar knife head weldment See Figure 22 23 amp 27 and you do not plan to loosen the clamp around the nylon nearing on knife drive stud you will not need to do this IF the drive stud is removed the cutter bar head clamp will need to be prepared Loosen the clamp bolt to where the nylon bearing bushing can be installed into the clamp reinstall the clamp bolt into clamp BUT DO NOT tighten clamp bolt Insert the drive stud bearing into the nylon bearing of clamp still DO NOT tighten the clamp bolt 9 Install the support bracket to the lower side OD the knife drive assembly these e are two 8 mm bolts that screw into the knife drive assembly bottom side Torque the 8 mm bolts to 20 ft 105 10 Install the Tube spacers over the carriage bolts remember the long ones go in the front and the short ones go in the rear Set the drive assembly down over the four bolts where it is setting on the four tube spacers Install the motor adapter down over the same four bolts See Figure 28 The Drive assembly can be tightened down now these are 1 2 grade 8 plow bolts and should be torqued to 100 to 110 ft Ibs 11 From the bottom of the drive assembly turn the drive assembly there are holes in the outer diameter of the flywheel that can be used to turn it by inserting a bar into the hole Align the drive assembly support bracket with the two bolt holes for the drive stud bearing KEEP YOUR HAND away from the cutting blades they are sharp After the tw
95. uilt in Mount Hydraulic TUN See uuu u u u Standard Tank Mounted Hydraulic Oil Return Pressure Gauge Standard Tank Mounted Hydraulic Hoses High Pressure Standard Hydraulic Hose Varies with the Tractor Model TOT t Planetary Drive Assembly Knife Rock Guards 3 Heavy Duty Industrial Bolt On Knife Speed Pre Set Governor me VOC cc Serrated Edge Standard MIS NEN Hydraulic Cylinders Standard Motor Control Electric over Hydraulic Motor Control Electric ON or OFF Selection Motor IF UNGUON RE Electric Reversible Drive Direction ae as T Side Mount to Tractor Standard MOUNTING u uu us uns Factory or Field Mount Option Operators amp Parts otandard Extra Copies Optional _ Yellow Standard Special Colors Optional PUMO G RTT Optional PUMO MOUNUNO uuu u u uuu uu te Tractor Engine Driven ae 2 Size Option CID Typ mr Tandem Gear Pump Pump Pressure Motor Circuit 1750 psi 9 to 10
96. ull off on switch that prevents the tractor from being started when motor is engaged The wire harness uses a three position toggle switch that is used to reverse the knife bar direction of travel These switches are not part of the wire harness assembly These switches must be connected correctly to operate correctly See Figure 1 There is a motor control valve mounted on top of the hydraulic tank that will have two electrical solenoids connected to The wire harness has two plugs on one end that connects to the solenoids one plug will have longer wire also has White Wire than the other and will connect to the solenoid further most from the cutter bar mount The other plug with the shorter wire has Yellow Wire will connect to the first solenoid closet to the operator IMPORTANT NOTICE READ The Starter solenoid wires and the 12V power supply wire must be connected to tractor wiring The power source wire must be connected to a power source that is only charged when the tractors key switch is in the on position It is nessasary to connect power supply close to ignition switch with in 3 of switch If power supply wire is connected direct to a power source that is charge when ignition switch is off it will run the tractor battery down The Solenoid wires two Brown wires must be connected close the tractor ignition switch within 3 of switch This is required because some later tractor are using electronic monitoring of the tractor electric
97. until they contact the knife This is wrong see GUARD BOLT Figure 5 the high guard should be knocked down until all three contact The higher up a guard gets bent the more the knife section will tend to contact only the tip See Figure 5 amp 6 4 Bolt the guards tight and strike them in the thick part justin front ofthe ledger plates see Figure 6 Do not pound down the guard lips as the knife might bind RIGHT Retighten the bolts as each guard is aligned Disregard the position of the guard points It is the ledger plate which must be kept in line Blunt points should be filed sharp Start from the inner shoe adjust each guard so that the knife section and ledger are parallel and reasonably close to each other Find the high guard and knock them down Usually the only time it is necessary to knock a guard up is when new guards are first installed on the bar 6 Make certain that the first knife section is contacting the inner shoe ledger plate If it doesn t contact check the first or second guard which may be holding the knife up or the inner shoe ledger plate may be worn out 7 Finally align the industrial outer shoe in the same way as the guards See Figure 5 amp 6 and step 1 through 6 KNIFE SECTION KNIFE CLIP LEDGER PLATE LOWER BACKING STRAP ROCK GUARD Wear Plates The wear plates mustline up with each other to give the knife back straight bearing along its entire length Wear plates should project
98. with four bolts the flywheel is pressed down over the top shaft of the drive subassembly The Knife stud bearing support bolts to the bottom of the drive subassembly with two bolts The Knife drive stud bearing bolts to the support bracket See Figure 27 If you unbolted the stud drive and left it in the cutter bar it should be removed and inspected This stud drive is a sealed bearing drive assembly there are no replaceable parts in it so it can only be replace as an assembly To check the stud drive bearing assembly hold the top where the two bolts mount it to the support bracket Grab the OD of the stud drive and the outer cover should spin freely while the top for the two bolts will not it should not be rough or out of round To work properly it must be free and smooth turning Check the nylon bearing in the knife head weldment it has to be in good condition also This nylon bearing does not turn when installed it acts solely as a bushing between the clamp and stud drive bearing assembly and prevent the clamp from crushing the drive stud bearing See Figure 22 23 amp 27 Flywheel Knife Drive Sub Asy Knife Drive Stud Bearing SN owitch Blade NH TL80A TL90A amp TL100A Asy Man 06 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 7 12 KNIFE DRIVE REPAIR REPLACEMENT 8 To reassemble the Knife Drive Assembly reverse the disassembly steps but first the cutter bar must be made ready If the drive stud assembly was not removed from cu
99. y once these nuts are removed the cutter bar should lift up over the bolts if they were left in There will be a square plate under the cutter bar that has 6 holes in it make certain to note this for reassembly Use caution the knife bar can be very sharp it is recommended that you wear gloves to protect your hands The Knife Bar will slide out at the drive end if it will not slide out then something is wrong Check the rock guards clips and other components to see where it is to tight The easiest way if any of these make it to tight is to unbolt them and remove them for now The new or repaired knife bar will install the same way it will slide in from the drive end under clips and between rock guards DO NOT use hammer or force to install knife bar if it will not slide in find out why because if the bar is forced in it will be damaged or other component will be damages The Knife bar and cutter bar can not operate fitting tightly together they will bind causing damage When reinstalling cutter bar reverse the disassembly procedures Make certain the nylon bearing is in good condition or replaced sometimes the clamp will have to be loosened to get the nylon bushing installed into clamp and the drive stud that is attached to the drive assembly with two socket head bolts DO NOT tighten the clamp bolt at this time This drive stud can be unbolted from drive assembly inserted into nylon bearing and re bolted to drive assembly later See Figure 10 amp

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