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1. Switch Blade S 8 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 6 CUTTER BARA DJUSTMENTS Lead Adjustment The lead angle is how far the outer end of the cutter bar runs forward ofthe inner end Thelead angle ofthe cutter baris presetat the factory at 3 6 per foot The lead may be changed it desired To reduce the lead move the washers from the outside ofthe cutterbar support plate in between the rubber strike pad and plate See Figure 3 Pitch Adjustment ThePitchangleis helevelofthecutterbar irontlorear or what angle the blade isto level front to rear Different cuting conditions alow you to change the pitch of the knife by 15 10 1S or love Move to hereto dosta lend Move hereto bf 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 tront Sat Pitch at what works best for your application Cutter Bar Alignment Alicutingisdoneby the krifepassing over ledger plate in the guard t is vital that these sections are paralel with the plates andin contact with them See Figure 5 The knife should move smoolhy in the cutterbar guides and every knife section should uem o e Slotted Holes Figure 4 r
2. SWITCH BLADE 5 ft amp 6 ft Sickle Bar Mower PIN 029826125 Published 02 05 An Operator s Manual was shipped with the equipment in the Manual Canister This Operator s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment If the Operator s Manual is not with the equipment contact your dealer or Alamo Industrial 830 379 1480 to obtain a Free copy before operating the equipment ALAMO INDUSTRIAL 1502 E Walnut Seguin Texas 78155 830 379 1480 2005 Alamo Group Inc TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER Al implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous There is no substitute fora cautious salo mindod operator whe recognizes Ihe potential hazards and ollows reasonable safely practices The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used wih al its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents BEFORE YOUSTARTI Read ino safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual Observe he rules of safety and common sense A DANGER FAILING TO FOLLOW SAFETY MESSAGES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY WARRANTY INFORMATION Read andunderstand he complete Warranty Statementloundinthis Manual Fil outthe Warranty Registration Formin fulland ret
3. Bar Tilt Cylinder Repair 1 The Curb Litt Cylinder is a triple stage cylinder with two ports one on the base end and one on the rod at the rod end See Figure 42 The Curb Lift Cylinder connects to the carriage arm and there are two hoses that are connected from the control valve The top hose Base end wil connect to a Tee and then connect to the Bar lit Cylinder See Figure 1 as the two cylinders will react together when the Curb Lift cylinder is activated See Figure 1 amp 43 The cylinder has a tube inside it that has rod inside of it this is how this cylinder works as a triple stage cylinder when extended outward 2 Clean Tractor and Parts the tractor and all components including hose must be cleaned and tree of anything that wil contaminate the hydraulic system Keep all parts coated with to prevent rust 3 Secure Tractor Secure the tractor so as it can not be started unless you are ready for i to Set the tractor parking brake 4 Curb Lift Cvinder Removal Remove cylinder hosse at ne cider usa pan to cash any spied ASI wie taking hoses lose Cap the hoses and plug tne cylinder port after disconnecting hoses See Figure D 5 Remove ihe two cylinder mounting pins by Dual Ports removing the cotter pins See Figure 4 and then puling located in this cylinder the pins Inspect the cylinder to make certain itis clean in the barrel at the base end a mako certain al tools and the work area a
4. avoid serious injury It is our belief that trained operators can avoid painful experiences by reading and adhering tothe folowing 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 IL WORK SAFELY Most af 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 ar hoist will be a big help but make sure they are in safe condition Keep the floor free oil and grease so you dant sip WEAR SAFETY GLASSES SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES and make sure your helper does too Tris machine can be dangerous i not operated salty Do nat operate tunti you have read understand al safety and operation recommendation in Operators Assembly Sence manuais pangen naw the equipment leam to operate i correctly in a sal level open secure area belore 1 operate this unit in tighi places ar around athe objects or people A When stopping shut otf he mower disengage PTO Engage Tractor Parking brake Shut ott engine and be certain al rotating ar moving mechanisms have stopped betore ampli to get near mower Maka certain that actors secured in a way that it can be started I you are ready for t lo Tris could include remave key and put tn a secure Disconnect which shouid be dane betore any repairs or serve stare
5. Description tem 02982077 Valve Asy W Fittings 21 02974306 Valve Asy WIO Fittings 22 1 02976934 2 UnicadPlunger 23 2 02866545 2 PoppetAsy 24 3 02966646 1 Spacer 25 4 02976933 2 Spool 26 5 02966648 4 Seat Asy 2 6 02966649 2 PlugAsy 28 7 02966550 2 PlugAsy 8 02966651 2 Bushing 9 02966652 2 Lockout Spring 10 02968653 1 CapAsy 32 11 02966654 1 PlugAsy 12 02976932 1 Body 13 02976931 1 Poppet 35 14 02976930 1 Seat 36 15 02966657 4 O Ring 16 02968658 2 Retaining Ring 17 02965658 AR Washer 18 02968660 AR Washer 19 02966661 AR Washer 20 02966862 1 Washer Two Spool Control Valve Repair PartNo 02976946 02976945 02966669 02976944 02976943 02976942 02976941 02976940 02976939 02976938 02976937 02976936 02976935 02966671 02976957 02968850 03200284 02965166 02982479 por Description Cap Asy Spring Spring Plug Asy Washer Washer Ball Spring Spring Gone Spacer Adapter Washer Wiper Seal Handie Kit Adapter Straight 6MJ Adapter Straight 4 Adapter Tee 6FUX EMJ EMI Adapter Straight AMB GFJX The two spool valve assembly shown See Figure 29 amp 30 show the components that are replaceable in the two spool control valve Study the drawings the torque specification if any are listed for figure 29 The fittings are shown in figure 30 When working
6. cylinder head it screws into the cylinder barrel Unscrew the cylinder head with the spanner wrench and remove the cylinder rod with the cylinder head stil attached to it do this by pulling the rod out and the head will come out with it Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 10 BAR TILT CYL P N 0693500A REPAIR B Cylinder Rod when removed wil sill have the cylinder head attached toit There is wire ring on the inner end of the cylinder rod tem 8 Figure 41 that will need to be removed and the cylinder head will slide off the rod Inspect the rod for wear or pitting replace if required 9 Cylinder Head the cylinder head once it has been slid off rod you can inspect it and replace as required replace the seals in the head with new seals There are two seals in the ID of the head an inner rod seal Item 6 Figure 41 and the outer rod seal tem 7 Figure 41 The outer rod sealis a snap in seal and is installed from the OD the inner seal is in a groove in the ID of the Head After these two seals have been replaced there is an outer o ring and backup washer on the OD of the head Item 4 amp 5 Figure 41 the o ring will be to the inside of the cylinder and the back up washer will be to the outside if these are reversed the head could leak under pressure See item 4 amp 5 Figure 41 Coat the ID of the cylinder rod with clean hydraulic Reinstall head onto cylinder rod
7. damage them and could be dangerous 6 Aways use new Seals when reassembling Hydraulic Pumps Lubricate the new rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jolly Vaseline before installing them DONT reinstall worn damaged Parts in Pump DO NOT Use a wom damaged Pump Housing Torque allBolts aver Gasketed Joints Then repeat the 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 9 Veritjing the accuracy of Pump Repairs on an authorized test stand is essential RECOMMENDED TOOLS 7 C4 d Hex Allon Wrench Qty 5 9 16 5 92 5 16 3 32 5 64 2 Retaining Ring Pliers Q3 1 each of Internal Straight 070 ip intemal Straight 090 p amp 1 each External Straight 0 90 tip 3 Retaining E Ring Applicator Qty 2 1 each 932 amp 1 each 1 2 4 O Ring Pick Qty 1 5 End Wrench Qiy 4 1 each of 7 16 916 347 1 S Torque Wrench Qiy 1 0 to 100 t ls 185 6 nm capacity 7 Hammer Soft Face Qty 1 8 Seal Driver Sot Qty 1 9 Arbor Press 10 Sockets Qty 3 7 16 9 16 3 4 Drive Size should match Torque Wrench Drive 11 Light Petroleum Jelly Vaseline 12 Lockite 222 and 277 or equivalent Qty 1 tube each RECOMMENDED GAUGES FOR DIAGNOSTICS 1 Inlet Vacuum 30 PSI to 30 in Mercury 207 bar toos 2 System Pressure Gauge 6 000 PSI cob 3 Charge Pressure Gauge 0 to 500 PSI 01025 Switch Blade 5 A
8. Recheck outside of Pump to Make Sure itis Clean After disassembly of Pump wash all metal components in clean solvent Use compressed Air to dry parts after washing Compressed air must be fitered and moisture free DO NOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these wil leave lint and or dust contamination DO NOT USE Compressed Airto spin any component Such as Bearings or Plates as this will damage them and could be dangerous 6 Always use new Seals when reassembling Hydraulic Pumps Lubricate the new rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jelly Vaseline before instaling them DO NOT reinstall worn or damaged Parts back in Pump DO NOT Use a worn or damaged Pump Housing 8 Torque all Bolts over Gasket Joints Then repeat the Torque sequence to make sure Bolts are tight some times Gaskets can give a Torque reading that is OK butis not so always recheck Torque 9 Veriying the accuracy of Pump Repairs on an authorized test stand is essential RECOMMENDED TOOL Retaining Ring Pliers O Ring Pick Qty 1 End Wrench Qty 4 1 each of 7 16 9 16 3 Torque Wrench Qty 1 0 to 1200 in lbs Hammer Soft Face Qty 1 Seal Driver Set Qty 1 Socket Set Drive Size should match Torque Wrench Drive Light Petroleum Jelly Vaseline LLocktite 4 222 and 277 or equivalent Qty 1 tube each oe PRAHUAENA NOTE Thisis a tandem pump the outer pump housing the smaller pump gears is the hyd cy supply and the inner
9. Replace with anew cover gasket and bolt back down to the tank using an alternating cross pattern so the cover bolts down evenly Bolt the valve Solenoid assembly back into place See Figure 97 Motor Control Valve Solenoit The motor control valve is a solanoid operated electrical activated directional valve tis designed to reverse the flow of oil pressure to the motor and thus reverse the direction of travel This is used to unclog the cutter blades other than that there is no advan tage to reversing the blade direction The Solenoids can be removed and or changed without removing the control valve or the valve connections There is a nuton the end af the solenoid that when removed will allow the and tube assembly to be removed The solenoid can be replaced as an assembly or by parts The wire harness plugs will have to be disconnected from the coils There are no adjustments to the solenoid or valve See Figure 98 To test the solenoid this can be done with a test Figure 97 light or a volt meter Test the wire harness first to make sure that the connections are good and there is current present REMEMBER the solenoids are con Valve Mount BoltKit nected to the toggle switch which means only one Solenoid Coil Solenoid Coil solenoidid energizedatatime andthisis determined by the toggle switch If you check one solenoid andit has currentthen check the other solenoid atthe plug vou will need to fiip the toggle
10. time without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units Switch Blade 5 6 Service Manual 0205 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 ls purpose is to cover safety and to give recommendations for the proper repar 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 pump for hydraulic supply and its own independent reservoir Use caution not to contaminate this system DO NOT 1 NOT short any wires across or allow them to be shorted out 2 DO NOT attempt to jump across any wires or supply them with alternate power source 3 DO NOT instal higher rated fuses than are recommended by manufacturer DO
11. 4 PUMP ASSEMBLY IDENTIFICATION Pump Identification There are different ways to identity the type and size of the pump that you have The disassembly and assembly of the pumps will be basically the same they wil have parts that can not be inter changed The Switch Blade had 3 different pumps used See Figure 75 PINO2S74302 1 16 0 49 Cu In Rev A 5 316 Br gt Steel O Steel P NO29743024 1 16 0 49 Cu In Rev A258 CB Aum C Alum PIN 02974303 0 98 0 37 Cu In Rev A 4 7 8 B Stee C Steel PIN 02974303A 0 98 0 37 Cu In Rev TM 24d n Alum O Alum of this date pump PIN 02974302A has not been used in production and is not scheduled to replace P N 02974302 until approximately 2006 butit will replace the pump eventually Asof SIN SWB 10382 10 04 P N 02974303 has been replaced by P N 02974303A These pumps can be identified by the lange andendcaps Steel or aluminum construction also the length af the gear housings when pump is assembled See Above amp Figure 75 Always ID which pump you have most paris wil Figure 75 not interchange between these pumps and which Pump you have wil depend on which tractor you have and the manufacture date of the unit To identify the Cubic Inch displacement of the pump check the dimensions shown above The larger 1 16 pump should have been installed on tractors that require an engine speed of 2139 R
12. 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 2 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Electrical Circuit RH Wing Mower The electrical circuit is a pre assembled wire hamess that will control the motor functions The hamess willbe used with a push pul switch that prevents the tractor rom being started when motor is engaged The wire harness uses a three position toggle switch that is used to reverse the knife bar direction ol travel These switch are not part of the wire harness assembly These switches must be connected correctly to operate correctly See Figure 2 There is a motor control valve mounted on top that willhave two electrical solenoids connected to t The wire harness hastwo plugs on one end that connects to the solenoids one plug will have longer wire also has Write Wire than the ther and will connect to the solenoid further most from the cutter bar mount The other plug with the shorter wire has Yellow Wire will connectto the first solenoid closet tothe operator The Starter solenoid wires and the 12 V power supply wire wil have to 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 position If power supply wire is connected direct to a power source it wil run the tractor battery down When connecting wire harness to toggle switch the red wire MUST connect to th
13. ID of the Head After these two Seals have been replaced there is an outer o ring and backup washer on the OD of the head Item 8 amp 9 Figure 45 the o ring will be to the inside of the cylinder and the back up washer will be to the outside if these are reversed the head could leak under pressure See amp 9 Figure 45 Coat the ID of the cylinder rod weldment with clean hydraulic Reinstall head onto cylinder rod weldment in the same direction it came off install a new wire ring to cylinder rod weldment inner end item 13 Figure 45 10 Cylinder Barrel the cylinder barrel needs to be inspected for condition the cylinder barrel can be honed if needed but should nat be honed to oversized 11 Install Rod Rod Weldment and Cylinder Head into Barrel Before installing the rod rod weldment cylinder head apply 242 to the first two threads of cylinder head in three places 120 Then using the spanner wrench screw the cylinder head into the barrel unti the head is tight in barrel 12 Cylinder Port The cylinder port has a built in restrictor by having small 3 84 hole through the barrel of cylinder from port DO not enlarge this hole from the 3 64 size as this would cause cylinder to operate to fast and could cause problems 13 Reinstall Cylinder the cylinder will be connected to the carriage arm the same as it was removed Install ne cotter pins in the cylinder retaining pins Reconnect the hose to the cylin
14. Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 8 MOTOR P N 02974301 DIS ASSEMBLY 12 Remove Plug amp Plug Seal Under mounting flange there wil be a machined hole There is a plug With seal inthis hole should be removed for cleaning and replacing the seal To remove the plug use a 3 18 hex Allen wrench Insert the wrench into the port opening and the wrench wil be behind the plug Using the wrench push the plug out toward the front Make certain that the seal is out and that the hole is clear 13 Inspect and clean all components the parts and components for the molor needs to be inspected and cleaned before any reassembly begins Check the metal parts for wear or scratches Clean all the parts witha clean solvent DO NOT use rags or paper towels that will leave lint or dust It works best to actualy let the parts air dry Inspect the parts once more after cleaning replace any worn damaged parts Paris can be coated with light coat of petrolaum jally to pravent the from rusting inspect the keyway in the output shaft for burrs or damage this keyway cannot be cleaned up with a file It keyway or motor parts need to be cleaned up it must be done with a hard smooth stone Such as an Arkansas Stone Never grind on motor parts Do Not take away so much material that it makes the parts not fit together correctly NOTE Fully cured locktite resist most solvents oils gasoline and kerosene and is nat affected by c
15. Refilthe oltankwith the approvedhydraulicoil Makecertainthatalloilused is clean new and free of contamination There are commercial Filter buggies available on the market thatwil ter andclean the oilbefare itis put into a hydraulic tank The filter buggy is recom mended for adding to hydraulic tank Tighten in increments in a cross pattern as shown Inner Gear Housing wi Large Gears Outer Gear Housing wi Small Gears Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 Hydraulic Tank amp Return Filter HYDRAULIC TANK REPAIR INTRODUCTION This Section of Book provides service information for the Hydraulic Tank Step by Step instructions for the complete disassembly and reassembly of theTank are gi In Most diagrams there are no Component Part Numbers Listed Only Item numbers and Descriptions This is because parts shown as breakdown in drawings are for location amp identification only and may not be available as replacement parts NO Dir at all should be around Parts during repairs BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS Service Rules READ THIS RECOMMENDED TOOL ERETTI Clean Hydraulic Tank and surrounding area completely before removing any connections or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEMIF IT ISBEINGWORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINA
16. Skid Shoe Plate wil have to be removed See inner shoe replacement on previous page See Figure 17 amp 18 2 Drive Assembly will need to be removed See cuter bar assembly replacement on previous pages See Figure 10 3 Cutter Bar Assembly wil need to be removed See cutterbarassembiy replacement See Figure 10 4 Tre Rotor Actuator s a hydraulic operated break a way unit Before saringrepar puta crainpan under rotor actuator Thehoses atthe actuator should fe loosen but NOT Removed to releve pressure in ines and actuator certain that t s fhe hose atthe actuator and not te controlor the raliat valvetiock Ater the pressur itanyhas been relieved the hoses be reightened This is important DO NOT try to Pin or any oiher component the hoses have had the pressure relevoc Soe Figure 19 208 21 5 The Skid Shoe weldment can be removed with the Rotor Actuator attached to skid shoe weldment and then removed or iteanbeeftbotedto Back Pivot Plate The rotor actuator is not partot the skid shoe weldment To remove the actuator from Short Tube Spacer siid shae remove the 8 areak A way Rotor thatrotainbreak a wayrotorac arran A ma tuator pin The rotor Actuator pin goes all the way rouge a Shoe and can be re moves by pushing up on pin from bohom See Figure 19 20 221 6 The Back Piate is retained by 3 bots which Back Pivot mountitethe Cariage Arm ti
17. and caution when working with these knives Secure tactorsothatitcannotbe started unt youareready tor itto Set the parking brake on the tractor Make cutter bar is completly on the down stroke this wil prevent the cutter bar from moving down Ward Algo the Knives can be locked with a clamp so it cannot move unless you want it to f culter bar needs to move the best way is by using a punch in one ofthe holes on the fywheel remove clamp the replace it after vou have moved the cutterbar remove the old knife the Knite retaining bolt will have to be removed usually these bolts cannot be used again and itis 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 5 ridged to make drive in fit Drive the bolt aut rom the top there are twobolts per ife There are two different length of these the majority is 5 8 long The first 7 bolts which also bolttheknife 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 apunchor 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
18. and the cutter bar to the break away assembly must be torqued to 85 ft bs 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 until the up amp and down movement 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 A Krite Head Weldment Figure 10 Switch Blade 5 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 10 KNIFE BAR REPLACEMENT Knife Bar Replacement Replace the Knife Bar assembly wil require the cutter bar assembly to be unbolted rom 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 wilnotb require toremove o the hydraulic hoses or eventake them loose Looking down at the planetary drive and Hydraulic Pump Assembly there are four nuts in he plate that is atlached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts if you want to remove the four carriage bolts the skid shoe will have to unbotted and removed When liting 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 s
19. cylinder head wil side off rod weldment 4 Figure 45 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 12 CURB LIFT CYL P N 0693400A REPAIR 8 Cylinder Rod Piston Cylinder rod item 5 Figure 45 will pull out of rod weldment from the back sida it has the piston Item 3 Figure 45 on it and will come out with it The Piston is pressed on the cylinder rod if removing the piston first remove the piston retaining nut Item 6 Figure 45 this needs to be done carefully so as nat to damage the piston or cylinder rod The piston wil need to be pressed off of ihe cylinder rod and pressed back on when replaced use loctite 271 or equivalent when pressing piston onis a must Install a new piston retaining nut and torque it to the required torque as per the bolt torque chart Install new piston seals and wipers items 7 amp 11 Figure 45 Coat the piston and seals with a coat of oll and slide the rod into the rod weldment set the rod and the rod weldment aside for now 9 Cylinder Head the cylinder head once it has been slid off rod weldment tems 10 amp 12 Figure 45 you can inspect it and replace as required replace the seals in the head with new seals There are two seals in the ID of the head an inner rod seal liem 10 Figure 45 and the outer rod seal 12 Figure 45 The outer rod seal is a snap in seal and is installed from the OD the inner seal is in a groove in the
20. cylinder hoses connected correctly See Figure 1 6 Thenext step would ba a low amp pressure test ofthe pump The Motor Section and Cylinder Section cf pump willneedto tested separately as they workindependently of each other The Motor Section ofthe pump should produce 3 5 to 4 5 gpm and 3000 psi 80 ofthis is serviceable The cylinder circuit of the pump should produce 9 to 10 gpm and 1750 psi 80 of this is serviceable These would be considered ok the relief open at the designated pressure as listed above The two spool valve has a 3000 psi relief in it and the motor control valve has a 1750 psi relief in it 7 The knife section will not reverse The knife section motor circuit has an electric toggle switch that will change the direction of travel for the knife cutter bar this is done by energizing the correct solenoid mountedontap ofthe motor control valve block on the tank f switch doesnot reverse knife check the power supply at the wire harness and on through harness to toggle switch and then on down through harness to the solenoid plug connection See Figure 2 The toggle switch and wire harness can be tested using a volt meter and Ohm meter Reservoir Oil amp Filter Dirty oil can destroy the hydraulic system Dirt scares valve spools cylinder plungers Gouges metal from pump motor thrust plates gears and housings if mower performance is lagging or system is running hatter than normal the cause could be c
21. in the same direction it came off install a new wire ing to cylinder rods inner end tem 8 Figure 41 10 Cylinder Barrel the cylinder barrel needs to be inspected for condition the cylinder barrel can be honed if needed but as there is no piston in the cylinder honing would only accomplish removing contamination stuck to cylinder barrel walls which should be removed to keep contamination out ot the hydraulic system 11 Install Rod and Cylinder Head into Barrel Before installing the rod and cylinder head apply lockite 242 to the first two threads of cylinder head in three places 120 apart Then using the spanner wrench screw the cylinder head into the barrel until the head is tight in barrel 12 Cylinder Pont The cylinder port has a built in restrictor by having a small 3 64 hole through the barrel of cylinder from port DO not enlarge this hole from the 3 64 size as this would cause cylinder to operate to fast and could cause problems 13 Reinstall Cylinder the cylinder willbe connected to the carriage arm the same as it was removed Install the cotter pins in the cylinder retaining pins Reconnect the hose to the cylinder making certain that the cylinder and hoses are connected correctly See Figure 1 VA NPT Port 2 Figure 41 Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 11 CURB LIFT CYL P N 0693400A REPAIR
22. into the gear housing with the smooth side down against the gears Make certain the thrust block is installed See Figure 87 10 Install upper O Ring Seal Install the upper O Ring Sealinto the groove ofthe gear housing Use alight grease to hold the O Ring Seal in place 11 Install upper Back up Seal Install the back up Seal Plastic into groove in thrust block Make certain that the seal is installed with the center point of seal toward the low pressure Suction port 12 Install Second Channel Seal The channel Seal Rubber installs into back up seal in the same direction See Figure 87 Thrust Block Back up Seal Plastic fra NS Seal Pump Rubber Mounting Flange Figure 86 DT eua BakupSeal_ AS Sel Plastic Rubber Thrust aor ATE Section Seal lo Fing Gear Housing Section Seal Dowel Pins O Ring 0 Drive Gear Input Shaft Driven Gear Thrust Block Channel Backup Seal ge Plastic Rubber Pump Mounting Figure 87 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 10 PUMP RE ASSEMBLY 13 Gear Connecting Shaft Installation There is a splined stub shaft that connects the two pump sections together See Figure 88 Drop the stub connecting shaftintothe drive gearof the first gear 14 Install Long Dowel Pins There are 2dowel pins that wil instal into the
23. ledger plate may be worn out 7 Finally align the industrial outer shoe inthe same way as the guards See Figure 5 amp 6 and step Tihrough 6 Wear Plates The wear plates mustline upwith each ather to give the knife back straight bearing along its entire length Wear plates should project approximately 1 16 in front of the leading edge of the cutterbar after adjustment Alamo Industrial wear plates arehardened onboth edges After the first edge has wom back simply turn over the plate to obtain a new wearing surface Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 0205 2005 Alamo Group Inc Soction2 8 CUTTER BARA DJUSTMENTS Clips Atter all guards are adjusted itis necessary to sce that the knife clips are bent down to within 1 647 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 hammeris althatis required Ifthe 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 ALWAYSUSE ASHARPKNIFE Adullknite Clips Figure 7 cuts poorly may plug and doesn t do a clean job Keep the knife straight with the sections firmly riveted
24. primary gear housing Install these pins into gear housing See Figure 88 15 Middle Space Plate Installation Make Tie Bolis Seal 3 mL Bu tain the O Ring Seal The Backup Seal Plastic and the Channel Seal Rubber are stilin place Seo Figure 76 87 amp 88 Lower the middle spacer plate dawn aligning the two dowel pins withthe two end holes in spacer plate See Figure 88 The stub connecting shaft will be sticking up through the spacer plate when it is installed 16 102181 Seals and third Thrust Block The Backup Seal plastic wil insert into the thrust block use a light grease to hold itin place Insert the channel seal Rubber into the backup seal using light grease to hold it in place Make certain the thrust block is in the right direction with the center of the two seals pointing toward the low pressure suction side of pump and the smooth side of the thrust block toward the gears 17 Install The Small Drive Gearandthe Driven Gear Push these gears into the thrust block mak ing certain the thrust block seals are not maved and the drive gear is slid down over the stub connecting shaft Remember the smooth side of the thrust block goes against gears See Fig ure 88 18 Instal Gear Housing Install the lower O Ringsealintothe groove ofthe gear housing Install the gear housing down over the gears and the thrust block Make certain the seals for the thrust block is in correct See Figur
25. pump larger pump gears is the motor supply There is only one suction port on pump both sections of pump will use this one suction port and hose Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 2 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM SINGLE RH WING gt Ca aR Cae Ke ketan Fre Figure 73 Hydraulic Hoses Most ofthe hydraulic hoses will vary in length and part number this is because when mounting units on ditferent tractors will require different length hoses See Figure 1 When the unit was shipped it should have been shipped with assembly instruction sheets and or assembly manual which should list the hose part numbers that apply to the application Retain these records for future use in ordering parts NOTE Do not use Teflon Tape on any hydraulic fittings use only liquid sealer on NPT fitting and on the OD of fitting never the ID Switch Blade 5 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 3 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM DUAL LH WING Shown below is the Hydraulic Diagram for the Dual Wing Model Diverter Valve Motor Control LH Break A Way Valve Two Spool Control Valve amp Switches T RH Acuner Figure 73A LH Actuater Cylinders Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5
26. 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 the Flywheel with four bolts the flywheel is pressed down over the top shaft of the drive subassembly The Knife stud bearing support to the bottom of the drive subassembly with two bolts The Knife drive stud bearing bolts to the support bracket See Figure 27 A you unbolted the stud drive and let itin 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 tto the support bracket Grab the OD of the stud drive and the outer cover should spin freely while the top for the two bolts wil no it should not be rough or out of round To work properly it must be free and smooth tuming Check the nylon bearing inthe knife head weldment ithastabe in goad condition also This nylon bearing does notturmwheninstalled acts solely as a bushing between the lamp and stud drive bearing assembly and prevent the clamp from crushing the drive stud bearing See Figure 22 23 amp 27 Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Section 2 17 KNIFE DRIVE REPAIR REPLACEMEN
27. to be used along with the Parts and Operators Manual 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 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 folowing 1 Checkthe Service Information atyour Dealership provided by Alamo industrial This would include Service Bulletins Information Bulletins Parts Manuals Operators Manuals or Service Manuals many of these are available via the Alamo Industrial Internet site Alamo Industrial Com Attempt to diagnose or repair problem before calling 2 ia callto 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 thai willbe useful This information 1s vital forthe development of a prompt and correct solution to the problem This will also help to develop a database 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 includi
28. to the knife back When sharpening knife be carefulta restore the original shear angle and bevel 0123 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 thehardcutting edge has been ground away and the section is to short to cut everything encountered Knife Replacement Replace or broken sections Alamo Industrial fe sections are heavy duty sec tions made of special steel and wil stay sharp for many more hours than conventional sections Maich Book Gover New Sections proper bevel and angle for good work Figure 8 Improperly groundsec properly ground sec tions narrow bevel tions even after re andwronganglewhich peated griding proper changes the angle of bevel and angle are shear retained Sections ground olt center destroying the register of blade in guard Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 8 CUTTER BAR REPLACEMENT Cutter Bar Assembly Replacement Replacement of the complete cutter bar assembly wil require the cuter bar assembly to be unbolted from skid shoe break away assembly Wear gloves as the knives on the cuter bar can be very sharp and can cut you See Figure 10 itl be require to remove any ofthe hydraulic hos
29. 6 Remote Control Cable Cab Tractors 37039 Cylinder Bar Tit Cyl P N D693500A 31010311 Cylinder Curb Lift Cyl P N 06934004 31240313 Section4 Motor Repairs 1 to 4 14 Introduction 42 Cylinder Motor amp Pump Hydraulic Circuit 43 Hydraulic Diagram 44045 Motor Dis Assembiy 4610410 Motor Re Assembly 41110414 Motor Solenoid Control Valve Assembly 67 Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 2 INDEX Section Section 5 Pump Introduction Hydraulic Diagram Pump identification Pump Schematic Pump Dis Assembiy Pump Re Assembiy Section6 Hydraulic Tank amp Return Filter Introduction Hydraulic Diagram Hydraulic Tank Schematic Hydraulic Tank Repair Oil Level Temperature Sight Gauge Suction Strainer Tank Access Cover amp Gasket Motor Control Valve Sollenoid Assembly Page 5 1 to 5 12 52 53054 55 55 571058 59152 6 1 to 6 7 62 63064 55 58 58 55 67 57 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 3 NOTES Switch Blade 5 amp amp Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index 4 Section 1 Model Specifications STATEMENT OF POLICY itis the policy 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
30. Inner Shoe Replacement The inner shoe bolts to the Break a way assembly using two bots in the rear and the rod deflector in tne front There is also a motor cover weldment hat bolts over the motor and drive assem bly natis bolted on with three bots See Figure 17 amp 18 Rock Guard Clip amp Wear Plate Cutter Bar semet 8 D 4 Figure 15 m Replacement Tho rock guards cip and wearplates can be replaced without removing that cuterbar or knife bar assembly Thay are bolt on items that can be bolted one ata time for repair or they canal be replaced al fat the same time Anytime the guards clips wearpiates are replaced they wil have to be checked to make certain they are fiting correcty See the guard cip and wearplate adjustment section on Previous pages The mounting rock guards are 7 16 grade bolts and wiltorgus 4510 SO Ies See Figure 16 Figure 17 2 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group l Section 2 13 INNER SHOE WELDMENT REPLACEMENT Inner Shoe Weldment Replacement The Inner Shae Weldment replacement will require other components to be removed in order to replace the weldment Removal or disconnection of hydraulic line wil not be required DO NOT Start tractor after this repair has began secure tractor from starting and set parking brake on tractor 1 Inner
31. NOT attemptto repair or adjust a component thatis notintendedto be repaired example sealed components as there are no serviceable components inside 5 DO NOT iet anyone attempt any testing or repairs unless they are an experienced and qualified technician Technicians must have proper tools gauges meters etc to perform proper diagnosis andior repairs 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 DO NOT start or engage system if the oil level is not at the proper level or condition Never start or run unitiow or out of oil installing newpumpnever start engine unless pump amp system has been filed with oil starting a pump dry wil damage it DO NOT ista add any oil unless you know itis the correcttype and the container is clean certain the oil is not contaminated with dirt or any liquid 9 DO NOT Make repairs it itis going to be unsafe for you or the people around vou itis the repair persons responsibilty to secure the tractor and the surrounding work area Tractor shouldbe disabled in a way hat canno be started until the repair technician is ready to do so DO NOT use teion tape or other pipe joint tape on fittings or hose connections For pipe threads use a pipe thread sealant compound suitable for hydraulic service OD thread Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Grou
32. NTS IN SYSTEM NO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL DAMAGE SYSTEM After cleaning around all connections thoroughly Disconnect al connections Lines Hoses Wiring and Remove the Plug all hoses and Lines on system that are disconnected DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at all Clean Area Clean all Tools Pans etc The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be done before moving Cleaned Pump there Drain from Pump Recheck outside of Tank to Make Sure itis Clean After disassembly of components wash all metal components in clean solvent Use compressed Air to dry pars after washing Compressed air must be fltered and moisture free DO NOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these wil 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 Always use naw Seals when reassembling components Lubricate rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jelly Vaseline before installing them this will help hold them in place during assembly DO NOT reinstall worn or damaged Parts back on Tank DO NOT Use a worn or damaged tank component Torque all Bolts over Gasket Joints Then repeat the 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 Retaining Ring Pliers O Ring Pick Qty 1 End Wrench Qty 4 1 each of 7 16 9 16 3
33. PM or less to produce 540 RPM atthe PTO The Smaller 0 96 pump should be used on tractors hat require an engine Speed ol 2140 RPM or higher to produce 540 RPM at the PTO Check withthe tractor specifications to determine what engine speed is required to produce 540 RPM PTO speed The Suction side and the pressure side must be assembled as shown See Figure 74 Do not reverse the rotation of the pump when reassembling it SUMMARY Pump Identification Check the length of the gear housings include middle spacer in length when pump is stil assembled this A length Check the type material the mounting flange is constructed out of Aluminum or steel this is B designation Check the type material the End Cap is constructed out of Aluminium or steel this is C designation See Figure 75 Check the engine speed RPM required to produce 540 RPM at the PTO shaft as to which pump should be used See Above Switch Blade 5 8 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 5 PUMP SCHEMATIC Figure 76 Description Lip Seal Snap Ring Mounting Flange Dowel Pin Short Pin Backup Seal Plastic Channel Seal Rubber Thrust Block Drive Gear large Gear Section Driven Gear Large Gear Section O Ring Seal Gear Housing Large Gear Section End Sealing Washer Tie Bolts Dowel pins Long Pin Middle Spacer Plate Connecting Shaft Drive Gear
34. Small Gear Section Driven Gear Small Gear Section Gear Housing Small Gear Section Switch Blade amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 6 PUMP DIS ASSEMBLY Remove Pump From Tractor To remove the pump rom he tractar Drain the Sea Figure 77 Thetarkhas bee moe One A nan tractor is usec Shown Here 8 one mouming appicafionand may not bewhero the tankis mounted rov eco DONOT dlsconnectanyhosesorfitings unie surtaco around Wam nas baon Gem and al diain atch are place Todrsninehydraciank heal canbe pumped outoftank Soo Figure 77 ordainedouttroughtha auction hose at he pump Ses Figure 74 The decision how i remove ho oi is up 1o io ropa 77 technician When daring th ot must be kopt in Pla Hero nat be contaminated by Grob cheris sach or twas used Tina cath container previously Di or vash hats onthe exoror ofthe pumpor hoses that wil ositisdr nad over Ro af dye be e hom removing nat to ow he ao be sped around trong rea cram he OU ole deposed of Inthe propo way Plug al hoses and ting when ey are deconneced Disconnectthe hoses from the pump afterthe ol his eh door The pamp a pump fango wilh tan bole Figure Fa The pumps spinea shaft be no a splined capir fat en pe dives desta wl vay
35. Switch Instructions NOTE Remote control cables are used on tractors with cabs mosty These remote cable will be shipped with the tractor mount kit The cables will vary in length as to which tractor model is used to mount the switch blade on For replacement cable assemblies match the length of the cable above There are two cables per unit required The length of cable can also vary as to where the valve is mounted Control Cable Connection to Control Stick Assemblies First remove the Cross Screw from the bottom of the Control Stick Assembly DO NOT remove the screws that fasten the two housings halves together Next holding the housing fully shift the Handle in the Control Stick Assembly to expose the female threaded end of the Plunger Rod 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 Control Sick Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 8 REMOTE CONTROL CABLES Once Cable is attached to Plunger Rod slide the silver Conduit Sleeve into the bottom of the Control Stick Assembly and align the groove in the Conduit Sleeve with the Cross Screw Hole Finally Reinstall the Cross Screw and tighten securely See Figure 31 thru 36 Push Pull Swi
36. T 8 To reassemble the Knife Drive Assembly reverse the disassembly steps but first the cutter bar must be made ready Ifthe drive stud assembly was not removed from cutterbar 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 his 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 Teinstallthe clamp bolt into clamp BUT DO NOT tighten clamp bol Insert the drive stud bearing into the nylon bearing of clamp stil DO NOT tighten the clamp bol 9 Instali 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 f Ibs 10 Installthe Tube spacers over the carriage 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 itis 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 11011 bs 11 From the bottom of the drive assembly turn the drive assembly there are holes in the outer ciameter ofthe flywheelthat canbe used oturnitby inserting a barinto the hole A
37. Torque Wrench Qty 1 0 to 1200 in lbs Hammer Soft Face Qty 1 Seal Driver Set Qty 1 Socket Set Drive Size should match Torque Wrench Drive Light Petroleum Jelly Vaseline LLocktite 4 222 and 277 or equivalent Qty 1 tube each Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 2 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM SINGLE RH WING Section 6 3 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM DUAL LH WING Shown below is the Hydraulic Diagram for the Dual Wing Model Diverter Valve Motor Control LH Break A Way Valve Two Spool Control Valve amp Switches T RH Acuner Figure 92A LH Actuater Cylinders Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 4 HYDRAULIC TANK SCHEMATIC Motor Pressure Return Hose Motor Direction Control Valve amp Control Solenoids Return Filler Asy Cover Gasket Sight Temperature Gauge Hydraulic Tank Weldment Warning Decal Hose Burst Suctign Strainer Modal Decal Figure 93 Return Filter The retur filter assembly is bolted into the top of the tank The fiter has a replaceable cartridge that is accessible by removing the top cover of the iter assembly The fiter Assembly WILL NOT require removal from the tank assembly See Figure 93 amp 94 The
38. UIT Switch Blade Cylinder Motor amp Pump Control Circuits The Cylinder control circuit is operated from the front half of the front mounted pump The Pressure supply hose runs direct to the two spool valve This supply hose is also the supply for the hydraulic break a way assembly The Motor Circuit is supplied by the rear hal of the pump If there is a problem with the hydraulic cylinder system or motor system there are number of things that should be checked 1 Check hose routing to make certain they are not kinked damaged or have been connected wrong this would be a visual inspection comparing them to the schematic drawing See Figure 1 2 Check to make certain that the oil level is full as it should be at he tank Add needed to bring correct level as needed See the side gauge on the side of the tank 3 Inspect the two spool control valve to make certain the handles are moving the plungers freely in the valve body this would be by work the handles to see if they are tre 4 inspect the Tractor Engine to Pump driveshaft to make certain that itis working property If the driveshaft was broken then the cutter motor would not work either 5 Inspect the hydraulic cylinders to make certain that they are not leaking internally This should ba case where if the cylinders were leaking the head would have dropped when lifted with the hydraulics or there is running out of the cylinder end Make certain the
39. across the gerotor and the mark across the inner star are aligned as shown Seo Figure 69 16 Install Drive Gerotor Star End Spacer I used install the drive spacer into the splined ID of the star in gerotor Some Pump may not use this spacer If the motor had a spacer See Figure 52 870 then it needs to be reinstalled 17 Install Motor End Cap and Seal The end cap is installed witha round ring seal 73 mm ID 2 875 in inserted into a groove in cap See Figure 70 Rotate gerator to align bolt holes in gerotor with olt holes in spacer and motor housing Set the end cap down onto the gerotor aligning the bolt holes Some bolts will have seal washers on to them if they were on bolts when removed put them Back Start all the bolts 7 Bolts into the end cover but do not tighten them These bolts will have to be torqued and done in a cross pattern See Figure 71 in stages Tighten 107 4 40 in Ibs Check to make certain seal washer are properly seated Next torque bolts to 27 28 nm 235 to 250 in Ibs following the pattern shown See Figure mul rare Torvt avg Sor Ss GEM ES Stc Point Timing Dat 72 18 Re instali Motor to Drive Assembly Install he motor asy with same 2 S bolts you removed 2 connect AN hoses as A they were Yl removed H Figure 71 Figure 72 Switch B
40. aking hoses loose Cap the hoses and plug the cylinder port after disconnecting hoses See Figure 5 Remove the two cylinder mounting pins by Temoving the cotter pins See Figure 4 and then pulling the pins Inspect the cylinder to make certain tis clean make certain all tools and the work area ara clean 6 Remove Cylinder to Work Bench Hold cylinder With port up until you get to a drain pan to drain cylinder It works best to secure cylinder in vise use caution not to tighten vise so tight it will squeeze the barrel out of shape DO NOT clamp cylinder rod in vice Use caution as the cylinder is disassembled will flow out oft you want to do this in an area where you are prepared to catch the 7 Remove Cylinder Rod The bast way to disassemble the bar tit cylinder is to use hooked spanner wrench See Figure 40 there is a hole in cylinder head so a spanner wrench can be used A pipe wrench can be used but you wil damage the exterior ofthe cylinder head by cutting it it a pipe wrench is used make certain none of the pieces of metal from cylinder head are not allowed to get into the hydraulic ol system The Cylinder Head 2 Figure 41 is the Cyl P N 0683500A Single Port located in this cylinder in the barrel at the base end only Figure 38 Bar Tit Oy Curb Lif PINOG98500A PINOB93400A Figure 39 Spanner Wrench Figure 40
41. ap off use caution as the gear housings are only held together by the gears now 3 LiffEnd Capoffot pump Removethefourtiebolts See Figure 78 amp 79 Make certain that you hold down on the gear housing when removing the end cap The end cap will use dowel pins to align the end cap with the gear housing It may require you to something between end cap and gear hous ing too remove the end cap Some dowel pins will stay in gear housing or end cap these do not have to be removed but you must remember this when reassembling pump 4 Remove Small Gear Housing and components Outer Pump Housing When removing the gear housing off of the small cuter side be prepared to catch parts if they fall When iting the gear housing Up the gears and thrust block may or may not try to come off with it they do this is OK as they can be removed from the housing USE caution to make certain none of the thrust blocks or gears do not fall othe floorasthey couldbe damaged Makeanoteon the way the thrust blocks are installed as they must be installed the same way when reassembled The gear housing is connected tothe middle spacer plate and other gear housing with dowel pins the sections may have to pried apart if you do you must be very cautious nat damage the gear housing See Figure 80 5 Remove Stub Connecting Shaft The stub con necting shafts used to connect the rear set of gears to the front set of gears This is a
42. bar The Knife retaining bottisa special ridged shouldered bolt this makes the bolt have a wedged fit into the knife backing strip The special bolt will needtobedrivenintotheknife backing striptrom the bottom untithe 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 wil Mist off Torque 9 to 101 Ibs max If all the rock guards and were adjusted right to begin with they should not have changed but check them for alignment to make certain Ifthe rock guards and clips needto be adjusted go back to the guard ajustment section earlier in the manual See Figure 11 12 13 amp 14 Special Cone Locknut Ridged Ridged Shoulder Shoulder Figure 12 Krite Backing Strip Knife Bolt MAVERICK Service Manual 12 04 2004 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 12 OUTER SHOE ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Outer Shoe Assembly Replacement The outer shoe assembly bolts to the last two holes inthe cutterbar There are two diferent length bolts used here because the last will also mount the outer shoe sole to the outer shoe assembly These are 7 16 grade 5 carriage bolts and wil torque 45 to 50 lbs The outer shoe sole is a replaceable wear item and be replaced as needed without disas Isembiy of the cutterbar See Figure 15 amp 16
43. before removing any connec tions or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IF ITIS BEING WORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS IN SYSTEM NO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL DAMAGE SYSTEM 2 Aher cleaning around all connections thoroughly Disconnect all connections Lines Hoses Wiring and Remove the Pump Completely from the Tractor Plug all hoses and Lines on Tractor and Pump DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at all 3 Clean Area Clean al Tools Pans tc The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be dane before moving Cleaned Pump there Drain from Pump Recheck outside of Pump to Make Sure it is Clean 4 After disassembly of Pump wash all metal components in clean solvent 5 Use compressed Airto dry pars after washing Compressed air must be fitered and moisture free DO NOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these will eave 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 6 Aways use new Seals when reassembling Hydraulic Pumps Lubricate the new rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jolly Vaseline before installing them DONT reinstall worn damaged Parts in Pump DO NOT Use a wom damaged Pump Housing Torque allBolts aver Gasketed Joints Then repeat the Torque sequence to make sure Bolts are tight some times Gaskets can give a Torque reading that is OK but i
44. bles required per unit Harness must be connected before Figure 31 attaching switch item 10 to contiol sticks Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 7 REMOTE CONTROL CABLES Tem PartNo Descipion 1 00015800 2 Locknut Toplock 8 8 NC PLB 2 0050 2 Bolt Hex Head 3 8 NC X 1 1 8 PL 2 Bolt Hex Head 1 4 NC X2 4 0075080 3 Locknut Toplock 5 16 NG PLB 02959024 2 Locknut Toplock 1 4 NC PLB 5 02965887 2 Adjusting Yoke End 7 ose 2 Clevis Pin 3 16 X 7 8 B o2968698 2 Gotter Pin 382 X 3 4 9 02971200 ar Cable Remote Control 48 Long 02971201 ar Cable Remote Control 60 Long 02971202 ar Cable Remote Control 72 Lang 02971203 ar Cable Remote Control 102 Long 10 02974298 1 Switch Mount Weldment 11 02974298 1 Angle Mount 12 02974323 2 Angled single axis Control Asy 13 02964028 1 Switch Push Pull wltems 14 14 02982387 1 Knob Replacement for tem 13 02082366 1 Panel Jam Nut 2 8 NF Replacement for 13 02082365 1 Face Nut 3 8 NF Replacement for liem 13 15 02964318 1 Relief Valve Set 2500 psi 16 02974321 1 Decal Valve amp Switch Instructions 17 02574322 1 Toggle Switch 3 Position 18 02082077 1 Valve Asy wiFitings 19 02074962 1 Boot Toggle Switch Cover 20 00023500 6 Flatwasher 5 16 Type AW ZP 21 02733700 3 Bolt Hex Head 5 16 NC X 4 1 2 PL gr5 22 02075270 1 Decal Reversing
45. d CAUTION Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 0205 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 Relief Break A Way Cutting Size Cutting Width Drive System Hydraulic Cylinder Control Hydraulic System Hydraulic Tank Hydraulic Filter Hydraulic Return Pressure Gauge Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic Hose Length Knife Drive Knife Rock Guards Knife Speed Control Knife Type Lita Fold Motor Control Motor Gontrl Motor Function Mount Type Mounting o Tractor Operators amp Parts Manual Paint Pump Guard Pump Mounting PumpSize Pump Type Pump Pressure Motor Circi Cylinder Circuit Skid Shoe Replacement Skid Shoe Size Skid Shoe Transport Lacks Transport Break A Way Pressure Contol Valve Block 1500 psi Relief Hydraulic Rotary Actuator Self Returning Upto 1 2 in Dia Material 5 ft or 6 ft Option Hydraulic Motor Two Spool Control Valve Self Contained Stee Manufactured Type w Built in Mount Standard Tank Mounted Standard Tank Mounted High Pressure Standard Varies with the Tractor Model Planetary Drive Assembly 3 Heavy Duty Industrial Bolt On Pre Set Governor Serrated Edge Standard Hydraulic Cylinders Standard Electric over Hydraulic Electric ON or OFF Se
46. d that of your family and fellow citizens MITT AAMQ Switch Blade 5 amp 6 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Ine Printed U S A Manual PIN 029826125
47. dds 10 0 inches to a torque wrench length dimension B What should the setting be to obtain 320 ft bs of torque at the end of the adapter A 2257 inches length trom 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 slo C 3201 Ibs torque desired torque at end of extension D Unknown setting you need to set torque wrench to 320 ft Ibs for accuracy 22 57 22 57 01320 ns o 300 X 222 bs A B 22 57 100 3257 Your Answer D is a setting of 222 ft bs on the torque wrench will give 320 ft Ibs 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 5 amp 6 Service Manual 0205 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 Size 4 E 8 10 12 28 20 24 32 Nominal Cyl Size in m E vz Torque Torque in 140 12 230 19 450 650 54 900 75 1200 100 1600 133 2000 167 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 a
48. der making certain that the cylinder and hoses are connected correctly See Figure 1 Ti NPT Pont Figure 45 Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 13 Section 4 Hydraulic Motor Repairs Section 4 1 INTRODUCTION TO HYDRAULIC REPAIR INTRODUCTION In Most diagrams there are no Component Part Numbers Listed Only numbers and Descriptions This s because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are for location 8 identification only and may not be available as replacement part replacement part numbers will be listed in the Parts Operators Manual NO Dirt at all should be around Parts during repairs BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS Service Rules READ THIS 1 Remove Front Cover Clean Pump and surrounding area completely before removing any connec tions or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IF IT IS BEING WORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS IN SYSTEM NO MATTER HOW SMALLWILLDAMAGE SYSTEM 2 Atter cleaning around all connections thoroughly Disconnect connections Lines Hoses Wiring and Remove the Pump Completely from the Tractor Plug all hoses and Lines on Tractor and Pump DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at al 3 Clean Area Clean all Tools Pans ete The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be done before moving Cleaned Pump ther
49. e Drain Oil tram Pump Recheck outside of Pump to Make Sure itis Clean 4 After disassembly of Pump wash all metal components in clean solvent 5 Use compressed Air to dry parts after washing Compressed air must be fitered and moisture tree DONOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these wil 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 6 Always use new Seals when reassembling Hydraulic Pumps Lubricate the new rubber Seals with a Petroleum Jelly Vaseline before installing them 7 DONT reinstall worn damaged Parts in Pump DO NOT Use a worn damaged Pump Housing B Torqueall Bolts over Gasketed Joints Then repeat the Torque sequence to make sure Boltsare tight some times Gaskets can give a Torque reading that is OK but is not so always recheck Torque 9 Verifying the accuracy of Pump Repairs on an authorized test stand is essential REQUIRED TOOLS 1 Retaining Ring Pliers 2 O Ring Pick Qty 1 3 End Wrench Set Torque Wrench Qty 1 0 to 1200 In lbs Hammer Soft Face Qty 1 Seal Driver Set Qty 1 SocketsSet Drive Size should match Torque Wrench Drive Light Petroleum Jelly Vaseline 9 Locktite 222 and 277 or equivalent Qty 1 tube each pos px Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 2 CYL MOTOR amp PUMP HYDRAULIC CIRC
50. e 88 19 Install Seals and Fourth Thrust Block The Backup Seal plastic will insert into the thrust block use a light grease to hold itin place Insert the channel seal Rubber into the backup seal using light grease to hold i in place Make certain the thrust block is in the right direction with the center of the two seals pointing toward the low pressure suction side of pump and the smooth side of the thrust block toward the gears See Figure 88 Backup Seal Plastic E Thrust Block Rubber Section Seal O Ring 4 S Outer Gear EA Housing Section Seal O Ring 3 Drive Gear Driven Gear Thrust Block TO Back up Seal Paste 2 crane Middle Spacer Rubber Plate Stub Connecting a Seal Rubber Backup Seal A Plastic Thrust Block 7 5 Section Seal O Ring 2 InnerGear Housing Figure 88 Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 11 PUMP RE ASSEMBLY 20 End Cap Installation The endcaphas four bolts that will have a sealing washer on each If these washers were removed reinstall them See Figure 88 Lay the end cap down onto the gear housing Install the four tie bolts with the seal washer on them intothe four holes Start each Bolt DO NOT use an airimpactto assemble this pump Tighten each bolt by hand until all the slack is out and all components touching eac
51. e center post 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 2 g A 7 N Rear Solenoid Pag Red 16 Wire Figure 2 This Wire Harnes Used for RH Wing Switch Blade S 4 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Secion2 3 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Electrical Circuit Dual LH Wing Mower The electrical circuit for LH Wing is a pre assembled harness that controls the motor amp cylinder functions The hamess is used with a offion switch that allows RH mower or LH mower to be run as decided by the operator but not both at same time The wire harness for the LH mower will be used with the wire harness for the RH mower The wire hamess is connected to Diverter Valves that are connected into the hydraulic lines to select the low from one mower or the other The solenoid valve on the tank will sill be used to reverse the flow of oil changing rotation direction on cutter bar The wire hamess has two plugs on one end hat connects tothe Selector Valves The Plugs on the harness wil connect othe diverter valve solenoids both these solenoids willbe open at the same time or closed at the same time Itthe cutter bar on one mower runs and the cylinder on the other side operate
52. e drive assembly with to socket head bats DO NOT tighten the clamp bot at this ime This drive stud can be unboled from drive assembly inserted into nylon bearing and re bolted to drive assembly later See Figure 10 amp 11 ifthe drive stud is removed the drive assembly when you reinstall it the two socket head bots wil need tobe torqued to 351 bs The nuts on the carriage bolts 4 short and 2 long 3 4 carriage bolts that retain the drive assembly and the cuterbarto the break a Way assembly mustbe torqued to 85 b Tighten the clamp bot around the dive stud use a good thread lock com pound on clamp bolt and tighten the clamp Bott until the up amp and down movement of lampon drive studis removed DO OVER TIGHTEN the clamp bot as the drive stud has a bearing inside that wil bo damaged After the assembly is finished the guards cips and ledger must be checked for clearance see the previous section in thismanualtorseting knife barto cutterbar components See Figure 10 amp 11 The skid shoe wil be the last tom Make carain the rod detector Figure 11 which bolts to the front of the skid shoe is pointed correct Drive Stud Nylon Bearing Blade Section Knife Backing Strip Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 11 KNIFE REPLACEMENT Knife Replacement The Knives are very sharp use gloves
53. e pump from the vice and turn it over to reclamp it into the vice hold the shaft while doing this so it does not fall out the bottom See Figure 54 Make certain not to clamp molor housing to tight and distort i There is a needle bearing and a bearing race that should come out with the output shaft if not pull them out from the bottom See Figure 46 Parts break down and Figure 55 The Pressure seal and backup ring will stay in the mounting flange See Figure 56 Sen SEES Sr NS VE NSSA 2 cap soo bie Spacer ven pet Sab Goo Spacer Plate Figure 54 Figure 55 Needle Bearing Qu A C Motor Housing 7 Mounting Flange Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 8 MOTOR P N 02974301 DIS ASSEMBLY 10 Remove Mounting Flange Remove the mounting flange by removing the four socket head bolts that boltit to the molor housing DO NOT Use an impact tool to remove these bolts as they are installed with locktit thread lock See Figure 55 These bolts are installed with Locktite it they are stuck use a propane torch as shown to heat the area where the bolts screw into the motor housing this will soften the lockite and make it easier to remove bolts it should only take B to 10 seconds for the locktite to heat up The Bolts are tightened t
54. e replaced only 2 Itwilnotbe require toremave any ot the hydraulichases or eventake themloose The Motor can be unbolted from the drive assembly and aid aside with the hoses still connected The motor has a splined shaft that mates to the hub adapter 3 Looking down atthe planetary drive and Hydraulic Motor Assembly there are four nuts in the plate that is attached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts it you want to remove the four carriage bolts the skid shoe wil have to unbolled and removed When lifting the drive assembly and away from the cutter bar take notice of the four tube spacers under the drive assembly there are two different length of Hub Adapter spacers The short ones go to the rear S Knife Drive andthe long ones go tothe front See Figure lud Bearin Stud Bearing 4 are two ways to remove Support the knife drive assembly from the cutter TY 5 tt istoremovethetwoknitecrive Bots boltthatretaintheknitedriv studtothe drive Sao Dive assembly support bracket this allows the iud Brg Mnt drive stud bearing assemblytostaywihth Ligure 27 Bolts cutterbar See Figure 27 6 Or2nd thereisa clamp bolt onthe Knife Head Weldment loosen the clamp bolt this wil allow the Knife drive stud bearing to pull out ofthe knife head weldment clamp or off the knife drive stud bearing assembly See Figure 23 amp 24 Once
55. e the two flange bols and this wil allow the motor to pull up out of the drive assembly make certain not to drop or loose the key trom the motor shaft The motor can bo removed from the mower now and given good cleaning if needed make certain the motor ports plugged during cleaning See Figure 48 amp 49 4 Clean All Components Tools amp Work Area Cleanliness is extremely important when repairing any hydraulic component Work in a clean area and with clean tools Do not use rags that will leave lint or dust Do not use solvents that are dirty or contaminated use caution some solvents will damage rubber components If solvent are used thay must be thoroughly dried before any assembly work and clean paris should have the machined surfaces coated with clean compatible hydraulic 5 Clamp Motor In Vise All drawings wil nat show the motor clamped in a vice we recommend that you keep the motor in a vise during disassembly The drawing may show a motor with a 4 bolt flange even though Alamo Industrial uses a two bolt lange motor the 4 bolt flange is for illustration only and is not used by Alamo Industrial at this time See Figure 50 Clamp motor in vice clamp across edge of mounting flange with output shaft down See Figure 49 When clamping motor in vise use protective device on vice such as special soft jaws piaces of hard rubber or wood blacks to protect pump flange from damage 6 Remove End Cao The end ca
56. es or even take them loose Looking dawn atthe planetary drive and Hydraulic Motor Assembly there are four nuts in the plate thats attached to the drive assembly Remove these four nuts if you want to remove the four carriage bots the skid shoe wil have tobe unbated and removed When liting the drive assembly up and away from the cuter bar ake notice of the four tube spacers under the dive assembly there are two different length of the spacers The short ones go to the rear and the long ones go to the tront Once the drive assembly has been ited of you will see a nylon bearing inthe knife bar head clamp itshouldhave stayed the clamp There vil be two more bolts connecting cuter bar to break a way assembly once these nuts are removed the cutter bar shouid ft up over the bolis if they were left in There willbe a square plata Under he cuter bar that has 4 holes in it make certain to note this for reassembly When renstaling cutter bar reverse the disassembly procedures Make certain the nylon bearings in good condition or replaced sometimes the clamp wil have ta 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 dive stud can be unboted from drive assembly inserted into nylon bearing and re boted to drive assembly later The nuts on the carriage bolts 4 short and 2 long 3 4 carriage bolts that retain the drive assembly
57. est on the ledger plata to make a shear cut This means the guards ledger plate wear plates andknife headcaps mustbein good condition and correctly set these parts become loose or worn the knife will around in the cutter bar chewing and tearing instead of cutting Guard Adjustmen 4 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 wil stand up in rocky conditions Continued Next Page Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 7 CUTTER BAR ADJUSTMENTS Note Guards are cast from alloy steel If they 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 thebarto about 45 Make certain the knife isatthefullretracted position of he 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 WRONG upper side of the rock guard wil 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 star it when
58. f manual 5 mm 3 16 Hex Key Shaft Pressure Seal installation tool Eaton Co Tool P N 600523 Seal Sleeve Installation Tool Eaton Co Tool P N 600304 Tools are Available by special order through the Eaton Co Service Dept zonm 2 Hydraulic Motor Schematic Shown below is a breakdown of all the components that are in the motor assembly Using the parts manual for part number listings this manual with the Operators manual and Parts manual should aid you to identity and repair the hydraulic motor See Figure 47 Note some drawing may show 4 bolt square mounting flange this is for ilustration only motor will have a 2 bolt oblong flange as shown in later drawings Presse Sal Wiser En e Tat asap P p X p 0 mes 2 iom set Mortis rosna Figure 47 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 6 MOTOR P N 02974301 DIS ASSEMBLY 3 Remove Motor From Drive Assembly First lower the cutter barto the ground until the cutter baris resting on the ground Clean the mower motor and all hoses with fittings Make certain there is not dirt or contamination on the uni that can get into the hydraulic system Remove the two hoses that are connected to the motor Cap the hoses and the fitings on the motor to keep them clean Remove the motor cover to gain access to the two motor flange bolts Remov
59. filter has a oil pressure retum gauge This is designed to monitor the return pressure of the as itis returned to the retum fiter tis measured on a green amp red scale on the gauge green being ideal return pressure and red being return pressure is to high When checking this make certain that the oils up to operating temperature Cold oil can show a high return pressure because the is thick from the temperature being cold The Breather cap is mounted to the filter assembly The breather has replaceable components that are available in a Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 8 5 HYDRAULIC TANK REPAIR is plugged or missing See Figure 93 94 il Level Temperature Sight Gauge The ailevel temperature sight gauge is located on the side of the tank The mounting bolts for this Gauge screw directly into the tank These are special bolts that will only work with this gauge Do not remove these bots tank has o init because the oil wilrunoutofthebotthole fgauge hastobe removed the level wil have to lowered unt it is below the bottom mounting bot See Figure 95 amp 96 The clea area aroundthe temperature gauge wil show the oil level in the tank See Figure 96 Suction Strainer The suction strainer is screwed into the bottom side on the tank See Figure 93 amp 95 To replace this the oil will need to be removed from the tank and t
60. gure 1 When the unit was shipped it should have been shipped with assembly instruction sheets and or assembly manual which should list the hose part numbers that apply to the application Retain these record for future use in ordering paris NOTE Do not use Teflon Tape on any hydraulic itings use only liquid sealer on NPT fiting and on the OD of fiting never the ID Switch Blade 5 8 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 4 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM DUAL LH WING Shown below is the Hydraulic Diagram for the Dual Wing Model Two Spool Control Valve amp Switches bow LH Break A ET Divener Valve Motor Control AN LH Actiater LH Cylinders RH Actuater Figure 46A Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 5 MOTOR P N 02974301 DIS ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Motor Dis Assembly Information 1 Tools Recommended to Make Motor Repairs The following is a recommended list of tools required to make repairs to the motor A Torque Wrench 34NM 300 in lbs capacity B 300 400 mm 12 16 in breaker bar C 5 16 12 point socket heavy duty 56 nm 500 in bs capacity D Small Screwdriver 150 200 X 6 mm 6 8 X 1 4 flat blade that can be modified to do a particular function see screwdriver modification Instructions later in this section o
61. h other Torque the four bolt in a cross See Figure 89 pattern to 100 in Ibs Reset torque wrench to 250 inch lbs and tighten four bolts again in the cross pattern Reset the torque wrench again to 420 inch Ibs 35 ft bs and finish tighten the four bolts in the cross pattern See figure 89 DO NOT TIGHTEN any one bolt at one time you will damage the pump The more steps used to tighten bots the better the chance the components are tightened squarely 21 Install Pump Back on Tractor Align the pump shaft with the drive shaft coupler and Pump in unti the pump is seated the pump mounting flange machined pilot ring must be into the machined center hole ofthe pumpmount plate which is bolted to the tractor Do not use excass force to make pilot ring go into the mounting plate Pilot ring should only tight enough to hold pump straight pump is straight install the two pump mounting bolts and tighten them down alternating fromonetotheotheruntithey areboth ight andthe pump is mounted straight See Figure 90 22 Ro Connect Hoses and Fittings Reinstall the fittings for the hoses the same way they came out of the pump See Figure 90 Connect the suction hase onto the hose bib atthe pump At the tank end pour clean oil until it is full to about the hoses highest point any higher the cil will run out when connecting hase tal tank Reconnectother end of suction hose to tank 23 Rafilthe Oi Tank
62. have ID of 73 mm 2 875 coat the searing with oil or petroleum jelly The Spacer ring will fit down over the seal ring the bolt holes in the spacer plate must be aligned with the bolt holes in the motor housing See Figure 67 14 Install Gerotor The Gerotor must be timed with the output shaft in order for the motor to start in the correct rotation when engaged The motor is set to be what is considered standard rotation Figure 65 Bra Rig mi Us a u Figure 67 Figure 68 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 13 MOTOR P N 02974301 RE ASSEMBLY 15 Timing Gerolor To time the gerotor with the output shaft Find the timing dat on the output shaft See Figure 69 draw a straight line across the out put shaft with the felt tip marker See Figure 69 Put a Ink marker mark across the inner star part of the gerolor and the OD of the gerotor when the star is aligned with one tooth of star in valley and opposite one pointin to the high mark of gerotor See Figure 69 These will become the timing marks Make certain the round seal is installed between gerotor and the spacer plate See Figure 68 Seal should be coated with clean Si the gerotor and star down onto the output shaft splines make certain the mark across the input shaft the mark
63. he suction hose will need to be removed The suction Strainer will screw out of the tank and the replace ment will screw back in Inspect the strainer when it is removed as this wil give a good indication on what contamination may be in the tank If tank needs to be washed out it is best to remove the other components from the tank to pre vent contamination rom geting into them Itis best to Use anon petroleumbase solvent thetank shouldbe allowed to air dry before reassembling it after it has been cleaned Replace all gasket when reassem bling tank Magnetic Drain Plug Figure 95 Jil The Breather cap is mounted o the fiter assembly The breather has replaceable components that are available in a or the complete breather assembly can be replaced DO NOT operate it breather asy Top Cover Return Pressure Gauge Filter Canister Mount Flange Figure 94 Air Breather Oil Level amp Temperature Sight Gauge Figure 96 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 6 HYDRAULIC TANK REPAIR Tank Access Cover amp Gasket The tank access cover uses a gasket to seal the covertothetank To remove this cover for any reason itis best to remove the motor direction control valve solenoids assembly Itwil notbe required to remove the hoses as the valve can be set off to one side
64. he groove closest to end of plug Push plug into motor housing so plug so plug and housing are flush Be careful nat to damage O Ring Seal when doing this See Figure 60 2 install Output Shatt in Motor Housing Lubricate the output shattin the two wear areas See Figure 61 The Output shaft wil side down into the motor housing without force 3 install Needle Bearing amp Bearing Race on Output shaft Install the needie bearing down over the output shaft and down into the motor housing In some cases itis easiest to pull the output shaft out of the motor housing a short distance and push the bearing and race down over the shaft Then push all three items into the molor housing together See Figure 61 The Bearings race must rotate freely when in position check this now if it does not something is wrong Remove parts and find out what is wrong 4 install Exclusion Seal in Mounting Flange The first thing that needs to be done is inspect the seal seating surface of the mounting flange Lock for any scratches burrs are the seal seat make certain that there are no sharp edges around the top of the cut for the seal area if there is it wil cut the OD of the seal when itis installed and it wil leak Install the Exclusion seal by pressing it in from the outside of the mounting flange making certain the seal installed in the correct direction Gee Figure 63 5 install Back Up Ring amp Pressure Seal Use the Seal installatio
65. l cable stand mount the toggle switch connections will be the same for wiring the mounting of the switch itself wil be diferent Sun one a a tt ja iee art appel zd pred ST ce pi gus e ut te oh Mad mm u Figure 2B This Wire Harnes Used for LH Wing Figure 2C H al TIR nem f B Center Hole Figure 2D Switch Blade S 4 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Secion2 5 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Motor amp Cylinder Diverter Valve Solenoids Used w Dual LH Wing This Only applies if unit has a LH dual Wing RH Wing Only models DO NOT use diverter valves The diverter valve is a solenoid operated electrical acti vated directional valve I is designed to send the oil flow to onewingorthe other NOT toboth atthe same time The flow of pressure to the motor and cylinders is controled bythe operator he can run one wing at a time The Solenoids can be removed and Or changed without removing the diverter valve or the valve connections There is a nut on the end of the solenoid that when removed will allow the coil and tube assembly to be removed The solenoid can be replaced as an assembly or by parts The wire plugs will have to be disconnected from the calls There are no adjustments fo the solenoid or valve See Figure 98 To test the solen
66. l parts must be kept clean during assembly tools and work area must remain clean After partsare cleanedi they are not to be assembled right a way coat the parts with clean new hydraulic to prevent any rust Lip Seal 2 Instal NowLip Soalinto Pump Mounting Fange Figure 83 Inspect the seal seat area in mounting flange make certain there are no scratches or burrs in seal seat area Press the new seal into the mount ing flange with the lip seal garter spring facing toward the inside Press seal in until it is seat against the inner ridge of seal seat If pump has a snap ring reinstall it into the seal opening and against the seal now See Figure 83 Coat the ID of seal Shaft Run Area with ight grease or Petro leur Jolly to lube seal on start up 3 lamp Pump Mounting flange in Vise use caution not to damage the flange See Figure 84 butmake certain the pumpmountfiange is straight U up with shat lip seal pointing down Make certain e pump is securely clamped in the vise DO NOT Figure 84 clamp pump in vise by the machine pilot ring on mounting flange See Figure 83 amp 84 it could Thrust Block damage the piloting and prevent pumpfrombeing mounted straight 4 Install First Thrust Block There are a total of four thrust block used All four of these blocks are the same They MUST be installed correctly to operate correctly The Thrust block will have two different side one side is smooth Gear Side a
67. lade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 0205 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 14 Section 5 Pump Repair PUMP ASSEMBLY REPAIR INTRODUCTION Theinformationin this Section of Book s reprinted with Permission of the Pump Manufacturer This Section of Book provides service information for the Gear Pump Step by Step instructions for the completo disassembly and reassembly of the Pump are given In Most diagrams there are no Component Part Numbers Listed Only Itam numbers and Descriptions This is because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are for location amp identification only and may not be available as replacement parts NO Dir at all should be around Parts during repairs BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS Service Rules READ THIS 1 Remove Front Cover Clean Pump and surrounding area completely before removing any connections or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULICSYSTEMIFITISBEING WORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS INSYSTEMNO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL DAMAGE SYSTEM 2 After cleaning around all connections thoroughly Disconnect all connections Lines Hoses Wiring and Remove the Pump Completely from the Tractor Plug all hoses and Lines on Tractor and on Pump DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at 3 Clean Area Clean all Tools Pans etc The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be done before moving Cleaned Pump there Drain from Pump
68. leaning operations It is not necessary to remove cured locktite that is securely bonded in tapped holes however any loose particles of cured locktte should be removed After cleaning blow dry with compressed clean and dry tapped holes to make certain there is solvent or debris in them Wire Brush the threads of the bolts to remove any cured locktite and other debris Discard any bolts with damaged threads or heads Wash bolts with non patroleum solvent and blow dry Bend Tp _ vody Scent shin Remove Figure 57 Pressure Seal Bat Up Rex 00 nd 009 Matos Work om our side for ot er Sols Figure 58 5 mm 3 167 Hex Allen Wrench Seal amp Plug Figure 59 14 Replacement Parts Use the Parts Manual Listing to order replacement parts for this motor Make certain to order the seal ki Always use new seals when installing new parts and coat tho seals bearing any other parts with petroleum jelly Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 10 MOTOR P N 02974301 RE ASSEMBLY Hydraulic Motor Re Assembly Information 1 install Plug amp Plug Seal The Plug and Seal are installed from the front of the motor housing Lubricate the new plug seal and install it on the plug Some plugs have two O Ring grooves but require only one O Ring Install O Ring Seal in t
69. lection Electric Reversible Drive Direction Side Mount o Tractor Standard Factory or Field Mount Option Standard Extra Copies Optional Yellow Standard Special Colors Optional Optional Tractor Engine Driven 2 Size Option CID Tandem Gear Pump 1750 psi 9 to 10 gpm 3000 psi 3 5 to 4 5 gpm Bolton Standard 3 16 Abraision Resistant Alloy Standard w AG Shoe amp Swathboard Option Standard Manual Lock Hydraulic Lifting and Folding Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 4 USING AN ADAPTER WITH A TORQUE WRENCH How To Compute Torque When Using An Adapter A LOAD MUST APPLIED AT CENTER OF KN RLED GRIP HANDLE AT ALLTIMES Figure 1 Typical Torque Wrench Shown It 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 con Here is a typical problem You have an adapter that a
70. lign the drive assembly Support bracket with the two bolt holes for the drive stud bearing KEEP YOUR HAND away irom the cutting blades they are sharp After the two 10 mm installed into tho drive stud bearing torque them to 35 ft bs The drive assembly can be checked prior to bolting on the motor Use a punch or rod thatcan beinseried into the holeon 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 mako 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 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 bearinginiti slide the bearing and knife head weldmentup 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 al the up and down movement between the knife head weldment Nylon Bearing is removed the clamp bolt wil be tight enough Do not over tight clamp bo as damage to the knife drive stud bearing can be damaged The Knife head weldment clamp has tobe inthe right position up a
71. llow any contaminants to enter system through 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 willvary depending on what is bolted down and the type material Metal that s baing together Thread condition and lubrication will vary Torque settings Inche Sizes Metric Sizes Ba 287750 SM was 8 Dia a CES Nm piainHead 3 Dashos 6Dashes MARKINGS 7 5 1419 o 2 E ED TOP 8 4 EH zem or E ve sus asin tao ea BOLT x HEAD n Jet sto dam ere THE Ed m ion das sas aay OTHER m DA Soc BOLT 5 u 100 DESCRIP 5 E i TIONS 200 Switch Blade 5 amp amp Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 1 6 Section 2 Mechanical Repairs amp Adjustments RH amp LH Models IMPORTANT NOTE The RH Single Wing and the LH Dual Wing adjust and repair procedures are the same with the exception it will be a mirror image and mounted on the opposite side Make note which you are working on the illustrations in this manual are showing mostly the RH Wing Switch Blade S 4 6 Service Manual 0205 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 1 INTRODUCTION TO REPAIRS INTRODUCTION in M
72. main frame The mounting frame to attach to the tractor ed will vary rom tractor model but the way the car Figure 25 Assembly arm is pinned to wil not Drive the carriage 1907 25 z pinsoutand carriage armwillift out See Figure 24 254 26 CariagePin Carage Pin To reassemble the carriage arm reverse the disassembly instruction insert carriage arm insertcarriage arm pins instal rl pinintocariage arm pin Instalithe liftandtiltcylinders make certain hoses connecting to the cylinders is not twisted or routedwrong asthey couldbe damaged Attach he 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 siotted on a curve Flatwashers wil have to be usedonthese twolowerbolts See Figure25 The 7 pitchol ho cutterbarwillhave tobe readjusted see BATT gt y pitch adjustment instructions in earlier pages See Pear View Front View Figure 4 amp 26 Figure 26 Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 16 KNIFE DRIVE REPAIR REPLACEMENT Knife Drive Assembly Repair Replacement d The krile drive assembly wil be limited to the parts that can be replaced The Actual knife drive subassembly is not a repairable part and wil not have replacement parts available components on the knife drive assembly can b
73. n T Port ZNA Retum Prom Acris ee Conta Valve Return _ Pressure From Pump To Cylinder ff ContoiVilve pun Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Secion3 3 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM DUAL WINGS Shown below is the Hydraulic Diagram for the Dual Wing Model Ve X Motor Control N Ai Two Spool Control Valve amp Switches LH Break A LH Actuater Cylinders Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 4 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Ine TWO SPOOL CONTROL VALVE REPAIR Torque to 30 t035 ft bs 407 475 Nm 6 2 59 35 M e Upper cross Section View 17 18 19 Atleast one shim must be installed 22 Torque to 21 to 24 ft bs 28 5 to 32 5 Nm 13 44 20 1 23 10 Torque to 2010 25 ft bs 27 1 to 33 9 Nm 34 27 Se 6 33 30 32 Be Breather Must Not be Plugged wih Paint 4 15 12 8l 25 29 21 Torque to 20 to 251 bs 27 to 33 9 Nm Lower Cross Section View Coat Delent Parts With Grease 24 24 Figure 29 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Secion3 5 TWO SPOOL CONTROL VALVE REPAIR PartNo
74. n tool Eaton P N 600523 Lubricate ID of seal tube and OD of Pressure Seal with light flm of clean petroleum jelly Align small ID end of seal tube with seal seat in mounting flange Install Back Up Ring and pressure seal in tube with lips of seal face up See Figure 63 Insert Seal Driver in tube and firmly push seal seat with rotating action IMPORTANT after installing seals in flange examine condition if damaged or improperly installed you must replace them before continuing with assembly See Figure 63 MotorHousing Figure 60 tennis Stat Noa rus aig Figure 61 Pressure Seal Jc Backup Ring 008 and 000 Mots ichsion Seal outing Pange Figure 62 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 11 MOTOR P N 02974301 RE ASSEMBLY 6 Install O Ring Seal Install the 48 mm ID round seal into flange mounting groove Coat with a light fim of clean petroleum jelly See Figure 62 Do Not Streatch round seals before instaling them it you do they wil not ft 7 Use Lockite Primer tor Mounting Flange Mounting Holes If Shaft Needle Bearing and Bearing race are installed correct the bearing race should be partially in motor housing and partially rising above motor housing See Figure 64 amp 65 Inspect the threaded holes in the motor housing make certain they are clean and dr
75. nd the other side will have a seal groove init Seal Side The smooth side will aways be against the gears The seal groove side wil always be against the fiat surface of the Mounting flange middle Figure 85 spacer plate and end cap See Figure 85 There is Plastic Back up seal that wil fit into thrust block seal groove and there s rubber channel seal that v fit into the back up seal these will never be installed on the gear side of thrust block Light grease or petroleum jelly canbeusedtohold seals nthrustblock during assembly IMPORTANT I The Thrust block MUST be installed to get the correct rotation out of the pump without blowing the seals When installed correctly the CENTER See Figure 85 of the Back up and Channel seal must point toward the Low Pressure side Suction Side of the pump Aligning the Block and seals set the Thrust Block down onto the mounting flange aligning top hole of block with hole in mounting flange See Figure 86 NOTE The low pressure suction Side of pump wil always be on the drivers side when pump installed on tractor Rubber Plastic Switch Blade S 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 9 PUMP RE ASSEMBLY 5 GearSetinstallation There is a drive gear and a driven gear The first section of the pump isthe large gear section Coat the input shaft with petro leum jelly where shaft goes
76. nd down on the knife drive stud bearing so the cutter bar in center for height to match the cutter bar 13 Instal the Motor onto the hub adapter by Et mer aligning the Key on the motor shaft with the key slot Kee Dove in the adapter hub Install and tighten the two 1 2 Asy NC X 1 1 4 GR 5 bots 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 needto consuitthe hydraulic schematic See Figure 1 showing the hose routing for the motor 34 Recheck all the installation to make certain that the bolts have all been installed and aro tight ened tothe required torque Make certain all guards and shield have been reinstalled before staring tractor or mower Figure 28 Switch Blade 5 8 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 18 Section 3 Cylinder amp Two Spool Control Valve Repair Section 3 1 INTRODUCTION TO REPAIRS INTRODUCTION in Most diagrams there are no Component Part Numbers Listed Only tem numbers and Descriptions This is because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are or location identification only available as replacement parts wil be istedin the Parts Operators Manual NO Di at al should be around Parts during repairs BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS Service Rules READ THIS 1 Remove Front Cover Clean Pump and surrounding area completely
77. nformation you need The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT 1928 51 Subpart C makes these minimum safety requirements of actor operators REQUIREDOFTHEOWNER 1 Provide a Roll Over Protective Structure that meets the requirements ofthis Standard and 2 Provide Seatbelts that meet the requirements o this paragraph of this Standard and SAE JAC and 3 Ensure iat each employee uses such Seatbelt while the tractor is moving and 4 Ensure that each employee tightens the Seatbelt suliienly to contine the employee to the protected area providedby the ROPS REQUIRED OF THEOPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seatbelt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near diches embankments and holes 3 Reduce speed when tuming crossing slopes and on rough slick or muddy surfaces 4 Stay of slopes too steep for safe operation 5 Watch where you are going especially at row ends on roads and around toes S Do not permit others to ride 7 Operate the tractor smoothly no Jerky turns stats or stops 8 Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer 9 When the tractors stopped set brakes securely and use park lock i available Keep children away from danger all day V Equip tractors with rollover protection ROPS and keep all machinery guards in place Please work drive play and live each day with care and concern for your safety an
78. ng the results of any required trouble shooting techniques Ifthe information is not available The technician may be asked to get the information and call back Most recommendations for repairs will be based the procedures listed in the Service Manual Trouble Shooting Guide CONTACT ALAMO INDUSTRIAL Alamo Industrial 1502 E Walnut St Seguin TX 78155 Technical Service Dept PH 830 379 1480 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Index t INDEX Section Section 1 Specifications 1 Do Not Do or Allow tems Read First Thing 1 Standard Specifications 1 Torque Wrench Use Specifications 1 Hose End Fiting Torque Specifications 1 Nut amp Bolt Torque Chart 1 Section 2 Mechanical Electrical Repairs amp Adjustments Introduction Motor Pump Electrical Circuit 231026 Cutter Bar Lead Adjustment 27 Cutter Bar Pitch Adjustment 27 Cutter Bar Alignment 27 Cutter Bar Guard Adjustment 271028 Cutter Bar Wear Plates 28 Cutter Bar Clips 29 Cutter Bar Replacement 240 Knife Repair 28 Knife Replacement 2910212 Knife Bar Replacement 240 Outer Shoe Replacement 243 Inner Shoe Replacement 21302415 Rock Guard Clip 8 Wear Plate Replacement 213 Carriage Arm Replacement 216 Knife Drive Repair Replacement 21710218 Section 3 Cylinder amp Two Spool Control Valve Repai 1 to 3 13 Introduction 32 Hydraulic Diagram 331034 Two Spool Control Valve 351035
79. o 300 to 400 Ibs of torque so it will take at least that much to remove them gradually apply pressure on bolts to loosen them up Note once this heating is done the seals are may be damaged and need to be replaced DO NOT use heat if you do not intend to replace the seals The Pressure Seal Backup Ring and Exclusion Seal will have stayed in the mounting flange Figure 56 shows the seal removed but this is for illustrations only they will have to be removed The next steps will explain how to remove these seal 11 Remove Pressure Seal Backup Ring and Exclusion Seal A tool to remove the seals can be fabricated from a fat tip screwdriver See Figure 57 Ts wil require bending and grinding the screwdriver tip Use a file around the radius of the tip to make it as smooth as possible before using it You want to make certain you do nat scratch the ID of the seal seat cavity because a scratch can allow leakage around seal OD Using the screwdriver that you modified stick the blade in from the out side and pry against the pressure seal and back up ring use caution not to damage seal seat area See Figure 58 Next use the screw driver to remove the exclusion seal from the mounting flange Work from the outer sida to remove both seals See Figure 58 Heat with a Propane torch to melt Loctite Cap Screw 4 Pressure Seal Mounting Flange Exclusion Seal Back Up Ring Seal Switch Blade S A 6 Service
80. oid this can be done with a test light a volt mater Test the wire harness first to make sure that the connections are good and there is current present REMEMBER the solenoids are connected to the toggle switch which means bath diverter valve solenoid are energized at once and this is determined by the toggle switch I you check one solenoid and it has current then check the other solenoid at the plug The coil can be tested by using a small paper clip Remove the solenoid coil retaining nut Energize the coil and stick the small paper clip to the end of the stem sticking out of the coil The paper clip should stick to the stem magnetically and falloff when the coil power is shut of Note use a small paper clip or small wire as the magnetic pull of coil is very low and will not carry a heavy weight The coil is working properly it it held the paper clip if all test show to be OK check the stem that screws into the valve body The best way to check this is to try a different one the other one on the other side of valve can be switched or a new one can be tried When removing the stem inspect it when you get it out to see if there is something stuck in it Solenoid Coil Cylinder Diverter Valve 4 Ports Solenoid Coil Motor Diverter Valve 8 Ports Figure 2 so S CET apte n NES M gants y FM CRA Figure 2F
81. on valve always clean the exterior ofthe valve and hoses before discon necting them After disconnecting the hoses cap them with clean caps to keep contamina tion out othydraulic system When disassem bing the vaivemakecertainthe OD of itand all work areas are clean do not use dirty tools or rags that wil leave lint Only lint free towels paper or suitable type can be used to wipe down the hydraulic system If any compo nents need to be heldin the valve body during assembly petroleum jelly can be used DO NOT Exceed the recommended torque set ting listed in figure 29 When removing plug item 11 watch the aty of washers that are removed this amountis what shouldbe started with when reassembling plug Figure 30 Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 0205 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 6 REMOTE CONTROL CABLES Yellow or White Wie be 1 conected b tba 0 Valve Sand will vany one color wire to cach outer with tractor model termina 3 5 Red Wite must comectto center terminal iem 11 may be placed at any location along the handle stack It may also be tumed over and placed at any location along the handle stack Brown Wires on X Eu na X Red Wires on 9 fion Terminals Length of Cables will vary depending on actor model usod See Length of cables listed to determine which is used Qty of two Item 10 Switches must be installed amp ca
82. ontamination or the wrong type oil The reservoir has fter condition gauge located on the filter housing The fiter will show in the red arc when the oil filter needs to be changed or when the oil temperature is below 100 degrees F The fiter should be changed after every 500 hours of operation or when the gauge shows in the red arc when the oil temperature is above 100 degrees F When changing the return filter also replace the breather fiter element P N 02974319 located under the black cap Refer to the Filter Assembly in the repair parts manual The all should be changed every 1500 hours of operation the suction screen should be removed inspected cleaned or replaced as needed There is a magnetic drain plug in the tank inspect this plug for any metalic material that may be attached to it The be tested for contamination any time you suspect the might be contaminated There are oil test kits that are available where you can send off a sample of oil to be tested and they will return the result to you or you can contact Alamo Industrial Technical Service Department for information about testing oi Switch Blade S A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 3 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM SINGLE RH WING Hydraulic Hoses Most of he hydraulic hoses will vary in length and part number this is because when mounting units on diferent actors wil requiro dierent length hoses See Fi
83. or housing and the four holes are aligned Figure 63 Pressure Sel E Wen E Tue Backup Ri Ring 008 ade Mots Mounting Flange Place tip of applicator atiop of threaded portion Ngly 3 or 4 each hole Figure 64 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 12 MOTOR P N 02974301 RE ASSEMBLY 10 install Mounting Flange Mounting Bolts Make certain the Bolts are clean and dry Il new bolts are used make certain they are the correct length match them with the old bolts or make certain the thread length does not exceed 22 mm 875 in See Parts Manual for correct replacement part number Re Clamp motor in vise See Figure 66 as shown MAKE CERTAIN Shaft does not fall out the bottom Install the four bolts dry alternately from one side to the other tighten the bolts a litle at time to keep the flange square until you have tighten then to 250 in Ibs 28 nm of torque 11 Reposition Motor in Vise With Gerotor End Up Re ciamp motor in vise with output shaft down See Figure 50 12 Fill Motor Cavity wit Oil With the motor in the vise with gerotor end up pour proximately 35 CC of clean hydraulic oil in output shaft cavity 13 Install Housing Seal amp Spacer Plate The housing seal wil fit into a groove in the motor housing the seal should
84. ost diagrams there are no Component Part Numbers Listed Only tem numbers and Descriptions This is because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are or location identification only available as replacement parts wil be istedin the Parts Operators Manual NO Di at al should be around Parts during repairs BEFORE STARTING REPAIRS Service Rules READ THIS 1 Remove Front Cover Clean Pump and surrounding area completely before removing any connec tions or Lines NO DIRT OR DEBRIS CAN BE ALLOWED ON OR NEAR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IF ITIS BEING WORKED ON ANY DIRT OR CONTAMINANTS IN SYSTEM NO MATTER HOW SMALL WILL DAMAGE SYSTEM 2 Aher cleaning around all connections thoroughly Disconnect all connections Lines Hoses Wiring and Remove the Pump Completely from the Tractor Plug all hoses and Lines on Tractor and Pump DO NOT leave any open Lines NO Contamination Should be allowed into system at all 3 Clean Area Clean al Tools Pans tc The cleaning of Area and Tools MUST be dane before moving Cleaned Pump there Drain from Pump Recheck outside of Pump to Make Sure it is Clean 4 After disassembly of Pump wash all metal components in clean solvent 5 Use compressed Airto dry pars after washing Compressed air must be fitered and moisture free DO NOT wipe them dry with Paper Towels or Cloth as these will eave lint and or dust contamination DO NOT USE Compressed Air to spin any component Such as Bearings or Plates as this will
85. p Inc Section 1 2 SPECIFICATIONS SWITCH BLADE The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT 1928 51 Subpart C makes these minimum safely requirements of tractor owners and operators Required of the Owner 1 Provide a Rol 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 he tractor has ROPS Where Possible avoid operating the tractor near diches 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 reads and around trees Do not permit others to ride Operate the tractor smooth no jerky turns starts or stops Hitch to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer When the tractor is stopped set brakes securely and use park lock available Safety Recommendations 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 fo your attention practices that
86. p is retained with seven bolts they may have sealing washers amd they not check when removing bolts for these sealing washer Attar the bolts are removed the end cap will lift of of the body There wil be a sealing O Ring under cap which wil usually come off with the cap lit does remove it from the cap See Figure 51 Motor Flange Bolts Motor Mator Adapter Bracket Cutter Bar Drive Assembly Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 4 7 MOTOR P N 02974301 DIS ASSEMBLY 7 Remove The Garnier Remove the drive spacer rom the end f used and then remove the gerotor assembly by iting up on it There is a sealing O Ring under the gerotor remove the O Ring it should have came of with the gerotor Inspect the gerotor components for condition by removing the center component of the gerotor See Figure 52 B Remove the Gerotor Drive Shaft Pull the splined Drive Shaft out of the pump body make note this shalt is splined on both ends Make a note which way it came out There is a spacer plate with holes in it that will be removed with the drive shaft and under the spacer is sealing O Ring that wil be removed See Figure 53 9 Remove the Output Shaft First make certain kay has bean removed from the output shaft To remove the output shaft remove th
87. pacers The short ones go to the rear and the long ones go to the front Once the drive assembly has been ited you wil see anylon bearingin bar head clamp should have stayed inthe clamp There will be two more bots connecting cutter bar to break away assembly once these nuts are removed the cutter bar should it up over the bots they were left in There willbe square plata 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 itis recommended that you wear gloves to protect your hands The Knife Bar wil side out at the drive end titwil not side out then something is wrong Check the rock guards cips and other components to see where itis to tight The easiest way it any of hese make itto tight is to unbol hem and remove them for now The new or repaired le bar wil install the same way it wil slide in rom the dive end under cps and between rock guards DO NOT Use hammer or force to install Knife bar i it wil not side in find out why because if the bar is forced in it willbe damaged or other component wil be damages The Knife bar and cutter bar can not operate fiting tightly together they wil bind causing damage When reinstaling cutter bar reverse the disassembly procedures Make certain the nylon bearing iin good condition or replaced sometimes the clamp wil have o be loosened to get the nylon bushing installed into clamp and the drive stud that is attached to th
88. re clean ne in the rod on the rod end 6 Remove Cyiinder to Work Bench Hold cylinder Figure 42 with por upuntl you gt to drain pan to drain cyindor CH P N 06934002 IL works best to Secure cyinder in a vise use caution natto tighten vise so tight it will squeeze the barrel out Figure 43 lt curb Litt Cyl of shape DO NOT cylinder rod in vice Use OK PANOGOSAQUA caution as the cylinder is disassembled wil flow out off sa you want odo this in an area where you are prepared to catch the amp 7 Remove Cylinder Rod The best way to disassemble the bar tit cylinder is to use a hooked gar ry spanner wrench Seo Figure 4 there is a hol in e ind head sp nne wench can bo used A d pipe wrench can be used but you will damage the gt exterior ofthe cylinder head by cutingi ia pipe wrench 089904 is used make certain none ofthe pieces of metal rom cylinder head are not allowed to get into the hydraulic oll system The Cylinder Head tem 2 Figure 45 il screws into the cylinder barrel Unscrew the cylinder head with the spanner wrench and remove the cylinder rod tem 5 Figure 45 and inner rod weldment tem 4 Figure 45 wih the cylinder head stil attached to t do Spanner Wrench this by puling the cylinder rod item 5 Figure 45 out the cylinder head cylinder rod and rod weldment wil come out with it Remove Wire Ring lem 13 Figure 45 and the
89. s notrequredtoremoie ne Back Pivot P ate to removeskid show must removed move thethreeretiningbatsto rop the back plate Figure 19 Drive Assembly Long Tube Spacer di Inner Skid Shoe Weldment Motor Drive Asy Cover Rotor Actuator Figure 20 Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 14 INNER SHOE WELDMENT REPLACEMENT 6 he Back Plate has been removed from the carriage arm it will have to be reset after the reassembly is dane 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 propery The assembly of the skid shoe weldment replacement of the Rotor Actuator Drive Assembly Cutter Bar Skid Shoe and Drive Assembly Cover willbe reinstalled by reversing the disassembly instructions See Figure 10 thru 21 Rubber Bumper 3 8 Bolts Pad Back Pivot Plate 3 8 Lockwashers Rotor Actuator Retaining Pin Skit Shoe Weldment Rotor Actuator Rotor Actuator Mounting Bolts Figure 21 Drive Stud Bearing Asy Nylon Bearing Clamp amp Clamp Bo
90. s not so always recheck Torque 9 Veritjing the accuracy of Pump Repairs on an authorized test stand is essential RECOMMENDED TOOLS 7 C4 d Hex Allon Wrench Qty 5 9 16 5 92 5 16 3 32 5 64 2 Retaining Ring Pliers Q3 1 each of Internal Straight 070 ip intemal Straight 090 p amp 1 each External Straight 0 90 tip 3 Retaining E Ring Applicator Qty 2 1 each 932 amp 1 each 1 2 4 O Ring Pick Qty 1 5 End Wrench Qiy 4 1 each of 7 16 916 347 1 S Torque Wrench Qiy 1 0 to 100 t ls 185 6 nm capacity 7 Hammer Soft Face Qty 1 8 Seal Driver Sot Qty 1 9 Arbor Press 10 Sockets Qty 3 7 16 9 16 3 4 Drive Size should match Torque Wrench Drive 11 Light Petroleum Jelly Vaseline 12 Lockite 222 and 277 or equivalent Qty 1 tube each RECOMMENDED GAUGES FOR DIAGNOSTICS 1 Inlet Vacuum 30 PSI to 30 in Mercury 207 bar otar 2 System Pressure Gauge 6 000 PSI cob 3 Charge Pressure Gauge 0 to 500 PSI 01025 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 2 HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM SINGLE RH WING Shown below is the Hydraulic Diagram for the Single RH Wing Model Corb Lif Cylinder Bar Tilt Cylinder gt Tee To Base End of Bar Lift Cylinder Sy Break A Way Lift Cylinder ve Contot Valve to Rod End of Cust meum valve zem ATE VM Pon Take Retur
91. s to be installed with on position up 1 2 Hole tor ltem three wil need to be driled See Parts Manual for Part Numbers Toggle Switch Boot 16 ga Red Wires RZ Black Ground Wire Toggle Switch Diverter Valve 1Cyl Control Diverter Valve t Motor Control Figure 2A Switch Blade 5 8 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 2 4 MOTOR PUMP ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT Electrical Circuit Dual LH Wing Mower Continued IMPORTANT All Toggle Switches and push pul switches must be installed before the two spool control valve is mounted as once the valve and hoses are installed they are dificult to get to It switches must be repaired or removed the removeal of the control valve may be required The hose should not require disconnecting only the valve Lay the valve with hoses to one side to get to the switches The componets used when a dual LH Wing is installed will not replace the components used in the mounting of the RH Wing they willbe used with the RH components The stand for the valve mount and the valve mount can vary with the typa model tractors be used Shown here is a stand and mount typical of what is used onROPS tractor without cab See Figure 2D If mounting on cab tractor the controls willbe worked through remote cables and this type mount will not be used The Toggle switches and push pul switch willbe mount onto brackets witch connect to contro
92. stub shaft that wil Figure 76 amp 81 Do Not damage seal seat area See Figure 76 Outer Pump Housing Section Small Gear Set Figure 60 Middle Spacer Plate Inner Pump Housing igure 8T Section Large Gear Set Mounting Flange wi Lip Seal Figure 82 puloutof the drive gears See Figure 76 amp 80 Ihe stub shaftis lettin the front drive gearit willbe OK 6 Remove Large Gear Housing and Components Inner Pump Housing The Inner gear pump large gear housing wiliftoffutthe middle spacer should be removed frs Itwillitaway from gear housing Make certain that he gears and thrust blocks do not fll out when removing theinner housing ifthe gears out with the housing this wil be OK just make certain you catch them and do not drop them See 7 Mounting Flange The mounting flange willbe all that is leftin the vice The lip seal willbe removed from the outside if there is a snap rng it will need to be removed firs then the seal The seal will drive 382 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 8 PUMP RE ASSEMBLY Pump Re Assembly Machined Pilot Ring at 1 Clean and Inspect Al Components Clean the Mounting Flange components using a non petroleum based sol vent Let the paris air dry or used pressured air to dry them DO NOT use rags or towels that will leave lent on parts Al
93. switch to energize the other The coil canbe tested by using a small paperclip Remove the solenoid coil retaining nut Energize the and stick the small paper clip to the end of the Pellet Valve Solenoid stem sickng of ne The paper cip should noc oi Nut Sticktothe stemmagneticallyandtalloffwhenthocoii Seno PRES powerisahutot Note use asmali paper clip or small wire as the magnetic pull of coilis very low andwillnat Carty a heavy weight The collis working properly LOUE 98 held the paper cip ital the test show to be OK check the stem that screws into the valve body The best way to check this is to try a different one the other one on the other side of valve can be switched or a new can rod When removing the stem inspect it when you gat it out to seo if there is something stuck in Switch Blade 5 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 7 NOTES Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 6 8 NOTE SWITCH BLADES amp 6 Sen Marval 0205 SES Group ine MUNENQ TO THE OWNER OPERATOR DEALER Tekeopyourimplementrunringetfclentyandsalely read yourmanualthoroughiyandfolowthesediractionsand the Salety Messages in this Manual The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily i
94. tch amp Reversing Toggle Switch The push pull switch mount to the valve stand not cab tractors and to the remote valve control cable handle mount on a cab model On Cad models the switch can be mounted some where se ithat is what the customer wanted See Figure Threaded Bead 31837 Female Threaded Plunger Rod Figure 36 Switch Blade 5 A 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 3 9 BAR TILT CYL P N 0693500A REPAIR Bar Tilt Cylinder Repair 4 The Bar Tilt Gvlinder is a single stage cylinder With one port on the base end See Figure 38 The Bar Ti Cylinder connects to the carriage arm and the hose will be tee d of of the other cylinder See Figure 1 as the two cylinders will react together when the bar titeylinderis activated See Figure 39 Bar Tit Cylinder is a 2 1 5 bore cylinder The cylinder rod acts as the cylinder piston as the cylinder does not have a removable piston 2 Tractor and Parts the tractor and all components including hose musi be cleaned and free of anything that wil contaminate the hydraulic system Keep all parts coated with to prevent rust 3 Secure Tractor Secure the tractor so as it can not be started unless you are ready for ito Set the tractor parking brake 4 Bar Tilt Cylinder Removal Remove cylinder hose at the cylinder use pan to catch any spilled oil when t
95. the hoses are not connected correctly See Hydraulic Diagram for Dual LH Wing The12V power supply wire wil have tobe connected to tractor wiring The power source wire must be connected to a power source that is only charged when the tractors key switch isin the on position If power supply wire is connected direct to a power source itwilrun the tractor battery down when parked if the switch are left on as the solenoid could be activated See Figure 2A When mounting the two position toggle switch you will need to drill a 1 2 hole inthe valve mount on the RH side of it near the bottom See Figure 2C Install the toggle switch with the On position up There is a decal that mounts on valve mount hat will explain the operation ofthe RH or LH selector toggle switch The wire harness for the LH diverter valves wil only have two wires connected to the plug these two wires are 16 GA Red and 16 GA black These wire are connected together in the two plugs The red amp red and the black A black with the fuse removed to prevent current flow the plugs can be checked with an Ohm Meter from plug to plug and plug Red Wires to toggle switch The black wires are connected to a common ground and can be tasted to a ground source See Figure 2B Reference mount will vary with tractor model NOTE Connect Black Ground Wire amp Red Supply Wires to same connection as RH Wing Wire Harness location Toggle switch need
96. the job is finished all tools Figure 5 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 gramme lose contact with a guard ledger Ifthe sectiontothe right SI lt and left are both 1 8 of the ledger do not bend the two sides up until they contact the knife This is wrong see Figures the high guard shouldbe knocked down until alt 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 inthe thick justin frontofthe ledger plates see Figures Donat Pound down the guard lips as the knife might bind Retighten the bolts as each guard is aligned Disregard ihe position ofthe quardpoints tistheledgerplatewnich _Figure 6 must be kept in line Blunt points should be filed sharp 5 S atfromihe inner shoe adjust each guard so thatthe knife section and ledger are parallel and reasonably close to each other Find the high guard and knock them down Usually the only time itis necessary to knock a guard up is when new guards are first installed on the bar 6 certain that the first knife section is contacting the inner shoe ledger plate It it doesn t contact check the first or second guard which may be holding the knife up or the inner shoe
97. through the lip seal in mounting flange Carefully insert the drive gear amp input shaft down into the thrust block Be careful not to damage the lip seal Lower the driven gear into the thrust block See Figure 87 6 Install Lower O Ring Seal into Gear Housing Installthe O Ring Sealinto the gear housing acoat ot light grease will hold O Ring in place during assembly The Gear Housing must be installed where the suction portis on the drivers side when pump is mounted See Figure 87 7 Install Short Dowel Pins between Mounting Flange and Gear housing There are two dowel pins that go between the gear housing and mount ing flange Some time when disassembled the pin willstayinthe mounting flange or the gear housing Checkto make certain the two dowel pins areinthe correct holes to allow the two components to fi together See Figure 87 8 Install Gear Housing over Gears Slowly lower gear housing down over the gears the thrust block is under the gears and will need to be aligned up through the gear housing To align the dowel pins into the gear housing and mounting flange turn the gear housing until the holes align themselves The Gear housing cannot be hammered on to force over the dowel pins it will damage the gear hous ing The housing can be tapped with a rubber mallet gently to help fit onto the dowel pins See Figure 76 amp 87 9 Install Second Thrust Blockinto Gearhousing Theupperthrustblock willbe installed
98. tt Knife Head Weldment Blade Section Knife Backing Strip S5 Figure 23 Figure 22 Switch Blade S amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Section 2 15 CARRIAGE ARM ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT Carriage Arm Assembly Replace ment The carriage arm replacement will require the Back Pivot Plate to be unbolted with the skid shoe break a way assembly to be removed with Back Pivot but nat disassembled The skid shoe break a way assembly canbe removed by unbolt ing the back pivot plato from the carriage arm See Figure 17 thru 25 The hydraulic hoses to the motor will not have tobe disconnected but the hose brackets may have to be disconnected to allow the assembly tobe moved outward far enough to clear carriage arm assembly the complete cutterbar break away assembly needs to be moved it is sometimes easier and cleaner to unboltthe motor andthe complete assembly can beremoved anthe molor can be moved out of the way with the hoses attached to it DO NOT pull assembly with the hoses attached and damage them amiagg Inner Shoe Wledment To remove the carriage arm the lit and tilt cylinder will needtobe disconnected the hoses will nat require disconnecting the 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
99. um itto within 30 Days Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded onthe Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAI The intent ofthis publications to provide the competent technician with the information necessary to perform the CORRECT repairs to the Alamo Industrial Product This wil in tur provide for complete customer satisfaction His hoped that the information contained in this and other Manuals will provide enough detail to eliminate the need for contact of the Alamo Industrial Technical Service Dept However it should be understood that many instances may arrive wherein correspondence with the Manufactureris necessary CONTACTING MANUFACTURER Please help us Help You Before You Call Alamo Industrial Service Staff Members are dedicated to helping you solve yours or your customers 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 out to look at the equipment and merely calls inquiring of the problems described to him by the operator customer PART NUMBERS Part numbers listed in this manual are subject to change without notice as designs are made to adapter to the tractor or for a design improvement Before ordering parts ALWAYS Measure old part to make certain thatis the one you will need This manual is designed
100. wav tac moda usec The purp should ie out Bitne coupler nsome cases na couplerwt sitie of ofthe cect and stay om pump she it lod Gn pump sha you should remove i and lesa onto ha divesa Uso sulle puller if coupler is stuck on pump shat DO NOT use hammer to famove coup NEVER use hammer an pump you do you wil damage the oral compo nate ba ptr Pump Dis Assembly 1 Clamp the Pump in a vise use caution not to Figure 79 damage ange Se Figure 3 but make carin opt ara Su vy os Make certain pu securely damped in ths clamp pumpin vise bythe machine piet ing an mounting large be damaged NOTE thetypeandortuniaon ofal seals betere and during disassembly as they must ba replaced nth sama orientation as removed DO NOT Mt tne pump components or input shat with a Farmer The gear housings ars Sowel pris be tow ota vb Malt ca bru n brook gor hood loose by tgph or ote d Switch Blade 5 amp 6 Service Manual 02 05 2005 Alamo Group Inc Section 5 7 PUMP DIS ASSEMBLY 2 Remave the fourtie bolts thatretainthe endplate on See Figure 78 amp 79 Before you remove the tie bolts mark the gear housing end cap center spacer and mounting flange on one side These marks will help in the reassembly to align the components the same as they came off When removing tie bolts and iting end c
101. y It is recommended to apply a light coat of locktte primer NF in tapped holes of motor housing See Figure 64 Allow primer to air dry for at least 1 minute Do not force dry with air jet the primer will blow away Use of primer is optional With primer lacktte curing time is approximately 15 minutes Without primer curing time is approximately 6 hours 8 AopiyLockite To Motor Housing Apply 3 or 4 drops of ockite sealant at top of threads foreach of the four threaded holes in motor housing See Figure 64 Do not alow parts with locktite applied to come in contact with any metal parts other than those for assembly Wipe the excess lockt motor housing face using a non petroleum base solvent Important Do Not apply locktite to threads more than 15 minutes before instaling bolts If molor housing stands for more than 15 minutes repeat application No addtional cleaning or removal ot previously applied oci is necessary 9 Install Mounting Flange to Motor Housing Before installing flange to motor housing coat the shaft with and the ID ofthe seals in Mounting Flange with petroleum jelly See Figure 65 Also coat the round 49 mm ID seal with petroleum jelly this is the seal that will seal around the bearing race and seal flange to housing See Figure 65 Install Flange rotate flange slowly while pushing down over shaft Be careful not to invert Seal ID or damage seals Inspect to make certain the flange is seated mot

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