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©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 02/10 Part No. 02988075C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL ALAMO INDUSTRIAL ® 1502 E. W alnut Seguin, T exas 78155 830-372-3551 Email: parts@alamo-industrial.com BOOM ARM MOWER This Opera tor's Manual is a n integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, ...
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T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardou s. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who reco gnizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its sa fety equi pment properly attached to minimize t ...
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In order to reduce accidents and enha nce the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA I ndustrial and Agri cultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial an ...
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Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name Phone: Requester Address: City S tate Zip Code Mower Mod ...
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T able Of Content s SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................ ................... .................... ................... ........... ............... ..... 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra ...
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Driving the Tractor and B oom ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .. ........................ 3-38 OPERATING THE BO OM UNIT AND ATTACHED H EAD .... ................... .................... ................... ................ 3-39 Foreign Debris Hazards/Ov erhead Obstructions ....... ...
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Safety Section 1-1 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY SECTION ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoi ded by being a ware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observin ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and bir th defects or other reproductive harm. (S G- 30 ) Battery posts, ter m ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause th e Implem ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces including hydraulic o il tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before pe rforming maintenance or rep airs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fl ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecti ng Implemen t Safety Instructi ons & Practices Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Each Rear Wheel must have a minimum of 1500 pound co ntact with the surface to prevent lateral instability and possib le tip-over which coul ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Rotary Mowers are capable u nder adverse conditions o f throwing objects for g reat dista nces 300 feet or more) and caus ing serious injury or death. Follo w safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 100 Y ARDS UNLESS: Front and Rear Deflectors are i ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, serv icing, and repairing the Mower and T ractor: -Equip the T r actor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location. -Do Not operate the Mower on a T ractor with an underframe ex ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Fl a il M owers are capa bl e un d er a d verse con diti ons o f th row i ng objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing seri ous injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflec ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do not mount or dismou nt the Tr actor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tractor only when properly seated in th e Tractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in inju ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Do Not operate this equip men t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering. If a tra ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices M ow a t th e spee d th a t you can sa f e l y opera t e an d con t ro l th e t rac t or an d mower . Th e correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal gro ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Always disconnect the wire leads from th e mower pump solenoid before performing se rvice on the T ractor or Mower . Use caution when working on the T ractor or Mower . T racto r engine must be stopped before working on Mower or T ractor . The Mower Blades could inadverten ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not m ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Secure the boom an d mower head in the transpo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for th ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understand the Tra ctor and Implement and how it hand les befor ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety deca ls on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo Indust rial cares abou t the safety of its customers, operators, and b ystanders, and wil ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00757139 3 LOGO Alamo Industrial 2. 024028 1 W ARNING Replace Worn Rubber Deflectors 3. 02925100 1 IMPORT ANT Genuine Parts 4. 02958241 1 DANGER Multi Hazard 5. 02967867 1 DANGER Safety Shield 6. 2738332 1 REFLECT Red Reflector 7. 2 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-19 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 002369 1 D ANGER Multi-Hazard 2. 02965141 1 DANGER Thrown Objects 3. 02967668 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Safety Shields 4. 02967867 1 DANGER Safety Shield 5. 00725739 1 W ARNING Shield and Guards 6. 00758194 1 WARNING Belt Shield 7. 02 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 00769736 1 WARNING Use/Repa ir Shields 2. 02925100 1 CAUTION Genuine Parts 3. 02958241 1 DANGER Operator Safety 4. 02967827 1 DANGER Mu lti hazard Rotary 5. 02975170 1 DANGER Foot/Leg Contact 6. 02975515 1 WARNING Disconnect Solenoid ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-21 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1. 02962764 6 W arning, Pinch Points 2. 02988484 2 Name Logo, 18’ Axtreme . 02988485 2 Name Logo, 22’ Axtreme . 02988486 2 Name Logo, 25’ Axtreme 3. 0298798 7 1 Hose Conne ction 4. -------- -- -- -- --- -- NFS Serial Numb er Plate ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Decal Description Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Information that Grease Fittin g is present and must apply grease. P/N 000678 Name LOG O - Alamo In dustrial P/N 00757139 IMPORT ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-23 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rota ting part s, being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by contact. Always replace guards which have been removed for mai ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. P/N 02958241 DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 0 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-25 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Inspect Rubber Deflector and replace if damaged or notice ably worn. Do not operate mower if deflector is missing or dama ge d. P/N 24028 Blade Rotation Clockwise. P/N D138 W ARNING! Replace blade bolt s and nut s everytime you replace m ower blades. P/N D375 W AR ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-26 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING! Failure to use and maintain shields and deflectors in good condition may lead to injury or death from ent anglement with rotating p arts. being hit by object s thrown with great force by blades, or by blade contact. P/N 00725739 Instructions to properly lubricate ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-27 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Danger! Mult-Hazard W arning. Failing to follow these Safety Messages an d Operating Instructions can cause serious bo dily injury or even death to operator and others in th e area. P/N 002369 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-28 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-29 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY W ARNING- Disconnect the hy draulic solenoid before pre forming serv ice work on trac tor or mower . P/N 02975515 W ARNIN G- Hearing Protec tion is required w hen working within 100 yards of this machine. P/N 02975158 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-30 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY INSTRUCT - Do not locate hitch post in this area P/N 02975516 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o rupture SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting serious BODIL Y INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE with resulting BURN INJURY or DEA TH ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-31 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NAME DECAL- AXTREME 2 18’ P/N 02988484 NAME DECAL- AXTREME-2 22’ P/N 02988485 NAME DECAL- AXTREME-2 25’ P/N 02988486 ...
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SAFETY AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-32 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and reg ulations concerning employe r and employee equipment oper at ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law an d should ...
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Introduction Section 2-1 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION SECTION ...
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INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION This Boom Mower is design ed with care and built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. Th ...
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INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION Y our Axtreme 2 Boom is designed for he avy-duty cutting in limited access areas such a s highway , park, and rural roadsides , overhead gr owth, ditches, levees, and other such grass and limb control uses in ge nerally hard-to-reach area s. Y our Axtreme 2 Boom ...
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INTRODUCTION Axtreme 2 02/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group INTRODUCTION Attention Ow ner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the W arr anty C ard i ...
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Operation Section 3-1 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION SECTION ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION ALAMO INDUSTRIAL BOOM MOWERS OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Alamo Industria l Booms are manu factured with qualit y material by skilled workers. The Axtreme 2 Booms are designed to att ach to a tractor and operate va ri ous heads for a wide range of vegetative maintenan ce appl ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 1.OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator ’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associated ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 2.TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsepowe r and size required to operate the boo m unit, the tractor must also be properly equipped to provide operat or protecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’ s presence, and to ensure tractor ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 2.3 T ractor Lighting and SMV Emblem If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadw ay it must be eq uipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Mo ving V ehicle (SMV) emblem which ar e clearly visible from th e rear of the unit. Most tractor’s h ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 3.GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting o nto the tractor , the operato r must read and complete ly understand the impleme nt and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dea ler for a complete ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 3 . 2 Di smoun ti ng th e T rac t or Before dismoun ting the tractor , idle the tractor engine down, disengage the he ad and re tr act the boom arm to the transport p osition. Park the tractor on a level su rface, place the transmissi on in neu tral and set the parking b ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed build ing or without adequate ventilatio n. The exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when properly seated in th e Tractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Re ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SERVICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspection and se rvice of the imple ment and tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and function ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head pr ior to operation. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repaired and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure the unit is ready for operation, conduct the following : OPS-B- 00 ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION The operator’s manual and sa fety signs affixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the safe and proper use of the equi pment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operat ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-12 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION B OO M ARM A SS EMBL Y • Inspect condition of each a rm se ction weldm ent • Ensure all pins ar e in pl a ce . • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed. • Check condition of teflo n bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylin der ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-13 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR • Check oil reservoir leve l and oil condition. (Add specific type oil if low) • Change hydraulic oil filter and hydrauli c oil according to mainte nance schedule. • Ensure th ere are no oil leaks and f itting are properly connected ? ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-14 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION ROT ARY HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . R otate to 90° to make for checking easier . Re place damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete set s to maintain rot ary balanc e. • Ensure carr ier hub nuts are tigh ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-15 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION FLAIL HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect blades and bl ade bo lts for looseness and excessive wear . Rotate to 90° to make for checking easier . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades as complete sets to maint ain cuttershaft balance . • Ensure rubber deflectors are in p ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-16 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION SA W BLADE HEAD INSPECTION • Inspect the saw blad es and spindle bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up before doing maintenance. Replac e damaged and worn saw blades as co mplete se ts to maintain unit balance. • Ensure h ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-17 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-18 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID# ________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with th ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-19 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.3 C utting C omponent Inspection Inspect blade p an and blade assembly for the following: OPS-B-0062 Inspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLA D ES on that carrier IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade has: • Become bent or deformed from it’ s original ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-20 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 6.4 Blade Bolt Inspection Inspect Blade Bolt Head da ily for wear as followed: Inspect the Blade Bolt Heads d aily for abn ormal wear . REPLACE BOTH BLADE BOL TS on the Blades IMMEDIA TEL Y if either blade bolts has: • Visible cracks or • If the reces sed area o n b ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-21 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.OPERA TING CONTROL V AL VES The Boom has two control valves. One is the on-of f s witch to the cutter motor and the other is the position control valve. ON-OFF Switch (Mower V alve) - T o operate the mowe r , pu ll the switch while the tracto r is running . The push- ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-22 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION For safe and ef ficient boom mower operation, it is critic al that the ope rator be exper ience d and feel confident in using the control valve sticks to position th e boom. New operator ’s should allow ample time to practice using the control valve sticks in an open ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-23 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.1 Swing The handle neare st the center of the tractor , in the ba nk of five valves, actuates the SWING cylinde r . This valve has three positions and operates in three ways. Push the valve handle forward an d you admit hydraulic fluid to the Rod End of t he SWING cyl ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-24 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.2 Lif t The second handle from the left in the ba nk of five va lves actuates the LIFT cylinde r . This valve has three positions. Pulling the valve handle back, toward the operator , causes t he boom LIFT cylinder to lif t the boom arm up. Make certain that you do no ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-25 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.3 Dipper The third handle in the bank of five valves ac tuates the DIPPER cylinder . Like the swing valves, this has three positions. Pulling the valve handle causes the boom DIPPE R cylinder to lift the small boom UP . Make cert ain that you do not lif t the head in ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-26 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 7.4 Tilt The fourth handle in the ba nk of five valves a ctuat es the TIL T cylinder . This valve, like the lift valve, has three positions. Pull the valve handle backwar d and you will cause the outer rim (farthest from the tractor) to move UP until the mower is cuttin ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-27 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 8.OPERA TING THE BOOM JOYSTICK CONTROL Positioning the boom is performed with electronic va lves controlled by the operator using a single joystick. The joystick controls five st andard operations: Swin g, Lif t, Dipper , Head, ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-28 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.1 Mower Head Power ON - OFF Switches (base of the JOYSTICK) Before attempting to start the T ractor , make cert ain th at th e Motor Switch is pu sh ed IN to the STOP position and the Master Switch is in the OF F position to ensure that the mower head is not engaged. ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-29 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.2 Swing The twisting motion of the Joysti ck, actuates the SWING cylinder . T wisting the Joystick Counterclockwis e admit s hydraulic fluid to the Butt End of the SWING cylinder , causing the boom to swing out to the right side of the tractor . (See Diagrams above) W ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-30 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.3 Lif t The forward and back movement of the Joystick actuates the LIFT cylinder . Pulling the Joystick back, toward the operator , causes the boom LIFT cylinder to lift the bo om arm up. Pushing the Joystick forward, cau ses the LIFT Cylinder to lower the Boom. If th ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-31 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.4 Dipper The Left and Right movement of the Joystick actuates the DIPPER cylinder . Pushing the Joystick lever to the RIGH T causes the boom DIPPER cylinder to LIFT the small boom UP . If the Joystick is released, the va lve will automatically return to cent er , and ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-32 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.5 Tilt The two lower th umb buttons (Red Buttons) on the panel at the top of the joystick activates the TIL T cylinder . Pressing the left button will caus e the outer rim (far thest from the tractor) to move UP . Pressing the right button will lower the Outer Rim dow ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-33 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 8.6 Door Using the trigger button in co njuction with the swivel buttons(Red Butt ons)on the joystick ac tuates the Aux iliary Cylinder on the attached head.. Pressing the trigger button and pu shing the left swivel button opens the door . Pressing the trigger button an ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-34 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION OPTIONAL 8.8 Head Swivel The two upper buttons (Red Buttons) on the panel at the top of the joystick actuates the h ead swivel on the atta ched head. Pressing the left button swivels the head to the left. Pressing the right button swivels the he ad to the r ight. OPS-B- ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-35 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION N ever opera t e th e T rac t or or I mp l emen t un til you h ave rea d an d completely underst and this Manual , the T ractor Operator ’s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tr actor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor eng ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-36 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and highwa ys. ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-37 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in good operating condition. T ractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing sin gle rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simult aneous rear wheel braking. FOR MOST ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-38 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 9.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart off dri ving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintainin g complete contr ol of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stoppi ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-39 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.OPERA TING THE BOOM UNIT AND A TT ACHED HEAD THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERST AND HOW TO OPERA TE THE TRA CTOR AND MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE A TTEMPTING TO MOW . The operator must read and underst and the Safety and Oper ation Sections of this manual an d t ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-40 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazard s/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspe cted for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine. W alk through the area look ing for fences, boulders, rocks, culverts, stumps or metal objects. Mark the insp ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-41 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.2 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating. Operate the mower a t its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade spe ed for a clean cut. Refe r ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-42 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Rot ary Cutter • The Rotary Cutting He ad is rated to cut vegetation up to 5” in diameter . • Objects te nd to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blad e rotation and toward the raised edge of the shroud. Avoid cutting with the head tilted at an ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-43 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Flail • The Flail Brush Cutter is rated to cut material up to 4” in diameter . • Setting cuttin g he igh t ra ng e s fro m 3/ 4” to 6”. Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the roller assembly . • Remove roller assembly when cutting limb s and ot ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-44 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Saw Blade T ree Limb Cutter • The BuzzBar T ree Limb Cutter is rated for material up to 6” in diameter . • Suggested cutting S peed for the Buzzb ar is 1st gear . Slow down for thick, dense, or hard material. • Always cut with the boom positioned perpinducular t ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-45 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.4 Shutting Down the Att ached Head- For S tandard Equipment T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d. The mower head will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount of ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-46 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 10.5 Shutting Down the Att ached Head - For (Optional Equipment) T o shut down attached mowe r head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then disengage cutterhea d. The mower head will come to a complete stop within a suitable amount ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-47 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 11 . TRACTOR, BOOM, AND A T T ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of t he season is critical to maintiang it s appearance and to help ensure years of dep endable service. The following are suggested storage pr ocedures: • Thoroughly ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-48 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.Placing Boom Ar m on Boom Arm Rest Before transporting tracto r between locations, idle th e tractor engine, disengage the attach ed head, and wait for all head motion to come to a co mplete sto p. Place th e b oom in it s stor age cradle rest suppor t and then turn ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-49 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tracto r and mower on public roadways. The tra cto r must be equip ped with all required safety warning fe atures including a SMV emblem an d flashing warning lights to a lert dri ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-50 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Before proc eeding on to public road s make sure your boom arm is restin g properly on boom rest and the implement s head is properly po sitioned so that the oper ator , tractor flashing warn ing lights an d SMV are not being obscured fr om other motori st on the road. ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-51 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION When operating on public roa ds, have consideration for other r oad users. Pull to the side of the road oc casionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do no t exceed the legal speed limit set in your state or muni cipality for agricultural tractors. Always stay a ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-52 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tra ctor and imple ment, measure the height an d width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance with the legal limits set for the areas th at ...
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OPERATION AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-53 © 2010 Alamo Group OPERA TION Arrange the chain s so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Carefully tighten the securing chains or other fasteners using boomer s or binders to apply maximum tension. Use extr eme care when attach ing and removing the securing d ...
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 4- 1 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE SECTION ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-2 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Lubrication Information Before operating your Impleme nt, take the time to inspect and repair any damage to the machine or tractor . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regularl y maint ain this machine to provide long life and trouble free operation. ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-3 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE . ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-4 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Oil, Filters, and Component s Filters and Oil - Change the Pre ssure Filter af ter the fir st 200 hou rs of operation. Change th e filter again at 80 0 hours; then, change th e oil and filters at 1600 hours. Af ter that, continue to change the filte r eve ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-5 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Blades Check the Blades for cracks and wear and Blade Bolt s for tightness, da ily . Blades s h ould be replaced when they are worn excessively , bent, deformed, or out of balance. Blades should always b e replaced in pairs. Blades of dif ferent weight s can cause ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-6 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fa stener s. When bolts are to be tightened or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop er torque except when sp ecific torque values are assigned in ma ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-7 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Service of Spindle Ho using (FIGURE Mnt-0006) Remove blade bar or p an. Remove hydraulic motor . Remove spindle housing from unit. Drain remaining oil from housing. Using a chisel, bend the tang on the lockwasher (6) until it is free from the slot in the nut (5). U ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-8 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE ASSEMBL Y Make sure a ll parts are clean and free of a ny contamination Install Bearing Cu ps (3 & 4) into S pindle Housing (2) using a su itable bearing driver to seat the cu ps. Caution must be ta ken not to da mage the cup or spin dle housing, cup s must be ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02 /10 Maintenance Section 4-9 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE ROLLER BEARING REPLACEMENT Securely support mower while removing and inst alling roller assembly . If installing a roller with pre asse mbled bearing and bracket assemblies, remove the old roller , proceed to step 1 1. 1. Remove roller and both bearing and br acket ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-10 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Saw Blade Head BLADES For best performance, have b lade s set and shar pened wh en the y begin to dull. Blades ca n be touched up with a grinder or file between sharpenin gs. T o extend the life of the blade, remo ve resin accumulations. When the re sin builds up, ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-11 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Belt T ension Adjustment (Fig ure Mnt-B-0010) Loosen nut s on the 4 studs and the jam nut. Use a hand wrench or socket to tension the belt s. Never use power or air equipment to tighten belt! Th is could cause damage to be lt, sheave, shaft a nd bearings Once the b ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-12 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE Lubrication: Grease each spindle with on e pump of high quality lith ium grease weekly . More than one pump is un neces- sary and will cause a mess when extra gr ease squirts out of the relief. Grease fittings are on front of machine, just ab ove the blades. Belt s ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-13 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE General Information on Flail Mower V ibration FLAIL MOWERS INFORMA TION BULLETIN NO. 5 EXCESSIVE VIBRA TION Vibration is a MONSTER and if allowed to continu e unchecked, ca n cause the complete break-up of a machine in a very short time. A properly operate d Flail ...
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MAINTENANCE AXTREME 2 02/10 Maintenance Section 4-14 ©2010 Alamo G roup MAINTENANCE The actual speed at which the harmo nic will occur will vary with each mowe r and each installation. T o avoid this harmonic vibration when oper ating the mower , it ma y be necessary to adjust the engine spe ed of the trac- tor up or down. Some units have a harmon ...
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ALAMO INDUSTRIAL LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municip al purchaser (“Purchaser”) and war rants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any pa ...
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T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manu al. The T able of Cont ents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (1928.51 Subp art C) makes these minimum safe ...
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