Tiger-products-co-ltd TWR-180 User Manual

© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATOR'S MANUALThis Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operationof this machine and must be maintain

Safety Section 1-6SAFETYSAFETYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.WARNING!Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from th

Safety Section 1-7SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04DANGER!NEVER use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operatin

Safety Section 1-8SAFETYSAFETYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.WARNING!Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can

Safety Section 1-9SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04WARNING!Avoid mowing in the reverse direction when possible. Check t

Safety Section 1-10SAFETYSAFETYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.CAUTION!To prevent tipping of implement when stored in folded positio

Safety Section 1-11SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04WARNING!Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue isve

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Safety Section 1-13SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04NOTE: Tiger supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe o

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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALERAll implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-mindedoperator wh

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Safety Section 1-19SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and ef

INTRODUCTIONSECTIONIntroduction Section 2-1

Introduction Section 2-2© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTIONTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Your heavy-duty Cutter is designed primarily for weed

ASSEMBLYSECTIONAssembly Section 3-1

Assembly Section 3-2© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04GeneralIMPORTANT: Check oil level in all gearboxes before operati

Assembly Section 3-3© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Incorrect drawbar length will change angle of driveline causing p

TABLE OF CONTENTSTiger Corporation is registered trademarks of Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION ...

Assembly Section 3-4© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Center Wheel Standard Spacer PlatesOn the center section, spacer

Assembly Section 3-5© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Center Section Wheel StandardsFor shipping purposes, the axle ass

Assembly Section 3-6© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04CAUTION!Use FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS when traveling on public road

Assembly Section 3-7© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04The hydraulic phasing cylinder kit requires one double acting hyd

Assembly Section 3-8© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYASSEMBLYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Spool Valve KitThis kit allows the Rotary Cutter to be operated o

OPERATIONSECTIONOperation Section 4-1

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-2OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-3© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-4OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Mower Standard Equipment And SpecificationsNote: The mower must

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-5© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/041. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the rotary mower is t

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-6OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/042.2 Tractor Safety Devices2.1 ROPS and Seat BeltA Roll-Over-Pr

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-7© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-8OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Mower main driveline

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-9© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/043. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTORUse both hands and equipped ha

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-10OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/044. STARTING THE TRACTORBefore starting the tractor ensure the

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-11© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/041. Ensure the tractor is equipped with the correctPTO shaft and

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-12OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/046. SETTING THE MOWERProperly setting the cutting height is ess

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-13© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04The cut height for the center section is set by extendingor sho

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-14OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04When fitting the mower to the tractor, the telescoping drivelin

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-15© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04“Bottoming Out” Check Procedure1. Disconnect driveline from the

SAFETYSECTION

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-16OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04For mowers equipped with a Constant Velocity (CV) driveline, th

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-17© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/048. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICEBefore each use, a pre-

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-18OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04DANGER!All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devicesincluding (

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-19© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04¾ Ensure the tractor PTO master shield is in place,lowered and

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-20OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04¾ Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed andretained corre

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-21© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/049. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWERSafe tractor transport require

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-22OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/049.1 Starting the TractorThe procedure to start the tractor is

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-23© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/049.3 Operating the Mower WingsWings are positioned with hydraul

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-24OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your s

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-25© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/049.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep InclinesWhen crossing ditches w

Safety Section 1-2SAFETYSAFETYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of prima

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-26OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0410. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWERTHE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-27© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0410.2 Bystander/Passersby PrecautionsIf a bystander comes withi

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-28OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04WARNING!Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and contro

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-29© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0410.5 Operating the MowerAvoid mowing in reverse direction when

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-30OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Stay alert and watch for trees, powerlines, posts, signs,and al

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-31© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04When mowing across uneven areas such as road shoulders, ditch e

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-32OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0411. DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTORAlways shut the Tr

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-33© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0412. MOWER STORAGEProperly preparing and storing the mower at t

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-34OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Before transporting the tractor on a public roadway orboarding

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-35© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0413.1 Transporting on Public RoadwaysExtreme caution should be

Safety Section 1-3SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following SafetyMessages. Serious

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-36OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04Make sure that all tractor flashing warning lights, headlights,

OPERATIONOPERATIONOperation Section 4-37© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0413.2 Hauling the Tractor and MowerBefore transporting a loaded

OPERATIONOperation Section 4-38OPERATION© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/0414. TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

MAINTENANCESECTION

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-2MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04INSTALL TRANSPORT PINS FOR WINGS AND CENTER FRAMES BEFORE

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-3MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Install the bushing (3) in the flange yoke (2). Assemble t

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-4MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Nuts and BoltsCheck all nuts and bolts for tightness after

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-5MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Hubs and SpindlesGreasing and InstallationIt is recommende

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-6MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Tightening Instructions for 517 & 511 HubsProper setti

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-7MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04DANGER!DANGER!Blade ServicingInspect blades daily. Blades

Safety Section 1-4SAFETYSAFETYTWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.DANGER!Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-8MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04LUBRICATIONGearboxesReplace oil in gearboxes after the fir

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-9MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Gearbox oil should meet the following specifications:-API

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-10MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04Decal # 226-085 Location: Splitter ShieldGrease ScheduleG

MAINTENANCEMaintenance Section 5-11MAINTENANCE© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180/TWR-120 12/04-Telescoping Tubes: Every 4 hours. Apply grease to the

TIGERWARRANTY INFORMATIONTiger Corporation, 3301 N. Louise, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, warrants to theoriginal Retail Customer, the new Tiger equipmen

ONE LAST WORDThis manual cannot possibly cover all of thepotentially hazardous situations you willencounter. By being familiar, though, with thesafe

TWR-180-/TWR-120 12/04Printed in CanadaP/N C314TG010C

Safety Section 1-5SAFETYSAFETY© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.TWR-180 / TWR-120 12/04WARNING! The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats,