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2009-2010 Folding Defoliator

2009-2010 Folding Defoliator
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2009-2010 Folding Defoliator

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Introduction: The manual provides essential information for the assembly, installation, operation, and maintenance of the Alloway Folding Defoliator. It is intended for both dealers and owners, with dealers responsible for proper assembly and installation, and owners advised to read the manual thoroughly before operation.
Specifications: The defoliator features 12 rows with 22-inch spacing and a transport width of 14' 4". It operates at a tractor PTO speed of 1000 RPM and offers various flail types, including steel and rubber. The weight varies based on rotor type and optional attachments.
Safety Rules: Emphasizes the importance of reading all manuals, understanding controls, ensuring proper equipment attachment, and wearing safety gear. Highlights dangers of hydraulic fluid and the need for immediate medical attention if skin penetration occurs.
Operation: Advises against operating with open covers or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and stresses the importance of well-lit conditions and no bystanders during operation.
Transporting: Guidelines include securing equipment with a safety chain, adhering to speed limits, and ensuring proper weight distribution to prevent tipping.
Owner Service: Regular maintenance, including lubrication and inspection, is necessary. Only genuine Alloway parts should be used to avoid voiding the warranty.
Troubleshooting: Provides solutions for common operational issues.
Warranty: Includes a registration process for warranty coverage, applicable only to the original purchaser, covering defects or noncompliance but excluding misuse and normal wear.
Safety Instructions: Includes keeping ROPS systems locked, operating at specified RPM, and exercising caution on slopes. Emphasizes inspecting and repairing damage immediately and staying clear of power lines.
Maintenance Guidelines: Service should be performed by qualified personnel, using original parts. Safety decals and shields must be intact.
Storage Recommendations: Follow manual instructions and keep unauthorized persons away from the storage area.
General Information: Provides operational and maintenance guidance, emphasizing safety and proper procedures.
Pre-Delivery and Delivery Checklists: Ensure safety decals, shields, and guards are installed and in good condition. Verify proper attachment and adjustment of the implement to the tractor.
Safety and Instructional Decals: Replace damaged safety decals immediately.
Operator Responsibilities: Operators must be trained, understand all instructions, wear proper clothing, and maintain a safe distance from moving equipment.
Safety Precautions: Ensure the power unit is equipped with ROPS or ROPS CAB and a seat belt. Operate only in adequate lighting and avoid contact with electrical wires.
Principal Components: The defoliator consists of Right Wing Assembly, Left Wing Assembly, and Center Frame, with optional attachments available.
Pre-Operation Checklist: Includes ensuring the operator's manual is accessible, reviewing safety rules, and checking equipment attachment.
Break-in Procedure: Involves attaching the PTO shaft, checking fasteners, and ensuring flails are in good condition.
Equipment Matching: Use a tractor with adequate power and weight, equipped with a 1000 RPM PTO.
Electrical System: The tractor must have a SAE J560a 7-pin connector for operating warning flashers and turn signals.
Proper Mounting and Dismounting: Follow safety procedures, secure the seat belt, and ensure the ROPS system is locked before starting the engine.
Attaching and Disconnecting the Defoliator: Follow specific procedures for secure hydraulic and electrical connections.
Raising and Lowering Wings: Follow procedures to ensure safety and prevent damage.
Setup and Operation: Attach the Defoliator on level ground, install locks, and make necessary adjustments for field operation.
Field Operation: Adjustments may be needed based on field conditions. Recommended speed is 2 to 3 mph.
Stopping and Transporting: Reduce engine speed, disengage PTO, and ensure all moving parts have stopped before transport.
Maintenance and Service: Regular maintenance includes lubrication and checking drive belts. Safety during maintenance is critical.
Conclusion: Proper operation and maintenance are essential for safety and performance. Regular checks and adjustments are necessary.
Overview: Detailed instructions and specifications for maintenance and operation, focusing on components like flails and drive systems.
Specifications and Procedures: Includes adjusting nuts on the tightener rod and replacing flails.
Flail Replacement: Procedures for replacing L-Knife/Cup and Rubber Flails.
Troubleshooting: Solutions for common issues like drum non-turning and rapid belt wear.
Component Index: Detailed parts lists and diagrams for various components.
Safety and Maintenance Recommendations: Follow safety warnings and regularly inspect components.
Warranty Coverage: Applicable only to the original purchaser, covering defects but excluding misuse and normal wear.
Warranty Claims: Must be made within 30 days of discovering a defect, with proof of purchase.
Limitations: Limited to repair or replacement, excluding other remedies.
Liability Exclusions: Alloway is not liable for incidental or consequential damages.
Conditions and Modifications: Warranty subject to supply conditions, with no authorized alterations.
Contact Information: For warranty service inquiries, contact Alloway at their Fargo, North Dakota address.
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2009-2010 Folding Defoliator-2

TO THE DEALER: Assembly and proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Alloway dealer. Read manual instructions and safety rules. Make sure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Check Lists in the Operator’s Manual are completed before releasing equipment to the owner. The dealer must complete the Warranty Registration included in this manual. Both dealer and customer must sign the registration which certifies that all Dealer Check List items have been completed. The dealer is to return the prepaid postage portion to Alloway, give one copy to the customer,...

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Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. It has been said “The best safety device is an informed, careful operatorWe ask you to be that kind of an operator. The designed and tested safety of this...

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■ Inspect rubber flaps and swing rod before each use. Replace if damaged or missing. Flaps must pivot and hang freely so there are no gaps. Do not put equipment into service until repaired. ■ Remove accumulated debris from this equipment, tractor and engine to avoid fire hazard. ■ Ensure all safety decals are installed. Replace if damaged. (See Safety Decals section for location.) ■ Ensure shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ■ A minimum 20% of tractor and equipment weight must be on tractor front wheels when attachments are in transport position....

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SAFETY RULESATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! (Safety Rules continued from previous page) ■ Keep bystanders away from equipment. ■ Do not operate or transport equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ■ Operate only in daylight or good artificial light. ■ Avoid contact with electrical wires. ■ Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all moving parts. ■ Always comply with all state and local lighting and marking requirements. ■ Never allow riders on power unit or attachment. ■ Power unit must be equipped with...

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■ Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to avoid entanglement in moving parts. Wear sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing and head; and respirator or filter mask where appropriate. ■ Do not allow other people in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling or servicing equipment. ■ Never go underneath equipment lowered to the ground or raised, unless it is properly blocked and secured. Never place any part of the body underneath equipment or between moveable parts even when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic system...

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PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST (DEALER'S RESPONSIBILITY) Inspect the equipment thoroughly after assembly to ensure it is set up properly before delivering it to the customer. The following check lists are a reminder of points to inspect. Check off each item as it is found satisfactory or after proper adjustment is made. _Check that all safety decals are installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. _Check that shields and guards are properly installed and in good condition. Replace if damaged. ___Check that PTO shaft is properly installed. ___Properly attach implement to tractor and make all necessary...

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SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Replace Immediately If Damaged! (Safety Decals continued on next page)

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a SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS A Ak ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ik Replace Immediately If Damaged! _A WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN ■ CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH CARDBOARD; NEVER USE HAND. ■ BEFORE LOOSENING FITTINGS: LOWER LOAD, RELEASE PRESSURE, AND BE SURE OIL IS COOL. ■ CONSULT PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY IF SKIN PENETRATION OCCURS. SKIN PENETRATION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND GANGRENE. GUARD MISSING. DO NOT OPERATE. A WARNING MANUAL CONTAINER AND MANUAL ARE MISSING ■ REPLACE AND READ BEFORE OPERATING. ■ KEEP MANUAL CONTAINER AND MANUAL MOUNTED...

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a SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS A A ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ik Replace Immediately If Damaged! A WARNING ROTATING DRIVE HAZARDS ■ Before opening drive guard: ■ Disengage PTO drive, ■ Lower equipment to ground, ■ Stop engine, remove key and engage brake, ■ Operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pressure, ■ Wait for all rotation to stop, ■ Disconnect driveline from tractor PTO. ■ Before starting tractor: ■ Close drive cover and secure, ■ Keep guard in good condition. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. 8 - Decal 70030495 14...

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A SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS A Ak ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! ik Replace Immediately If Damaged! A WARNING RAISED WING EXPOSES FLAIL ROTORS AND INCREASES THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS. ■ Only raise wings for transport. ■ Read and follow all manual instructions. Stop equipment and pin wings in “Lock-Up” position before transporting. ■ Wings must be completely lowered to the ground when operating. RAISED WING CAN FALL AND CRUSH. ■ Keep away. Never go under a raised wing. ■ Raised wing must always be pinned in “Lock-Up” position. ■ Lower wings after transport. ■ Wings must be lowered...

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Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by an operator’s single careless act. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, judgement, and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. It has been said “The best safety device is an informed, careful operator.” We ask you to be that kind of operator. Alloway Equipment Company follows the general...

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