M&W SLR5 User manual

M&W
1020 South Sangamon Ave.
Gibson City, Illinois 60936
217-784-4261 © 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SLR5 & SLR7
Published 02-02 Part No. 4935C
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETYSECTION ......................................................................................................................................... 1-1
SafetyInformation ..........................................................................................................................................1-2
Decal Location................................................................................................................................................1-9
SafetyDecals ............................................................................................................................................... 1-10
FederalLaws&Regulations.......................................................................................................................... 1-13
INTRODUCTIONSECTION............................................................................................................................. 2-1
AttentionOwner/Operator................................................................................................................................2-2
ASSEMBLYSECTION .................................................................................................................................... 3-1
TractorPreparation.........................................................................................................................................3-2
SLRPlowOperation ........................................................................................................................................3-2
Preparing SLR for Operation ..........................................................................................................................3-2
GaugeWheelInstallationInstructions .............................................................................................................3-3
GaugeWheelAdjustment................................................................................................................................3-4
ChiselBarCoulters .........................................................................................................................................3-4
Light Kit Installation......................................................................................................................................... 3-6
OPERATIONSECTION .................................................................................................................................. 4-1
CouplingImplementtoTractor ........................................................................................................................4-2
ShearBoltShank ............................................................................................................................................4-2
OperationTips ................................................................................................................................................4-2
RipperTripShanks.......................................................................................................................................... 4-2
MAINTENANCESECTION .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
GeneralMaintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 5-2
LubricationLocationGuide ..............................................................................................................................5-2
BoltTorqueChart ............................................................................................................................................5-3
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................. 5-4
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SAFETY
SECTION
Safety Section 1-1

SAFETY
Safety Section 1-2
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SLR5&7 02/02
A safe and careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the
manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being
aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing certain precautions. The first
section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if followed, will help protect the
operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety Messages
beforeassembling,operatingorservicingthismower. Thisequipment should only be operated
by those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know
how to do so safely and responsibly.
TheSafety Alert Symbol combinedwith a Signal Word,as seen below, isused throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal
Word are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of
possibleinjury faced when operating this equipment.
CAUTION! The lowest level of Safety Message; warns of possible injury. Decals
located on the Equipment with this Signal Word are Black and Yellow.
WARNING! Serious injury or possible death! Decals are Black and Orange.
DANGER! Imminent death/critical injury. Decals are Red and White. (SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and
above all---remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent
serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

SAFETY
Safety Section 1-3
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SLR5&7 02/02
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety
Messages. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is
taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety
Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
(SG-2)
Si no lee Ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea
para que le traduzca las medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)
PELIGRO! ¡LEA EL
INSTRUCTIVO!
DANGER! Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completelyunderstandthisManual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
andeachoftheSafetyMessagesfoundintheManualorontheTractor
andImplement. Learnhow tostopthetractor engine suddenlyinan
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel too
operatethe TractorandImplement withoutsupervision. Makesure
the operator has fully read and understood the manuals prior to
operation. (SG-4)
WARNING! Alwaysmaintainthesafetydecalsingoodreadablecondition.Ifthedecalsaremissing,damaged,
or unreadable,obtain andinstall replacementdecals immediately. (SG-5)
WARNING! Make certain the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in such
a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
EquipmentusetheTractorflashingwarninglights. Beforetransporting
theequipmentonpublicroadsmakesurethe Implementwarninglights
are connected, visible and working. Always follow all local traffic
regulations.(SG-6a)
WARNING! OperatethisEquipmentonlywithaTractorequippedwithanapproved
roll-over-protectivesystem(ROPS). Alwayswearseatbelts. Serious
injuryorevendeathcouldresultfromfallingoffthetractor--particularly
duringaturnoverwhentheoperatorcouldbepinnedundertheROPS.
(SG-7)
WARNING! DonotmodifyoralterthisImplement. DonotpermitanyonetomodifyoralterthisImplement,
any of its components or any Implement function. (SG-8)
DANGER! BEFOREleavingthetractorseat,alwaysengagethebrakeand/orsetthe
tractortransmissioninparkinggear,disengagethePTO,stoptheengine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the tractor
shiftleverintoalowrangeorparkinggeartopreventthetractorfromrolling.
Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine is running.
Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only. (SG-9)

SAFETY
Safety Section 1-4
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SLR5&7 02/02
DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Neverallowchildrento operate or ride ontheTractororImplement.
(SGM-11)
WARNING! DonotmounttheTractorwhilethetractorismoving. MounttheTractor
only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped.
(SG-12)
DANGER! Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a
tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators
manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)
DANGER! Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
componentunlesstheImplementissecurelysupportedorblockedup
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death. (SG-14)
DANGER! Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil leaking. Oil is
expensiveanditspresencecouldpresentahazard. Donotcheckfor
leakswithyourhand! Useapieceofheavypaperorcardboard. High-
pressureoil streams from breaks in thelinecould penetrate the skin
and cause tissue damage including gangrene. If oil does penetrate
the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician
knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)

SAFETY
Safety Section 1-5
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SLR5&7 02/02
WARNING! Theoperatorandallsupportpersonnelshouldwearhardhats,safety
shoes,safetyglasses,andproperhearingprotectionat all times for
protection from injury including injury from items thrown by the
equipment. (SG-16)
CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an
Implement attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent
hearing loss. We recommend that you always wear hearing
protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 80db.
Noise over 85db over an extended period of time will cause severe
hearing loss. Noise over 90db adjacent to the Operator over an
extended period of time will cause permanent or total hearing loss.
Note: Hearing loss from loud noise [from tractors, chain saws,
radios, and other such sources close to the ear] is cumulative over
a lifetime without hope of natural recovery. (SG-I7)
WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can
resultfromoperatingthis equipment at unsafe speeds. Understandthe
TractorandImplement andhowithandles beforetransportingon streets
and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good
condition and operate properly.
BeforetransportingtheTractorand Implement,determine thesafe
transport speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide
by the following rules:
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with
weak or faulty brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain
slick roads, the braking distance increases: use extreme care and
reduce your speed. When operating in traffic always use theTractor’s
flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic
around you and watch out for the other guy. (SG-19)
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
throughtheturnonly after you determine that itissafetooperateat
a higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when
turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning
over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this
equipment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
3. OnlytransporttheTractorand Implementat thespeeds thatyou
have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control
theequipment.
1. Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
Applythe Brakessmoothlyto determinethestopping characteristics
of the Tractor and Implement. As you increase the speed of the
Tractor the stopping distanceincreases. Determinethemaximum
safe transport speed for you and this Equipment.

SAFETY
Safety Section 1-6
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WARNING! Neverattempttolubricate,adjust,orremovematerialfromtheImplementwhileitisinmotion
or while tractor engine is running. Make sure the tractor engine is off before working on the
Implement. (SG-20)
WARNING! Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when
necessary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners,
worn or broken parts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins
have cotter pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not
maintaining this machine in good working order. (SG-21)
WARNING! Alwaysreadcarefullyandcomplyfullywiththemanufacturersinstructions
when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other chemical agent.
(SG-22)
DANGER! Neverrunthetractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The exhaust
fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23)
DANGER! Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the
Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement to shift or fall crushing
themselvesor others. (SG-25)
DANGER! NEVERusedrugs oralcoholimmediatelybeforeorwhileoperatingthe
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or
Implement, an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medica-
tion must consult a medical professional regarding any side effects
of the medication that would hinder their ability to operate the
Equipment safely. NEVER knowingly allow anyone to operate this
equipmentwhen their alertness or coordination is impaired. Serious
injury or death to the operator or others could result if the operator is
under the influnce of drugs or alcohol. (SG-27)