Tiger TWR-180 User manual

© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
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.
Published 12/04 Part No. C314TG010C
ROTARY CUTTER
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Tiger Corporation
3301 N. Louise Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD
57107
1-800-843-6849
1-605-336-7900
TWR-180
TWR-120

TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of
accidents.
BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration
Form in full and return it to Alamo within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on
the Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETYSECTION ........................................................................................................................................1-1
SafetyInformation...................................................................................................................................1-2
Safety Decal Location ..........................................................................................................................1-12
Safety Decal Description ......................................................................................................................1-14
Federal Laws & Regulations.................................................................................................................1-18
INTRODUCTIONSECTION ...........................................................................................................................2-1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................2-2
ASSEMBLYSECTION ..................................................................................................................................3-1
General....................................................................................................................................................3-2
Connection to Tractor .............................................................................................................................3-2
LoweringWings.......................................................................................................................................3-3
Leveling ...................................................................................................................................................3-3
DrivelineShield Chains ...........................................................................................................................3-4
LamintatedTires .....................................................................................................................................3-4
Center Section Wheel Standards ...........................................................................................................3-4
Wing Lift Spacer Plates..........................................................................................................................3-5
Blade Rotations ......................................................................................................................................3-5
HydraulicPhasing Cylinders ..................................................................................................................3-6
RephasingGroove...................................................................................................................................3-6
Spool Valve Kit .......................................................................................................................................3-7
OPERATIONSECTION .................................................................................................................................4-1
MAINTENANCESECTION ............................................................................................................................5-1
Blades .....................................................................................................................................................5-2
Cutter Pan Retaining Nuts......................................................................................................................5-2
Hubs and Spindles...............................................................................................................................5-2,4
Hydraulics ...............................................................................................................................................5-3
Nuts and Bolts ........................................................................................................................................5-5
PanRemoval ...........................................................................................................................................5-6
Slip Clutches...........................................................................................................................................5-6
Tires.........................................................................................................................................................5-6
Lubrication............................................................................................................................................5-7,9
Storage....................................................................................................................................................5-9

SAFETY
SECTION

Safety Section 1-2
SAFETY
SAFETY
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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,operating orservicingthis implement. Thisequipmentshouldonlybeoper-
ated by those persons who have read the Manual, who are responsible and trained, and who
knowhowtodo sosafelyandresponsibly.
TheSafetyAlertSymbolcombinedwith 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
possible injury 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 Section 1-3
SAFETY
SAFETY
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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
completelyunderstand this Manual,theTractorOperator’s Manual,
and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the
Tractor and Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine
suddenlyinanemergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained
personneltoooperatetheTractorandImplementwithoutsupervision.
Make sure the operator has fully read and understood the manuals
prior to operation. (SG-4)
WARNING! Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in
such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local
traffic regulations. (SG-6)
WARNING! OperatethisEquipmentonlywithaTractorequippedwithanapproved
roll-over-protectivesystem(ROPS). Alwayswearseatbelts. Serious
injuryorevendeathcouldresultfromfallingoffthetractor--particularly
during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the
ROPS. (SG-7)
WARNING! DonotmodifyoralterthisImplement. DonotpermitanyonetomodifyoralterthisImplement,
any of its components or any Implement function. (SG-8)
DANGER! BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set
the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine,removethe key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the
tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor
fromrolling. NeverdismountaTractorthatismovingorwhiletheengine
is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)
WARNING! Always maintain the safety decals in good readable condition. If the
decalsaremissing,damaged,orunreadable,obtainandinstallreplace-
ment decals immediately. (SG-5)

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SAFETY
SAFETY
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DANGER! NeverallowchildrenorotherpersonstorideontheTractororImplement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
DANGER! Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement.
(SGM-11)
WARNING! Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the
Tractor 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
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked
up 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 the line could penetrate the skin
andcausetissuedamageincludinggangrene. Ifoildoespenetratethe
skin, have the injury treated immediately by a physician knowledge-
able and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)

Safety Section 1-5
SAFETY
SAFETY
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WARNING! The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats,
safety shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all
timesforprotectionfrominjuryincludinginjuryfromitemsthrownby
the equipment. (SG-16)
WARNING! Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can
result from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand
the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on
streets and highways. Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are
in good condition and operate properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe
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
reduceyourspeed. Whenoperatingin trafficalways use theTractor’s
flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic
around you andwatch out for the other guy. (SG-19)
2. Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate
at 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. Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you
have determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the
equipment.
1. Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly.
Apply the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping
characteristics of the Tractor and Implement.
As you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance
increases. Determine the maximum safe transport speed for
you and this Equipment.
CAUTION! PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PER-
MANENT 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.
Noiseover 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)

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SAFETY
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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! Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturers
instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other
chemical agent. (SG-22)
DANGER! Never run the tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The
exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23)
DANGER! KEEPAWAYFROM ROTATINGELEMENTS toprevententanglement
and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24)
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
themselves or others. (SG-25)
WARNING! Donot exceed the rated PTOspeedforthe Implement. Excessive PTO
speeds can cause Implement driveline or blade failures resulting in
serious injury or death. (SG-26)
WARNING! DonotmowwithtwomachinesinthesameareaexceptwithCabtractorswiththewindowsclosed.
(SGM-11)