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SWITCHBLADE
Assembly Manual
JOHN DEERE
JD-5105 / JD-5205 / JD-5225
JD-5325 / JD-5425 / JD-5525
Cab / ROPS 2 WD & 4 WD
Published 05-05 Part No. 02982566
ASSEMBLY MANUAL
Tractors equipped with additional options, special equipment, tractor manufacturer modifications,
new tractor models, or Customer alterations may prevent this Mount Kit from being properly
mounted to the tractor. Alamo Group is not responsible for modifications to the MountKit to
accommodate these differences.
ALAMO INDUST
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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 sens
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT THIS MANUAL: The intent of this publication to provide the competent technician with the information necessary to perform the CORRECT Assembly to the Alamo Industrial Product. This will, in turn provide for complete customer satisfaction It is hoped that the information contained in this and other Manuals will provide enough detail to eliminate the need for contact of the Alamo Industrial Technical Service Dept. However, it should be understood that many instances may arrive w
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INDEX - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Page Introduction Manual Introduction............................................................................ Index-1 Section 1 - Model Specifications DO NOT DO LIST (IMPORTANT)..................................................... 1-2 Specifications.....................................................................................1-3 to 1-4 Using Torque Wrench with Adapters (Formula)................................1-5 Hose Fitting Torque Chart..................
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INDEX - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTION Page Section 5 - Hyd Valve & Hyd Hose Section Cylinder Control Valve........................................................................5-2 Hydraulic Hose Routing..................................................................... 5-3 Electrical Switches............................................................................ 5-3 Pump Hose Connections.................................................................. 5-4 Fill Hydraulic Tank with Oil...........
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NOTES Switch Blade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525, Asy. Man) 05/05 Index -4 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
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Section 1 Model Specifications STATEMENT OF POLICY It is the policy of Alamo Group to improve its products where it is possible and practical to do so. Alamo Group reserves the right to make changes or improvements in design and construction at any time without incurring the obligation to make these changes on previously manufactured units. Switch Blade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525, Asy. Man) 05/05 Section 1 - 1 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE This manual was carefully prepared by Alamo Industrial in an effort to aid the repair technisian in keeping the performance of this mower up to the high standards for which it was designed. Its purpose is to cover safety and to give recommendations for the proper repar, care and operation of the mower. The repair person will want to be totally familiar with this manual so that they will be better able to handle day to day service adjustments, maintenance and an
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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1929.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety requirements of tractor owners and operators: Required of the Owner: 1. Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard; 2. Provide Seat belts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard SAE J4C; 3. Ensure that each employee uses such Seat belt while the tractor is moving; 4. Ensure that each employee tightens the Seat bel
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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE Standard Specifications: Switch Blade 5 ft. & 6 ft. Break-A-Way Control............................................. Break-A-Way Pressure Contol Valve Block Break-A-Way Relief................................................ 1500 psi Relief Break-A-Way........................................................... Hydraulic Rotary Actuator, Self Returning Cutting Size............................................................. Up to 1/2" in Dia. Material Cutting Width..
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USING AN ADAPTER WITH A TORQUE WRENCH Figure 1 If an adapter is attached to the drive of a torque wrench, the wrench will not give actual torque indicated by the setting of the handle. A simple formula however, allows you to figure out what the setting should be to deliver a predetermined amount of torque at the end of any adapter to the fastener. The following letters are defined as: A = Length of the torque wrench when set at the middle scale setting (inches). B = Length of adapter (inches fro
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SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE HOSE END FITTING TORQUE SPECS: Hose End Type: 37 Degree Angle End Steel Hose End Fittings* Dash Nominal Cyl. Torque Torque Size Size (in.) in. lbs. ft .lbs. -4 1/4" 140 12 -6 3/8" 230 19 -8 1/2" 450 38 -10 5/8" 650 54 -12 3/4" 900 75 -16 1" 1200 100 -20 1-1/4" 1600 133 -24 1-1/2" 2000 167 -32 2" 2800 233 * Straight Threads do not always seal better when higher torques are used. Too much torque causes distortion and may lead to leakage. DO NOT over torque
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Section 2 Switch Blade John Deere JD-5225, JD-5325 JD-5425 & JD-5525 CAB / ROPS 2 WD & 4 WD General Information Switch Blade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525, Asy. Man) 05/05 © 2005 Alamo Group Inc. Section 2 - 1
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General Information / Installation Requirements INTRODUCTION: In Most diagrams there are Component Part Numbers Listed, Item numbers and Descriptions, This is because most parts shown as breakdown in drawings are for location & identification and if available as replacement parts will be listed in the Parts/Operators Manual which are to be used with this assembly manual. BEFORE STARTING ASSEMBLY: (READ THIS) 1. Clean surrounding area completely before uncapping any connections or Lines. NO DI
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General Information / Installation Requirements GENERAL INFORMATION: Remember to follow each step closely and cautiously. Be aware of all support personnel at all times. Keep the assembly area as clean as possible; clean up all spills when they occur. An uncluttered assembly area and a crew that is sensitive to the hazards involved in putting this implement together will help prevent accidents. Keep all unauthorized personnel from the area. Do not allow children near the assembly site nor a
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General Information / Installation Requirements WARNING! Disconnect the negative lead (ground) from the battery terminal to prevent any damage to the electrical system. LEVELING TRACTOR: TRACTOR MUST be on level ground before assembly is begun. The tractor must be level, All tires must have the proper amount of air in them as per tire and/or Tractors manufactures recommendations. DO NOT level tractor by over inflating tires. The tractor can be leveled by jacking it up and putting it on jack stan
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General Information / Installation Requirements Wear personal protective equipment when assembling the mower. As a minimum that WARNING! should include: Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Gloves Hard Hat Hearing Protection Welding Helmet Before attempting to assemble ensure that the tractor engine is off and the tractor WARNING! transmission is in the park position with the parking brake engaged. Remove the engine key and keep it in your pocket to prevent inadvertent starting or movement of the
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General Information / Installation Requirements Lay Out Components in Display. It is helpful to lay out the component in as neat a display as possible. Lay out the Bolts according to size and length. Lay out the Nuts and washer by size. This will allow you to see how many of each part as you use them and help to identify any missing parts. (See figure 6) See Mount Kit Specification and Component Identification Section to help ID Components. All the component that are received should be check an
