Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt

Bush Hog 00786976C manual Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt, Tractor Horsepower

(SG-7)

OPERATION

3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

Operating the blade with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

•ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.

•	Tractor Safety Devices	Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
•	Tractor Horsepower
	- 2-Wheel Drive	8’ - 190 HP, 10’ - 160 HP
	- Front Wheel	8’ - 162 HP, 10’ - 136 HP
•	Hitch - 3 Point Hitch	CAT II-III and QH
	- Lifting Capacity	8’ - 1339 lbs.; 10’ - 1459 lbs.
•	Front End Weights	As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle

3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt

The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened. Tractor model not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003

Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll- over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.

3.2 Tractor Horsepower

The power required to operate a blade is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most operating conditions, the 160 Series rear blade requires a tractor with at least 162 HP for 8’ and 136 HP for 10.’ Operating the blade with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine. Exceeding the recommended horsepower may cause blade damage by overpowering the unit in heavy operating conditions.

160 Series 08/10

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