Bush Hog PT5 manual Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt, Operator Thrown Object Protection

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OPERATION

3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to tractor horsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tractor must also be properly equipped to provide operator protection, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor’s presence, and to ensure tractor stability when mowing with the boom fully extended.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

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

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Tractor Safety Devices

Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield

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Tractor Horsepower-Minimum

15 HP

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Tractor Weight

1210 lbs.

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Hitch

Cat I Three-point Hitch

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Hydraulics

Uses tractor’s open center hydraulic system

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Power Take Off

540 RPM

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 models 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 Operator Thrown Object Protection

The tractor must be equipped with protective equipment to shield the operator from falling and thrown objects. For cab tractors, the tractor must be equipped with an operator safety screen on its right side or the right side windows must be fitted with a shatter proof safety window. For non-cab tractors, the tractor must be equipped with a ROPS and operator protective safety cage that provides protection to the right and above the operator seat. DO NOT remove the ROPS from non-cab tractors to equip a safety cage.

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