Alamo 2500 manual Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt, Tractor Horsepower

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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

10’ 225

HP, 12’ 175

HP

 

- Front Wheel

10’

200

HP, 12’ 160

HP

•

Hitch - 3 Point Hitch

CAT II-III and QH

 

 

- Lifting Capacity

10’

2260 lbs.; 12’ 2400 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 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 Tractor Horsepower

The power required to operate a blade is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most operating conditions, the 2500 rear blade requires a tractor with at least 200 HP for 10’ and 160 HP for 12’. 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.

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