Alamo 1595 Operation, Tractor Requirements and Capabilities, ROPS and Seat Belt, Tractor Ballast

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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,

•Tractor Ballast .................................. As required to maintain 25% of gross weight of tractor, loader and bucket load on rear tires

3.1ROPS 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

3.2 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem

If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadway it must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the unit. Most tractor’s have different settings for operating and transporting lighting. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for using the tractor’s light switch and operating the turn signals.

OPS-B- 0017

3.3 Tractor Ballast

Before operating tractor and loader, add sufficient counterweight so a minimum of 25% of the total weight is on the rear axle. Total weight includes weight of tractor, loader, rated load in bucket, and counterweight. Rated load is lift capacity at full height at 500 mm forward of bucket pivot point (See Standard Equipment and Specifications). When determining required counterweight, bucket should be at maximum forward position (bucket pivot at the same height as boom pivot point on mast).

1595 01/11 Operation Section 4-7

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