Alamo 272, 284 Thrown Objects Hazards Continued, Safety, Mower Operation, AVOID MOWING in reverse

SAFETY

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED)

MOWER OPERATION:

•DO NOT exceed mower's rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material.

•USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers are operating in mowing area.

•ADJUST mower sections or wing close and parallel to ground without exposing blades

•ADJUST cutting HEIGHT to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guard rails and fixed obstructions.

•DO NOT operate mower when mower is raised or in transport position

•STOP MOWING immediately if blades strike heavy objects, fixed structures, metal guard rails and con- crete structures:

1.BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.

2.INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.

3.CHECK blade carrier balance and REPLACE if damaged.

•DO NOT mow in standing water TO AVOID possible BLADE FAILURE.

•AVOID MOWING in reverse:

1.STOP PTO and back up mower.

2.LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.

•STOP PTO and BLADES when raising implement or the mower to transport position.

•DO NOT ENGAGE PTO with mower in transport position.

•STOP mowing when EXCESSIVE VIBRATION occurs:

1.STOP PTO and tractor ENGINE.

2.INSPECT mower for vibration source

3.REPLACE any damage parts and bent or damaged BLADES. PN TO02-X

SAFETY

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