Alamo 88, 96 10.3 Raising the Mower, 10.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower

OPERATION

HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-20

OPERATION

10.3 Raising the Mower

Using the tractor 3-point hitch control lever, raise

the mower off the ground about 6”, or just high

enough to clear any ground obstacles. When

raising the mower, make sure all connection points

are securely attached and at least 1” clearance is

maintained between the driveline and the deck. If

necessary, place an upper lift strip on the 3-point

hitch control lever to limit the height the mower can

be raised to avoid drive lin e da m ag e.

Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining control of the tractor and

mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control. The

tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operato

from stoppin g quickly du ring an eme rgency. If the pow er steering or engine ce ases opera ting, stop the tracto

immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.

Drive the tractor with the 3-Point lift arms in the r aised position and lock the con trol lever in the transpo rt detent

position to prevent damage to the mower driveline and tongue when turning.

Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow

speeds to determine how the tractor with an

attached mower handles a turn. Determine the safe

speed to maintain proper control of the tractor when

making turns. When turning with a towed

implement, the overall working length of the unit is

increased. Allow additiona l clearance fo r the mowe r

when turning.

To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and at

safe speeds, especially when operating over rough

ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning

corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing should be

increased when working on inclines or rough

ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.

Use extreme caution when operating on steep

slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going

downhill. DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.

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