Alamo 88, 96 Tractor Horsepower, Tractor Requirements and Capabilities, Rops and Seat Belt

(SG-7)

OPERATION

3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power, capacity and required equipment to safely operate the mower at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or mower damage and could be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

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

•Tractor Safety Devices ..................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting.

•Tractor Horsepower-Minimum .......... HYDRO 88 & 96 40HP

•3-Point Hitch-Lifting Capacity ........... HYDRO 88 & 96 990 lbs.

•Front End Weights............................ As needed to maintain 20% weight on tractor front axle

•Power Take Off................................. 540 RPM

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 model 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 Safety Devices

If transporting or operating the tractor and implement near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor warning signals are obscured.

Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position. OPS-U- 0004

3.3Tractor Horsepower

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the HYDRO 88 & 96 mower require a tractor with at least 40HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.

HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-5

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OPERATION