Alamo FALCON 15/10 manual Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt, Tractor Safety Devices

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3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to tractor horsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tractor must also be properly equipped to provide operator protection, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor’s presence, and to ensure tractor stability when mowing with the boom fully extended.

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, PTO master shield
•	Tractor Horsepower-Minimum	Falcon 10 40HP; Falcon 15 50HP
•	-Maximum	540 RPM Unit-100 HP; 1000 RPM Unit 140 HP
•	Hydraulics	Wing Hydraulic Motors rated at 70 HP @ 2000 PSI
		Center Hydraulic Motor rated at 75 HP @ 3000 PSI
•	Power Take Off	540 RPM
•	Tire Wheel Spacing	Set tires minimum width of 60” from inside to inside of tires.

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 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. (SG-7)

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

3.3 Tractor Horsepower

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the Falcon 10 rotary mower require a tractor with at least 40 HP and 50 HP for Falcon 15. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.

FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-5

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