Alamo FC-0001 Tractor Requirements and Capabilities, 1.1 ROPS and Seat Belt, 1.2 Operator Thrown Object Protection

OPERATION

MAVERICK 3/09 Operation Section 3-4

OPERATION

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

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

• Operator Protection..........................Tractor must be equipped with protective structure such as operator

cage or lexan window to protect operator from thrown object and falling objects

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

• Tractor Ballast ............. .... ...... ... .... ...As required to maintain at least 1500 lbs. on left rear tire

The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat

belt to protect th e operator from fallin g off the tractor, especially d uring a roll over where the d river could be

crushed and killed. Only operate the tract or with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastene d.

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 re sult fr om fall ing o ff the tractor-- p a rticula rly durin g a turn over

when the operator co uld be pinned under the ROPS. (SG-7)

The tractor must be equipped with protective

equipment to shield the operator from falling and

thrown objects. For cab tractors, the tractor must

be equipped with an operator safety screen on its

right side or the right side windows must be fitted

with a shatter proof safe ty window. For non-ca b

tractors, the tractor must be equipped with a

ROPS and operator protective safety cage that

provides protection to the right and above the

operator seat. DO NOT remove the ROPS from

non-cab tractors to equip a safe ty cage.

OPS-B- 0001

Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operators

Protective Structure) or Cab to prevent injury from objects thrown from

ground or from overhead trimming. Stop mowing if workers or

passersby are with in 100 yards. (S BM -9)