Alamo Lawn Mower 2.TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

OPERATION

AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-4

OPERATION

2.TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to tractor horsepower and size required to operate the boom 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.

• SAE/ISO 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 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.

Tr actor model not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an

authorized deale r. 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 su lt from falling of f the tractor -- p a rticula rly durin g a tu rnover

when the operator could 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 resistant safety window. For non-

cab 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 safety cage.

OPS-B- 0001

Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an

perators

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

ground or from overhead trimming. Stop mowing if workers or passersby

are within 300 feet . (SBM-9)