Alamo none manual Tractor Requirements, Rops and Seat Belt, Tractor Safety Devices

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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 Operator Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and Seatbelt.

•	Tractor Safety Devices	Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
		PTO master shield
•	Tractor Horsepower -Minimum	Grass King Flail 90 hp
• 3 Point Hitch-Lifting Capacity		Grass KIng 2038 lbs.
•	Hydraulics	1 Set of tractor remote auxiliary valves
		with float detent position
•	Front End Weights	As needed to maintain 20% weight on tractor front axle
•	Power Take Off	540 RPM

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 Power Unit equipped with an approved operator Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the Power Unit--particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the Operator Protective Structure. (SPU-14)

3.2 Tractor Safety Devices

If transporting or operating the tractor and mower 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 mower. Never operate the tractor PTO with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.

GRASS KING 03/09 Operation Section 4-5

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