Alamo RX96 manual Tractor Safety Devices, Tractor Horsepower, Point Hitch

OPERATION

OPERATION

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 power required to operate a mower is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most mowing conditions, the RX96 lift mower requires a tractor with at least 55 HP and the semi-mount and pull type mower require at least 30 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine. Exceeding 90HP may cause mower damage by overpowering the unit in heavy cutting conditions.

3.4 3-Point Hitch

Lift Type Mower-The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 2000 lbs.

The Lift and Semi-Mount Type Mower is designed to be mounted on tractors with either a CAT II or III 3-point hitch. Refer to the tractor’s Operator’s Manual for the category of the tractor being used. If the hitch does not conform to ASAE CAT II or III dimensions, the mower may not fit or raise properly. Consult an authorized dealer for possible modification procedures to mount nonconforming hitches.

Use the correct hitch pins for the hitch category being used. For a Cat II hitch, 1-1/8” lower and a 1” upper diameter hitch pins are used and Cat III hitches require 1-7/16” lower and a 1-1/4” upper diameter hitch pins.

CAT II Implement / Hitch Specification		CAT III / Hitch Specifications
Width from outside to outside A-frame....	32-3/8”	Width from outside to outside A-Frame...	38”
Quick Hitch width inside lug to lug	33-5/8”	Quick Hitch Width inside lug to lug	39-1/4”
Height from bottom hitch pin to top pin ...	19”	Height from bottom hitch pin to top pin ...	22”
Lower pin diameter	1-1/8”	Lower Pin Diameter	1-7/16”
Upper pin diameter	1”	Upper Pin Diameter	1-1/4”
Lynch pin diameter	15/32”	Lynch Pin Diameter	15/32”

RX96 03/09 Operation Section 4-6

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