OPERATION
OPERATION
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
• | Tractor Safety Devices | Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield |
• | Tractor | |
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• | Category | SHD60 - CAT I and SHD74, SHD88, SHD96, CAT I or CAT II |
• | Front End Weights | As needed to maintain 20% weight on tractor front axle |
• | Power Take Off | 540 |
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
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.
SHD 03/09 | Operation Section |
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