Alamo SM72 manual Skid Steer Requirements and Capabilities, Rops and Seat Belt

OPERATION

3. SKID STEER REQUIREMENTS

Skid Steer Requirements and Capabilities

•ASABE approved Roll-Over Operator Protective Structure and Seatbelt.

•	Operator Protective Door	Contact authorized skid steer dealer for equipping unit with
		operator protective door.
• Skid Steer Warning Equipment		Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, proper lighting
•	Hitch	Universal Mount, Quick Hitch
•	Front Auxiliary Hydraulics	Mower drive motors must be matched with the hydraulic output
		capacity of the skid steer
• Unit Weight 1500 lbs		Skid Steer must be rated for this weight.

3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt

The power unit must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) and seat belt to protect the operator from falling off the power unit, especially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and killed. Only operate the power unit with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened. Power units not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an authorized dealer. OPS-UPI- 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 Operator Protective Door

The skid steer must be equipped with an Operator Front Protective Door. Serious injury or death can result from a thrown object hitting an unprotected operator. Contact the skid steer manufacturer or an authorized dealer for this protective feature. OPS-SS-0017

SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-5

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