Alamo Swingtrim manual Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem, Tractor Horsepower, Point Hitch

OPERATION

OPERATION

Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operators Protective Structure) or Cab to prevent injury from objects thrown from ground or from overhead trimming. Stop mowing if workers or passersby are with in 100 yards. (SBM-9)

3.3 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem

If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a public roadway it must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the unit. Most tractor’s have different settings for operating and transporting lighting. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for using the tractor’s light switch and operating the turn signals.

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3.4 Tractor Horsepower

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the Swingtrim sickle bar requires a tractor with at least 15 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.

3.5 3-Point Hitch

Swingtrim sickle bar can attach to tractors with a CAT I three-point hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tractor used. If the hitch does not conform to ASAE Cat I or II 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 I hitch, 7/8” lower and 3/4” upper diameter hitch pins are used.

CAT I Implement / Hitch Specification
Width from outside to outside A-frame	26 7/8”
Quick Hitch width inside lug to lug	27 1/8”
Height from bottom hitch pin to top pin	18”
Lower pin diameter	7/8”
Upper pin diameter	3/4”
Lynch pin diameter	15/32”
SWINGTRIM 03/09	Operation Section 4-6
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