Alamo TW84 manual Tractor Requirements and Capabilities, Rops and Seat Belt

OPERATION

3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take Off (PTO) at the mower’s rated speed while traveling 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 be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

•ASAE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.

•	Tractor Safety Devices	Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
•	Tractor Horsepower:
	-Minimum	Lift-60 HP, Pull-30 HP
	-Maximum	90 HP
•	Hitch -Lift Type Mower:
	- Lifting Capacity	1215 lbs.
	- 3-Point Hitch	CAT II Standard. Cat II-III Quick Hitch (Optional)
	-Pull Type Mower
	-Drawbar	14” extended length, safety chain attachment point
	-Hydraulics	Optional
•	Front End Weight	As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
•	Power Take Off	540 RPM 6-spline or 1000 RPM 21-spline, 1-3/8” diameter output
	shaft

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 Tractor equipped with an approved roll- over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS. (SG-7)

TW84 03/07 Operation Section 4-5

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OPERATION