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.
3.3 Tractor Horsepower
The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including the vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the RHD62 mower requires a tractor with at least 25HP,
3.4 3-Point Hitch
The tractor
RHD mowers can attach to tractor’s with either a CAT I or II hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tractor used. If the hitch does not conform to ASABE 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 can 3/4” upper diameter hitch pins are used and CAT II hitches require
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