Rhino Mounts SE8A manual Tractor Safety Devices, Tractor Horsepower, Point Hitch

Models: SE8A

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OPERATION

2.2 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. OPS-U- 0004

2.3 Tractor Horsepower

The power required to operate a mower is determined by the tractor PTO horsepower. For most mowing conditions, the SE8A lift mower requires a tractor with at least 45 HP, the semi-mount requires 40 HP, and the pull type mower requires at least 30 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine. Exceeding 90 HP may cause mower damage by overpowering the unit in heavy cutting conditions.

2.4 3-Point Hitch

Lift Type Mower-The tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least 1300 lbs. This unit supplied standard with CAT II pins.

The Lift and Semi-Mount Type mower is designed to be mounted on tractors with either a CAT I or II hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tractor being 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 non-conforming 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 and Cat II hitches require 1-1/8” lower and 1” upper diameter hitch pins.

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Rhino Mounts SE8A manual Tractor Safety Devices, Tractor Horsepower, Point Hitch