OPERATION
OPERATION
2. 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
¾ASAE approved
¾Tractor Safety Devices............………........................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
| PTO master shield |
¾Tractor Horsepower | FM84A 30 hp, |
¾Front End Weights..…………...............................…..... As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
¾Power Take Off.........………......................................... 540 RPM
2.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
A
WARNING! Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved
operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
2.2 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and mower 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 mower. Never operate the tractor PTO with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.
FM84A 09/03 | Operation Section |
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