Servis-Rhino SE10-4A, SE15-4A 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

OPERATION

SE10-4A/SE15-4A 03/09 Operation Section 4-5

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.

• 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 ..................SE10-4A: 40 HP, SE15-4A: 50 HP

-Maximum.................. 130 HP

• Drawbar............................................ 14” length for 540 RPM; 16” length for 1000 RPM unit, if mower is

equipped with Pintle Hook (Optional Equipment) drawbar length must

be modified see 3.5 Drawbar), rated to carry weight of mower, safety

chain attachment point

• Hydraulics......................................... Minimum of 1 hydraulic port (extra 3-spool valve required). Minimum

2 ports, 3 ports recommended if additional 3-spool control valve is not

used.

• 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 or 1000 RPM 1-3/4-20 spline output shaft.

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)