OPERATION
SIDE ROTARY Operation Section 3-32
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
When encountering a very severe condition which causes the tractor to stall, disengage mower, start tractor,
raise the mower from the cut. Shut tractor off and inspect the mower, blades and disk for damage before
engaging mower again.
If the blades jam or stop, disengage the clutch and raise the head slightly or back the tractor up. Normally, this
will clear the cutter head. If not, shut off the mower(s), raise the cutter heads, turn off the tractor and set the
parking brake. After all motion stops completely, leave the tractor and clear the cutting heads manually.
After the first day of operation, all bolts should be checked and tightened securely. This should be done
periodically to ensure the bolts do not become loose and cause damage to the tractor or mower, or injury to the
operator.
Do not mow or drive the tractor into material that is burning or areas that recently burnt and may contain hot
spots. Burning material, sparks and coals could be thrown from the mower to areas of vegetation that might
ignite. Tire damage can occur when driving over hot material. Oil and grease on the tractor and mower could
ignite resulting in equipment destruction. Carry a fire extinguisher on the tractor at all times to extinguish
possible fires encountered.
When you get to the end of a pass, slightly raise the
mower (2-4”) before turning. Never raise the
mower entirely while the blades are turning. If the
mower must be raised higher than 12” from ground
level, disengage the mower and wait for all mower
rotation to come to a complete stop before
proceeding to raise the mower. NEVER raise the
mower while the blades are turning.
OPS-R-212
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from
the Blades. (SRM-07)