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OPERATION
1595 01/11 Operation Section 4-7
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
• ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices ....................Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
• Tractor Ballast ..................................As required to maintain 25% of gross weight of tractor, loader and
bucket load on rear tires
3.3 Tractor Ballast
Before operating tractor and loader, add sufficient counterweight so a minimum of 25% of the total weight is on
the rear axle. Total weight includes weight of tractor, loader, rated load in bucket, and counterweight. Rated
load is lift capacity at full height at 500 mm forward of bucket pivot point (See Standard Equipment and
Specifications). When determining required counterweight, bucket should be at maximum forward position
(bucket pivot at the same height as boom pivot point on mast).
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
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 models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
3.2 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem
If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a
public roadway it must be equipped with proper
warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)
emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of
the unit. Most tractor’s have different settings for
operating and transporting lighting. Refer to the
tractor operator’s manual for using the tractor’s
light switch and operating the turn signals.
OPS-B- 0017