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OPERATION
1900 07/11 Operation Section 4-31
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
16. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE. The operator must read and
understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor operator’s manuals. These
manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the
implement and tractor without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
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16.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the mower
blades could hit or become entangled with.
Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects
are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be
sure to prevent the mower blades from
contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the
mower and tractor at once. Immediately idle the
engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for
all mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the
mower and move the tractor and implement off
the object. Inspect the area and remove, or
mark the location of the debris. Inspect the
condition of the mower and make any needed
repairs immediately. Make sure the blades are
not damaged and the carrier is balanced before
resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened
and only operate the tractor and mower with the
ROPS in the raised position. If the tractor or
mower hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a
sudden movement could throw you off of the
seat and under the tractor and/or mower. The
seat belt is your best protection from falling off
the tractor and the ROPS provides protection
from being crushed during a tractor roll-over.
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