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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-19
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SR14/SR20 10/03
DANGER!
All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices
including (but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain
Guards, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral
shields, and the Retractable Door Shields should be
used and maintained in good working condition. All
safety devices should be inspected carefully at least
daily for missing or broken components. Missing,
broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to
reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown
objects, entanglement, or blade contact. (SGM-3)
Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a
complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled
service is performed according to manufacturer
recommendations. The following is a partial list of items
requiring inspection:
¾ Tire condition/air pressure
¾ Wheel lug bolts
¾ Steering linkage
¾ PTO shield
¾ SMV sign is clean and visible
¾ Tractor’s lights are clean and functional
¾ Tractor Seat belt is in good condition
¾ Tractor cab or ROPS is in good condition
¾ ROPS is in the raised position
¾ No tractor oil leaks
¾ Radiator free of debris
¾ Engine oil level and condition
¾ Engine coolant level and condition
¾ Power brake fluid level
¾ Power steering fluid level
¾ Fuel condition and level
¾ Sufficient lubrication at all lube points
¾ Air filter condition
8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
8.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe
working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the
mower is ready for operation, conduct the following.
DANGER!
Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR
WELD ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE
WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
(SGM-10)