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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-28
OPERATION
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SR14/SR20 10/03
10.2 Bystander/Passersby Precautions
If a bystander comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tractor at once,
idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystanders are well past the 100
yard distance.
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.
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.
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workable condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground without exposed Blades;
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks, cans, glass, and general
debris has been removed.
NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck by the blades, the
area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an intermediate height, inspected closely
with any remaining debris being removed, and mowed again at the desired final height. (This will also reduce
power required to mow, reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate
streaking, and make the final cut more uniform.) (SRM-1)
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:
DANGER!
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing
objects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious
injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.
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