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OPERATION
PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-5
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OPERATION
3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
In addition to tractor horsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tractor must also be properly
equipped to provide operator protection, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor’s presence, and to
ensure tractor stability when mowing with the boom fully extended.
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, PTO master shield
• Tractor Horsepower-Minimum..........15 HP
• Tractor Weight..................................1210 lbs.
• Hitch .................................................Cat I Three-point Hitch
• Hydraulics.........................................Uses tractor’s open center hydraulic system
• Power Take Off.................................540 RPM
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
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover
when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
(SG-7)
3.2 Operator Thrown Object Protection
The tractor must be equipped with protective
equipment to shield the operator from falling and
thrown objects. For cab tractors, the tractor must
be equipped with an operator safety screen on its
right side or the right side windows must be fitted
with a shatter proof safety window. For non-cab
tractors, the tractor must be equipped with a
ROPS and operator protective safety cage that
provides protection to the right and above the
operator seat. DO NOT remove the ROPS from
non-cab tractors to equip a safety cage.
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