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OPERATION
Operation Section 4-26
OPERATION
FM84A 09/03
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
The mower is designed to cut grass and small weeds. Travel at a speed that allows the mower sufficient time to
cut through the vegetation and maintain the PTO operating speed to prevent overloading the mower and tractor and
to produce a clean cut. Choose a driving pattern that provides the maximum pass length and minimizes turning.
Remember, sharp blades produce cleaner cuts and use less power.
Under certain conditions, tractor tires may roll some grasses down preventing them from being cut at the same
height as the surrounding area. When this occurs, reduce the tractor ground speed while maintaining the operating
speed of the mower. A slower ground speed will permit grasses to at least partially rebound and be cut. Taking a
partial cut and/or reversing the direction of travel may also help produce a cleaner cut.
Avoid mowing in the reverse direction when possible. In situations where the mower must be backed to access
areas to be cut, make sure there are no persons or other foreign debris behind the mower before mowing in
reverse. When mowing in reverse, operate the tractor and mower at a reduced ground speed to ensure control is
maintained of the tractor and cutter.
10.5 Operating the Mower
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial
lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least
100 yards in front and to the sides of the Tractor and Mower. Make sure that you can clearly
see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearly see this type of item discontinue
mowing. (SGM-1)
DANGER!
WARNING!
Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower. Safe
mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of cut.
Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph. Use slow mowing speeds when operating
on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when
debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-7)
Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no
persons behind the Mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at
a slow ground speed where you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower.
Never mow an area in the reverse direction that you have not inspected and removed
debris or foreign material. (SGM-8)
DANGER!
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass
fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and
Tractor:
-Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
-Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust.
-Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.
-Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
-Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive
slippage and plate heating.
-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip
clutches, and gearboxes. Periodically shut down the Tractor and
Mower and clean clippings and collected debris from the mower
deck. (SGM-12)
WARNING!