OPERATION
Operation Section 4-10
OPERATION
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
FLX15/10 04/06
3. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
Use both hands and equipped handrails and steps for support when getting on the tractor. Never use tractor
control levers for support when mounting the tractor. Always seat yourself in the operator’s seat and fasten the
seatbelt. Only operate the tractor and mower with the ROPS in the raised position.
Never allow passengers to ride on the tractor or mower. Riders can easily fall off and be seriously injured or
killed from being ran over by both the tractor and mower. It is the operator’s responsibility to forbid riders.
3.1 Boarding the Tractor
DANGER!
Never allow children to operate or ride on the Tractor or Implement.
(SG-11)
DANGER!
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
3.2 Dismounting the Tractor
Before dismounting, park the tractor and mower on a reasonably level surface, apply the parking brake, idle the
engine down, disengage the PTO, and lower the mower to the ground. Shut down the tractor engine according
to the operator’s manual, remove the key, and wait for all motion to completely stop. Never leave the seat until
the tractor, its engine and all moving mower parts are completely stopped.
WARNING!
Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the
Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely
stopped. (SG-12)
Before getting onto the tractor, the operator must read and completely understand the mower and tractor operator
manuals. If any part of either manual is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete
explanation.
Use hand rails and steps when exiting the tractor. Be careful of your step and use extra caution when mud, ice,
snow or other matter has accumulated on the steps or hand rails. Use all handrails and steps for support and
never rush or jump off the tractor.
DANGER!
BEFORE leaving the Tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set the
Tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the engine,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the Tractor shift
lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the Tractor from rolling.
Never dismount a Tractor while it is moving or while the engine is running.
Operate the Tractor controls from the Tractor seat only. (SG-9)