OPERATION
OPERATION
Operation Section 4-19
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
FLX15/10 04/06
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:
Tire condition/air pressure
Wheel lug bolts
Steering linkage
PTO shield
SMV sign is clean and visible
Tractor’s lights are clean and functional
Tractor Seat belt is in good condition
Tractor cab or ROPS is in good condition
ROPS is in the raised position
No tractor oil leaks
Radiator free of debris
Engine oil level and condition
Engine coolant level and condition
Power brake fluid level
Power steering fluid level
Fuel condition and level
Sufficient lubrication at all lube points
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)