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OPERATION
Saber Operation Section 3-36
©2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
9.1 Unstowing the Boom
To un-stow the boom from the boom rest, proceed as follows. Extend secondary boom “OUT” and move main
boom “UP” off of horizontal support. Swivel boom “FORWARD” perpendicular to tractor and switch travel lock
to “OFF” (ONLY FOR DANFOSS SWITCH). The head and booms are now ready for full operation.
9.2 Transporting under the Units own power
When transporting between job sites, the following
procedure should be followed:
• Idle the tractor engine and bring it down to
speed.
• Shut off the power to the cutting head and
allow all motion to come to a complete stop.
• Roll the mower deck all the way back until it is
adjacent to the secondary boom.
• Extend the secondary boom out to clear the
boom rest.
• Swivel the boom until close to the boom rest,
then position the main boom just above the
horizontal boom support of the boom rest.
• Slowly and carefully swivel the boom “AFT”
until the main boom contacts the vertical pad.
• Lower the main boom until it contacts the
upper pad, now the secondary boom can be
lowered to contact the pad on the boom rest.
• Place the “Travel Lock” switch on the main
control switch box to the “ON” position.
• Lastly, turn the joystick master control switch
• to the “OFF” position.The unit is now ready for
self transportation.
9.TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
Inherent hazards of operating the tractor and implement and the possibility of accidents are not left behind
when you finish working in an area. Therefore, the operator must employ good judgement and safe operation
practices when transporting the tractor and implement between locations. By using good judgement and
following safe transport procedures, the possibility of accidents while moving between locations can be
substantially minimized. OPS-U- 0017