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OPERATION
Boom Operation Section 3-42
©2011 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
11.1 Placing Boom Arm on Boom Arm Rest - For Standard Equipment
Before transporting tractor between locations, idle
the tractor engine, disengage the attached head,
and wait for all head motion to come to a complete
stop. Place the boom in its storage cradle rest
support and then turn the joystick master switch to
the OFF position.
• Retract Deck Roll cylinder completely.
• Push Secondary cylinder approximately 1/2
way out.
• Raise Main boom approximately to 60°.
• Swing boom back slowly until it is straight
back.
• For a 3-point boomrest or a single column
boomrest, position the secondary in the
cradle. Carefully avoid pinching any hoses.
• For a open stow style boomrest, lower the
Main boom onto rest and bring the Secondary
boom in until it is sitting on the boomrest.
The boom is now in the transport position. Turn on
any electronic travel locks at the switchbox.
To remove the boom from the Boom Rest, first turn
off any electronic travel locks at the switchbox then swing the Secondary boom out. Raise the Main boom
approximately 6 inches. Swivel the boom forward to the desired position. OPS-B- 0013_D
11.2 Transporting on Public Roadways
Extreme caution should be used when transporting the tractor and mower on public roadways. The tractor
must be equipped with all required safety warning features including a SMV emblem and flashing warning
lights to alert drivers of the tractor’s presence. Remember that roadways are primarily designed for automotive
drivers and most drivers will not be looking out for you, therefore, you must look out for them. Check your side
view mirrors frequently and remember that vehicles will approach quickly because of the tractor’s slower
speed. Be extremely cautious when the piece of equipment that you are driving, is wider than the tractor tire
width and/or extends beyond your lane of the road. OPS-B- 0014