Alamo Schulte SRW 1400, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
OPERA
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Operation Section 4-5
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SRW1400 10/04
2.2 Tractor Safety Devices
2.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
A Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) and seat belt are essential to protect the operator from falling off the
tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be crushed and killed. The ROPS and seat belt must be
used in conjunction with one another. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt
fastened. Tractor models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed
by an authorized tractor dealer.
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-over-
protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death
could result from falling off the Tractor--particularly during a turnover when the
operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
(SG-7)
WARNING!
If transporting or operating the tractor and windrower near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with
proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the unit.
Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor warning signals
are obscured.
Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were
removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or windrower. Never operate the tractor PTO with the
PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.
2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASAE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
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Tractor Safety Devices.............................. Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
PTO master shield
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Tractor Horsepower - Recommended...........SRW1400 40-80 HP (30-60 kW)
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Drawbar................................................... Set length according to operating speed and driveline type, rated
to carry weight of the mower, safety chain attachment point
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Hydraulics ........................... 5 gpm @ 1800 psi, dual remote outlet
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Front End Weights..…….............…........... As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
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Power Take Off......................................... Operating speed and shaft size should be 540 RPM
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Tire Spacing............................................. Set tires minimum width of 60” inside to inside of tires.
The tractor used to operate the windrower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take
Off (PTO) at the windrower’s rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the
windrower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or windrower damage
and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.