Alamo UNDER THE GUARDRAIL, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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Operation Section 4-13
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
UGM 06/03
7. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER
AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.
The operator must read and understand the Safety
and Operation Sections of the mower and tractor operator’s manuals. These manuals must be read and explained
to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the mower and tractor without complete
operating instructions.
Before starting any mowing operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be mowed and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the
operating parts of the Mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at
greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could
result in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before
mowing. Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact
such items.
(SGM-6)
DANGER!
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose
objects such as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect
the area before mowing. Foreign objects should be removed
from the site to prevent machine damage and/or bodily injury
or even death. Any objects that cannot be removed must be
clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator. Stop
mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign object. Repair
all damage and make certain the blade carrier is balanced
before resuming mowing.
(SGM-5)
DANGER!
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the mower and tractor at once. Immediately idle the engine speed
and turn motor control switch to “OFF”. Wait for all mower motion to stop, then raise the mower and move the
tractor and mower off the object. Inspect the area and remove or mark the location of the debris. Inspect the
condition of the mower and make any needed repairs immediately. Make sure the blades are not damaged and
the cuttershafts are balanced before resuming operation.
7.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure there
are no foreign objects that the mower blades could hit
or become entangled with. Remove all foreign objects
and debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark
them clearly and be sure to prevent the mower blades
from contacting them.