RHINO Turbo 120, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
TURBO 120 08/12 Safety Section 1-7
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED)
MOWER OPERATION:
• DO NOT exceed mower's rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material.
• USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers are operating in mowing area.
• ADJUST mower sections or wing close and parallel to ground without exposing blades
• ADJUST cutting HEIGHT to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs,
guard rails and fixed obstructions.
• DO NOT operate mower when mower is raised or in transport position
• STOP MOWING immediately if blades strike heavy objects, fixed structures, metal guard rails and con-
crete structures:
1. BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.
2. INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.
3. CHECK blade carrier balance and REPLACE if damaged.
• DO NOT mow in standing water TO AVOID possible BLADE FAILURE .
• AVOID MOWING in reverse:
1. STOP PTO and back up mower.
2. LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.
• STOP PTO and BLADES when raising implement or the mower to transport position.
• DO NOT ENGAGE PTO with mower in transport position.
• STOP mowing when EXCESSIVE VIBRATION occurs:
1. STOP PTO and tractor ENGINE.
2. INSPECT mower for vibration source
3. REPLACE any damage parts and bent or damaged BLADES .
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