Operator’s Manual Victory FMHDH Series - Page 30 of 52 -
Version 2.0
Emergency stop procedure
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Refer to your tractor manual for PTO instructions. Read and understand how to quickly stop the
tractor and mower movement in an emergency.
5.7
General Operating Warnings:
W A R N I N G S !
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Assemble the PTO shaft at an angle of no more than 15 degrees up or
down (or sideways).
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Read and understand all instructions in this manual before operating.
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Do not allow the tractor engine or Flail mower to bog down or stall. This
causes undue wear and tear on the mower and tractor.
If this continues to happen, reduce ground speed and raise the working
depth of the Flail mower.
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Always stop the tractor engine before removing objects from the rotor.
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Never travel at a fast ground speed while using the mower; this could
damage the mower.
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Never attempt to turn the tractor or travel in reverse with the PTO
engaged and the mower in the ground.
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Always raise the mower out of the ground when backing up or attempting
to turn. Failure to do so may cause damage to the mower.
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Never attempt to turn the tractor or travel in reverse with the PTO
engaged and the mower in the ground. Always raise the mower out of the
ground when backing up or attempting to turn. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the mower.
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If the mower is raised so that the PTO shaft is at an angle sharper than 35
degrees, then you must stop the PTO.
5.8
Preparation
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Ensure that you understand all Safety rules and Warnings in this manual and the tractor’s
manual.
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Ensure you understand all safety decals on the tractor and the flail mower.
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Adhere to PPE safety regulations as described in both manuals.
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PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without mowers attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent,
partial hearing loss. We recommend that you wear hearing protection full-time if the noise in
the operator’s position e
xceeds 80 dB. Noise over 80 dB on a long-term basis can cause severe
hearing loss. Noise over 90 dB adjacent to the operator over a long-term basis may cause
permanent total hearing loss.
