Tiger RBF-14C - Manual (Page 10)

Safety Section 1-6
SAFETY
RBF-14C 07-04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices
WARNING! DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor PTO. Use
of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Mower resulting in excessive vibration, thrown
objects, and blade and mower failure. Adapter use will also change the working length of the driveline
exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious bodily injury and/or equipment failure can result from
using a PTO adapter. Consult an authorized dealer for assistance if the Implement driveline does
not match the Tractor PTO.
(S3PT-14)
DANGER! Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park,
and set the parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect
or disconnect the Implement and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
WARNING! When attaching the Implement input driveline to the Tractor PTO, it is
important that the connecting yoke spring activated locking collar slides
freely and the locking balls are seated securely in the groove on the Tractor
PTO shaft. A driveline not attached correctly to the Tractor PTO shaft
could come loose and result in personal injury and damage to the
Implement.
(S3PT-17)
WARNING! Before operating the Mower, check to make sure the Implement input
driveline will not bottom out or become disengaged. Bottoming out occurs
when the inner shaft penetrates the outer housing until the assembly
becomes solid-it can shorten no more. Bottoming out can cause serious
damage to the Tractor PTO by pushing the PTO into the Tractor and
through the support bearings or downward onto the PTO shaft, breaking
it off. A broken drive line can cause personal injury.
(S3PT-18)
DANGER! Each Rear Wheel must have a minimum of 1500 pound contact with
the surface to prevent lateral instability and possible tip-over which
could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Widen the wheel
tread and add weights if needed. Refer to the mounting instructions
or call Customer Service if you need assistance with Couterweight
Procedure.
(SBM-11)
DANGER! Do Not attempt to raise or lower the boom or mower head unless
the Implement is securely attached to the Tractor. The Implement
could tip over and
cause equipment damage and possible serious
injury or death. Do Not use the boom controls to assist in installing
the implement on the tractor. Raise or Lower the boom and mower
head only while seated in the Tractor operator’s seat with the seat
belt securely fastened.
Inadvertent contact with the boom controls
could allow a component to fall. A sudden or inadvertent fall by
any of these components could cause serious injury or even death.
(SBM-23)