Alamo FC-0002 - Manual (Page 55)

OPERATION
SAMURAI 12/08 Operation Section 3-7
©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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3.1 Boarding the Tractor
Use both hands and equipped handrails and steps for support when boarding the tractor. Never use control
levers for support when mounting the tractor. Seat yourself in the operator’s seat and secure the seat belt
around you.
Never allow passengers to ride on the tractor or attached equipment. Riders can easily fall off and be
seriously injured or killed from falling off and being ran over. It is the operator’s responsibility to forbid all extra
riders at all times. OPS-U- 0008
Never allow children to operate, ride on, or come close to the Tractor or
Implement. Usually, 16-17 year-old children who are mature and
responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they
have read and understand the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in
proper operation of the tractor and Implement, and are physically large
enough to reach and operate the controls easily.
(SG-11)
Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
(SG-10)
Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the Tractor
only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely stopped.
(SG-12)
3.2 Dismounting the Tractor
Before dismounting the tractor, idle the tractor engine down, disengage the head and retract the boom arm to
the transport position. Park the tractor on a level surface, set the transmission in park or neutral and apply
the parking brake. Shut down the tractor engine, remove the key, and wait for all motion to come to a
complete stop before exiting the operator’s seat. NEVER leave the seat until the tractor, its engine, and
mower head movement have come to a complete stop.
Use hand rails and extra steps when exiting the tractor. Be careful of your step and use extra caution when
mud, ice, snow, and other matter has accumulated on the steps and handrails. Never rush or jump off the
tractor. OPS-B- 0002
BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set
the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the
tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor
from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine
is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)