Operating the tractor and implement, 1 foreign debris hazards, Operation – Alamo RHINO 1900 User Manual

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16. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT

THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND

IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE. The operator must read and

understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor operator’s manuals. These

manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the

implement and tractor without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in 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.

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16.1 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.

If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the

mower and tractor at once. Immediately idle the

engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for

all mower rotating motion to stop, then raise the

mower and move the tractor and implement 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 carrier is balanced before

resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened

and only operate the tractor and mower with the

ROPS in the raised position. If the tractor or

mower hits a tree stump, rock, or bump, a

sudden movement could throw you off of the

seat and under the tractor and/or mower. The

seat belt is your best protection from falling off

the tractor and the ROPS provides protection

from being crushed during a tractor roll-over.

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