Alamo 803350C - Manual (Page 128)

OPERATION
VERSA PRO 03/09 Operation Section 4-28
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
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8.2 Bystander/Passersby Precautions
If a bystander comes within 100 yards of the tractor while the mower is being operated, stop the tractor at
once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystanders are well past
the 100 yard distance.
8.3 Engaging the Power to Take Off (PTO)
Before engaging the PTO, make certain that the area is clear of bystanders and passersby. The mower wings
must be completely lowered and the deck positioned at a safe mowing height. NEVER engage the PTO with
the mower wings in the raised position.
Set the tractor engine speed at approximately 1,000 PTO speed before engaging the PTO. Shift the PTO
control to the on position, and slowly increase the engine speed until the PTO is operating at 540 PTO speed.
If you hear unusual noises or see or feel abnormal vibrations, disengage the PTO immediately. Inspect the
mower to determine the cause of the noise or vibration and repair the abnormality.
Flail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobjects
for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing seriousinjury or
death. Follow safety messages carefully.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good,
workablecondition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground
withoutexposed Blades;
-Passerby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;-All areas have been thoroughly
inspected and all foreign material such as rocks, cans, glass, and general debris has
been removed.
NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could
bestruck by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed
atan intermediate height, inspected, closely with any remaining debris being removed,
andmowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power required to
mow,reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better,
eliminatestreaking, and make the final cut more uniform.)
(SFL-6)
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any
reason, including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard
and could cause serious injury or even death from objects thrown from
the Blades.
(SRM-07)
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result
in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped
and the decks are securely blocked up.
(SGM-09)