Transporting safety instructions and practices, Safety – Alamo A84B User Manual

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SAFETY

A84B 03/07

Safety Section 1-11

SAFETY

Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and

Practices

Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices

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)

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)

Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Implement input driveline is directly connected

to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially increased by

the momentum of the rotating Mower blades driving the Tractor transmission even though the Tractor clutch

has been disengaged. Install an over running clutch between the Tractor PTO and the Mower driveline to

prevent this potentially dangerous situation.

(S3PT-16)

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)

Before operating the Implement, 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)

Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go

up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements

move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make certain, by adding front

ballast, that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels to prevent rearing up, loss of steering

control or Tractor tip-over. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces to prevent loss of steering control which

could result in property damage or possible injury. Do not transport unless 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and

in the latched transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the tractor

and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed.

(S3PT-2)