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OPERATION

A96B 03/06

Operation Section 4-25

© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.

OPERA

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Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result

from operating this equipment at unsafe speeds. Understand the Tractor

and Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways. Make

sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good condition and operate properly.

Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe transport speeds for you

and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:

Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply the Brakes
smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the Tractor and Implement. As
you increase the speed of the Tractor the stopping distance increases. Determine the
maximum safe transport speed for you and this Equipment.

Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed through the turn only
after you determine that it is safe to operate at a higher speed. Use extreme care and
reduce your speed when turning sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from
turning over. Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equipment
before operating on roads or uneven ground.

Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have determined are
safe and which allow you to properly control the equipment.

Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty

brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance

increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When operating in traffic always use

the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around you

and watch out for the other guy.

(SG-19)

10.1 Starting the Tractor

The procedure to start the tractor is model specific.

Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for starting

procedures for your particular tractor. Consult an

authorized dealer if the starting procedure is

unclear. Ensure the 3-point control lever is in the

lowered position and the PTO is disengaged before

starting the tractor. OPS-U-0033

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