Alamo FALCON 15/10 - Manual (Page 116)

OPERATION
FACLON 15/10 03/09 Operation Section 4-26
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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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.
(SFL-2)
9.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the
tractor and mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering
control. The tractor should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent
the operator from stopping quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating,
stop the tractor immediately as the tractor will be difficult to control.
Drive the tractor with the 3-Point lift arms in the raised position and lock the control lever in the transport detent
position to prevent damage to the mower driveline and tongue when turning.
Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow
speeds to determine how the tractor with an
attached mower handles a turn. Determine the
safe speed to maintain proper control of the
tractor when making turns. When turning with a
towed implement, the overall working length of
the unit is increased. Allow additional clearance
for the mower when turning..
To avoid overturns, drive the tractor with care and
at safe speeds, especially when operating over
rough ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and
turning corners. Tractor wheel tread spacing
should be increased when working on inclines or
rough ground to reduce the possibility of tipping.
Use extreme caution when operating on steep
slopes. Keep the tractor in a low gear when going
downhill. DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.
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