Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 - Manual (Page 94)

OPERATION
SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-20
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
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7.6 Shutting Down the Switch Blade
To shut down implement, first bring the tractor to a
complete stop. Decrease engine RPM to idle then
disengage implement. The implement will come to
a complete stop within a suitable amount of time.
Do not engage or disengage the implement at a
high RPM unless there is an emergency situation.
Park the tractor on a level surface, place the
transmission in park or neutral and apply the
parking brake, shut down the engine, remove the
key, and wait for all motion to come to a complete
stop before exiting the tractor. OPS-SB- 0008
BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always engage the brake and/or set
the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the PTO, stop the
engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place the
tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor
from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving or while the engine
is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the tractor seat only.
(SG-9)