Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 - Manual (Page 95)

OPERATION
SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-21
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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8.TRACTOR AND SWITCH BLADE STORAGE
Properly preparing and storing the unit at the end of the season is critical to maintane its appearance and to
help ensure years of dependable service. The following are suggested storage procedures:
•
Thoroughly clean all debris from unit to prevent
damage from rotting grass and standing water.
• Lubricate all grease points and fill oil levels
according to the maintenance lubrication
schedule.
• Tighten all bolts to the proper torque. Ensure all
pins and other hardware are in place.
• Check the unit for worn and damaged parts.
Perform repairs and make replacements so that
the unit will be ready for use at the start of the
next season.
• Store the unit in a clean and dry location.
• Use spray touch-up enamel where necessary
on bare metal surfaces to prevent rust and to
maintain the appearance of the unit.
OPS-SB- 0009
Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off
the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause the Implement to shift or fall
crushing themselves or others.
(SG-25)
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)
Perform service, repairs and lubrication according to the maintenance section. Ensure the
unit is properly lubricated as specified in the lubrication schedule and all bolts and nuts are
properly torqued. Failure to properly service, repair and maintain this Implement in good
operating condition could cause component failure and possible serious injury or even
death.
(SG-35)
9.TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
Inherent hazards of operating the tractor and implement and the possibility of accidents are not left behind
when you finish working in an area. Therefore, the operator must employ good judgement and safe operation
practices when transporting the tractor and implement between locations. By using good judgement and
following safe transport procedures, the possibility of accidents while moving between locations can be
substantially minimized. OPS-U- 0017