The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take
Off (PTO) at the mower's rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the
mower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or mower damage and
be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASAE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
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Tractor Safety Devices ..................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
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Tractor Horsepower:
-Minimum .................. 50 HP
-Maximum .................. 85 HP
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Hitch -Lift Type Mower:
- Lifting Capacity ........ 1634 lbs.
- 3-Point Hitch ............ Cat II-III
-Semi-Mount
-3 Point Hitch ............. CAT II/III
-Hydraulics................. Optional
-Pull Type Mower
-Drawbar .................... 14" extension for 540 RPM unit and 16" for 1000 RPM unit,
-Hydraulics................. Optional
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Front End Weight ............................. As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
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Power Take Off................................. 540 RPM 6-spline or 1000 RPM 21-spline, 1-3/8" diameter output
shaft
2.1 ROPS and SEAT BELT
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor model not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the ROPS.
A96B 03/06
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
safety chain attachment point
(SG-7)
Operation Section 4-5