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3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power, capacity and required equipment to safely
operate the mower 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 could be a potential danger to the
operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASAE approved Roll-Over Operator Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and Seatbelt.
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Tractor Safety Devices ...............................Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
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Tractor Horsepower -Minimum ...................Grass King Flail 90 hp
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3 Point Hitch-Lifting Capacity .....................Grass KIng 2038 lbs.
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Hydraulics...................................................1 Set of tractor remote auxiliary valves
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Front End Weights......................................As needed to maintain 20% weight on tractor front axle
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Power Take Off...........................................540 RPM
3.1 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 Power Unit equipped with an
approved operator Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS).
wear seat belts. Serious injury or even death could result from falling
off the Power Unit--particularly during a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the Operator Protective Structure.
3.2 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and mower near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with
proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the
unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor warning
signals are obscured.
Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were
removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or mower. Never operate the tractor PTO with the
PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.
GRASS KING 03/09
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
PTO master shield
with float detent position
Operation Section 4-5
Always
(SPU-14)
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