Tractor Requirements; Rops And Seat Belt; Tractor Safety Devices - Bush Hog 1812 Operator's Manual

2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

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
• ASABE approved CAB with Protective Structure and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices .................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,
• Tractor Horsepower -Minimum ........ 50 HP
• -Maximum ........................................ 75 HP
• Drawbar............................................ 14" length for 540 unit
• Drawbar Vertical Load Minimum ..... 1396 lbs.
• Hydraulics ........................................ 1 Hydraulic Port is required
• Front End Weights............................ As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
• Power Take Off ................................ 540 RPM 1-3/8" - 6-Spline
• Tire Wheel Spacing .......................... Set tires minimum width of 60" from inside to inside of tires.

2.1 ROPS and Seat Belt

The tractor must be equipped with a Factory Cab and seat belt to protect the operator from falling from the
tractor and being crushed or run over by the tractor and/or implement resulting in serious injury or death. Only
operate the tractor while seated in the operator's seat with the seatbelt securely fastened around the operator
OPS-U- 0051

2.2 Tractor Safety Devices

If transporting or operating the tractor and implement 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 implement.
with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position. OPS-U- 0004
1812 08/14
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OPERATION
PTO master shield
Operation Section 4-4
Never operate the tractor PTO