Pre-Operation Inspection And Service; Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service - Alamo Industrial Hydro 88 Operator's Manual

8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE

Before each use, a pre-operation inspection and service of the mower and tractor must be performed. This
includes routine maintenance and scheduled lubrication, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and
functional, and performing needed repairs. Do not operate the mower and tractor if the pre-operation inspection
reveals any condition affecting safe operation. Perform repairs and replacement of damaged and missing parts as
soon as noticed. By performing a thorough pre-operation inspection and service, valuable down time and repair
cost can be avoided.
DANGER!
Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service
on the Mower.
and running. Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause immediate
entanglement, injury or death.
DANGER!
DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is
securely locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement
unless the Tractor is turned off and all motion has ceased.
work under the frame work, or any lifted component unless the
implement is securely supported or blocked up. A sudden or
inadvertent fall by any of these components could cause serious
injury or even death.
WARNING!
Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when neces-
sary with authorized service parts. Look for loose fasteners, worn or
broken parts, and leaking or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter
pins and washers. Serious injury may occur from not maintaining this
Implement in good working order.

8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Refer to the tractor operator's manual to ensure a
complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled
service is performed according to manufacturer
recommendations. The following is a partial list of items
requiring inspection:
" Tire condition/air pressure
" Wheel lug bolts
" Steering linkage
" PTO shield
" SMV sign is clean and visible
" Tractor's lights are clean and functional
" Tractor Seat belt is in good condition
" Tractor cab or ROPS is in good condition
" ROPS is in the raised position
" No tractor oil leaks
" Radiator free of debris
" Engine oil level and condition
" Engine coolant level and condition
" Power brake fluid level
" Power steering fluid level
" Fuel condition and level
" Sufficient lubrication at all lube points
" Air filter condition
HYDRO 88 & 96 08/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
Never work on the Mower with the Tractor PTO driveline connected
(SRM-3)
(STI-3)
(SG-21)
Operation Section 4-13
Never