(9.4) Driving The Tractor And Mower - Alamo Industrial Hydro 88 Operator's Manual

WARNING!
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty
brakes. When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance
increases; use extreme care and reduce your speed in these conditions. When operating
in traffic, always use the Tractor's flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be
aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
Always disengage the tractor differential lock when turning. When engaged the differential lock will prevent or limit
the tractor from turning. During normal cutting conditions, locking the differential provides no benefit and should
not be used.
9.4 Driving the Tractor and Mower
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining control of the tractor and
mower. Moving slowly at first will also prevent the tractor from rearing up and loss of steering control. The tractor
should never be operated at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stopping
quickly during an emergency. If the power steering or engine ceases operating, stop the tractor immediately as
the tractor will be difficult to control.
Drive the tractor with the 3-Point lift arms in the raised position and lock the control lever in the transport detent
position to prevent damage to the mower driveline and tongue when turning.
WARNING! Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and
mower. Safe mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type,
density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 0 to 5 mph.
Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes,
ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and
foreign objects are to be avoided.
Perform turns with the tractor and mower at slow speeds
to determine how the tractor with an attached mower
handles a turn. Determine the safe speed to maintain
proper control of the tractor when making turns. When
turning with a towed implement, the overall working
length of the unit is increased. Allow additional
clearance for the mower when turning, especially when
the wings are lowered.
DANGER! Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death.
WARNING!
Do not mount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount the
Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely
stopped.
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HYDRO 88 & 96 08/03
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