(10.5) Operating The Mower - Alamo Industrial Hydro 88 Operator's Manual

10.5 Operating the Mower
Only operate the mower from the tractor operator's seat with the seatbelt securely fastened on a ROPS or cab
equipped tractor. The mower is designed for cutting grass and small weeds. Sharp blades will produce a cleaner
cut and require less power. Travel at a speed that allows the mower sufficient time to cut through the vegetation
and maintain the PTO operating speed to prevent overloading the mower and tractor. Choose a driving pattern that
provides the maximum pass length and minimizes turning. Stay alert and watch for trees, low hanging limbs,
power lines, and other overhead obstacles and solid ground objects while you are operating.
Under some conditions, tractor tires may roll vegetation down preventing a cut at the same height as the surrounding
area. To minimize this problem, reduce the tractor ground speed while maintaining the operating speed of the
mower. A slower ground speed allows grasses to partially rebound and be cut. Reversing the direction of travel
may also help produce a cleaner cut in these conditions.
Avoid mowing in the reverse direction. If the mower must be backed to access an area to cut, make sure there are
no persons or other foreign debris behind the mower before mowing in reverse. When mowing in reverse, operate
the tractor and mower at a reduced ground speed to ensure control of the tractor and mower is maintained.
WARNING!
Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows
closed.
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DANGER!
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial
lighting.
least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the Tractor and Mower. Make sure that you can
clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions,
power lines, debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearly see this type of item
discontinue mowing.
DANGER!
Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no
persons behind the Mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at
a slow ground speed where you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower.
Never mow an area in the reverse direction that you have not inspected and removed
debris or foreign material.
WARNING!
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass
fires while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and
Tractor:
-Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
-Do Not operate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust.
-Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.
-Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
-Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to prevent excessive
slippage and plate heating.
-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip
clutches, and gearboxes. Periodically shut down the Tractor and
Mower and clean clippings and collected debris from the mower
deck.
HYDRO 88 & 96 08/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
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