(10.2) Engaging The Power Take Off (Pto) - Schulte SRW800 Operator’s Manual With Parts Listing

If you hit a solid object or foreign debris that is larger than 25" , stop the implement and tractor at once. Immediately
idle the engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for all rotating motion to stop, then raise the implement and
move the tractor and implement off the object. Inspect the area and mark the location of the debris. Inspect the
condition of the implement and make any needed repairs immediately. Make sure the teeth on drum are not
damaged before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and windrower with the ROPS in the
raised position. If the tractor or windrower hits a tree stump or bump, a sudden movement could throw you off of
the seat and under the tractor and windrower. The seat belt is your best protection from falling off the tractor and
the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a tractor roll-over.
WARNING! Be sure you have adequate knowledge of the property you will be working
on. Take time to make yourself aware of any area underground lines or
cables. Contact with buried lines or cable could result in serious injury
or death.
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this
DANGER!
Implement as in all power-driven or pulled equipment. REMEMBER!
This machine is often operated in rough terrain conditions that include
grass, weeds, gullies, holes, slopes, hidden obstructions and the like.
Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to assure the
safety of the operator and bystanders in the area. Do not operate this
machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop operating if anyone
comes within 25 feet of the equipment.
10.2 Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO)
Before engaging the PTO, make certain that the area is clear of bystanders and passersby. Set the tractor engine
speed at approximately 1,000 RPM before engaging the PTO. Shift the PTO control to the on position, and slowly
increase the engine speed until the PTO is operating at the rated speed. If you hear unusual noises or see or feel
abnormal vibrations, disengage the PTO immediately. Inspect the windrower to determine the cause of the noise
or vibration and repair the abnormality
DANGER! Do not put hands or feet under rotating windrower drum. Teeth Contact
can result in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has
stopped and the frame is securely blocked up.
DANGER!
Make sure the PTO shield, integral driveline shields, and input shields are
is installed when using PTO-driven equipment. Always replace any
shield if it is damaged or missing.
SRW800 07/03
© 2003 Alamo Group Inc.
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