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DO NOT use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator's
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator's ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Implement,
an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult
a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication that
would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely. NEVER
knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or
coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others
could result if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
The tractor used to operate the windrower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power
Take Off (PTO) at the windrower's rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
Operating the windrower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or
windrower damage and be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.
Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
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ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
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Tractor Safety Devices ..............................Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master
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Tractor Horsepower -Recommended .........SRW1400 40-80 HP (30-60kW)
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Drawbar......................................................Set length according to operating speed and driveline type,
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Hydraulics ..................................................5 gpm @ 1800 PSI, dual remote outlet
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Front End Weights......................................As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle
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Power Take Off ..........................................Operating speed and shaft size should be 540 RPM
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Tire Spacing ...............................................Set tires minimum width of 60" inside to inside of tires
3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt
The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat
belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be
crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.
Tractor models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an
authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear seat belts. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling off the tractor--particularly during a turnover
when the operator could be pinned under the ROPS.
SRW1400 08/16
© 2016 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
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rated to carry weight of the mower, safety chain attachment
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Operation Section 4-4
(SG-27)
(SG-7)
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