Tractor Requirements; Rops And Seat Belt; Tractor Safety Devices; Tractor Horsepower - Schulte GX-130 Operator's Manual

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2.TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

The tractor used to operate the mower must have the power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take

Off (PTO) at the mower's rated speed while traveling at a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH. Operating the

mower with a tractor that does not meet the following requirements may cause tractor or mower damage and

be a potential danger to the operator and passersby.

Tractor Requirements And Capabilities

• ASAE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.

• Tractor Safety Devices ........................... Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield

• Tractor Horsepower (Minimum) .............. GX-130 45HP

-Recommended .............. GX-130 85 HP

• Drawbar .................................................. Set length according to operating speed and driveline type, rated to

• Drawbar Vertical Load Capacity (Min) .... 2100 lbs (952.5 kg)

• Hydraulics (Minimum) ............................. One single acting circuit and one double acting circuit, both @1750

• Front End Weight.................................... As needed to maintain 20% weight on front axle

• Power Take Off ....................................... Operating speed and shaft size depends on operating speed and

The tractor must be equipped with a Factory Cab and seat belt to protect the operator from death or serious

injury. Only operate the tractor while seated in the operator's seat with the seatbelt securely fastened around

the operator OPS-U- 0051 str

If transporting or operating the tractor and implement near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with

proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the

unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor warning

signals are obscured.

Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were

removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO with

the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position. OPS-U- 0004str

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on several operating factors including the vegetation

to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, condition of the mower and tractor, and other factors. The

recommended tractor HP for the GX-130 is 85 HP, minimum 45 HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that

does not have enough power will produce a less desirable cut and may cause tractor engine damage.

GX-130 04/23

OPERATION

carry weight of the mower, safety chain attachment point.

PSI

driveline type of the mower.

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