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(SG-21) 9.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed according to the manufacturers recommendations. The following are some of the items that require daily service and inspection: • Tire condition/air pressure • Wheel lug bolts • Steering linkage • PTO shield • SMV sign is clean and visible • Tractor’s lights are clean and functional • Tractor Seat belt is in good condition • Tractor ROPS is in good condition • ROPS is in the raised position • No tractor oil leaks • Radiator free of debris • Engine oil level and condition • Engine coolant level and condition • Power brake fluid level • Power steering fluid level • Fuel condition and level • Sufficient lubrication at all lube points • Air filter condition OPS-U-0030 OPERATION ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-14 9.2 Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each mower use, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the mower is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or broken parts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the mower is ready for operation, conduct the following. OPS-R-0007 All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) -the Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact. (SFL-5) Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) The operator’s manual and safety signs affixed on the unit contain important instructions on the safe and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these important safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the operator at all times. • Ensure the manual canister is secured to the equipment with the operator’s manual inside. • Ensure all safety signs are in place and legible. Replace missing, damaged, and illegible decals. OPS-U- 0011 • Check that the speed increaser is securely attached to the tractor and the locking collar is seated in the groove of the PTO shaft. • Inspect that the 3-point hitch pins are the proper size, correctly installed, and secured to the tractor lift arms with retaining pins inserted. • Ensure that a properly rated safety tow chain is equipped securing the mower to the tractor. OPS-F-0069 OPERATION ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-15 • Ensure rubber deflectors are in position and not damaged. Replace worn, broken, and missing sections immediately. • Ensure the rollers are in good condition and rotate freely. • Inspect that all bolts and screws are in position. OPS-F-0070 • Inspect the condition of the drive belts. • Ensure the slip clutch (rear mower section only) is properly adjusted and the friction plates are not frozen together. Reference the Maintenance Section for proper slip clutch maintenance. • Ensure the slop clutch shield and drive belts shields are in place and in good repair. • Ensure the tractor PTO master shield is in place, lowered and in good condition. OPS-F- 0016 • Inspect cutter knives and knife pins for looseness and excessive wear. Make sure the mower is securely blocked up before crawling beneath. Replace damaged, worn, and missing knives as complete sets to maintain cuttershaft balance. • Remove any grass or other debris which may be wrapped around the cuttershafts. • Inspect the condition of deck skid shoes and hardware. OPS-F- 0007 OPERATION ©2009 Alamo Group Inc. OPERATION HYDRO 88 & 96 03/09 Operation Section 4-16 Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection Mower ID#________________ Make ____________________ Date: ________________ Shift ____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the mower is resting on the ground or securely blocked up and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved. Operator’s Signature: Item Condition at Start of Shift Specific Comments if not O.K. The flashing lights function properly The SMV Sign is clean and visible The tires are in good condition with proper pressure The wheel lug bolts are tight The tractor brakes are in good condition The steering linkage is in good condition There are no visible oil leaks The hydraulic controls function properly The ROPS or ROBS Cab is in good condition The seatbelt is in place and in good condition The 3-point hitch is i...
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