Whirlwind WW60-10001 - Manual (Page 74)

Operation Section 4-2 WHIRLWIND 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERATION
OPERA
TION
The safe operation of this machine is the responsibility of the operator. The operator should be familiar with the
cutter and tractor and all safety practices before starting operation. This mower is designed for lawn or grass
mowing. It is not designed for rough conditions or heavy weed mowing. It is equipped with suction type blades
for best results in lawn mowing.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 rpm.
This section provides information for attaching mower to tractor and preparing it for field operation. Review this
data prior to tractor hookup and operation.
TRACTOR PREPARATION
Ballast
An implement code of has been assigned to the fully-equipped Lift-Type Whirlwind mower so that you can
determine the tractor front ballast requirements. Refer to your tractor Operator's manual for the code number and
ballasting requirements.
WARNING Do not operate with less than 20% of tractor's gross unballasted mass on front wheel with
mower in transport position.
Wheel Treads
Tractor wheel tread spacing should be increased when working on inclines or rough ground to reduce the
possibility of tipping.
Stabilizer Bars or Sway Blocks
Use stabilizer bars or sway blocks to prevent side sway of the mower.
Drawbar
Shorten or remove the tractor Drawbar so it will not interfere with the up and down movement of the Mower.
WARNING Do not get between Tractor and Mower when engine is running!
ATTACHING MOWER TO TRACTOR - LIFT TYPE
This mower is designed for 540 RPM PTO CAT I hitch tractors only. Back the tractor up to the mower so that the
lower Draft Arms are in alignment with the mower lower lift pins. Stop the engine, lock the brakes or place the
tractor in park. Connect the tractor and Stabilizer Bars to the lower lift pins. Adjust the Top link so it will pin to the
top holes in the A-Frame or into holes in floating top link.
DANGER NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE, RIDE ON, OR COME CLOSE TO MOWER OR
TRACTOR. Usually, 15-16 year-old children who are mature and responsible can operate the
mower with reasonable safety if they have read Operator's Manual, been trained in safe
operation of the machine, and are physically large and strong enough to reach and operate
controls easily.