Safety – Alamo TW84 User Manual

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SAFETY

TW84 03/07

Safety Section 1-13

© 2007 Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY

Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices

Only tow the Implement behind a properly sized and equipped Tractor

which exceeds the weight of the Implement by at least 20%. DO NOT

tow the Implement behind a truck or other type of vehicle. Never tow the Implement and

another Implement connected in tandem. Never tow the Implement at speeds over 20

MPH.

(STI-6)

Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before

driving on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustments to your

operating position, mirrors, and the implement transport position so that you can clearly see the area where

you will be traveling, and any traffic that may approach you. Failure to maintain adequate vision of the public

roadway and traffic can result in serious injury or even death.

(STI-10)

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.

(S3PT-8)

Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work

on the Implement. Place the Implement on the ground or securely

blocked up, disengage the PTO, and turn off the tractor engine. Push and pull the Remote

Cylinder lever in and out several times prior to starting any maintenance or

repair work.

(S3PT-9)

Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing service on

the Implement. Never work on the Implement with the tractor PTO driveline connected and

running. Rotating Parts, Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and cause immediate entanglement,

injury or death.

(S3PT-11)

Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibration could

cause a failure of the equipment and may result in injury.

(SBH-13)

Always maintain the safety signs in good readable condition. If the safety signs are

missing, damaged, or unreadable, obtain and install replacement safety signs immediately.

(SG-5)

Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this

Implement, any of its components or any Implement function.

(SG-8)

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