Alamo RHINO SM72 - Manual (Page 114)

OPERATION
SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-22
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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To avoid overturns, drive the skid steer with care and at safe speeds, especially when operating over rough
ground, crossing ditches or slopes, and turning corners. Use extreme caution when operating on steep
slopes. Travel at a slow speed when going downhill. DO NOT coast or free-wheel downhill.
When operating the tractor and mower across slopes and inclines, through ditches, and other uneven terrain
conditions, it is important to maintain sufficient deck to ground clearance. Blade contact with the ground may
cause soil, rocks and other debris to be thrown out from under the mower resulting in possible injury and/or
property damage. Blades hitting the ground also produces a severe shock load on the mower and to the
mower blades resulting in possible damage and premature wear.
6.5 Starting the Skid Steer
Refer to the skid steer operator’s manual for proper starting procedures. Consult an authorized dealer if the
starting procedure is unclear. Make sure that the skid steer parking brake is set, its transmission is in neutral,
the mower is lowered to the ground, and the auxiliary hydraulic remote lever is disengaged before starting the
skid steer. Only start the skid steer when properly seated in the operator’s seat with the seat belt securely
fastened. OPS-SS-0026
6.6 Driving the Skid Steer
Start off driving at a slow speed and gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the
skid steer and mower. Do not operate the skid steer at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will
prevent stopping quickly during an emergency.
Do not raise or tilt the mower to a height that obstructs the operator’s visibility to the front of the mower. The
height limiting safety chain should stay connected to the mower and skid steer during transport to prevent the
mower from being raised too high. OPS-SS-0027
Perform turns with the skid steer and mower at
slow speeds to determine how the skid steer
handles a turn. Determine the safe speed to
maintain proper control of the skid steer when
making turns. When turning with an attached
mower, the overall working length of the unit is
increased. Allow additional clearance for the
mower when making turns. OPS-SS-0009