Alamo RHINO SM72 - Manual (Page 116)

OPERATION
SM72 02/10 Operation Section 4-24
© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immediately idle the engine
speed and disengage the auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turning. Wait for all mower
rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and move the skid steer and implement off the object. Inspect
the area and remove, or mark the location of the debris. Inspect the condition of the mower and make any
needed repairs immediately. Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced before
resuming operation.
7.2 Bystander/Passersby Precautions
If a bystander comes within 100 yards of the skid steer while the mower is being operated, stop the skid steer
at once, idle the engine and stop the mower. Do not engage the mower again until all bystanders are well past
the 100 yard distance. OPS-SS-0011
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing
objects for great distances (300 ft (100 m) or more) and causing serious
injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 Feet (100 m) UNLESS:
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workable
condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground without exposed
Blades;
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks, cans,
glass, and general debris has been removed.
NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck
by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an
intermediate height, inspected, closely with any remaining debris being removed, and
mowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power required to mow, reduce
wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, reduce streaking, and
make the final cut more uniform).
(SRM-01)
7.3 Engaging the Mower
Before engaging the mower, make certain that the area is clear of bystanders and passersby. Refer to the
skid steer operator’s manual to determine the procedure to engage the front auxiliary hydraulics.
If you here unusual noises or feel abnormal vibrations, disengage the mower immediately. Inspect the mower
to determine the cause of the noise or vibration and repair the problem immediately. OPS-SS-0030
Use extreme caution when raising the Mower above ground level. Stop the Blades from
turning when the Mower is raised and passersby are within 100 yards. Raising the
Mower exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can
cause serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades.
(SPU-1)