Alamo SL60 - Manual (Page 107)

OPERATION
SL60 03/08 Operation Section 4-23
© 2008 Alamo Group Inc
OPERA
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ION
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.
9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards
Perform turns with the skid steer and mower at
slow speeds to determine how the skid steer han-
dles 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 addi-
tional clearance for the mower when making turns.
OPS-SS-0009
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the
operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at
greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result
in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like
object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
(SGM-6)
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the mower blades
could hit or become entangled with. Remove all
foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to
remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent
the mower blades from contacting them.
OPS-SS-0010