Operator`s manual

Operation section 3 -
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
MOWER 04/13
OPERATION SECTION
3
Standard Equipment and Specications
RSM5 RSM6
Horsepower Required (Min.) 25HP 25HP
Tractor PTO 540 RPM 540 RPM 540 RPM
Cutting Capacity 1” 1”
Cutting Height 1.4” - 3.4” 1.4” - 3.4”
Cutting Width 61” 73”
Overall Width 68” 80”
Overall Length 43” 43”
Weight (Approximate) 750 lbs 800 lbs
Hitch CAT I CAT I
Blades Fine Cut Fine Cut
Number of Knives Fine Cut 30 pair Fine Cut 36 pair
Blade Rotation Forward Forward
Cuttershaft Diameter 5,5” 5,5”
Gearbox Rating 60HP 60HP
Knife Tip Speed (RPM) 2150 2150
Driveline Size CAT 5 CAT 5
Drive Belt “B” Size “B” Size
Rear Roller Diameter 5,5” 5,5”
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DANGER
The Mower is designed for certain mowing applications and is rated to cut up to a specic size vegetation (see Mower
Standard Equipment and Specications). DO NOT use this mower to cut vegetation above the Mower’s rated capac-
ity or to cut any type of nonvegetative material. Only operate this Mower on a properly sized and equipped Tractor.
Operating this Mower in an application for which it is not designed and/or operating the Mower with the wrong size
Tractor can cause Mower component damage and equipment failure resulting in possible serious injury or death.
(SGM-14)
Operator Requirements
Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualied operator. A qualied operator has read and understands the implement and
tractor Operator’s Manuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associated safety practices. In addition to the
safety messages contained in this manual, safety signs are afxed to the implement and tractor. If any part of the operation and safe
use of this equipment is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete explanation.
If the operator cannot read the manuals for themselves or does not completely understand the operation of the equipment, it is the
responsibility of the supervisor to read and explain the manuals, safety practices, and operating instructions to the operator.
Safe operation of equipment requires that the operator wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the job conditions
when attaching, operating, servicing, and repairing the equipment. PPE is designed to provide operator protection and includes the
following safety wear:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
• Always Wear Safety Glasses
• Hard Hat
• Steel Toe Safety Footwear
• Gloves
• Hearing Protection
• Close Fitting Clothing
• Respirator or Filter Mask (depends on operating conditions) OPS-U- 0002