Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Rmb

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RMB 1445

REAR-MOUNT

BOOM MOWER

Published 11/10

Part No. 50068815C

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01- Cover

BUSH HOG®

2501 Griffin Ave. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www.bushhog.com

©2010 Alamo Group Inc.

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Contents RMB To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Warranty InformationPage Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Hydraulic Hoses Page Safety Section Safety Operator Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 Wait a minute...Save a life Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Safety SGM-06 SGM-08 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Parts Information Transporting Safety Instructions and PracticesSafety Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Decal Location Name NFS Serial PlateLogo BookletNFS SER PLT InstructMULTI-DECAL Decal Description Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Tractor Selection Tractor Preparation Installing the Operator Guard Cab TractorFactors that affect stability BallastStabilizer Attachment Dealer Setup InstructionsTOP Link Attachment Driveline Attachment Hose Routing Remove Transport StrapOIL Requirements Final Assembly ChecksTank ISO VG SAEGearbox Fitting Control Unit in CABRemoval from Tractor Running UP ProcedureRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Page Operation Section Operation Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsRops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Ballast Tractor Lighting and SMV EmblemTractor Horsepower Tractor Safety DevicesFront End Weight 3-Point HitchGetting on and OFF the Tractor Power Take Off PTODismounting the Tractor Boarding the TractorStarting the Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Boom ARM Assembly Frame AssemblyHydraulic Line Inspection Hydraulic PUMP/OIL Reservoir Flail Head Inspection Sickle BAR Inspection Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Machine Controls Reversing Rotation With Flailhead Rotor ControlsEngaging Drive Angle FloatRotor Operating Speed Tractor Position Forward SpeedOperating Speed Parallel Motion GeometryHigh Voltage Cables Breakaway ActionCutting Sequence Grass Cutting Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Driving the Tractor and Boom Operating the Tractor and ImplementOperating Instructions RMB 1445 11/10 Operation Section Foreign Debris Hazards Bystanders/Passersby PrecautionsEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating the Mower Operating Speed and Ground SpeedSGM-08 Grass Flail Operating the Attached Mower HeadsSickle Bar Shutting Down the Attached Head TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head StorageTransporting the Tractor and Implement Transporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy Troubleshooting GuideOperation Operation Maintenance Section Lubrication MaintenancePTO Lubrication PTO ShaftCutting PTO Shaft Maintenance Hose Replacement Filtration MaintenanceHydraulic System Hydraulic HosesPTO Gearbox Hose WarrantyCables FlailheadProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose ConnectionsMain Control Valve Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower