Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

Designed for a wide range of mowing applications around the farm, ranch or estate, or for landscape contractors or government agencies, the Bush Hog RMB 1445 Boom mower makes the job look easy! The Parallel Arm geometry allows the RMB 1445 to mow in hard to reach places, such as steep ditch banks or around culverts. It can stretch around waterways or mow banks at ponds or lakes, reach over guard rails, or even trim hedge rows with ease. Grounds and roadway maintenance is much easier when the Bush Hog RMB 1445 Boom Mower is part of your team.

The RMB 1445 is designed to mount on the tractor’s 3-point hitch, with power provided by the tractor’s 540 RPM PTO shaft. The RMB 1445’s self contained hydraulic system is designed for high performance and includes a hydraulic safety breakaway to prevent damage from impact. The RMB 1445 is designed for large compact or small utility tractor applications, requiring a tractor with only 45 horsepower. The RMB 1445 mower includes cable operated controls to keep the operator’s station clean and the operation simple.

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RMB 1445 11/10

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Contents RMB Warranty Information To the Owner/Operator/DealerPage 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 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Parts InformationSafety Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Decal Location NFS Serial Plate NameLogo BookletInstruct NFS SER PLTMULTI-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 Installing the Operator Guard Cab Tractor Tractor PreparationBallast Factors that affect stabilityDealer Setup Instructions Stabilizer AttachmentTOP Link Attachment Driveline Attachment Remove Transport Strap Hose RoutingFinal Assembly Checks OIL RequirementsTank ISO VG SAEFitting Control Unit in CAB GearboxRemoval from Tractor Running UP ProcedureRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Page Operation Section Operation Operation Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPERops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Tractor BallastTractor Safety Devices Tractor HorsepowerFront End Weight 3-Point HitchPower Take Off PTO Getting on and OFF the TractorBoarding the Tractor Dismounting 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 Rotor Controls Reversing Rotation With FlailheadEngaging Drive Angle FloatRotor Operating Speed Forward Speed Tractor PositionOperating Speed Parallel Motion GeometryBreakaway Action High Voltage CablesCutting Sequence Grass Cutting Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Operating the Tractor and Implement Driving the Tractor and BoomOperating Instructions RMB 1445 11/10 Operation Section Bystanders/Passersby Precautions Foreign Debris HazardsEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Operating Speed and Ground Speed Operating the MowerSGM-08 Grass Flail Operating the Attached Mower HeadsSickle Bar TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head Storage Shutting Down the Attached HeadTransporting the Tractor and Implement Transporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyOperation Operation Maintenance Section Maintenance LubricationPTO Shaft PTO LubricationCutting PTO Shaft Maintenance Filtration Maintenance Hose ReplacementHydraulic System Hydraulic HosesHose Warranty PTO GearboxFlailhead CablesProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose ConnectionsMain Control Valve Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Owner Required of the OperatorRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower