Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

These hydraulically driven hedgecutters are designed for light-duty work. They can control grass and weeds on highways or industrial sites.

For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASABE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards, Deflectors, or Solid Skirts at all times. The Mower manufacturer strongly recommends the use of Chain Guards, Deflectors, or Solid Skirts for Agricultural purposes as well to reduce the risk of property damage, serious bodily injury, or even death from objects thrown out by or from contact with the Cutting Blades.

At least 20% of the tractor’s total weight must be on the front tires with the Mower lifted to provide adequate traction for safe steering under good conditions. Slow down on hills, rough terrain, and curves.

Mower Orientation: Front and rear, and left and right are determined by the normal direction of travel (the same as on your automobile).

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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 CABRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Running UP ProcedureRemoval from Tractor Page Operation Section Operation Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt 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 Hydraulic Line Inspection Frame AssemblyBoom ARM Assembly 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 ControlsRotor Operating Speed Angle FloatEngaging Drive 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 Sickle Bar Operating the Attached Mower HeadsGrass Flail 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 FlailheadMain Control Valve Hose ConnectionsProper Torque Values for Fasteners Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower