Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Before Operating this Machine

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

ATTENTION OWNER/ OPERATOR

BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:

1.Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mower and Power Unit.

2.Fill out the Warranty Card in full. Be sure to answer all questions, including the Serial Number of the Mower. Mail promptly using the return envelope included with the Operator’s Manual.

NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower.

3.Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the end of the Operator’s Manual. Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower.

RMB 1445 11/10

Introduction Section 2-4

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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 Logo NFS Serial PlateName 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 RoutingTank Final Assembly ChecksOIL Requirements ISO VG SAEFitting Control Unit in CAB GearboxRunning UP Procedure Removal from TractorRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Page Operation Section Operation Operation Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPETractor Requirements Rops and Seat BeltOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Tractor BallastFront End Weight Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Horsepower 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 Frame Assembly Boom ARM 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 FlailheadAngle Float Engaging DriveRotor Operating Speed Operating Speed Forward SpeedTractor Position 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 Operating the Attached Mower Heads Grass FlailSickle 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 Hydraulic System Filtration MaintenanceHose Replacement Hydraulic HosesHose Warranty PTO GearboxFlailhead CablesHose Connections Proper Torque Values for FastenersMain Control Valve Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Owner Required of the OperatorRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower