Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Tractor Selection

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR SELECTION

Hitch Requirement

3-Point Hitch ASABE Category I

PTO Type

540 RPM

PTO Shaft

Tractor must be equipped with live drive independent PTO shaft to enable forward movement to be halted while the flail head continues to operate.

Horsepower Requirement

45 PTO HP Minimum

Tractor Weight

4,410 lbs. Minimum (2,000 kg)

Check Chains/Stabilizers

Check Chains or stabilizer bars must be fitted and tightened.

Stability Requirements

20% of Total Unit Weight* to be on Front Axle

20% of Rear Axle Weight to be on LH Rear Wheel with boom and cutting head in off ground operating position. Recommended Minimum Outside Tire Width of 55” (1.4m)

* Total Unit Weight is the sum of the tractor weight and the mower weight.

Tractor Operator Station

Bush Hog recommends installing the RMB 1445/1660/1865 Boom Mower on cab tractors equipped with impact resistant glass windows. Do not operate if tractor cab is damaged.

RMB 1445 11/10

Assembly Section 3-2

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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 GearboxRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Running UP ProcedureRemoval from Tractor Page Operation Section Operation Operation Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPEOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt 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 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 Rotor Controls Reversing Rotation With FlailheadRotor Operating Speed Angle FloatEngaging Drive 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 Sickle Bar Operating the Attached Mower HeadsGrass Flail 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 CablesMain Control Valve Hose ConnectionsProper Torque Values for Fasteners Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Owner Required of the OperatorRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower