OPERATION
3.5 Tractor Safety Devices
If transporting or operating the tractor and implement near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of the unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor warning signals are obscured.
Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position.
3.6 Tractor Horsepower
The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the RMB 1445 flail trimmer requires a tractor with at least 45 PTO HP. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have adequate power may damage the tractor engine.
3.7 3-Point Hitch
RMB 1445 boom mowers can attach to tractors with a CAT I hitch. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for the category of the tractor used. If the hitch does not conform to ASABE Cat I dimensions, the mower may not fit or raise properly. Consult an authorized dealer for possible modification procedures to mount nonconforming hitches.
Use the correct hitch pins.
3.8 Hydraulics
The RMB 1445 is available with a Totally Independent Hydraulic System complete with rotor rotation control. The fully independent system is operated by an extra lever on the control console, which allows selection of rotor rotation and all other functions.
3.9 Front End Weight
A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership.
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