Bush Hog RMB 1445 manual Operating the Attached Mower Heads, Grass Flail, Sickle Bar

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OPERATION

11.6 Operating the Attached Mower Heads

Refer to the Assembly Section of this manual to ensure the head is properly attached to the boom hitch and hydraulic lines are properly connected.

There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 300 feet of mower. (SGM-02)

Grass Flail

The Grass Flail head is rated for cutting grass and small brush up to 1-1/2”.

The Grass Flail operates attached to the boom arm, and is ideal for cutting hard to reach areas where a smooth cut is required.

Cutting height ranges from 3/4” to 4” in vegetation. Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of the roller assembly.

When operating near the ground or when mulching be particularly careful that there are no bystanders or animals with a 300 feet. Debris tends to fly out at great speed and can injure or even cause death. OPS-B- 0040_B

Sickle Bar

The Sickle Bar Cutter will cut a 5’ swath through tough weeds and grass.

The Sickle Bar Cutter is operated attached to the boom arm and is ideal for vegetation maintenance

When operating the Sickle Bar correctly it will give you a fast, efficient, and cost-effective method of vegetation maintenance.

The Sickle Bar will also cut vegetation through tough weeds under water, ideal for maintaining ponds, creeks, and other areas that may be under shallow water.

When operating the unit be sure there are no bystanders or animals within 300 feet of the unit. OPS-B- 0049

RMB 1445 11/10

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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 Booklet NFS Serial PlateName LogoNFS 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 StrapISO VG SAE Final Assembly ChecksOIL Requirements TankGearbox Fitting Control Unit in CABRemoval from Tractor Running UP ProcedureRMB 1445/1660/1865 With Flail Head only Page Operation Section Operation Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsRops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Ballast Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem3-Point Hitch Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Horsepower Front End WeightGetting 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 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 Reversing Rotation With Flailhead Rotor ControlsEngaging Drive Angle FloatRotor Operating Speed Parallel Motion Geometry Forward SpeedTractor Position Operating SpeedHigh 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 Grass Flail Operating the Attached Mower HeadsSickle Bar 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 Hydraulic Hoses Filtration MaintenanceHose Replacement Hydraulic SystemPTO Gearbox Hose WarrantyCables FlailheadProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose ConnectionsMain Control Valve Maintenance Page Limited Warranty Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRMB 1445 Rear Mount Boom Mower