Bush Hog RMB 1660 manual Running UP Procedure, Removal from Tractor

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

RUNNING UP PROCEDURE

1.Ensure that the rotor control valve is in "STOP" position, start tractor, engage P.T.O. allow the oil to circulate through the return line filter for about 5 minutes without operation of the armhead control lever.

2.Operate the armhead levers through their complete range ensuring that all movements are functioning correctly.

3.Place the flail head at a safe attitude and move the rotor control to "START" position. After initial fluctuation the rotor should settle to a steady speed. Increase P.T.O. speed to approximately 360 rpm. and run for a further five minutes before disengaging and stopping tractor.

4.Check the hose runs and observe that they are free from any pinching, chafing, straining or kinks. Recheck the oil level in the tank and top up as necessary.

Do not allow the pump to continue working if the rotor does not turn. Overheating and serious pump damage to the pump can be caused in a very short time.

5.After running up the machine, increase PTO speed to approximately 360 RPM. Run machine further for five minutes before disengaging the PTO and stopping tractor. The reason for this running period under a no load condition is to thoroughly circulate the oil in the reservoir through the return line filter.

6.Check the hose runs and observe that they are free from any pinching, chafing, straining or kinks. Recheck the oil level in the tank and top up as necessary.

REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR

Read carefully before commencing to remove the machine from the tractor.

The order of the following steps must be followed exactly. Disconnecting the top link must be the last operation prior to driving the tractor away from the machine.

Do not operate valve lever or machine controls through the rear cab window while standing on or among linkage components. Always seek assistance.

•Select a firm level site for parking the machine.

•Replace parking legs in their sockets and secure in their lowest position.

•Raise the machine on the tractor linkage until the weight is taken off the stabilizer.

•Remove the lower stabilizer pins.

•Unscrew the lift cylinder hydraulic shut-off valve.

•Lower the machine to be ground.

•Extend the arms and place the flail head on the ground at half reach.

•Disengage tractor PTO and remove.

•Disconnect stabilizer bars or loosen check chains as applicable.

•Unbolt the control unit from the mounting bracket, remove from tractor cab and stow the levers or switchbox clear of the ground.

•Disconnect the stabilizer from the tractors top hitch position. Allow the stabilizer to slide along the rail until it contacts the eccentric stops.

•Remove draft link pins and drive tractor away from machine.

RMB 1660 11/10

Assembly Section 3-14

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RMB 1660 specifications

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