Bush Hog RMB 1865 manual Flail Head, Cables

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MAINTENANCE

FLAIL HEAD

1.Frequently inspect the rotor assembly for damaged or missing flails. Bolts and nuts securing the flails to the rotor should be regularly checked and kept tight. The correct torque setting for these locknuts is 135 Nm (100 lbs/ft.). Use only the correct flail bolt and locking nut. Check the flail pivot bushes for possible damage or wear. They do not require oil.

2.Do not attempt to run the rotor with flails missing. Imbalance will cause severe vibration and can rapidly damage the rotor shaft bearings. As an emergency measure, if a flail is broken off or lost, remove another on the opposite side of the rotor to retain balance. Always replace flails in opposite pairs and never match up a new flail with a resharpened one which will be lighter.

3.Blunt flails absorb a lot of power and leave an untidy finish to work. They should be sharpened on a grindstone or with a portable grinder periodically.

4.Wear protective gear when sharpening flails.

5.Ensure that the bearing housings and hydraulic mounting nuts and bolts are kept tight. They should be checked during servicing.

CABLES

The cables operate on a push/pull system with the spool centering springs always returning the spool to the neutral position when the handle is released.

Care should be taken during installation and operation to ensure that the cables are not trapped or kinked. Any abrasion or damage to the outer casing should be sealed with plastic insulation tape to avoid moisture penetrating.

No routine adjustment of the cables are necessary as they do not stretch. The threaded collar is correctly adjusted when the lever is in a vertical position in its housing allowing an equal amount of travel in either direction.

On no account should any attempt be made to lubricate the cables which are assembled with a special lubricant during manufacture.

NOTE: Be careful in determining the correct cable connections on both the control unit and the valve in the event of cable replacement.

RMB 1866 11/10

Maintenance Section 5-5

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Contents RMB To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Warranty InformationOsha Training Requirements Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section General Safety Instructions and Practices SafetyOperator Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 Wait a minute...Save a life Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Safety Safety SGM-06 Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Parts Information Transporting Safety Instructions and PracticesSafety Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Decal Location Name LogoBooklet ReflectInstruct MULTI-DECALNFS Serial Plate 3688303 Sharp Blades 09.821.35 Decal Description Safety Safety Model Name RMB Safety Safety Safety 3688303 RMB 1865 11/10 Safety Section Federal Laws and Regulations Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Tractor Selection AssemblyFitting Operator Guard Tractor PreparationSWL. Leave in Position AT this Stage Dealer Setup InstructionsAttachment to Tractor Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Flailhead Attachment Running UP Procedure OIL RequirementsFitting Control Unit in CAB Storage Removal from TractorPage Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Standard SpecificationsMachine Specifications Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsTractor Requirements Rops and Seat BeltOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Ballast Tractor Lighting and SMV EmblemTractor Safety Devices Tractor Horsepower3-Point Hitch Power Take Off PTO Front End WeightGetting on and OFF the Tractor HydraulicsDismounting the Tractor Boarding the TractorStarting the Tractor Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service PRE-OPERATION Inspection and ServiceBoom 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 Mower Boom Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection Cable Controlled Models Only Lever Functions Machine ControlsOperation Reversing Rotation Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine OnlyBreakaway With Auto Reset selectedPowered Slew Wire Trap Rotor Operating SpeedForward Speed High Voltage Cables Hedge Cutting ProcedureOperation Driving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock SettingDriving the Tractor and Boom Foreign Debris Hazards Operating the Tractor and ImplementEngaging the Power Take Off PTO Bystanders/Passersby PrecautionsOperating the Mower Operating Speed and Ground SpeedSGM-08 Operating the Attached Mower Heads FlailSickle Bar Shutting Down the Attached Head OPS-B- 0012H TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head StorageTransport Position Transporting the Tractor and ImplementOperation Transport POSITION-Head Removal Transport POSITION-Head AttachedTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Trouble Possible Cause Possible Remedy Troubleshooting GuideOperation Operation Maintenance Section General LubricationHydraulic System Filtration MaintenanceHydraulic Hoses Oil SupplyHose Warranty Hose ReplacementCables Flail HeadPTO Gearbox Proper Torque Values for Fasteners Limited Warranty Required of the Operator Required of the OwnerRMB 1865 Rear Mount Boom Mower