Bush Hog RMB 1865 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This Hydraulic Boom Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize, instruct, and train. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/ operator in the correct assembly of the Mower using standard and optional equipment. The Parts Listing section is designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Mower. This section provides exploded assembly drawings of each mower component illustrating each piece and the corresponding part number.

Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation and Maintenance Sections of the manual train the owner/operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance. The Troubleshooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers solution to the problems.

Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this machine.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.

RMB 1865 11/10

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Contents RMB Warranty Information To the Owner/Operator/DealerOsha Training Requirements Alamo Group Ag. Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety General Safety Instructions and PracticesOperator 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 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Parts InformationSafety Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices Decal Location Booklet LogoName ReflectNFS Serial Plate InstructMULTI-DECAL 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 Assembly Tractor SelectionTractor Preparation Fitting Operator GuardDealer Setup Instructions SWL. Leave in Position AT this StageAttachment to Tractor Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Assembly Flailhead Attachment Fitting Control Unit in CAB Running UP ProcedureOIL Requirements Removal from Tractor StoragePage Operation Section Operation Machine Specifications Standard Equipment and SpecificationsStandard Specifications Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPEOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Tractor Ballast3-Point Hitch Tractor Safety DevicesTractor Horsepower Getting on and OFF the Tractor Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO HydraulicsBoarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorStarting the Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceBoom 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 Mower Boom Mower PRE-OPERATION Inspection Machine Controls Cable Controlled Models Only Lever FunctionsOperation Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only Reversing RotationWith Auto Reset selected BreakawayPowered Slew Forward Speed Wire TrapRotor Operating Speed Hedge Cutting Procedure High Voltage CablesOperation Driving the Tractor and Implement Brake and Differential Lock Setting Starting the TractorDriving the Tractor and Boom Operating the Tractor and Implement Foreign Debris HazardsBystanders/Passersby Precautions Engaging the Power Take Off PTOOperating Speed and Ground Speed Operating the MowerSGM-08 Sickle Bar Operating the Attached Mower HeadsFlail Shutting Down the Attached Head TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head Storage OPS-B- 0012HTransporting the Tractor and Implement Transport PositionOperation Transport POSITION-Head Attached Transport POSITION-Head RemovalTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyOperation Operation Maintenance Section Lubrication GeneralHydraulic Hoses Filtration MaintenanceHydraulic System Oil SupplyHose Replacement Hose WarrantyFlail Head CablesPTO Gearbox Proper Torque Values for Fasteners Limited Warranty Required of the Owner Required of the OperatorRMB 1865 Rear Mount Boom Mower