Bush Hog RMB 1865 manual Assembly, Tractor Selection

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ASSEMBLY

ASSEMBLY

TRACTOR SELECTION

MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT - including ballast weight if necessary:

7,750 lbs.

MINIMUM HP REQUIREMENTS:

65 HP

LINKAGE:

Category 2

P.T.O. SHAFT:

Tractor must be equipped with a live drive PTO to enable forward motion to be stopped while the flail head continues to operate.

CHECK CHAINS/STABILIZERS:

Check chains or stabilizers must be fitted and tightened.

TRACTOR OPERATOR STATION:

Bush Hog recommends installing the RMB 1865 Boom Mower on fully enclosed cab tractors equipped with impact resistant glass windows. Do Not Operate if Tractor Cab is damaged.

RMB 1865 11/10

Assembly Section 3-2

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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 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 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 Running UP Procedure OIL RequirementsFitting Control Unit in CAB Removal from Tractor StoragePage Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Standard SpecificationsMachine Specifications Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPETractor Requirements Rops and Seat BeltOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Tractor BallastTractor Safety Devices Tractor Horsepower3-Point Hitch 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 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 Machine Controls Cable Controlled Models Only Lever FunctionsOperation Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only Reversing RotationWith Auto Reset selected BreakawayPowered Slew Wire Trap Rotor Operating SpeedForward 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 Operating the Attached Mower Heads FlailSickle Bar 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