Bush Hog RMB 1445 Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices

SAFETY

RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-14

SAFETY

Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices

Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,

WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR

OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10)

DO NOT weld or repair rotating mower components. Welds and other repairs may cause

severe vibration and/or component failure resulting in part being thrown from the mower

causing serious bodily injury. See your Authorized Dealer for proper repairs. (SGM-13)

PART S INF ORMAT ION

Bush Hog mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts,

knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Bush

Hog specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will

fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Bush

Hog mower parts for economy and safety. (SPBH-1)

SEE YOUR BUSH HOG DEALER

Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor. Turn curves or go

up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual steering angle. Rear mounted implements

move the center of gravity to the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make

certain, by adding front ballast, that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the front wheels

to prevent rearing up, loss of steering control or Tractor tip-over. Slow down on rough or

uneven surfaces to prevent loss of steering control which could result in property damage

or possible injury. Do not transport unless 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched

transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious damage to the

tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator or others to be injured or killed.

(S3PT-02)

Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements

carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a

solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury. (S3PT-20)

Be particularly careful in transport. The Mower has raised the center of

gravity for the tractor and has increased the possibility of overturn.

Turn curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using a gradual

turning angle. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces. (SBM-3)