ASSEMBLY
RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-11
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ASSEMBLY
RUNNING UP PROCEDURE

RMB 1445/1660/1865 - With Flail Head ONLY

1. Ensure that the rotor control is in “STOP” position, start the tractor, engage PTO and allow the oil to
circulate for about 5 minutes before operating the arms.
2. Operate the armhead levers through their complete range ensuring that all movements are functioning
correctly.
3. Check that the flail nuts and bolts are tight. Place the flail head at a safe position and move the rotor control
to “ON” position. After initial fluctuation due to priming, the rotor should settle to a steady speed. Increase
PTO speed to approximately 360 RPM and run for a further five minutes before engaging and stopping
tractor.
4. Check the hose routing 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. Replace return filter elements after an initial 12 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter.

All models:

Replace return filter elements after an initial 12 hours of operation and every 500 hours thereafter.
REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR
1. Select a firm level site for parking the machine.
2. Lower the stand legs and lock.
3. Raise the machine until the weight is taken off the stabilizer.
4. Remove the stabilizer nose quadrant locking pin.
5. Lower the machine to the ground.
6. Operate machine controls and place the flail head on the ground.
7. Disengage tractor PTO and remove the drive shaft.
8. Disconnect stabilizers bars or loosen check chains as applicable.
9. Unbolt the control unit from the mounting bracket, remove from tractor cab and stow the lever in a suitable
location clear of the ground.
10. Raise the machine on the tractor’s linkage to take the weight off the yoke and remove the lower yoke pins.
11. Lower the tractor draft links and place machine firmly on the ground.
12. Remove draft links and top link from the machine, drive tractor away and remove yoke.