Bush Hog RMB 1445 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting

OPERATION

RMB 1445 11/10 Operation Section 4-29

OPERATION

9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting

Make sure the tractor brakes are in good operating

condition. Tractor brakes can be set to operate

independently allowing single rear wheel braking

action or locked together to provide simultaneous

rear wheel braking. FOR MOST DRIVING AND

OPERATING CONDITIONS, THE BRAKE PEDALS

SHOULD BE LOCKED TOGETHER TO PROVIDE

THE MOST EFFECTIVE BRAKING ACTION.

Always disengage the tractor differential lock when

turning. When engaged the differential lock will

prevent or limit the tractor from turning. During

normal cutting conditions, locking the differential

provides no benefit and should not be used. OPS-

U- 0013

Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or faulty brakes.

When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the braking distance increases; use

extreme care and reduce your speed in these conditions. When operating in traffic, always

use the Tractor’s flashing warning lights and reduce your speed. Be aware of traffic around

you and watch out for the other guy.

Use extreme caution when raising the Mower head. Stop the Blades from turning when the

Mower Head is raised and passersby are within 300 feet. Raising the Mower head

exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause

serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades. (SBM-2)

Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised

position. The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who

might inadvertently be under the mower (SBM-4)

Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result

in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped

and the decks are securely blocked up. (SFL-2)

Make certain that the Boom swing path is clear of bystanders, powerlines, and obstructions

to prevent injury, electrocution, and possible machine damage. Swing Boom SLOWLY

AND CAREFULLY. Avoid sudden starting and stopping. (Ops-0002-MISC)