Bush Hog RMB 1445 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION .............................................................................................................. 1-1
General Safety Instructions and Practices ......................................................................................................... 1-2
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices .......................................................................................................1-3
Connecting & Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices ..........................................................1-5
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices .................................................................................... 1-6
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................... 1-12
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ...............................................................................................1-14
Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices ..................................................................................................1-16
Decal Location ................................................................................................................................................. 1-17
Decal Description .............................................................................................................................................1-21
Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................1-29
INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ........................................................................................................ 3-1
TRACTOR SELECTION ....................................................................................................................................3-2
Hitch Requirement ............................................................................................................................................. 3-2
PTO Type ...........................................................................................................................................................3-2
PTO Shaft ..........................................................................................................................................................3-2
Horsepower Requirement ..................................................................................................................................3-2
Tractor Weight ...................................................................................................................................................3-2
Check Chains/Stabilizers ...................................................................................................................................3-2
Stability Requirements .......................................................................................................................................3-2
Tractor Operator Station ....................................................................................................................................3-2
TRACTOR PREPARATION ...............................................................................................................................3-3
Installing the Operator Guard - Cab Tractor ...................................................................................................... 3-3
Ballast ................................................................................................................................................................3-4
DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................................3-5
STABILIZER ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................. 3-5
TOP LINK ATTACHMENT .................................................................................................................................3-6
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ..............................................................................................................................3-7
REMOVE TRANSPORT STRAP .......................................................................................................................3-8
HOSE ROUTING ...............................................................................................................................................3-8
FINAL ASSEMBLY CHECKS ............................................................................................................................3-9
OIL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................................3-9
Tank ...................................................................................................................................................................3-9
Gearbox ...........................................................................................................................................................3-10
FITTING CONTROL UNIT IN CAB ..................................................................................................................3-10
RUNNING UP PROCEDURE .......................................................................................................................... 3-11
RMB 1445/1660/1865 - With Flail Head ONLY ................................................................................................3-11
REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR .........................................................................................................................3-11
OPERATION SECTION ....................................................................................................... 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ............................................................................................................ 4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 4-4
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................................4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-5
Operator Thrown Object Protection ...................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem ....................................................................................................................4-6