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    ©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 Published 1 1/10 Part No. 50068815 C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the Safe ty [...]

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    T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasona ble safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipme nt properly attach ed to minimize[...]

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    In order to reduce a ccidents and enhance the sa fe operation of mowers, Bush Hog, in coo peration with other industry manufacturers has develop ed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mo wer Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricul[...]

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    Alamo Gr oup Ag. Division is willing to pr ovide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name:________________________________Phone: ______________ _[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ . ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

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    Tractor Ballast .............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ............. ............ ............ 4-6 Tractor Safety Devices .......... ................. ............. ............ ................. ............. ............ .......... ................ ............. .. 4-[...]

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    HYDRAULIC HOSES ............ ................. ................................ ....................................... ........... .............. ............ 5-6 Hose Replacement ................... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ....... ............... ............. .. 5-6 Hose Warranty [...]

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    Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avo ided by being a ware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing c[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Instr uctions and Practices Engine Exhaust, some of its constitue nts, a nd cert ain vehicle component s contain or emit chemicals known to the st ate of California to cause cancer and bir th defects or other reproductive harm. (S G- 30 ) Battery posts, ter min[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY KEEP A W A Y FROM ROT A TING ELEMEN TS to prevent entanglement and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24) Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause th e Implement[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting & Disconnecting Implem ent Safety Instructi ons & Practices The rota ting parts of th is machine continue to rotate even af ter the T ractor has been turned of f. The ope rator shoul d remain in his seat for 6 0 seconds af ter the brake has be en set, the PT[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety In structions and Practices Never leave the T r actor and Implement unattended while the Implement is in the lifted position. Accidental operation of lif ting leve r or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden dr op of unit with injury or death by crushi[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not back up this impleme nt when the boom or mower head is e xtended. Backing could damage the machine or its components. (SBM-1 9) Follow these guidelines to red uce the risk of equipment and grass fires w hile operating, serv icing, and repairing the Mower and T ractor: -[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing seri ous injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflectors , Chain Gua[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not mount or dismou nt the Tr actor while the tractor is moving. Mount the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completely stopped. (SG-12) S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S t arting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injur[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do Not operate this equip men t in areas wher e in se ct s such as bees may attack you and/or cause you to lose contro l of the equip ment. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to pr event insect s from entering. If a tract[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Mow at the speed that you can safely oper ate and control the tractor and mower . The correct mowing spee d depends on terrain cond itio n and grass type, density , and height of cut. Normal ground sp eed range is from 2 to 5 mph( 3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds when operat[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Make sure the PTO shield , integral driveline shie lds, and input shields are installe d when using PTO-driven equipme nt. Always replace any shield if it is damaged or missing. (S3PT -8) Always disconnect the main PT[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Always maint ain the safety signs in go od readab le conditio n. If the safety signs are missing, damaged, or unreadable , obtain and insta ll r eplacement safety signs immediately . (S G-5) Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this [...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices Replace bent or b roken blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBL Y CAUSE SERIOUS[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Secure the boom an d mower head in the transpo rt position before traveling o n public roads. Never transport on public roads with t he boom and mower hea d extended. Always disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mower be fore transporting. Inadvertent bo[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Concluding Safety In structions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before [...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this produ ct to promote safe oper ation. Dam age to th e decals ma y occur while in shippin g, use, or rec onditioning. Bush Hog cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the [...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. D433 1 Decal Multiple Hazard 2. D388 1 Decal Driveline Hazards 3. D355 1 IMPOR T ANT Check Chains 4. 02962764 6 W ARNING Pinch Points/Scissors 5. 02962765 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard/Crushin g 6. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Leaks 7. D354 1 DAN[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 500610 49 1 LOGO Bush Hog (22” ) 2. 24028 1 W ARNING Rubber Deflectors 3. 02965141 1 WARNING Thrown Object s 4. 1290738 1 INSTRUCT Euro Fla il Head Multi-Instruction 5. 09.821.35 1 INSTRUCT Euro Multi-Hazard Decal 6. 1458392 2 REF LE[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 3688303 1 DANGER Sh arp Blad e s 2. 09.821.35 1 MUL TI-DECA L Euro Multi-Decal 3. 1458392 1 REFLECT Red Reflector 4. 1458393 2 REFLECT Y ellow Reflector 5. nfs 1 SERIAL PLA TE Seria l Number Plat e[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Multi Hazard Decal Sheet P/N D433 Decal D433 consists of the following multi-hazards.[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Driveline Hazards P/N D388 Decal D388 consist s of th e following multi-hazards.[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY IMPOR T ANT! Keep Sway Bar Chains T ight P/N D355 W ARNING! Pinch Points P/N 02962764 DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machinery p arts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hos[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing Hazard Serious injury can result fr om contact with moving boom. S ta y clea r of boom swing are. P/N D354 P/N 50063360 Logo Product Name: Bush Hog (8 ” x 1.76”) P/N 50061049 Logo Product Name: Bush Hog (2 2”) P/N 50068741 NAME - RM B 1445[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY INFORMA TION - Safety Booklet D524 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 83380 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing ord[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-26 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH only operate on T ractor eq uipped with fully enclosed CAB. P/N D569 Grease 8 Hour s P/N 09.810.01 Euro Multi Decal P/N 09.821.35 Euro Multi Decal P/N 09.821.35[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 27 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Euro Flail Multi Decal P/N 1290738 W ARNING! Inspect Rubber Deflector and replace if damaged or notice ably worn. Do not operate mower if deflector is missing or dama ge d. P/N 24028 W ARNING! - Cutting while Fl ail Head is raised off ground will allow high-speed Flail Blade[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1-28 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393[...]

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    SAFETY RMB 1445 11/10 Safety Section 1- 29 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not [...]

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    Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

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    INTRODUCTION RMB 1445 11/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Designed for a wide r ange of mowing applications ar ound the farm, ranch or estate , or for landscape contractors or governme nt agencies, the Bush Hog RMB 1445 Boom mower make s the job look easy! The Parallel Arm geomet ry allows the RMB 1445 to mow in har[...]

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    INTRODUCTION RMB 1445 11/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION These hydraulically driven hed gecutters are desig ned fo r light-duty work. They can control g rass and weeds on highways or industrial sites. For Non-Agricultural use, OS HA, ASABE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards, Deflectors, or Soli[...]

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    INTRODUCTION RMB 1445 11/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION A TTENTION OWNER/ OPERA TOR BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the Mowe r and Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Ca[...]

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    Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR SELECTION Hitch Requirement 3-Point Hitch ASABE Category I PTO T ype 540 RPM PTO Shaf t T ractor must be equipped with live drive independe nt PTO shaf t to enable forward movement to be halte d while the flail head continues to operate. Horsepower Requirement 4[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR PREP ARA TION Inst alling the Operator Guard - Cab T ractor Bush Hog strongly recommends installing the RMB 1 445 Boom Mower on a cab tractor equipped with imp act resistant glass windows. In addition, the Bush Hog RMB 1445 Boom Mower includes an operator guard[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Ballast When attaching a boom mower to a tractor , it is ex tremely impor tant to make the tot al unit as stable as possible. Add ing Ballast or weights to the tr actor may b e necessary to achiev e the guide lines shown below . Front Axle : Front tractor weight s may b[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS 1. The machine is delivered in a part ially assembled. T o make ready for attachment to the tractor it will be necessary to select a hard level surface 2. Cut the banding straps and remove loose items and the stabilizer . Leave the transport s[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y T OP LINK A TT ACHMENT 1. Fit the machines top link.(Figur e Asm-B- 0086) 2. Raise machine on tractors linkage until the tractor PTO and th e machines gearbox stub shaft are approxi- mately in line. (F igure Asm -B-0087) NOTE: As lift occurs be aw are the machinery may [...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y DRIVELINE A TT ACHMENT Before st arting a ssembly , make certain that al l p aint, dir t, and grea se are removed from gear box shaf t. T o ease assembly apply a light coat of gr ease to splines and assemble. Do not assemble a driveline without a shield. Entanglement i[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y REMOVE TRANSPORT STRAP With PTO engaged, maneuv er the arms into a position that will allow the cutterh ead to be fitted . Fit cutterhead and secure with circlip, washers, and cotter pin. Cutterbar Only: Engage the m otor splines in the dr ive tube an d bolt in position[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y FINAL ASSEMBL Y CHECKS 1. With the arms at half reach and with the flail head cl ear of the ground carry out final adjustment of the lif t arm levelling box to bring the main frame ho rizontal. 2. T ighten check chains and /o r stabilizer bars. 3. Carefully ope rate th[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y When adding hydraulic oil, use only new oil from a sealed barrel. Use d oil or oil from an open barrel may contain high levels of cont amination. T ransfer th e oil into the hydraulic tank by using a hydraulic filte r pump unit equipped with a properly operating 10 mic[...]

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    ASSEMBLY RMB 1445 11/10 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. ASSEMBL Y RUNNING UP PROCEDURE RMB 1445/1660/1865 - With Flail Head ONL Y 1. Ensure that the rotor control is in “ STOP” positi on, start the tractor , engage PTO and allow the oil to circulate for about 5 min utes before operating the arms. 2. Operate the a rmhead levers t[...]

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    Operation Sec tio n 4- 1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION RMB 1445 REAR MOUNT BOOM MOWER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Bush Hog Boom mowers are man ufactured with quality material by skilled workers. Thes e mowers are designed for cutting gra ss and small weeds. The mowe r is equipped with protective deflectors to prevent object[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications St andard S pecifications Hitch 3-Point CA T I T ractor PTO Ho rsep ower (Minimum) 45 HP T ractor Weight (Minimum) 4410 lbs. Boom Reach 14’3” Cutting Capacity: Flail Head 1” Sickle Bar 1-1/4” Cutting Width: Flail Hea[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator ’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all asso[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsep ower a nd size re quir ed to o per ate th e mower un it, the tra c tor m ust also be prope rly equipped to provide operat or protecti on, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor ’ s presence, and t[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Never operate the T ractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operator s Protective S tructure ) or Cab to prevent injury from object s thrown from ground or from overhe ad trimming. S top mowing if workers or passer sby are within 300 feet . (SBM-9) 3.3 T ractor Light[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower requir ed to operate the mower depends on many factors including veget ation to be cut, terrai n condition, operato r experience, and condition of th e mower and tractor . For most mowing condition, the RMB 1445 flail trimmer r[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.10 Power T ake Off (PTO) Depending on the unit, th e mower is designed to opera te at a PT O speed of 540 RPM. Most tractors operate at either 540, or a co mbination of 540 and 1000 RP M PT O speeds. The opera ting speed of the mower and tractor can be determined[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11 /10 Operation Section 4-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator ’s seat and secur e the seat belt around you. Never[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting th e tractor . Review the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an authorized dealer for tr[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur f[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur [...]

  • Page 67

    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operat ion Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head pr ior to operation. Damaged and/or broken part s should be repaired and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure the unit is ready for operation, conduct the following : OPS-[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in position and are properly to rq ue d . • Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with screws. • Ensure frame is pro perly mounted to tractor and hardware is properly installed and tighten ed. OPS-B- 002[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Relieve hydraulic pressure prio r to doing any maintenance or rep air work on the Implement. Place the Mower Head on the grou nd or secur e ly supp orte d on blocks o r st ands, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the control Le ve rs or Joyst[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Attention: Oil Filler Cap is also the Pressure Relief Cap. Remove cap slo wly to relieve pressure before re moving cap completely . S tay clear to prevent being scalded with hot o il that may spray out of the t ank that is still pressurized and may cause serious i[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SICKLE BAR INSPECTION • Inspect blades and blade bolts for looseness and excessive wear . Replace damaged, worn, and missing blades. • Ensure guards ar e in position and not damaged. Rep lace worn, br oken, and miss ing guards. • Inspect that all bo lts and s[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#:___________ _____________Make:________________________ Date:______________________________Shift:________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stopp[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Boom Mower PRE-OP ERA TION Inspection Mower ID#:__________________________Make:______________________ Date:_______________________________S hift:_______________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stoppe[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 7. MACHINE CONTROLS[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. ROT OR CONTROLS Reversing Rotation - With Flailhe ad Select “ROTOR OFF” W ait until the rotor has stopped turn ing. T urn the small lever on the side of the rotor control lever pi vot box 180 degrees. This will reset the control lever stop inside the pivot b[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.1 Angle Float The selection of angle fl oat on the control box simultaneously con nects both gland an d base side of the angling ram to t ank. The ram rod ca n then extend and retract fr eely allowing the flail head to automatically follow the contours of the gr[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.4 Forward Speed T ractor ground speed is determined b y the material being cut. Heaver materials require slower speeds or a second pass. T ravel speeds that are too fast will cause the engine RPM to drop, will cause the cut material to have a poor finish, or will[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.9 Breakaway Action The machine is fitted with a hydraulic breakaway device which protect s the structur e of the machine should a n unforeseen o bstacle be encounter ed. NOTE: The breakaway functi on does not relieve th e operator of his resp onsibility to drive[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 1 Cutting Sequence[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Operator preference will ultimately deci de on the order of cutting. Where it is difficult to determine the original hedge line because of ov ergrowth a recommended method is to start by siding up the hedge first, if necessary making more than one pass. A second c[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-27 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRAC TO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport req uires the operator to po ssess a thorou gh knowledge of the model b eing operated and precaution s to take while driving with a n attached implement. Ensure the trac tor has the capacity to handle th[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders tand the Tractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and highw[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-29 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differ ential Lock Setting Make sure the tr actor brakes are in good operating condition. T ractor bra kes can be set to operate independently allowing sin gle rear wheel braking action or locked together to provide simult aneous rear wheel braking. F[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart of f driving at a slow speed and gradu ally increase your speed while maintainin g complete control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speeds that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from [...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-31 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Engage the PTO shaf t at low engine RPM an d speed the engine up after blades are fully engaged. Never engage the PT O shaft at a high engine RPM. This co uld cause damag e to the PTO shaf t as well as the S peed Increase r and Pump.[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Mow only in conditions where y ou have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting. Never mow in darkness o r foggy cond itions where you cannot clearly see a t least 300 feet (90 m) in front and to the sides of t he tracto r and mower . Make[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-33 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.1 Foreig n Debris Hazards Before mowing, inspe ct the area to make sure there are no fore ign objects that the mo wer blades could hit or b ecome entangled w ith. Remov e all foreign object s and debris. If objects are too big to remove, ma rk them cl early and[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Flail Mowers are capa ble under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances ( 300 feet or more) and causing seri ous injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully . STOP MOWING IF P ASSERSBY AR E WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS: -Front and Rear Deflector[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-35 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.4 Operating Speed and Ground S peed Ground speed for mowing will depend upon the height, type, and density of veget ation to be cut. Do Not exceed 2 MPH while op erating. Operate the mower a t its full rated PTO speed to maintain blade spe ed for a clean cut. R[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-36 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower . REMEMBER! This machine is of ten operated in heavy br ush and in heavy weeds. The Bla des of this Mower ca n throw objects if shields are not pro perly installed and maint ained. Seri[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-37 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1.6 Operating the Attached Mower Heads Refer to the Assembly Sectio n of this manual to ensure the h ead is properly atta ched to the boom hitch an d hydraulic line s are prop erly connect ed. There are obvio us and hidden potential hazards in the operation of th[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-38 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. TRACT OR, BOOM, AND A TT ACHED HEAD STORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the unit at the end of th e season is critical to maintaining its ap pearance and to help ensure years of depend able service. The following are suggested storage pr ocedu res: • Tho[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-39 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off the Equipment and be injured or killed. Children can cause th e Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25) BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower t[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-40 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION NOTE: Ensure that the mo wer sections are fully raised and that the transp ort locks are engaged for e ach section. Before transp orting the tractor on a public r oadway or boarding a trailer for tran sport, the tr actor brake pedals should be lo cked together . L[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-41 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Movin g V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipme nt traveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangula r bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Ma ke [...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-42 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or ap plying th e brake s. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. O PS-U- 0023 When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer , the height or wid th may exceed legal limits whe n the boom[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-43 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the prop er equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down b[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-44 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Hydraulic Cylinder Hydraulic level low . Check hydraulic fluid level. Not Working (See sight gauge on tank) Pump not functioning Attempt to use another cylinder or properly . pressure gauge. Cylinder[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-45 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive Vibration s Blade Broken. Replace blades, in sets . Blade carrier bent. Replace carrier . Blade hub not properly Remove hub, check t apered spline seated on shaf t shaf t, clean and replace. New Blade or bolts ma tch[...]

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    OPERATION RMB 1445 11/10 O peration Section 4-46 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Clutch Slips Excessively Clutch linings badly worn or Repair clutch per maintenance plates warp ed. section of m anuals. T oo much power for clutch. Reduce ground speed and material intake. Oil on facing s. Replace fac ings. [...]

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    Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION General Refer to the lubrication diagram an d grease daily all the points show n. 1. Power take-of f shaft - The PT O shaft should be regularly exam ined to ensure that it is in good condition together with the guar ds. The universal joints should b[...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE PTO SHAFT Regularly check the PT O guards for damage a nd ensure the anti rota tion chains are in place and that their anchor point s are in good condition . PTO LUBRICA TION Lubricate the shaf t at the points shown below at t he intervals indicated using N.L.G [...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTING PTO SHAFT Separate the two PTO half sh afts from one anothe r . 1. Loosen the three screws on driveline shield. 2. Remove the three screws for each shaf t half. 3. Separate the shafts from the shields. Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline fr om the T[...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 4. Cut the calculated length of f both male and female shaf t halves to give the requir ed PTO length. 5. De-burr the ends of the cut shaf ts. 6. Cut th e same leng th of f both shield halves as cut from the shafts. 7. Slide the shafts into the shields. Replace [...]

  • Page 106

    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Oil Supply Check daily the oil level in the reserv oir . No fixed time period can be quoted for oil changes as operating conditions and maintenan ce standards vary so wid ely . Burnt and scorched oil odors and the oil darken ing and thickening a[...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hose W arranty W arranty is limited to replacement of hoses which have fa iled due to faulty materials of manufacture. W arranty will not be considered on hoses that have suffered dam age by abrasion, cut s or be ing pinched or trapped while in work. Neither wil[...]

  • Page 108

    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE FLAILHEAD 1. Frequently inspect th e r otor a ssem bly for da mag ed or missin g fla ils. Bolt s and nut s secu rin g the flails to th e rotor should be regula rly checked an d kept tight. The correct torque se tting for these locknuts is 135 Nm (100 lbs/ft.). U[...]

  • Page 109

    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HOSE CONNECTIONS Main Control V alve 1. Supply 2. Return 3. Lift Base 4. Lift Gland 5. Reach Bas e 6. Reach Gla nd 7. Angle Base 8. Angle Gl and 9. Breakaway Cylinder PROPER TORQUE V ALUES FOR F ASTENERS The chart lists the correct tightening to rque for fastene[...]

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    MAINTENANCE RMB 1445 11/10 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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    LIMITED W ARRANTY   Bush Hog warrant s to the origina l purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchas ed from an au thorized Bush Hog dealer , that the equipme nt be free from defect s in ma terial and workma nship for a period of one (1) year for non-co[...]

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    T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly a nd follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly id entifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tio n yo u ne ed . The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19 28.[...]

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    RMB 1445-1 1/10 P/N 50068815C Printed U.S.A RMB 1445 REAR MOUNT BOOM MOWER[...]