Bush Hog RMB 1660 Operator's Manual page 6

STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................ 4-10
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ........................................................................................... 4-11
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................ 4-11
Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service ........................................................................................... 4-12
MACHINE CONTROLS ................................................................................................................................... 4-19
Cable Controls - Identification & Function ........................................................................................................ 4-19
Lever Functions ............................................................................................................................................... 4-20
Rotor Control .................................................................................................................................................... 4-21
BREAKAWAY .................................................................................................................................................. 4-22
ROTOR OPERATING SPEED ......................................................................................................................... 4-23
FORWARD SPEED ......................................................................................................................................... 4-23
HIGH VOLTAGE CABLES ............................................................................................................................... 4-23
Hedge Cutting Procedure ................................................................................................................................ 4-24
Working on Adverse Slopes ............................................................................................................................. 4-25
Lift Float Kit (Optional) ..................................................................................................................................... 4-25
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................. 4-26
Starting the Tractor .......................................................................................................................................... 4-27
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................. 4-27
Driving the Tractor and Boom .......................................................................................................................... 4-28
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................... 4-28
Foreign Debris Hazards ................................................................................................................................... 4-29
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................. 4-29
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ............................................................................................................... 4-30
Operating Speed and Ground Speed .............................................................................................................. 4-31
Operating the Mower ....................................................................................................................................... 4-31
Operating the Attached Mower Heads ............................................................................................................. 4-33
Shutting Down the Attached Head ................................................................................................................... 4-34
TRACTOR, BOOM, AND ATTACHED HEAD STORAGE ............................................................................... 4-35
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................... 4-35
Transport Position ............................................................................................................................................ 4-36
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Attached ........................................................................................................ 4-37
TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal ........................................................................................................ 4-37
Transport Height .............................................................................................................................................. 4-38
Transporting on Public Roadways ................................................................................................................... 4-38
Hauling the Tractor and Implement .................................................................................................................. 4-41
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-42
MAINTENANCE SECTION .................................................................................................. 5-1
LUBRICATION ................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
General .............................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
PTO SHAFT INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................ 5-2
PTO SHAFT LUBRICATION .............................................................................................................................. 5-2
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Oil Supply ........................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Filtration Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 5-3
HYDRAULIC HOSES ......................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Hose Replacement ............................................................................................................................................ 5-4
Hose Warranty ................................................................................................................................................... 5-4
FLAILHEAD ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-5
CABLES ............................................................................................................................................................. 5-5
PTO GEARBOX ................................................................................................................................................. 5-6
STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-6
PROPER TORQUE VALUES FOR FASTENERS ............................................................................................. 5-7