Alamo BUSH HOG RMB 1660, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
RMB 1660 01/22 Safety Section 1-14
© 2022 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT
AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM COMPONENT FAILURE BY KEEPING IMPLEMENT IN
GOOD OPERATING CONDITION BY PERFORMING PROPER SERVICE, REPAIRS AND
MAINTENANCE.
BEFORE PERFORMING SERVICE, REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE ON THE IMPLEMENT:
• STOP ENGINE AND PTO , engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before
dismounting from tractor.
• PLACE implement on ground or securely block up raised equipment. Use large blocks on soft or wet soil.
• PUSH and PULL Remote Hydraulic Cylinder lever to relieve hydraulic pressure.
•
DISCONNECT Pump solenoid valve or PTO driveline connection before servicing mower head
.
•
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87), PROTECTIVE GLOVES
and follow
SAFETY
PROCEDURES
when performing service, repairs and maintenance on the implement:
• Always WEAR protective GLOVES when handling blades, knives, cutting edges or worn component with sharp edges.
• Always
WEAR GLOVES
and
SAFETY GLASSES with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87)
when servicing hot
components.
• AVOID CONTACT with hot hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connection surfaces.
•
SECURELY
support or
BLOCK UP
raised implement, framework and lifted components before working underneath equipment.
•
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS
in maintenance section when replacing hydraulic cylinders to prevent component falling.
• STOP any implement movements and SHUT-OFF TRACTOR engine before doing any work procedures.
• USE ladder or raised stands to reach high equipment areas inaccessible from ground.
•
ENSURE
good footing by standing on solid flat surfaces when getting on implement to perform work.
•
FOLLOW
manufacturer's instructions in handling oils, solvents, cleansers, and other chemical agents.
• DO NOT change any factory-set hydraulic calibrations to avoid component or equipment failures.
• DO NOT modify or alter implement, functions or components.
•
DO NOT WELD
or repair rotating mower components. These may cause vibrations and component failures being thrown from
mower.
PERFORM SERVICE, REPAIRS, LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE OUTLINED IN IMPLEMENT MAINTENANCE
SECTION:
• INSPECT for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts, leaky or loose fittings, missing or broken cotter keys and washers on pins, and
all moving parts for wear.
• REPLACE any worn or broken parts with authorized service parts.
• Inspect mower blade spindle to ensure bearing pre-load. If loose, repair before operating.
•
LUBRICATE
unit as specified by lubrication schedule
• NEVER lubricate, adjust or remove material while it is running or in motion.
• TORQUE all bolts and nuts as specified.
BLADE INSPECTION:
• Inspect blade carrier and blades daily.
• Check blade and blade carrier BOLT TORQUE daily. Loose bolts can cause blade or blade bolt failures.
• REPLACE, bent, damage, cracked and broken blades immediately with new blades.
•
AVOID
blade failures and thrown broken blades.
DO NOT
straighten, weld, or weld hardfacing blades.
SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:
• KEEP all Deflectors, Guarding, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, and PTO integral shields, Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in
place and in good condition.
• REPLACE any missing, broken or worn safety shields, guards and safety devices.
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