Bush Hog RMB Boom Mower El manual del propietario

Marca: Bush Hog

Modelo: RMB Boom Mower

Categoría: Cortadoras de césped

Tipo: El manual del propietario

RMB 1865/

1865E

Published 06/19 Part NO. 50068817

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BUSH HOG

2501 Griffin Ave.

Selma, AL 36703

334-874-2700

www.bushhog.com

REAR-MOUNT

BOOM MOWER

This Operator's Manual is an

integral part of the safe operation

of this machine and must be

maintained with the unit at all

times. READ,

UNDERSTAND, and

the Safety and

Operation Instructions contained

in this manual before operating

the equipment. C01-Cover_B

Important Operating

and Safety

Instructions are

found in the Mower

Safety Video that

can be instantly

accessed on the

$0.00

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Bush Hog, in cooperation with other

industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video

and guide book.

The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and

agricultural mowing equipment. It is important that Every Mower Operator

be educated in the operation of their

mowing equipment and be able to recognize the potential hazards that can occur while operating a mower. This

video, along with the mower operator’s manual and the warning messages on the mower, will significantly assist

in this important education.

Your Authorized Bush Hog Dealer may have shown this video and presented you a DVD Video when you

purchased your mower. If you or any mower operator have not seen this video, Watch the Video, Read this

Operator’s Manual, and Complete the Video Guidebook before operating your new mower. If you do not

understand any of the instructions included in the video or operator’s manual or if you have any questions

concerning safety of operation, contact your supervisor, dealer or Bush Hog.

If you would like a VHS video tape of the video, please mail AEMVi[email protected] or Fax AEM VHS

Video at (830) 372-9529 or mail in a completed copy of the form on the back of this page to AEM VHS Video

1502 E Walnut Street, Seguin, TX 78155. and request the VHS video version. Please include your name, mailing

address, mower model and serial number.

Every operator should be trained for each piece of equipment (Tractor and Mower), understand the intended

use, and the potential hazards before operating the equipment.

The information and material listed above along with this Operator’s Manual can assist you in meeting the OSHA

requirement for annual operator training.

OSHA TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The following training requirements have been taken from Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part

1928.57 (a) (6). www.osha.gov

Operator instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter the employer shall instruct

every employee who operates an agricultural tractor and implements in the safe operating practices and

servicing of equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work

environment.

Bush Hog will provide

one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video

Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video

DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video

Mower Operator’s Manual

AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual

Requester Name Phone:

Requester Address:

City

State

Zip Code

Mower Model: Serial Number:

Date Purchased: Dealer Salesperson:

Dealership Name: Dealership Location:

Mail to:

AEM Video Services

1502 E. Walnut Street

Seguin, TX 78155

Or Fax to:

(830) 372-9529

Or Email to:

AEMVideo@alamo-group.com

To the Owner/Operator/Dealer

This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the

implement at all times. A Manual canister is provided on the implement where this manual can be properly stored.

If you lose or damage this manual a free replacement manual can be obtained from an authorized Bush Hog dealer

or by down loading the manual from the Bush Hog website www.bushhog.com

BEFORE YOU START!! READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the information provided in this manual, the AEM

Mower Safety manual and the tractor operator's manual carefully to learn how to operate and service your machine

properly. Failure to do so could result in personal injury to you and bystanders. All implements with moving parts

are potentially hazardous. Every effort has been made to ensure that the machine is safe but operators must avoid

engaging in unsafe practices and follow the written instructions provided. The manufacturer has designed this

implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of accidents.

SAFETY FIRST. Completely read and understand the safety section of this manual before operating this

equipment. Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and understood this manual.

Contact your Dealer to explain any instructions that you do not fully understand.

The care you give your Bush Hog Implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its

service life. Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding

of your new implement and its intended use and service requirements.

All references made in this manual to right, left, front, rear, top or bottom are as viewed facing the direction of

forward travel with the implement properly attached to the tractor.

Replacement Parts information is located in a separate Parts Manual. Bush Hog mowers use balanced and

matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts, knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain

components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Bush Hog specifications. Non-genuine "will fit"

parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of "will fit" parts may reduce mower performance, void

warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Bush Hog mower parts for economy and safety.

For future reference, record your Bush Hog product model number and serial number.

Dealer Telephone Model Number

Owner Purchase Date: Serial Number

Serial Number

Plate Location

DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation Instructions

Dealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedures that are

applicable.Dealer should inform Purchaser to review the contents of the Operator’s Manual including safety

equipment, safe operation, and maintenance, to review the Safety Signs on the implement (and tractor if possible),

and of Purchaser’s responsibility to train his/her operators’s in safe operation procedures.

IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Solid Skirts must be installed and maintained in

good repair.

• DRIVELINES: I have made certain that all driveline, gearbox, and other shields are in good repair and fas-

tened securely in place to prevent injuries from entanglement or thrown objects.

• HYDRAULIC MACHINES: I have explained the necessity of using clean hydraulic oil, changing filters as

instructed, stopping leaks, damage caused by operating with over-heated oil, caring for hoses, using hoses of

proper rating, maintaining the specified operating pressure and the potential hazard of oil’s penetrating the

skin.

• FOLDING-TYPE IMPLEMENTS: I have explained that it is not possible to guard against thrown objects when

the head is lifted off ground and that operator is responsible to watch out for persons in the area. I have

explained that the lifted mower head or boom can contact overhead obstructions with damage to cables and

telephone lines and possible injury. I have explained that the extended head or boom or retracted boom can

contact power lines with resulting electrocution, injury or death and that operator is responsible for keeping

clear of such hazards.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE

CHECK AND ADJUST OR LUBRICATE AS REQUIRED

See Operator’s Manual for Details

Inspection Performed - Warranty and Safety Procedures Explained - Installation Complete

LUBRICATION & HYDRAULICS



Gearbox (Oil Levels)

 Hydraulic Oil Level (External Tank)

 Tractor Hydraulic Oil Level

 Hydraulic Hoses (Not Kinked Tighten Connections)

 Front Pump Drive (Assembly Is Tight And Shaft Properly

Aligned)

MOWER



Spindle And Motor Bolts Properly Torqued

 Spindle Oil Level

 Blade Carrier Bolts Properly Torqued/Retaining Pin In

Place

 Mower Cutting Height And Level Adjusted

 Cutting Shaft Bearings Lubricated

 All Hardware Properly Torqued

 Tire and Air Pressure/Lug Nuts (Correct Torque)

 Wheel Bearings (Check, Grease, and Preload)

ATTACHMENTS & INSTALLATION



Deflectors Front And Rear

 Shredding Attachments

 Correct Blade Rotation Direction

 Axle Arms And Beams

 Tongue And Control Rods (Installed And Adjusted)

 All Bolts - Pins And Nuts (Proper Torque)

MOWER TO TRACTOR CONNECTIONS

 Draw Bar Length (Check And Set)

 A-Frame Pivot & Links

 Control Rods (Adjusted Equal)

 Axle Height (Adjusted)

 Cutting Height (Adjust)

 Mount Kit-Pre-Operation Check Complete

 Mower Wing (Adjust Level With The Center)

 Mower Wing (Check For Proper Raising Operation)

 C.V. Driveline (Check Max Turn Radius)

 Pull Type Hitch (Height Adjustment)

 Mounting Hardware Properly Torqued

SAFETY ITEMS

 Protective Shields (Operation And Installation)

 Driveline Clutch (Torque Limiter) (Adjust And Run In)

 Safety Decals (Installed)

 Operator’s Manual (Supplied)

 Tractor PTO Shield (Installed)

 S.M.V. Emblem (Installed If Needed)

 Tongue Jack (Installation and Operation)

 Safety Tow Chain (Installed)

 ADMA Driveline Safety Manual Supplied

 AEM Mower Safety Manual (Supplied in Canister)

 AEM Mower Safety Video has been shown to Purchaser

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY SECTION ........................................................................................ 1-1

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES ................................................................................ 1-2

Operator Safety ................................................................................................................................................. 1-3

CRUSHING HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 1-4

CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY ....................................................................... 1-5

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS ...................................................................................................................... 1-6

RUN OVER HAZARDS ..................................................................................................................................... 1-8

PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS .................................................................................................................. 1-9

MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS ......................................................................................................... 1-10

HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD .......................................................................................................... 1-11

ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS ................................................................................................................... 1-12

TRANSPORTING HAZARDS ......................................................................................................................... 1-13

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ...................................................................................... 1-14

PARTS INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................. 1-15

Decal Location ................................................................................................................................................ 1-16

ROTARY HEAD .............................................................................................................................................. 1-20

Decal Description ............................................................................................................................................ 1-21

FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 1-32

INTRODUCTION SECTION ........................................................................... 2-1

ASSEMBLY SECTION ................................................................................... 3-1

TRACTOR SELECTION ................................................................................................................................... 3-2

MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT - including ballast weight if necessary: ........................................................... 3-2

MINIMUM HP REQUIREMENTS: ..................................................................................................................... 3-2

LINKAGE: ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-2

P.T.O. SHAFT: .................................................................................................................................................. 3-2

CHECK CHAINS/STABILIZERS: ...................................................................................................................... 3-2

TRACTOR OPERATOR STATION ................................................................................................................... 3-2

TRACTOR PREPARATION .............................................................................................................................. 3-3

Installation Instructions: Window and Door Protective Film .............................................................................. 3-3

Preparation for Sealant Installation ................................................................................................................... 3-5

Application of Sealant ....................................................................................................................................... 3-5

Wheel Width: ................................................................................................................................................... 3-6

DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 3-7

STABILIZERS (3-POINT LINKAGE MODELS ONLY) ...................................................................................... 3-8

Standard Stabilizer Types Identification ............................................................................................................ 3-8

ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR ......................................................................................................................... 3-9

PTO DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 3-13

MACHINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................. 3-14

FLAILHEAD ATTACHMENT ........................................................................................................................... 3-17

OIL REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................... 3-19

FITTING CONTROL UNIT IN CAB ................................................................................................................. 3-20

RUNNING UP PROCEDURE ......................................................................................................................... 3-20

STORAGE ...................................................................................................................................................... 3-21

SUBSEQUENT ATTACHMENT TO IDENTICAL TRACTOR .......................................................................... 3-22

DECK STOP ................................................................................................................................................... 3-22

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

Tractor Ballast ................................................................................................................................................... 4-6

Tractor Safety Devices ...................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Tractor Horsepower .......................................................................................................................................... 4-7

3-Point Hitch ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Hydraulics ......................................................................................................................................................... 4-7

Front End Weight ............................................................................................................................................. 4-8

Power Take Off (PTO) ...................................................................................................................................... 4-8

GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ....................................................................................................... 4-8

Boarding the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-9

Dismounting the Tractor ................................................................................................................................... 4-9

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 .......................................................................................... 4-11

MACHINE CONTROLES ................................................................................................................................ 4-20

Cable Controlled Models Only ........................................................................................................................ 4-20

Lever Functions .............................................................................................................................................. 4-20

XTC (Mk2) Proportional Switchbox Controls (RMB1865E Models Only) ........................................................ 4-22

XTC (Mk3 ) Proportional Switchbox Controls (RMB1865E Models Only) ....................................................... 4-28

Rotor Controls-Gear Hydraulic Machine Only ................................................................................................. 4-34

BREAKAWAY ................................................................................................................................................. 4-35

Powered Slew ................................................................................................................................................. 4-36

WIRE TRAP .................................................................................................................................................... 4-37

Rotor Operating Speed ................................................................................................................................... 4-37

Forward Speed ............................................................................................................................................... 4-37

High Voltage Cables ....................................................................................................................................... 4-38

Hedge Cutting Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 4-38

DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................ 4-40

Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-41

Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-41

Driving the Tractor and Boom ......................................................................................................................... 4-42

OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .......................................................................................... 4-43

Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................. 4-43

Bystanders/Passersby Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4-44

Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) .............................................................................................................. 4-44

Operating Speed and Ground Speed ............................................................................................................. 4-45

Operating the Mower ...................................................................................................................................... 4-45

Operating the Attached Mower Heads ............................................................................................................ 4-47

Shutting Down the Attached Head .................................................................................................................. 4-49

TRACTOR, BOOM, AND ATTACHED HEAD STORAGE .............................................................................. 4-50

TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................. 4-51

TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Attached ....................................................................................................... 4-53

Transport Position - Rotary ............................................................................................................................. 4-53

TRANSPORT POSITION-Head Removal ....................................................................................................... 4-54

Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................. 4-55

Hauling the Tractor and Implement ................................................................................................................. 4-57

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 4-59

MAINTENANCE SECTION .......................................................................... 5-1

HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................ 5-2

PARTS INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................... 5-3

LUBRICATION INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 5-3

ROTARY HEAD LUBRICATION ....................................................................................................................... 5-4

PTO SHAFT INSPECTION ............................................................................................................................... 5-5

PTO SHAFT LUBRICATION ............................................................................................................................. 5-5

PTO GEARBOX ................................................................................................................................................ 5-6

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................... 5-7

Oil Supply .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-7

Filtration Maintenance ....................................................................................................................................... 5-7

HYDRAULIC HOSES ........................................................................................................................................ 5-8

Hose Replacement ........................................................................................................................................... 5-8

Hose Warranty .................................................................................................................................................. 5-8

CABLES ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-9

CYLINDER ROD MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 5-9

Boom Cylinder Removal and Replacement Instructions ................................................................................. 5-10

Hydraulic Component Maintenance Schedule ................................................................................................ 5-11

PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ......................................................................................................... 5-11

FLAILHEAD .................................................................................................................................................... 5-13

Flail Blades Inspection .................................................................................................................................... 5-14

Blade Pins and D-Ring Inspection .................................................................................................................. 5-15

Flail Axe Blades Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 5-16

Flail Axe Blade Bolt Inspection ....................................................................................................................... 5-17

HARDWARE ................................................................................................................................................... 5-18

Safety Section 1-1

SAFETY SECTION

SAFETY

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SAFETY

GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES

A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to

the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings,

and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if

followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these

Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be

operated by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how

to do so responsibly.

The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this

manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:

“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word

are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury

faced when operating this equipment.

Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember safety is up to YOU

Only YOU

can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY

SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR

SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR OR

MODERATE INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result

in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

Indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g. messages

relating to property damage).

NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages.

Death or serious injury may occur unless care is taken to follow the

warnings and instructions stated in this Manual and in the Safety

Messages on the implement. Always follow the instruction in this manual

and use good common sense to avoid hazards.

Pictographs are used throughout this manual to help bring your visual

attention to safety issues.

NOTE: If you want a translation of this safety section in one of the following Languages, please contact:

Translations at 1502 E. Walnut Street Seguin, TX 78155; Fax: (830) 372-9529; Safety Section Translations

are available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian.

PN GS-01

SAFETY

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SAFETY

Operator Safety

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DO THE FOLLOWING:

• READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.

• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87), safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when

operating or repairing equipment

• WEAR appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.

• DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.

• DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment.

• DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.

• CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.

• STAY CLEAR of hot surfaces such as Mufflers, hydraulic pumps, valves and tanks.

• STAY ALERT, prolonged operation can cause fatigue, STOP and REST.

GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY

VISIBILITY CONDITIONS WHEN MOWING:

• OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear vis bility.

• BE ABLE TO SEE and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign

objects.

• Avoid backing up while mowing, vision may be limited, severe damage or injury can occur.

• DO NOT run tractor in enclosed building without adequate exhaust ventilation.

GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:

• NORMAL SPEED range is between 1 to 2 mph(1-3 kph).

• ADJUST MOWING SPEED for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.

• REDUCE MOWING SPEED when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines and to avoid debris

and foreign objects.

TRACTOR and MOWER

• DO NOT operate the tractor or mower unless the equipment is maintained and operating properly.

• DISCONTINUE OPERATION if tractor or mower electrical and hydraulic controls do no function properly.

• DISCONTINUE OPERATION of the tractor if the braking or steering systems do not function properly.

• DO NOT operate the tractor or mower if there are any hydraulic leaks.

INSECT INFESTATION

• DO NOT operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or use enclosed tractor

cab.

PTO SPEED:

• DO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED

• AVOID exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.

SAFETY SIGNS:

• REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately.

PN OSBM-01

SAFETY

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SAFETY

CRUSHING HAZARDS

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQUIPMENT RUN OVER,

ROLLOVER AND CRUSHING BY FALLING WING OR IMPLEMENT:

• USE ROPS and SEAT BELT equipped tractors for mowing operations.

• KEEP ROPS lock in up position.

• ALWAYS BUCKLE UP seat belt when operating tractor and equipment.

• ONLY OPERATE tractor and equipment while seated in tractor seat.

WHEN RAISING BOOM MOWER:

• Raise or lower ONLY WHILE SEATED in tractor seat with seat belt buckled.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR of area TO AVOID crushing.

• KEEP sufficient clearance around implement and wings TO AVOID contacting buildings or overhead power lines.

LIFTED Equipment can fall from mechanical or hydraulic failure or inadvertent Control Lever movement.

TO AVOID EQUIPMENT FALLING while working near or under lifted boom, components and

Mower Head:

• SECURELY SUPPORT or block up raised equipment, wings and components.

• BLOCK UP and securely support equipment before putting hands, feet or body under raised equipment or lifted compo-

nents.

• KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR of raised boom or mower head until securely blocked up.

WHEN PARKING Implement and Tractor:

• LOWER Mower Head to the ground or BLOCK lifted parts before leaving equipment.

• NEVER leave implement unattended in a raised position.

TO AVOID CHILDREN FALLING OFF OR BEING CRUSHED BY EQUIPMENT:

• NEVER ALLOW children to play on or around Tractor or Implement.

• DO NOT operate without operator CAB or OVERHEAD protection. Falling limbs and debris can cause injuries. PN CHBM-01

SAFETY

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SAFETY

CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM BEING CRUSHED BY TRACTOR OR

IMPLEMENT:

WHEN connecting mower head to the boom

• KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY from tractor and mower.

• Ensure there is enough room to lift and swing the boom with out hitting objects

BEFORE

connecting and disconnecting the mower head or boom:

• STOP TRACTOR ENGINE, place transmission into park, engage parking brake and remove key.

WHEN connecting and disconnecting the mower head or boom:

• DO NOT crawl or walk under raised mower head or boom. (Refer to Instructions in Operation Section)

WHEN CONNECTING IMPLEMENT DRIVELINE:(If equipped)

TO AVOID

implement driveline coming loose during operation:

• LUBRICATE yoke spring locking collar to ensure it freely slides on PTO shaft.

• SECURELY seat yoke locking balls in PTO shaft groove.

• PUSH and PULL DRIVELINE on both the tractor and implement PTO SHAFTS to ensure it is SECURELY

ATTACHED.

TO AVOID

broken driveline during operations:

• CHECK driveline for proper length between PTO shaft and implement gearbox shaft.(Refer to Instructions in Operation

Section)

• Drivelines too short can pull apart or disengage.

• Drivelines too long can bottom out.

• Bottoming driveline telescoping assembly will stop sliding and become solid.

• Driveline bottoming can push through support bearings and break off PTO shaft.

CONTACT DEALER

if implement driveline does not match Tractor PTO shaft:

• DO NOT USE PTO ADAPTER.

Using a PTO adapter can cause:

• Excessive vibration, thrown objects, blade and implement failures by doubling operating speed.

• Increased working length exposing unshielded driveline areas and entanglement hazards.

PN CDBM-01

SAFETY

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SAFETY

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS

ROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE

CONDITIONS.

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THROWN OBJECTS:

• KEEP bystanders 300 feet away

STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS:

• All THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING including, Front and Rear Deflectors, Chains Guards, Steel Guards, Bands,

Side Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition when mowing.

• Mower is close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.

• MOWING AREA has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.

• DO NOT shred or mow loose or previously cut material if BYSTANDERS are within 300 feet.

• PASSERSBY are inside enclosed vehicle.

INSPECT AREA FOR POTENTIAL THROWN OBJECTS BEFORE MOWING:

• REMOVE debris, rocks, wire, cable, metal objects and other foreign material from area.

Wire, cable, rope, chains and metal objects can be thrown or swing outside deck with great velocity.

DO NOT allow the mower blades to contact decaying animal carcasses or other hazardous materials. The mower

blades could throw hazardous and biologic material out from under mower exposing the operator and bystanders to

health risks. Always wear required OSHA approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when cleaning or

removing potentially hazardous material from equipment.

1. MARK objects that cannot be removed.

2. AVOID these objects when mowing.

HIGH GRASS and WEED AREA INSPECTION:

• INSPECT for and REMOVE any hidden large debris.

• MOW at Intermediate height.

• INSPECT and remove remaining debris.

• MOW at final height.

MOWER THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING:

• KEEP all thrown object shielding including, Front and Rear Deflectors, Chains Guards, Steel Guards, Bands, Side

Skirts and Skid Shoes in place and in good condition when mowing.

• DO NOT OPERATE with any thrown object shielding missing, damaged or removed.

RIGHT OF WAY (Highway) MOWING

• Stop mowing if any bystander comes within 300 feet of the mower.

• No shielding is 100% effective in preventing thrown objects. To Reduce Possibility of Injury:

1. MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING, side skirts, skid shoes, and blades in good operational condition,

2. RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT to 6 INCHES minimum,

3. INSPECT AREA thoroughly before mowing to REMOVE potential THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS.

4. NEVER ALLOW BLADES to CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS like wire, rocks, post, curbs, guardrails, or ground

while mowing.

PN TOBM-01

SAFETY

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SAFETY

THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (Continued)

MOWER OPERATION:

• DO NOT exceed mower's rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material.

• USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers are operating in mowing area.

• Do Not mow in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or

use enclosed tractor cab.

• ADJUST mower head close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.

• ADJUST cutting HEIGHT to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs,

guard rails and fixed obstructions.

• CLOSE Mower door and stop operating if bystanders come within 300 feet of the mower.

• Keep mower door closed when cutting close to the ground.

• Open door only to cut large brush or tree limbs. Close door immediately after cutting limb.

• DO NOT push mower head down onto material to cut it, use the front tips of the mower blades to cut into

the material.

• DO NOT operate mower when mower is in transport position.

• STOP MOWING immediately if blades strike heavy objects, fixed structures, metal guard rails and

concrete structures:

1. BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.

2. INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.

3. CHECK blade carrier and REPLACE if damaged.

• DO NOT mow in standing water TO AVOID possible BLADE FAILURE.

• AVOID MOWING in reverse:

1. STOP PTO and back up mower.

2. LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.

• DISENGAGE mower head and wait until BLADES stop rotating before raising mower to transport

position.

• DO NOT ENGAGE PTO with mower in transport position.

• STOP mowing when EXCESSIVE VIBRATION occurs:

1. STOP PTO and tractor ENGINE.

2. INSPECT mower for vibration source.

3. REPLACE any damaged parts and bent or damaged BLADES.

PN TOBM-02

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RUN OVER HAZARDS

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR OR

EQUIPMENT RUN OVER:

• USE ROPS and SEAT BELT equipped tractors for mowing operations.

• KEEP ROPS locked in UP position.

• ONLY start tractor while seated in tractor seat.

• ALWAYS BUCKLE UP seat belt when operating tractor and equipment.

• ONLY OPERATE tractor and equipment while seated in tractor seat.

• NEVER ALLOW RIDERS on tractor or implement.

• When not mowing stow Boom and Mower head in transport location before moving.

WHEN MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING TRACTOR:

• ONLY mount or dismount when tractor and moving parts are stopped.

• STOP ENGINE AND PTO, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and

remove key before dismounting from tractor.

PN ROBM-01

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PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS

KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS

INJURY:

STAY AWAY

and KEEP hands, feet and body AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving

elements have stopped.

• STOP, LOOK and LISTEN before approaching the mower to make sure all rotating motion has stopped.

• ROTATING COMPONENTS CONTINUE to ROTATE after the PTO is shut off.

PTO SHIELDING:

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM ENTANGLEMENT WHEN OPERATING IMPLEMENT:

• KEEP PTO shields, integral driveline shields and input shields installed

• DO NOT OPERATE mower without shields and guards in place or missing

• REPAIR OR REPLACE if damage, broken or missing

• ALWAYS REPLACE GUARDS that have been removed for service or maintenance.

• Do Not use PTO or PTO guard as a step.

TO AVOID

broken driveline during operations:

• CHECK driveline for proper length between PTO shaft and implement gearbox shaft.(Refer to Instructions in

Operation Section)

• Drivelines too short can pull apart or disengage.

• Drivelines too long can bottom out.

Bottoming driveline telescoping assembly will stop sliding and become solid.

• Driveline bottoming can push through support bearings and break off PTO shaft

• AVOID sharp turns or lift mower to heights to cause driveline "knocking".

• Lubricate driveshaft-telescoping components weekly.

CONTACT DEALER

if implement driveline does not match Tractor PTO shaft:

• DO NOT USE PTO ADAPTER.

Using a PTO adapter can cause excessive vibration, thrown objects, blade and implement failures by

doubling operating speed. Increased working length exposing unshielded driveline areas. PN PE01

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MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS

KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM

BLADE CONTACT:

• STAY AWAY and KEEP HANDS, FEET and BODY AWAY from rotating blades, drivelines and parts until all moving

elements have stopped.

• DO NOT put hands or feet under mower decks

• STOP rotating BLADES disengage mower switch and PTO and wait for blade to stop rotating before raising mower

head.

• DO NOT approach Sickle Bar head until Tractor Engine has been shut off.

• STOP LOOK and LISTEN before approaching the mower to make sure all rotating motion has stopped.

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HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL LEAKS

PENETRATING SKIN:

• DO NOT OPERATE equipment with oil or fuel leaks.

• KEEP all hydraulic hoses, lines and connections in GOOD CONDITION and TIGHT before applying system

pressure.

• RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE before disconnecting lines or working on the system.

• REMOVE and replace hose if you suspect it leaks. Have dealer test it for leaks.

HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LEAKS CAN BE INVISIBLE.

WHEN CHECKING FOR HYDRAULIC LEAKS AND WORKING AROUND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS:

• ALWAYS WEAR safety glasses with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87) and impenetrable gloves.

• USE paper or cardboard to search for leaks.

• DO NOT USE hands or body parts to search for leak.

• KEEP hands and body AWAY from pin holes and nozzles ejecting hydraulic fluid.

• Hydraulic fluid may cause gangrene if not surgically removed immediately by a doctor familiar with this form of injury.

Use caution when removing Hydraulic Tank cap.

• Tank contents may be under pressure.

• Allow oil to cool before removing cap.

• Relieve oil pressure before removing cap slowly.

• Stay away from hot oil that may spray from tank.

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ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN

WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES:

• INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines,

cables and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure.

• KEEP all raised wings at a 10 feet or greater distance from all power lines and overhead obstructions.

• DO NOT allow mower to contact with any Utility, Municipal, or type of structures and obstructions.

• CALL 811 and 1-800-258-0808 for identify buried utility lines.

FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES while Operating, Servicing, and Repairing Mower and Tractor to

reduce equipment and grass fire Risk:

• EQUIP Tractor with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER

• DO NOT OPERATE mower on a tractor equipped with under frame exhaust

• DO NOT SMOKE or have open flame near Mower or Tractor

• DO NOT DRIVE into burning debris or freshly burnt area

• AVOID FIRE IGNITION by not allowing mower blade to contact solid objects like metal or rock.

• DO NOT operate if oil is leaking. Repair oil leak and remove all accumulated oil before operating.

• CLEAR any grass clippings or debris buildup around mower hydraulic pumps, valves or tanks.

• SHUT OFF ENGINE while refueling.

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TRANSPORTING HAZARDS

TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:

• KEEP transport speed BELOW 20 mph to maintain control of equipment.

• REDUCE SPEED on inclines, turns and in poor towing conditions.

• DO NOT TOW with trucks or other vehicles.

• USE only properly sized and equipped tractor for towing equipment.

• FOLLOW all local traffic regulations.

TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR TOWING OR TRANSPORTING IMPLEMENTS:

• ONLY TRANSPORT with tractor with ROPS in the raised position.

• USE properly sized and equipped tractor that exceeds implement weight by at least 20%.

• KEEP 20% of tractor weight on front wheels to maintain safe steering.

BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR TOWING IMPLEMENT:

TRACTOR INSPECTION:

• CHECK steering and braking for proper operation and in good condition.

• CHECK SMV sign, reflectors and warning lights for proper operation and visibility behind unit.

• CHECK that your driving vision is not impaired by tractor, cab, or implement while seated in tractor seat.

• ADJUST your operating position, mirrors, and implement transport for clear vision for traveling and traffic conditions.

PREPARE IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR TOWING:

• Store Boom and Mower in transport positions and engage transport locks if equipped.

DETERMINE STOPPING CHARACTERISTICS OF TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT FOR TRANSPORTING OR

TOWING:

BRAKING TESTS:

• Stopping distance with implement attached may increase

• Observe STOPPING distances increases with increased speeds.

• DETERMINE the maximum safe transport speed that does not exceed 20 mph.

• Reduce travel speed on wet or icy roads, stopping distances increase.

DETERMINE MAXIMUM TURNING SPEED BEFORE OPERATING ON ROADS OR UNEVEN GROUND:

• TEST equipment by slowly increasing speed in turns to determine if it can be operated at higher speeds.

• USE REDUCED turning speeds on sharp turns to avoid equipment turning over.

WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPORTING EQUIPMENT:

• Always WEAR SEAT BELT when operating or transporting mower.

• USE low speeds to avoid overturn with raised wings.

• USE low speeds and gradual steering on curves, hills, rough or uneven surfaces, and on wet roads.

• TURN ON tractor FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS.

• ALLOW clearance for implement swing while turning.

KEEP raised boom mower 10 feet or greater distance from all power lines and overhead obstructions.

PN THBM-01

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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 hard-facing blades.

SAFETY SHIELDS, GUARDS AND SAFETY DEVICES INSPECTION:

• KEEP all Deflectors, Chain Guards, 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.

Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. PN HMBM-01

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PARTS INFORMATION

Bush Hog mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts,

knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Bush

Hog specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of “will

fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine Bush

Hog mower parts for economy and safety.

(SPBH-1)

SEE YOUR BUSH HOG DEALER

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Decal Location

NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may

occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Bush Hog cares about the safety of its customers, operators,

and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping

and handling charges may apply). Contact your Bush Hog dealer to order replacement decals.

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ITEM PART NO. QTY. TYPE DESCRIPTION

1. D823 1 DANGER Multi-Hazard

2. D617 1 WARNING Oil Leaks

3. D547 1 DANGER Driveline Hazard

4. D623 6 WARNING Pinch Points

5. D719 1 DANGER Keep Clear-Automatic Breakaway Return

6. D716 1 WARNING Stabilizers in Position

7. D618 1 WARNING Boom Multi-Hazard

8. 50065309 1 LOGO Bush Hog Logo (14.85”)

9. 50068739 2 NAME RMB 1865 Model Name

10. 50061049 1 LOGO Bush Hog Logo (22”)

11. D625 1 WARNING Pressurized Tank

12. 83380 1 REFLECT SMV Sign

13. D825 1 DANGER Multi-Language General Safety

14. D723 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart

15. D628 1 DANGER Crushing Hazard & Pinch Points

16. D559 1 WARNING Use Bush Hog Genuine Parts

17. 1291133 1 NOTICE Arm Reversing Decal

18. D730 1 INSTRUCT Safety Booklet

19. NFS 1 SER PLT Serial Number Plate

20. 10069088 4 _________ Pop Rivet

21. 50035829 1 _________ Canister (Operator’s Manual Inside)

22. 9100103 3 _________ Flatwasher

23. 9313043 3 _________ Bolt

24. 9143003 3 _________ Locknut

25. 50068817 1 _________ Operator’s Manual

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ITEM PART NO. QTY. LEVEL DESCRIPTION

1. D626 2 DANGER Maintain Deflectors - Thrown Objects

2. D720 1 WARNING Blade Bolt Torque

3. D724 1 INSTRUCT Lubrication Chart

4. D559 1 WARNING Use Bush Hog Genuine Parts

5. D717 1 DANGER Thrown Objects Hazard

6. 50061049 1 LOGO Bush Hog Logo

7. NFS 1 SER PLT Serial Number Plate

8. 1458393 2 REFLECTOR Yellow Reflector

9. 1458392 1 REFLECTOR Red Reflector

10. D649 1 DANGER Thrown Object Hazard

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SICKLE BAR

ITEM PART NO. QTY. LEVEL DESCRIPTION

1. D731 1 DANGER Sharp Blades

2. nfs 1 SERIAL PLATE Serial Number Plate

3. 1458392 1 REFLECT Red Reflector

4. 1458393 2 REFLECT Yellow Reflector

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ROTARY HEAD

ITEM PART NO. QTY. LEVEL DESCRIPTION

1. 50061049 2 LOGO Bush Hog

2. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflector

3. 1458393 2 REFLECT Yellow Reflector

4. nfs 4 SERIAL RIVET Rivets

5. nfs 1 SERIAL PLATE Serial Number Plate

6. D559 1 WARNING Use Bush Hog Genuine Parts

7. D1008 1 WARNING Blade Torque

8. D621 1 IMPORTANT Lube Spindle

9. D626 2 DANGER Thrown Object Hazard

10. D619 1 WARNING Blade Rotation

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FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of federal laws and regulations concerning

employer and employee equipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should

not be considered as such.

Employer-Employee Operator Regulations

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA

This Act Seeks:

“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working

conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

DUTIES

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer-

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment which are free from

recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under this Act.

(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations and

orders issued pursuant to this Act which are applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Training Requirements

Title 29, Code of Federal Regulations Part 1928.57(a)(6). www.osha.gov

Operator instructions. At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the employer shall

instruct every employee who operates an agricultural tractor and implements in the safe operating practices and

servicing of equipment with which they are or will be involved, and of any other practices dictated by the work

environment.

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;

Permit no riders on equipment

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before servicing,

adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be running to be properly

serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees as to all steps and procedures

which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating the

machine.

Employer Responsibilities:

To ensure employee safety during Tractor and Implement operation, it is the employer’s responsibility to:

1. Train the employee in the proper and safe operation of the Tractor and Implement.

2. Require that the employee read and fully understand the Tractor and Implement Operator’s manual.

3. Permit only qualified and properly trained employees to operate the Tractor and Implement.

4. Maintain the Tractor and Implement in a safe operational condition and maintain all shields and guards on the equip-

ment.

5. Ensure the Tractor is equipped with a functional ROPS and seat belt and require that the employee operator

securely fasten the safety belt and operate with the ROPS in the raised position at all times.

6. Forbid the employee operator to carry additional riders on the Tractor or Implement.

7. Provide the required tools to maintain the Tractor and Implement in a good safe working condition and provide the

necessary support devices to secure the equipment safely while performing repairs and service.

8. Require that the employee operator stop operation if bystanders or passersby come within 300 feet.

Child Labor Under 16 Years of Age

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your responsibility to know

what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of Labor, Employment Standard

Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

Contents

Acknowledgment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Alerts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

A Word To The User/Operator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Industrial/Agricultural Mower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Follow A Safety Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Prepare For Safe Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Start Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operate Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Park Safely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Shut Down Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Perform Maintenance Safely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Final Word To The User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Acknowledgment

We wish to acknowledge the contributions of the members of AEM’s Industrial/Agricultural Mower Manufacturers Council

to the preparation of this Safety Manual.

NOTICE OF COPYRIGHT PROTECTION

without the prior written permission of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

Revised 01/03, 09/10

This safety manual is intended to point out some of the

basic safety situations that may be encountered during

the normal operation and maintenance of your machine

and to instruct you in safety practices for dealing with

these conditions. This manual is NOT a substitute for

the mower manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s).

Additional precautions may be necessary, or some

instructions may not apply, depending on equipment,

attachments and conditions at the worksite or in the

service area. The manufacturer has no direct control

over equipment application, operation, inspection or

maintenance. Therefore, it is YOUR responsibility to

use good safety practices in these areas.

The information provided in this manual supplements

the speci c information about your machine that is

contained in the manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s).

Other information that may affect the safe operation of

your machine may be contained on safety signs or in

insurance requirements, employer’s safety and training

programs, safety codes, local, state/provincial and

federal laws, rules and regulations.

IMPORTANT! Before you operate the mower,

make sure you have the manufacturer’s

operator’s manual(s) for this machine and all

attachments. If the manufacturer’s manuals

are missing, obtain replacement manuals from

your employer, equipment dealer or directly

from the manufacturer. Keep this safety manual

and the manufacturer’s manuals with the

machine at all times. Read and understand all

manuals.

The AEM Mower Safety Practices video is

available to train and reinforce good safety

practices. Operators are encouraged to

periodically view the safety video.

Foreword

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

Safety Alerts

Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION!

STAY ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

The Safety Alert Symbol identi es important safety

messages on equipment, safety signs, in manuals or

elsewhere. When you see this symbol, be alert to the

possibility of death or personal injury. Follow

instructions in the safety message.

Reasons Safety is Important:

— Accidents disable and kill.

— Accidents cost.

— Accidents can be avoided.

Signal Words

Signal words are distinctive words that will typically be

found on safety signs on the mower and other worksite

equipment. These words may also be found in this

manual and the manufacturer’s manuals. These words

are intended to alert the operator to a hazard and the

degree of severity of the hazard.

DANGER indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, will

result in death or serious injury.

WARNING indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided, could

result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE indicates a property

damage message.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

NOTICE

A Word To The User/Operator

It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand the

safety manual and the manufacturer’s manuals before

operating this machine. This safety manual takes you

step by step through your working day.

Hazard Recognition and Accident Prevention depend

upon you being alert, careful and properly trained in the

operation, transport, maintenance and storage of this

equipment.

Graphics have been provided to help you understand

the text.

Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety

practices not only protect you but also protect the

people around you. Study and understand this manual

and the manufacturer’s manuals for your speci c

machine. Make them a working part of your safety

program. Keep in mind that this safety manual is written

for industrial/agricultural mowers.

Contact the manufacturer of your equipment to answer

any questions about safe operation that remain after

studying the manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s) and

this safety manual.

Practice all other usual and customary safe

working precautions and above all:

REMEMBER — SAFETY IS UP TO YOU!

YOU CAN PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY OR

DEATH CAUSED BY UNSAFE WORK PRACTICES!

Read and

Understand All

Safety Signs

Industrial/Agricultural Mower Types

Mowers are used for pasture clipping, crop residue

shredding, heavy brush cutting, waterways, right-of-

ways, roadside or highway mowing. Also, these mowers

are used for cutting grass and other growth in public

areas such as parks and cemeteries.

The Industrial/Agricultural Mower

Sickle Bar

Flail

Rotary

Boom

Folding Wing Rotary

Agricultural Disc Mower Types

Disc mowers are designed and equipped to cut hay

crops at higher  eld speed.

Disc mower/conditioners mow and condition crops.

Self-propelled windrowers mow and form conditioned

hay into windrows.

The Industrial/Agricultural Mower

Disc Mower

Conditioner

Self-propelled

Windrower

Follow A Safety Program

Protect Yourself

Wear personal protective clothing and Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called

for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety

glasses with side shields.

You may also need:

— Hard hat

— Safety shoes

— Safety goggles or face shield

— Heavy gloves

— Hearing protection

— Re ective clothing

— Wet weather gear

— Respirator or  lter mask

Wear whatever is needed—don’t take chances.

WARNING! Prevent death or serious injury from

entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing or

accessories. Tie up long hair. Stay away from all

rotating components when the engine is running.

Contact, wrapping or entanglement with rotating or

moving parts could result in death or serious injury.

Avoid

Entanglement

Follow A Safety Program

— Read, understand and follow the manufacturer’s

written instructions found in the operator’s manual(s)

and safety signs on mower and tractor.

— Have operational training with mower and tractor.

— Take advantage of training programs offered in

your area.

— Ask your equipment dealer or supervisor to explain

things you do not understand.

— Explain the written instructions in the operator’s

manual(s) and safety signs to those users or

operators who cannot read.

— Inspect the mower and tractor daily before operating.

Ensure all guards are in place and the equipment is

operating properly.

— Never smoke while operating. Never  ll the fuel tank

with the engine running or near an open  ame.

— Make sure you have adequate visibility and suf cient

lighting.

— Know the pinch points and rotating parts. Awareness

on your part can prevent accidents.

— Never attempt to operate the controls except from

the operator’s seat. Improperly controlled functions

could produce unexpected machine movement and

result in serious injury or death.

— Shut down the mower and tractor before dismounting.

(See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down

Practices.)

Read, Understand

and Follow Manuals

and Safety Signs

Avoid

Rotating Parts

Know and

Avoid Pinch

Points

Follow A Safety Program

Avoid Injury From Raised Equipment

Avoid possible crushing injury from falling mower or

other raised equipment.

Before working near or under raised mower or

equipment parts:

— Securely support or block up raised mower or

equipment parts according to the operator’s manual.

— Securely support, block up or lock up wings with

approved locking devices or lower mower or

equipment parts to the ground.

— Use transport locks when transporting mower on

public roads.

Avoid Injury From High Pressure Fluid

Avoid  uid injection injury due to high pressure  uid leaks.

If any ﬂ uid is injected into the skin, it must be

removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with

this type of injury.

Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. When

checking for leaks or working around pressurized systems:

— Read manufacturer’s operator’s manual(s) for

recommended safety practices.

— Wear a face shield or safety goggles for eye protection.

— Use a piece of cardboard or wood to check for leaks;

DO NOT use your hands.

— Relieve system pressure before disconnecting lines.

— Check for and repair damaged or leaking lines, pipes

and hoses.

— Check for and tighten loose connections.

— Purge air from system before operating.

High Pressure

Fluid Can Inject

into the Body

Avoid Crushing –

Block Up or

Securely Support

Mower

Follow A Safety Program

Avoid Injury From Fire And Explosion

Set the parking brake, shut the mower and tractor

engine down and remove the key while  lling the fuel

tank. Use extra caution when fueling a hot engine.

Never smoke while fueling. Avoid sparks by grounding

the fuel nozzle against the  ller neck.

The fumes in an empty fuel tank are explosive. Never

weld or cut on fuel lines, tanks or containers.

Remove all trash or mowing debris from the machine

daily or as needed. Keep debris away from engine,

exhaust, slip clutches and other heat sources. Use

spark arrestors, as appropriate, on the engine exhaust

system. Make sure oily rags or other  ammable material

are not stored on the machine.

Check for fuel, oil or hydraulic  uid leaks. Repair the

leaks and clean the machine before you operate it.

Ether/cold start  uid is  ammable. Do not smoke

when using ether/cold start  uid. Always follow the

instructions on the can and in the manufacturer’s

operator’s manual(s) for your mower. Do not use ether/

cold start  uid if the engine is equipped with a glow plug

or other type of preheater.

Always use a non ammable solvent when you

clean parts. Do not use gasoline, diesel fuel or other

 ammable  uids.

Store all  ammable  uids and materials away from your

machine and work area.

Know where  re extinguishers are kept—how

they operate—and what type of  re they are for.

Check readiness of  re extinguishers according to

manufacturer’s instructions. Make sure each tractor is

equipped with a  re extinguisher.

Remove

Debris Daily or

As Needed

No Smoking

and No Open

Flames

Follow A Safety Program

Be Alert!

Know where to get assistance. Know how to use a  rst

aid kit and  re extinguisher/ re suppression system.

Be Aware!

Take advantage of training programs offered.

Be Careful!

Human error is caused by many factors: carelessness,

fatigue, overload, preoccupation, unfamiliarity of operator

with the machine, drugs, and alcohol to name a few.

Damage to the tractor or mower can be  xed in a short

period of time, but injury, or death, has a lasting effect.

For your safety and the safety of others, encourage your

fellow workers to act safely.

For Safe Operation

You must be a quali ed and authorized operator for

proper operation of your machine. You must clearly

understand the written instructions supplied by the

manufacturer, be trained—including actual operation of

the mower—and know the safety rules and regulations

for the worksite. It is a good safety practice to point

out and explain safety signs and practices and ensure

others understand the importance of following these

instructions.

WARNING! Drugs and alcohol affect an operator’s

alertness and coordination and the operator’s ability

to safely operate the equipment. Never use drugs or

alcohol while operating the mowing equipment.

Never knowingly allow anyone to operate this

machine when their alertness or coordination is

impaired. An operator taking prescription or over-the-

counter medication must consult a medical professional

regarding any side effects of the medication that would

hinder their ability to safely operate this equipment.

Never Use Drugs

or Alcohol While

Operating

Follow A Safety Program

Know The Rules

Most employers have rules governing operation and

maintenance of equipment. Before you start work at a

new location, check with your supervisor or the safety

coordinator. Ask about the rules you will be expected

to obey.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(OSHA) enforces federal laws within the United

States that apply to safe operation, application and

maintenance of equipment on a worksite. It is the

employer’s responsibility to comply with these laws.

An OSHA representative may periodically inspect a

worksite to see that these laws are being followed.

There may also be local or state/provincial laws or

international regulations that apply to this equipment

and its use, along with speci c worksite or employer

rules. It is important that you know and comply with

all applicable laws and rules, including those requiring

operator training and certi cation.

These are some of the rules you must work by:

— A ROPS and seat belt-equipped tractor is a federal

government (OSHA) requirement for operator

protection during mowing operations. An enclosed

cab provides additional operator protection from

thrown objects. Check your mower operator's manual

to see if a tractor cab is also required.

— Wear and check that others are wearing proper

clothing and personal protective equipment.

— Inspect your machine and attachments before each use

as speci ed by the manufacturer and your employer.

— Know the limitations and operating characteristics of

your mowing equipment. Do not misuse it.

— Have all provided shields and guards properly

installed before operating the machine.

— Never modify or remove any part of the machine

(except for service—then make sure it is replaced).

Safety Rules

•

Know and

Understand

Rules of

Operation

Follow A Safety Program

Some Rules You Must Work By (continued)

— Only quali ed and authorized individuals may operate

this equipment.

— Never allow children to play on, ride on or operate

the equipment. Children are not quali ed to operate

this equipment.

— Do not allow any riders.

— Use three-point contact (handholds and steps) and

face the equipment when mounting or dismounting.

— Keep bystanders 300 ft (92 m) from the mowing

operation.

— Know the worksite before you use the mower. Be

aware of possible terrain hazards that you may

encounter. Remove or mark obstacles and debris that

could damage or be thrown by the mower.

— Only use attachments and parts that are approved by

the mower manufacturer.

— Make sure all attachments are lowered, set the parking

brake, shut off the engine and cycle the control levers.

Remove the key before leaving the tractor. (See page

18, Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices.)

— When transporting the mower on a trailer, follow the

manufacturer’s detailed instructions for loading, tying

down and unloading the mower.

Keep

Children

Away from

Equipment

No Riders

Shut Down

Unattended

Equipment

Keep

Bystanders

Away

Follow A Safety Program

Know The Equipment

Read and understand the DANGER, WARNING,

CAUTION and NOTICE safety signs and other

informational signs on the tractor and mower and in the

manufacturer’s operator’s manual. Ask your supervisor

or mower dealer to explain any information you do not

understand. Failure to obey safety instructions could

result in death or serious injury.

Make sure all the manufacturer’s protective structures,

guards, shields, screens and panels are in good repair,

in place and securely fastened. Damaged, missing or

weakened safety components can create a hazardous

situation for you as the operator. Never remove or

modify any safety components including thrown object

shielding on a mower.

Know the following about your tractor and mower:

— Function, purpose and use of all controls.

— Correct operation speeds.

— Slope and uneven terrain capabilities and proper

operation.

— Braking and steering characteristics.

— Turning radius and clearances.

— How to quickly stop equipment in an emergency.

Read and

Understand All

Safety Signs

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

Prepare For Safe Operation

Check The Mower And Tractor Equipment

Before beginning your work day inspect the machine

and have all systems in good operational condition.

WARNING! Prevent possible crushing injury from falling

equipment. Hydraulic system or part failure could cause

unsupported equipment to fall. Do not go under raised

equipment unless it is properly supported according

to the operator’s manual.

— Perform daily and periodic service procedures as

instructed by the equipment manufacturer.

— Check for loose, broken, missing or damaged tractor

and mower parts. Repair or replace these parts.

— Check for proper tractor and mower attachments.

— Check for proper tractor and mower PTO rpm rating

match.

— Check mower blade(s) condition. Replace severely

worn, bent, gouged or nicked blades including the

blade bolts and fasteners. Never straighten or weld

on blades.

— Ensure thrown object shielding is properly installed

and in good condition. Repair or replace if damaged

or missing.

Read Manual –

Block Up or

Securely Support

Mower

Maintain

Machine

Walk-Around

Inspection

Prepare For Safe Operation

— Check that all guards and shields are in place and

that all equipment is in good operating condition. This

includes PTO driveline, gearbox and implement guards

and shields that are used for operator protection.

— Check for properly latched driveline yoke-end locking

devices.

— Check for damaged or leaky tractor and mower

hydraulic systems. Repair or adjust as needed.

WARNING! Hydraulic  uid under pressure can penetrate

the skin or eyes and cause serious injury, blindness or

death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to ﬁ nd leaks, not

your hand. Wear eye protection. If  uid is injected

into the skin, it must be removed within a few hours by

medical personnel familiar with this type of injury.

— Keep the operator platform surface clean and free of

grease, oil, dirt, snow or ice. Steps and handholds

must be clean and functional.

— Ensure work lights are kept clean (if equipped). Check

that all lights work properly.

— Ensure the slow moving vehicle (SMV) sign, re ectors

and warning lights are in good condition and can be

clearly seen.

— Ensure all tools or loose objects are removed or

securely fastened while operating the machine.

— Check all safety signs for clarity. Replace damaged

signs.

Check for

Leaks and Inspect

Hoses

Check for Missing/

Damaged Guards

and Shields

Put Away

Tools

Prepare For Safe Operation

Know The Work Area

Before you operate the mower thoroughly inspect

the work area. Walk around the area and inspect the

surfaces you will travel on when using the mower.

Locate and avoid:

— Holes

— Drop-offs

— Obstacles

(stumps)

— Excavations

— Standing water

Look for debris and obstacles by walking the area before

you mow. Objects like wire, cable, rocks, tires, and metal

objects that could damage or be thrown by the mower

must be removed or marked clearly and avoided.

Correct unsafe conditions. Do not operate in problem

areas where debris and obstacles cannot be removed

or marked.

Analyze mowing area to determine:

— The most ef cient mowing procedure.

— The height of the material to be mowed.

— Operating terrain conditions.

— How to best use forward mowing pattern.

— The potential for bystanders or passers-by to be

exposed to thrown objects.

Look Out For Others

Before starting equipment:

— Walk around the equipment.

— Check for anyone under, on or near the equipment.

— Clear everyone from these areas.

— Sound a warning.

Remove or

Mark Debris and

Obstacles

Walk

Around the

Worksite

— Deep mud

— Wet spots

— Soft soil

— Rough spots

— Power lines

and apparatus

— Other utilities

— Any conditions

which could

cause collision,

loss of control

or tipover

— Steep slopes

Prepare For Safe Operation

Mount And Dismount Tractor Properly

Always use three-point contact when mounting or

dismounting the tractor or mower. Face the machine

when you enter or leave the machine. Three-point

contact means that three out of four arms and legs are

in contact with the machine at all times during mount

and dismount.

Before mounting:

— Clean shoes and wipe hands. Clean steps and

handholds of snow, ice, mud or oil.

During mounting and dismounting:

— Use handholds and step plates.

— Never grab steering wheels or controls for handholds.

— Never mount or dismount from a moving tractor.

— Never mount or dismount while carrying tools or

objects that prevent three-point contact. Put parts or

tools down. Maintaining proper contact, climb and

then pick up the object.

Use

Three-Point

Contact

Clean Up

Slippery Areas

Prepare For Safe Operation

Tractor And Mower Controls Safety Test

Start the tractor following the speci c procedures in the

manufacturer’s operator’s manual. These procedures

normally include:

— Fasten and adjust seat belt on your ROPS-equipped

tractor.

— Check parking brake for engagement.

— Check PTO disengagement.

— Check all controls for Park position.

— Warn others in area before starting tractor.

— Start tractor following tractor manufacturer’s

recommended starting procedures.

WARNING! Avoid serious injury or death from

unexpected machine movement. Start the engine only

from the operator’s position. Never attempt to start

the engine by shorting across starter terminals or

reaching the key from the ground or outside the cab.

After starting:

— Check all instruments, gauges and indicator lights for

normal operation.

— Check all tractor controls, steering and brakes for

proper function.

— Raise and lower mower to check for driveline

bottoming out or engagement problems.

— Check the equipment for excessive vibration and

unusual noises.

Check

Instruments

and Controls

Start Only

from Operator’s

Seat

Use ROPS

and Seat Belt

Use a

“Do Not Operate”

Tag

Do Not

Dismount Until

Equipment Motion

Has Stopped

Prepare For Safe Operation

— Use proper equipment shut down practices before

inspecting equipment. Wait until all equipment

motion has stopped before dismounting the tractor or

mower.

— Do not operate mower unless tractor and mower are

running properly. Place a “Do Not Operate” tag on

the machine, remove the key and do not operate the

mower until the problem is corrected.

Power Takeoff System

Be sure to operate the tractor at the mower’s rated PTO

rpm speed.

When operating tractors with transmission-driven PTO

systems, a rotary mower will have a signi cant  ywheel

effect. The mower may continue to propel a tractor with

a transmission-driven PTO system.

The tractor should be equipped and operated as follows:

— Install a driveline equipped with an over-running

clutch.

— Give yourself suf cient maneuvering room and time

by anticipating turns, stops and speed reductions.

Use Proper

PTO Speed

Prepare For Safe Operation

Hitching Mower To Tractor

Three-point hitch-mounted mowers:

— Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.

— Place tractor’s hydraulic power lift (rockshaft)

selector lever in down position to avoid unexpected

movement.

— Explain the hitching procedures to those operators

who cannot read.

— Front-end weights may be needed to maintain

steering control and front-end stability. Refer to the

manufacturers' operator's manual(s).

— When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER

allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.

— Attach the mower to the tractor three-point links and

securely pin in position.

— Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO.

Lower the master shield into place if it is movable.

Push and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked

onto the PTO shaft.

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

Maintain

Proper Weight

Distribution

No One

Allowed Between

Tractor and

Mower

Avoid

Entanglement,

Use Guards and

Shields

Pull-type hitch-mounted mowers:

— Refer to mower and tractor manufacturers’ manuals.

— Remove three-point hitch quick coupler if equipped.

— Attach only to drawbar hitch.

— Adjust tractor drawbar length for 540 or 1000 rpm

PTO operation.

— When backing the tractor up to the mower, NEVER

allow anyone between the tractor and the mower.

— Properly attach the mower safety tow chain to the

tractor.

— Securely attach the driveline to the tractor PTO. Push

and pull on the driveline to ensure it is locked onto

the PTO. Lower the master shield into place.

— Hook up the mower hydraulic hoses to the tractor.

— Make sure the wings, or raised mower decks, are

supported by the cylinders before removing the

transport locks. Never use force to release the

transport or wing locks. The wings or deck could fall

and crush you.

Conﬁ rm Wings Are

Supported Before

Releasing Locks

Avoid

Entanglement,

Use Guards and

Shields

Prepare For Safe Operation

Tractor

Drawbar

Adjustment

14IN

16IN

20IN

540 RPM PTO

1-3/8" 6 SPLINE

1000 RPM PTO

1-3/8" 21 SPLINE

1000 RPM PTO

1-3/4" 20 SPLINE

Start Safely

Make The Right Start

Mow only in daylight or good arti cial light conditions.

Avoid serious injury or death from mower-thrown

objects or blade contact:

— Keep chain shields,  exible or solid de ector shields

or discharge chutes in place and in good repair.

— Keep bystanders at least 300 ft (92 m) from mowing

operation.

— Never direct mower discharge toward anyone.

— Keep hands, feet and other body parts away from

rotating parts, blades and discharge openings.

— Do not operate mower in transport position.

Do not approach a mower until all motion has stopped.

Mower PTO drive engagement:

— Raise mower to maximum cutting height.

— Engage PTO at low engine rpm.

— Increase engine rpm to mower’s rated rpm PTO speed.

— Lower mower to desired cutting height.

— Stop and shut down immediately if the mower strikes

an obstruction.

— Inspect and repair any mower damage before

resuming mowing.

— Do not operate mower with severe vibrations or with

unusual noise.

Mower-Thrown Objects

Depending on the designed purpose, mowers are

designed to cut grass, weeds, brush and crops. The

mower blades have been designed and tested for

rugged use. The mower blades, however, are not

intended to contact solid objects like rocks, concrete

or metal. Such impact can cause broken objects to be

thrown up to 300 ft (92 m). Bystanders should never

be within 300 ft (92 m) of an operating rotary mower or

within 100 ft (30 M) of a properly equipped disc mower.

Rotating Blades –

Keep Away

Do Not Operate a

Damaged Mower

Operate Safely

Mower shielding is designed to reduce the risk of thrown

objects and must be properly maintained and in place

during mowing operations.

The risk of serious injury or death from thrown objects

can be signi cantly reduced by following three rules.

If all of these safety rules are not followed, the

mowing operation must be stopped if anyone comes

within the safety limit for the mower type.

First — Inspect the area prior to mowing and remove

stones, branches, wire, cable, metal, glass and other

solid objects before operating. Any objects that cannot

be removed must be clearly marked and carefully

avoided by the operator.

In non-crop areas with grass and weeds high enough to

hide objects that could be struck by the blades, inspect

the area and remove or mark large debris or obstacles.

Mow the area at an intermediate height. Inspect the area

closely and remove or mark any remaining debris or

obstacles. Mow again at desired  nal height.

Second — Mower-thrown object shielding must be

used when operating near roads, parks, populated

areas or other areas where thrown objects could

injure bystanders or damage property. Follow the

manufacturer's operator's manual.

Third — Cross diagonally when mowing through

ditches, sharp dips, and drops. Raise the mower to

prevent the mower blades from hitting the ground.

All Mower

Safety Rules

Operate Safely

Mower-Thrown Objects (continued)

Disc Mowers — When using a disc mower it is

important to know the area to be mowed. If the operator

has mowed the  eld before and is familiar with all

obstacles that may be present, it is suf cient to watch

ahead of the mower path for any additional objects that

may have entered the  eld. Be ready to stop or avoid

any objects that could be hazardous if thrown by the

mower. If you plan to mow an unfamiliar  eld and it is

next to a traveled road or people may be within 100

ft (30 m) of the mower you must inspect, and clean or

mark the  eld.

Mowing In Reverse

Do not mow while traveling in reverse. Objects are more

likely to be thrown and can travel further.

Shut off the PTO, wait for the blades to stop turning,

raise the mower, and then back up.

Mow traveling in the forward direction.

Mowing Ground Speed

Proper ground speed depends on terrain conditions and

grass type, density and height to be cut:

— Normal ground speed range is 2 to 5 mph.

— Use slower ground speed for mowing tall, dense grass.

— Use faster ground speed for mowing medium height,

thin grass and under smooth terrain conditions.

— Use slower ground speed for mowing in rough,

sloping or unfamiliar terrain.

Disc mowers are designed to use faster ground speeds

for operating in  elds clear of debris and surface hazards.

Use Proper

Ground Speed

Do Not Mow

in Reverse

Operate Safely

Extremely Tall Grass Mowing

You may need to mow extremely tall, non-crop grass

twice. (See page 13, Mower-Thrown Objects.)

First mowing pass:

— Shut the mower and tractor down using proper

equipment shut down practice before dismounting

tractor. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down

Practices.)

— Inspect the area and remove or mark debris and

obstacles.

— Cut grass higher (10-15 inches) to avoid hidden objects.

Second mowing pass:

— Shut the mower and tractor down using proper

equipment shut down practice before dismounting

tractor.

— Inspect the area and remove or mark debris and

obstacles.

— Cut grass at desired height and, when possible,

90 degrees to the  rst mowing pass.

Watch Equipment Clearances

Three-point hitch and side-mounted mowers have a

larger turning arc than pull-type mowers. Allow suf cient

clearance for mower swing while turning.

Do not allow bystanders near the tractor and mower

when moving or transporting the tractor and mower.

Provide Adequate

Clearance for

Mower Swing

Stop Blade

Before

Unclogging

Operate Safely

Under Mount Mower Safety Practices

When mowing with an under mount mower:

— Keep removable discharge chute in place and over

discharge opening.

— Never stand on a mower housing when the tractor

engine is operating.

— Distribute grass clippings with discharge chute facing

mowed area.

— Before clearing a clogged mower or discharge

chute, shut down your machine using proper

equipment shut down practice. (See page 18, Proper

Equipment Shut Down Practices.)

Stop Blade

Before

Unclogging

Never Stand

on Mower –

Keep Away

Keep Chute

in Place

Operate Safely

Wing Or Boom Mower

Overhead Obstruction Hazards And Risks

Check for overhead obstructions with raised wing

or boom mowers to avoid serious injury or death by

contact with:

— Electrical power lines and apparatus.

— Low tree limbs.

— Other overhead obstructions.

— Maintain speci ed distance from power lines and

apparatus. Never approach energized power lines or

apparatus with any part of your machine unless all

local, state/provincial and federal (OSHA) required

safety precautions have been taken. Use extreme

caution.

DANGER! Avoid electrocution or serious injury from

contact with or inadequate clearance to energized

power lines or apparatus. Do not allow the machine or

attachment to approach or contact any power line.

Do not approach or touch any machine in contact

with a power line.

Do Not

Approach Energized

Power Lines

Stay Clear

of Energized

Equipment

Operate Safely

Wing And Side Mount Mowers Safety Practices

Raised wing positions reduce shielding protection and

increases the thrown object and blade contact hazard

risks.

Avoid possible serious injury or death by thrown

objects or blade contact from raising and lowering

wings during mowing operations:

— Do not mow with bystanders within 300 ft (92 m) of

the mower.

— Be sure no one is near mower while raising or

lowering wings.

— Shut off the PTO and wait for all rotating elements to

stop before raising the mower deck or wing section.

— Only raise wing to clear objects in the mowing path

or to match ground slope.

— Lower raised wing to ground after clearing object or

ground slope conditions.

— Stop mowing if anyone approaches within 300 ft

(92 m) of mowing area.

Ditch Bank Mowing Safety Practices

Use extreme care when mowing ditch banks. Watch for

washouts, eroded areas and mowing obstructions along

the ditch banks. Hitting obstructions with side-mount

or boom mowers may swerve the tractor’s front end

toward the ditch.

Avoid Hitting

Obstructions

Keep Bystanders

Away from

Mowing Area

300 ft

(92 m)

Operate Safely

Raised wing and boom mower ditch bank operations may

reduce the mower’s thrown object shielding effectiveness

for the mower operator’s protection.

— Use enclosed ROPS cabs, special protective

enclosures and other operator shielding available from

the manufacturer when performing these operations.

— Inspect mowing area and remove or mark all foreign

objects and debris to be avoided by mower.

Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices

Tractor and mower stability is reduced on slopes and

uneven terrain.

As in all conditions when mowing, use tractors

equipped with ROPS and seat belt. Make sure the

ROPS are raised and locked in place and always

wear your seat belt.

Prevent tractor and mower overturns and maintain

equipment stability control:

— Review tractor and mower operator’s manuals for

operating safety practices on slopes and uneven

terrain conditions. Explain the practices to those

users and operators who cannot read.

— Avoid extremely steep slope operations.

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

Use

Enclosed ROPS

Cabs or Protective

Enclosures

Use ROPS

and Seat Belt

Uneven Terrain Mowing Safety Practices

(continued)

— Use extreme care to maintain control over the

equipment when operating in these conditions.

— Increase tractor stability by adding wheel weights,

ballast and increasing wheel spacing to maximum.

Refer to operator’s manual for recommendations.

— Maintain minimum ground speed.

— Make wide and gradual turns.

— Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns when operating

up, down, or across slopes.

— Do not raise rear-mount or side-mount mowers or

mower wings from the ground during these operations.

— Keep alert for holes, bumps, ruts, rocks, stumps or

other obstructions that could overturn the machine.

— Avoid slippery ground conditions that could cause

loss of control and overturn of tractor and mower.

— Avoid bottoming and striking the ground by diagonal

crossing of sharp dips and drops.

Use extreme care in maintaining equipment stability

during all uneven terrain and slope mowing operations.

You are the  nal judge as to any slope that can be safely

negotiated.

Maintain

Control, Use Low

Speeds

Add Ballast,

Widen Wheel

Spacing

Avoid Ruts,

Bumps, Holes

Operate Safely

Road Transport Safety Practices

Before operating on public roads:

— Refer to tractor and mower manufacturers’ operator’s

manuals for instructions.

— Explain the instructions to those users or operators

who cannot read.

— Check local regulations for required equipment

markings, lights,  ashers, etc., while traveling on

public roads. Lights are required on mowers that

obscure tractor taillights and/or warning lights.

— When transporting the mower on a trailer, follow the

manufacturer’s detailed instructions for loading, tying

down and unloading the mower.

Before transporting on public roads:

— Disengage PTO power to mower.

— Raise mower into transport position and engage

transport lock.

— Lock mower wings in the transport position with

approved locking devices.

— Attach towing safety chain between pull-type mower

and tractor.

— Make sure lights, warning lights and re ectors are in

place and visible.

— Check SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem for

visibility to any rear-approaching vehicle.

While transporting on public roads:

— Obey all local traf c regulations.

— Approach intersections with caution.

— Observe speed and traf c control signs.

— Avoid panic stops and sharp turns.

Be a courteous operator and pull over periodically and

allow traf c to pass.

Read and

Understand

Manuals Before

Operating

STOP

YIELD

Obey Trafﬁ c

Regulations

Parking Safety Practices

— Use designated or out-of-traf c areas.

— Use  rm level ground locations.

— Set parking brake.

— Lower raised equipment to ground.

Shut down the mower and tractor using proper

equipment shut down practice before dismounting

tractor. (See page 18, Proper Equipment Shut Down

Practices.)

Sloping ground parking locations:

— Position equipment across slope.

— Set parking brakes.

— Lower raised equipment to ground.

— Block tractor wheels.

Before temporarily parking and leaving disabled

equipment near traf c areas:

— Remove equipment from public roads.

— Set out warning  ags.

— Use tractor  ashing warning lights.

Park Safely

Set

Parking Brake

Lower Raised

Equipment to

Ground

Shut Down Safely

Proper Equipment Shut Down Practices

Make proper equipment shut down an important habit.

Properly shutting down a tractor and mower can

prevent accidents from occurring when the mower is left

unattended. Shut down the mower following the speci c

procedures in the manufacturer’s operator’s manual.

These procedures will normally include:

— Reduce engine speed.

— Disengage PTO clutch and transmission drive.

— Idle engine for gradual cooling.

— Place all controls in PARK position.

— Set the parking brake.

— Lower mower to ground.

— Lower wings of wing mowers to ground.

— Shut off engine, lock ignition and remove key from

the machine and take it with you.

— Wait for all moving parts to stop before dismounting.

— Relieve hydraulic pressure by moving hydraulic

controls several times in all directions.

— Lock anti-vandalism covers and closures, if

equipped, when equipment is unattended.

— Dismount carefully maintaining three-point contact.

Disengage PTO,

Set Brake

Wait for

Rotating Parts

to Stop

Lower Raised

Equipment to

Ground

Remove Key,

Lock Ignition, Take

Key With You

PTO

STOP

Shut Down Safely

Dismounting Properly

— Never dismount from moving equipment.

— Never jump from any machines.

— Dismount carefully.

— Check for slippery steps.

— Keep feet and hands away from controls.

— Use handholds and steps during dismount.

— Face machine and use three-point contact

(2 hands and 1 foot or 2 feet and 1 hand).

Wait for

Moving Parts

to Stop

Use Three-Point

Contact,

Face Machine

Perform Maintenance Safely

Maintain Your Equipment

Be sure to maintain the equipment according to

manufacturer’s instructions. Regularly check the

operation of the protective and safety devices.

Do not perform any work on a tractor or mower unless

you are authorized and quali ed to do so.

If you have been authorized to do maintenance, read

the operator’s and service manuals. Study the

instructions; check the lubrication charts; examine all

the instruction messages on the machine. Maintenance

can be hazardous unless performed properly. Be sure

you have the necessary skill, information, correct tools

and equipment to do the job.

WARNING! Do not modify equipment or add

components not approved by the manufacturer. Use

parts, lubricants and service techniques recommended

by the manufacturer.

Mower Parts And Your Safety

Mower manufacturers use speci c fasteners and

specially designed parts to meet mowing operations

requirements. Critical parts (self-locking blade bolts,

blades, pins, shields and other special items) have

speci c strength, design and  t requirements for the

make and model mower you are using.

Avoid possible death or serious injury from unapproved

parts or modi cations:

— Do not substitute common hardware for original

manufacturer’s blade bolts or other special part items.

— Do not substitute for blades, pins, shields or other

critical parts.

— Do not use higher strength bolts to replace original

manufacturer’s shear bolts.

Maintain

Equipment

Perform Maintenance Safely

Prepare Yourself

Wear personal protective clothing and Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE) issued to you or called

for by job conditions. You must ALWAYS wear safety

glasses with side shields.

You may also need:

— Hard hat

— Safety shoes

— Safety glasses, goggles or face shield

— Apron and gloves

— Hearing protection

— Welding helmet or goggles

— Respirator or  lter mask

Wear whatever is needed—don’t take chances.

Keep hands—and clothing—away from all moving

parts. Don’t wear dangling ties, loose sleeves, rings,

watches, or long hair.

WARNING! Prevent death or serious injury from entangle -

ment. Do not wear loose clothing or accessories. Stay

away from all rotating components when the engine is

running. Contact, wrapping or entanglement with rotating

or moving parts could result in death or serious injury.

Avoid

Rotating Parts

Avoid

Pinch Points

Perform Maintenance Safely

Wear a rubber apron and rubber gloves when working

with corrosives. Wear gloves and safety shoes when

handling wooden blocks or sharp-edged metal.

Always use safety glasses, goggles or a face shield. They

provide eye protection from  uids under pressure, during

grinding and while servicing batteries. Protection is also

needed from  ying debris, liquids and loose material

produced by equipment, tools and pressurized air/water.

Wear a face shield and follow manufacturer's instuctions

when you disassemble spring-loaded components or work

with battery acids. Wear a welding helmet or goggles with

a shaded  lter when you weld or cut with a torch.

Do not sand, grind,  ame-cut, braze or weld without a

NIOSH-approved respirator or appropriate ventilation.

If welding is required on this machine, refer to the

manufacturer’s operator's or service manuals or consult

your equipment dealer for proper procedures.

Keep pockets free of all objects that could fall out—and

drop into machinery.

Handle tools and heavy parts sensibly—with regard

for yourself and other persons. Lower items—don’t

drop them.

Prepare The Work Area

— Position the mower in a level area out of the way of

other working equipment.

— Make sure there is adequate light, ventilation and

clearance.

— Remove oil, grease or water to eliminate any slippery

surfaces.

— Clean around the area to be serviced to minimize

contamination.

Clean

Slippery Surfaces

Ventilate

Work Area

Perform Maintenance Safely

Prepare The Machine

Stored energy sources (electrical, mechanical, hydraulic,

pneumatic, chemical, thermal, etc.) must be controlled

or reduced to a practical minimum before performing

any maintenance, repair or service procedures.

Safety practices to prevent potential injuries from

energy-releasing sources:

— Disengage PTO before shutting off engine.

— Place controls in PARK or NEUTRAL before shutting

off engine.

— Set parking brake or block wheels.

— Allow all moving parts to stop.

— Lower mower to ground.

— Lower wings to ground on wing mowers.

— Shut off tractor engine.

— Relieve hydraulic system pressure by moving controls

several times in all directions.

— Lock ignition, remove key and take it with you.

— Look and listen for evidence of moving parts before

dismounting.

— Securely support or block up mower before working

underneath mower or other lifted components.

— Securely support, block up, or lock up mower wings

with approved locking devices before working near or

underneath a wing mower.

— Relieve pressure before disconnecting or

disassembling any pressurized system.

— Block or relieve spring pressure before disassembling

any spring-loaded mechanism.

— Securely support or block up any raised machine

component before working on it.

— Avoid  ames, sparks, or smoking near any fuel,

hydraulic  uid or other  ammable material such as

mowing debris.

Prepare

Machine Systems

for Service

Attach a “DO NOT OPERATE” warning tag to the control

levers and remove the ignition key if the mower should

not be operated. Take the key with you.

Install approved support device(s) when working under

or near raised equipment.

WARNING! Unsupported raised mowers or other

equipment may drop unexpectedly. Never go under

equipment when raised unless supported by an

approved support device(s). Death or serious crushing

injury could result from falling equipment.

Remove only guards or covers that provide access to

the area being serviced. Replace all guards and covers

when work is complete.

Replace

All Guards

Perform Maintenance Safely

Use

Approved

Support Device

Use a

“Do Not Operate”

Tag

Perform Maintenance SafelyPerform Maintenance Safely

Use Proper Ventilation

If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area,

remove the exhaust fumes from the area with an

exhaust pipe extension. If you do not have an exhaust

pipe extension, make sure you open the doors and get

outside air into the area.

WARNING! Prevent possible injury. Never work on

machinery with the engine running unless instructed

by the manufacturer’s manuals for speciﬁ c service.

WARNING! Never operate any type of engine without

proper ventilation—EXHAUST FUMES CAN KILL.

Use Jacks And Hoists Carefully

Safety stands or blocks must be located on a rigid part

of the mower. Do not position stands under axles or

wheel supports that may rotate.

If you must work beneath raised equipment, always use

wood—not concrete—blocks, jack-stands or other

rigid and stable supports. When using jacks or hoists

always be sure they are adequately supported.

WARNING! Prevent possible crushing injury. Never

use concrete blocks for supports. They can collapse

under even light loads.

Make sure the hoists or jacks you use are in good repair.

Never use jacks with cracked, bent, or twisted parts.

Never use frayed, twisted or pinched cables. Never use

bent or distorted hooks.

Ventilate

Work Area

Use Proper

Support for Raised

Equipment

Remove

Key and Read

Maintenance

Manual

Common Maintenance Safety Practices

Fuel Hazards

WARNING! Always use approved fuel containers

and/or dispensing equipment.

Fuels are  ammable, so observe these practices to

reduce the possibility of a serious accident.

— Shut off engine and ignition during refueling.

— Always ground the fuel nozzle against the  ller neck

to avoid sparks.

— Keep sparks and open  ames away from fuel.

— Do not smoke while refueling or when handling fuel

containers.

— Do not cut or weld on or near fuel lines, tanks or

containers.

— Do not over ll the tank or spill fuel. Clean up spilled

fuel immediately.

Engine Coolant Hazards

Liquid cooling systems build up pressure as the engine

gets hot, so use extreme caution before removing the

radiator cap.

Be sure to:

— Stop the engine and wait for the system to cool.

— Wear protective clothing and safety glasses.

— Turn the radiator cap slowly to the  rst stop to allow

the pressure to escape before removing the cap

completely.

Remove

Radiator Cap

Slowly

No Smoking

and No Open

Flames

Perform Maintenance Safely

Hydraulic System Hazards

The hydraulic system is under pressure whenever the

engine is operating and may hold pressure even after the

engine is shut off. Cycle all hydraulic controls including

the auxiliary hydraulic control after the engine is shut

down. Relieve trapped pressure in the lines after the

attachments are shut down and resting on the ground.

During inspection of the hydraulic system:

— Wait for  uid to cool before disconnecting the lines.

Hot hydraulic  uid can cause SEVERE BURNS.

— Do not use your hand to check for leaks. Instead,

use a piece of cardboard or paper to search for leaks.

— Wear appropriate eye protection. Hydraulic  uid can

cause permanent eye injury.

WARNING! Hydraulic  uid under pressure can penetrate

the skin or eyes and cause serious injury, blindness or

death. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible.

Use a piece of cardboard or wood to ﬁ nd leaks, not

your hand. Wear a face shield or safety goggles for

eye protection. If  uid is injected into the skin, it must

be removed within a few hours by medical personnel

familiar with this type of injury.

When venting or  lling the hydraulic system, loosen the

 ller cap slowly and remove it gradually.

Never reset any relief valve in the hydraulic system to a

pressure higher than recommended by the manufacturer.

Wear

Eye Protection

High Pressure

Fluid Can Inject

Into the Body

Perform Maintenance Safely

Electrical System Hazards

Before working on the electrical system, disconnect the

battery cable(s).

— Remove the battery negative (-) cable(s)  rst.

— When reconnecting the battery, connect the battery

negative (-) cable(s) last.

The liquid in batteries contains acid, which is a POISON

and can cause SEVERE CHEMICAL BURNS.

Avoid Injury

— Wear a face shield to prevent contact with your eyes.

— Wear chemical-resistant gloves and clothing to keep

electrolyte off your skin and regular clothing.

WARNING! Electrolyte will damage eyes or skin

on contact. Always wear a face shield to avoid

electrolyte in eyes. If electrolyte contacts eyes,  ush

immediately with clean water and get medical attention.

Wear chemical-resistant gloves and protective

clothing to keep electrolyte off skin. If electrolyte

contacts exposed skin or clothing, wash off immediately

with clean water. If electrolyte is ingested, seek

medical attention immediately. NEVER give  uids that

would induce vomiting.

Wear

Protective

Clothing

Wear

Face Protection

Perform Maintenance Safely

Avoid Explosion

WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from

explosion. Lead-acid batteries produce extremely

explosive gases especially when being charged. Keep

arcs, sparks, ﬂ ames and lighted tobacco away.

— Do not smoke near batteries.

— Keep arcs, sparks and open  ames away from

batteries.

— Provide adequate ventilation.

Never check the battery by placing a metal object

across the battery posts — the resulting spark could

cause an explosion.

WARNING! Avoid possible serious injury from battery

explosion. Do not charge a battery or boost start the

engine if the battery is frozen. Warm to 60°F (15.5°C)

or the battery may explode and could cause serious

injury.

Safety rules during battery boost starting:

— Follow the instructions for proper “battery boost

starting” as speci ed in the manufacturer’s manual.

— Be sure the machines are not touching.

— Observe the polarity of the batteries and connections.

— Make the  nal cable connection to the engine or the

furthest ground point away from the battery. Never

make the  nal connection at the starter or dead

battery—sparks may ignite the explosive gases

present at the battery.

— When disconnecting cables after jump starting,

remove the cables in reverse order of connection

(e.g.,  nal connection  rst).

Avoid Sparks

and Open Flames

Near Batteries

For

Boost Starting

Observe Polarity

and Make Final

Connection at

Ground Point

Perform Maintenance Safely

Tire And Wheel Maintenance

Check your tires and wheels daily because the stability

of the tractor and mower can be dramatically affected

by tire pressure or damage to tires or wheels.

Check tires for:

— Correct pressure.

— Cuts and bulges.

— Nails or other punctures.

— Uneven or excessive wear.

— Condition of valve stems and caps.

Check wheels for:

— Damage to the rims.

— Missing or loose lug nuts or bolts.

— Misalignment.

All tire service should be performed by a quali ed tire

service center or by an authorized service person who

has been properly trained in the procedures and use of

safety equipment designed for tire servicing.

Check Tires

and Wheels for

Damage

Maintain

Proper Tire

Pressure

Perform Maintenance Safely

Tire And Wheel Maintenance (continued)

WARNING! The types of wheels and tires usually

found on this equipment require special care when

servicing to prevent death or serious injury.

Do not in ate the tires above the recommended

pressure. Be sure to replace tire ballast if equipped. See

manufacturer’s speci cations for ballast requirements.

Keep wheel lug nuts tightened to manufacturer’s

recommendations.

A rise in tire pressure during operation is normal, and

should NOT be reduced.

Never rein ate a tire that has been run  at or seriously

underin ated without removing the tire from the wheel.

Have the tire and wheel closely inspected for damage

before remounting.

When adding air to a tire, do so from a distance. Use

a long hose with self-attaching chuck. Always stand

behind tread when adjusting tire pressure.

Do not in ate tires with  ammable gases or from

systems using an alcohol injector.

Never cut or weld on a wheel with an in ated

tire mounted on it. This could cause explosive

decompression.

Check that the tire size and wheel are correctly matched.

When replacing the tires, ensure the tires are of the

appropriate rating speci ed by the manufacturer.

Tires should not be operated at speeds higher than their

rated speed. Most agricultural tires are rated for 20mph

maximum speed.

Avoid

Tire Explosion

Perform Maintenance Safely

Complete Service And Repairs Before Machine

Is Released

Tighten all bolts,  ttings, and connections to torques

speci ed by the manufacturer.

Install all guards, covers, and shields after servicing.

Replace or repair any damaged parts. Re ll and

recharge pressure systems only with manufacturer

approved or recommended  uids.

Start the engine and check for leaks. (See page 23,

Hydraulic System Hazards.) Operate all controls

to make sure the tractor and mower are functioning

properly. Test the machine if necessary. After testing,

shut down and check the work you performed. Are

there any missing cotter pins, washers, locknuts, etc.?

Recheck all  uid levels before releasing the equipment

for operation.

All parts should be inspected during repair and replaced

if worn, cracked or damaged. Excessively worn or

damaged parts can fail and cause injury or death.

Replace any damaged or illegible safety signs.

Mower Blade Maintenance

Do not take chances using damaged or bent blades.

The mower manufacturers from the Association

of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the Farm

Equipment Manufacturers Association (FEMA) advocate

that you DO NOT reuse, straighten, hard face or weld

mower blades. Death or serious injury could result if a

broken blade is thrown from a mower.

Verify

Service Work

When

Completed

Perform Maintenance Safely

Mower Blade Maintenance (continued)

— How are mower blades made?

Mower blades are made of high strength alloy spring

steel. They are hot-forged and shaped to meet the

manufacturer’s individual speci cations, then heat

treated and tempered to a high strength, ductile state

to reduce the possibility of breaking while mowing.

Blades are tested to ensure they meet strength,

hardness, and ductility standards. If a blade fails to

meet any of these speci cations, it will not be used

on the mower.

— What happens when a mower blade bends?

It takes a great amount of impact force to bend

the blade. This impact force often results in the

blades being gouged or chipped. After a blade

is damaged by a gouge or chip a blade failure is

much more likely to occur. When a blade is severely

bent, a microscopic crack may be created in the

blade. Straightening the blade does not remove or

repair this crack, but may cause additional cracks.

Additional stresses during mowing operations can

result in an unexpected blade failure.

— Avoid bending blades. Help prevent mower blades

from bending or cracking by avoiding contact with

solid objects. Mower blades are intended to cut

grass, shrubs, woody vegetation, and small trees and

limbs. They are not intended to contact solid objects

such as rocks, concrete, or steel posts. Inspect the

area prior to mowing. Remove or clearly mark any

solid objects and mow around them.

— Replace damaged blades! Inspect the mower blade(s)

daily or after hitting any solid object. If a mower blade

becomes damaged (bent, gouged, cracked) or worn

more than 25 percent of the original size, it should

be removed and replaced with a new blade. Always

use the original manufacturer’s blades. Aftermarket

brand blades may not meet the mower manufacturer’s

strength, hardness and ductility requirements.

— Do not take chances mowing with damaged or

bent blades. Using a damaged or straightened

mower blade can result in the blade breaking and

being thrown into the operator or a bystander causing

death or serious injury. The price of a new blade is

small compared to the potential for the serious injury

that could result from a bent or broken blade being

thrown from the mower.

Final Word To The User

You have just  nished reading the AEM Industrial and

Agricultural Mower Manual. It is impossible for this

manual to cover every safety situation that you may

encounter on a daily basis. Your knowledge of these

safety precautions and your application to the

basic rules of safety will help to build good judgment

in all situations. Our objective is to help you develop,

establish and maintain good safety habits to make

operating an Industrial and Agricultural Mower easier

and safer for you.

This manual is another in a series on the safe operation of machinery published by AEM.

Many pictorials in this safety manual can be found and downloaded at http://pictorials.aem.org.

For additional publications visit our website at www.safetymaterials.org.

ASSOCIATION OF

EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS

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www.aem.org

Este manual de seguridad está destinado a señalar

algunas de las situaciones de seguridad básicas que

pueden surgir durante la operación y el mantenimiento

normales de la máquina y a instruirlo en prácticas de

seguridad para manejar estas condiciones. Este manual

NO sustituye los manuales del operador del fabricante de

la cortadora de césped.

Puede ser necesario tomar precauciones adicionales o

algunas de las instrucciones pueden no ser pertinentes,

dependiendo del equipo, los accesorios y las condiciones

del sitio de trabajo o del área de servicio. El fabricante no

tiene control directo sobre la aplicación, la operación, la

inspección o el mantenimiento del equipo. Por lo tanto,

es SU responsabilidad utilizar prácticas de seguridad

correctas en estas áreas.

La información que se proporciona en este manual

complementa la información especí ca sobre la máquina que

contienen los manuales del operador del fabricante. Puede

haber otra información que afecte la operación segura de

la máquina en los letreros de seguridad o en los requisitos

del seguro, programas de seguridad y capacitación del

empleador, códigos de seguridad, leyes federales, locales,

estatales o provinciales, reglas y ordenanzas.

¡IMPORTANTE! Antes de hacer funcionar la

cortadora de césped, asegúrese de contar con

los manuales del operador del fabricante para

esta máquina y todos los accesorios. Si faltan

los manuales del fabricante, solicite manuales

de repuesto a su empleador, al concesionario de

los equipos o directamente al fabricante. Guarde

este manual de seguridad y los manuales del

fabricante con la máquina en todo momento. Lea

y asegúrese de comprender todos los manuales.

Se encuentra disponible el video AEM Mower

Safety Practices (Prácticas de seguridad para

la cortadora de césped de AEM) para capacitar

y reforzar prácticas de seguridad correctas. Se

alienta a los operadores a ver periódicamente el

video de seguridad.

Introducción

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender los

manuales antes

de comenzar la

operación

Contenido

Reconocimiento . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Introducción . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Alertas de seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Palabras para el usuario/operador . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura . . . . 4

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad . . . . . . . . . 5

Preparación para una operación segura . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Arranque con seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Operación con seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Estacionamiento seguro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Apagado con seguridad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad . . . . . 19

Palabras ﬁ nales para el usuario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Reconocimiento

Deseamos reconocer las contribuciones de los miembros del Consejo de Fabricantes de Cortadoras de Césped

Industriales/para Agricultura para la preparación de este Manual de seguridad.

AVISO DE PROTECCIÓN DE COPYRIGHT

difusión parcial o total de este trabajo por cualquier medio sin consentimiento previo por escrito de la Asociación de Fabricantes de Equipos.

Revisado el 01/03, 09/10

Alertas de seguridad

Símbolo

Este símbolo de alerta de seguridad signi ca:

“¡ATENCIÓN! ¡MANTÉNGASE ALERTA! ¡SU

SEGURIDAD ESTÁ EN RIESGO!”

El símbolo de alerta de seguridad identi ca mensajes de

seguridad importantes sobre el equipo, sobre letreros de

seguridad, en manuales u otros lugares. Cuando vea este

símbolo, manténgase alerta ante la posibilidad de muerte

o lesiones personales. Siga las instrucciones del mensaje

de seguridad.

Motivos por los cuales la seguridad es importante:

— Los accidentes provocan discapacidad y muerte.

— Los accidentes cuestan.

— Los accidentes pueden evitarse.

Palabras indicativas

Las palabras indicativas son palabras distintivas que

típicamente se encontrarán en letreros de seguridad

de la cortadora de césped y otros equipos del sitio de

trabajo. Estas palabras también se pueden encontrar

en este manual y en los manuales del fabricante. Están

destinadas a alertar al operador sobre un riesgo y el grado

de gravedad del riesgo.

DANGER (PELIGRO) indica una

situación riesgosa que, si no se evita,

resultará en una lesión grave o la

muerte.

WARNING (ADVERTENCIA) indica

una situación riesgosa que, si no se

evita, podría resultar en una lesión

grave o la muerte.

CAUTION (PRECAUCIÓN) indica

una situación que, si no se evita,

podría resultar en lesiones leves o

moderadas.

NOTICE (AVISO) indica un mensaje

de daños a la propiedad.

NOTICE

PELIGRO

ADVERTENCIA

PRECAUCIÓN

AVISO

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

Palabras para el usuario/operador

Es SU responsabilidad leer y asegurarse de comprender el

manual de seguridad y los manuales del fabricante antes de

hacer funcionar esta máquina. Este manual de seguridad lo

lleva paso a paso a través de su día de trabajo.

El reconocimiento de los riesgos y la prevención de

accidentes dependen de que usted esté alerta, sea

cuidadoso y se capacite correctamente para la operación,

el transporte, el mantenimiento y el almacenamiento de

este equipo.

Se han suministrado grá cos útiles para comprender el texto.

Recuerde que USTED es la clave de la seguridad. Las

prácticas de seguridad correctas lo protegen no sólo

a usted sino también a las personas que lo rodean.

Estudie este manual y los manuales del fabricante para

su máquina en particular. Transfórmelos en una parte

activa de su programa de seguridad. Tenga presente que

este manual de seguridad está escrito para cortadoras de

césped industriales/para agricultura.

Contáctese con el fabricante del equipo si le queda

alguna pregunta sobre la operación segura después de

estudiar los manuales del operador del fabricante y este

manual de seguridad.

Tome todas las demás precauciones habituales y

acostumbradas para un trabajo seguro y, sobre todo:

RECUERDE:

¡LA SEGURIDAD DEPENDE DE USTED!

¡PUEDE EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O MUERTE

CAUSADAS POR PRÁCTICAS LABORALES

NO SEGURAS!

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender

todos los letreros

de seguridad

Tipos de cortadora de césped industrial/para

agricultura

Las cortadoras de césped se usan para recortar pasturas,

desmenuzar residuos de cultivos, cortar arbustos, realizar

desbroce pesado, cortar la hierba en vías de agua,

derechos de paso, costados de caminos o autopistas.

Además, estas cortadoras se usan para cortar la hierba

y otras plantas en zonas públicas como parques y

cementerios.

Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura

Barra en forma de hoz

Triturador

Giratorio

Aguilón

Giratorio con lateral

plegable

Tipos de cortadora de césped de disco para

agricultura

Las cortadoras de césped de disco están diseñadas y

equipadas para cortar cultivos de heno a mayor velocidad

de desplazamiento.

Las cortadoras/acondicionadoras de disco cortan y

acondicionan los cultivos.

Las formadoras de hileras autopropulsadas cortan el heno

y lo acondicionan en hileras.

Cortadora de césped industrial/para agricultura

Cortadora de césped

de disco

Cortadora/

acondicionadora de

disco

Formadora de hileras

autopropulsada

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Protéjase a sí mismo

Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de

protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que

requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe

usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales.

Puede necesitar también:

— Casco

— Calzado de seguridad

— Antiparras de seguridad o protección facial

— Guantes gruesos

— Protección para oídos

— Indumentaria re ectiva

— Indumentaria impermeable

— Respirador o máscara con  ltro

Use la ropa necesaria; no corra ningún riesgo.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite lesiones graves o muerte por

enredos. No use ropa ﬂ oja ni accesorios. Ate el cabello

largo. Manténgase alejado de todos los componentes

giratorios cuando el motor está en funcionamiento. El

contacto, el enrollado o el enredo con piezas giratorias o

móviles podrían resultar en lesiones graves o la muerte.

Evite quedar

enredado

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

— Lea, asegúrese de comprender y siga las instrucciones

escritas del fabricante que se encuentran en el manual

del operador y en los letreros de seguridad sobre la

cortadora y el tractor.

— Obtenga capacitación para la operación de la

cortadora y el tractor.

— Aproveche los programas de capacitación que se

ofrecen en su zona.

— Solicítele al distribuidor de equipos o al supervisor que

le explique cualquier información que no comprenda.

— Explique las instrucciones escritas de los manuales del

operador y los letreros de seguridad a los usuarios u

operadores que no puedan leerlas.

— Inspeccione la cortadora y el tractor diariamente antes

de hacerlos funcionar. Asegúrese de que todas las

guardas se encuentren en su lugar y de que el equipo

funcione correctamente.

— Nunca fume mientras lo está manejando. Nunca

llene el depósito de combustible con el motor en

funcionamiento o cerca de una llama abierta.

— Asegúrese de tener visibilidad adecuada e iluminación

su ciente.

— Sepa cuáles son los puntos donde puede quedar

atrapado y las partes giratorias. Su conocimiento

puede evitar accidentes.

— Nunca intente hacer funcionar los controles, excepto

desde el asiento del operador. Las funciones

controladas de manera incorrecta pueden producir

el movimiento imprevisto de la máquina y resultar en

lesiones graves o muerte.

— Apague la cortadora y el tractor antes de descender.

(Consulte la página 18, Prácticas correctas de

apagado de los equipos.)

Lea, asegúrese de

comprender y siga

las indicaciones de

los manuales y los

letreros de seguridad

Evite las partes

giratorias

Sepa cuáles son

y evite los puntos

donde pueda quedar

atrapado

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Evite las lesiones provocadas por equipos elevados

Evite posibles lesiones de aplastamiento por caídas de la

cortadora u otros equipos elevados.

Antes de trabajar cerca o debajo de partes levadas de la

cortadora o de los equipos:

— Apoye o bloquee con seguridad las partes elevadas de

la cortadora o los equipos de acuerdo con el manual

del operador.

— Apoye, bloquee o trabe con seguridad los laterales con

dispositivos de bloqueo aprobados o descienda las

partes de la cortadora o de los equipos hasta el suelo.

— Use trabas de transporte cuando transporte la

cortadora por la vía pública.

Evite lesiones producidas por líquidos a alta presión

Evite las lesiones por inyección de  uidos debidas a fugas

de líquidos a alta presión.

Si un ﬂ uido se inyecta en la piel, debe ser extraído

dentro de pocas horas por personal médico

familiarizado con este tipo de lesión.

Las fugas de  uido bajo presión pueden no ser visibles.

Al veri car en busca de fugas o cuando trabaja cerca de

sistemas presurizados:

— Lea las prácticas de seguridad recomendadas en los

manuales del operador del fabricante.

— Use una protección facial o antiparras de seguridad

para proteger los ojos.

— Use un cartón o una madera para buscar fugas; NO

use las manos.

— Alivie la presión del sistema antes de desconectar líneas.

— Busque y repare las líneas, los tubos y las mangueras

dañados o con fugas.

— Busque y apriete las conexiones  ojas.

— Purgue el aire del sistema antes de hacerlo funcionar.

El ﬂ uido a alta

presión puede

inyectarse en el

cuerpo

Evite ser aplastado –

Bloquee o apoye

con seguridad la

cortadora

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Evite lesiones por incendios y explosiones

Aplique el freno de estacionamiento, apague el motor de

la cortadora y del tractor y retire la llave mientras llena

el depósito de combustible. Tenga precaución adicional

cuando carga combustible en un motor caliente. Nunca

fume mientras carga combustible. Evite las chispas

conectando a tierra la boquilla de combustible contra el

cuello de llenado del depósito.

Los vapores de un depósito de combustible vacío son

explosivos. Nunca suelde o realice cortes en líneas,

depósitos o contenedores de combustible.

Retire toda la basura o los residuos de corte de la

máquina todos los días o según sea necesario. Mantenga

los residuos alejados del motor, el escape, los embragues

y otras fuentes de calor. Use supresores de chispas,

según corresponda, en el sistema de escape del motor.

Asegúrese de que no haya trapos con aceite u otro

material in amable almacenado en la máquina.

Revise en busca de fugas de combustible, aceite o  uido

hidráulico. Repare las fugas y limpie la máquina antes de

hacerla funcionar.

El éter/ uido para arranque en frío es in amable. No fume

cuando usa éter/ uido para arranque en frío. Siempre

siga las instrucciones del recipiente y de los manuales del

operador del fabricante correspondientes a la cortadora

de césped. No use éter/ uido para arranque en frío si el

motor está equipado con bujías de precalentamiento u

otro dispositivo de precalentamiento.

Siempre use solvente no in amable para limpiar las

partes. No use gasolina, combustible diesel u otros  uidos

in amables. Almacene todos los  uidos y materiales

in amables lejos de la máquina y de la zona de trabajo.

Sepa dónde se guardan los extintores de incendios, cómo

funcionan y para qué tipo de incendio están destinados.

Veri que la disponibilidad de los extintores de incendios de

acuerdo con las instrucciones del fabricante. Asegúrese de

que cada tractor esté equipado con un extintor de incendios.

Retire los

residuos a diario

o según sea

necesario

No fumar;

evitar las llamas

abiertas

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

¡Manténgase alerta!

Sepa dónde obtener asistencia. Sepa cómo usar un

equipo de primeros auxilios y un extintor de incendios/

sistema de supresión de fuego.

¡Manténgase informado!

Aproveche los programas de capacitación que se ofrecen.

¡Tenga cuidado!

El error humano es causado por muchos factores: descuido,

fatiga, sobrecarga, preocupación, desconocimiento de

la máquina por parte del operador, fármacos y alcohol,

entre muchos otros. Los daños al tractor o la cortadora de

césped se pueden arreglar en un tiempo breve, pero las

lesiones o la muerte tienen un efecto perdurable.

Por su seguridad y la de los demás, aliente a sus

compañeros de trabajo a actuar con seguridad.

Para una operación segura

Usted debe ser un operador cuali cado y autorizado

para operar la máquina correctamente. Debe comprender

claramente las instrucciones por escrito que proporciona

el fabricante, recibir capacitación (que incluya la

operación real de la cortadora de césped) y conocer

las reglas y ordenanzas de seguridad correspondientes

al sitio de trabajo. Una buena práctica de seguridad

consiste en señalar y explicar los letreros y las prácticas

de seguridad y asegurarse de que otras personas

comprendan la importancia de seguir estas instrucciones.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Los fármacos y el alcohol afectan la

capacidad de alerta y de coordinación del operador,

así como su capacidad para operar los equipos con

seguridad. Nunca use fármacos o alcohol mientras

opera el equipo de la cortadora. Nunca permita a

sabiendas que otra persona opere esta máquina con

la capacidad de alerta o coordinación deteriorada.

Un operador que toma un medicamento recetado o de

venta libre debe consultar a un profesional médico con

respecto a los efectos colaterales del medicamento que

podrían reducir su capacidad de operar este equipo con

seguridad.

Nunca use

fármacos o alcohol

mientras está

operando la máquina

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Conozca las reglas

La mayoría de los empleadores tienen reglas que rigen la

operación y el mantenimiento de los equipos. Antes de

comenzar a trabajar en una ubicación nueva, veri que con

el supervisor o con el coordinador de seguridad. Averigüe

sobre las reglas que tendrá que obedecer.

La Administración de Seguridad y Salud Ocupacional

(Occupational Safety and Health Administration,

OSHA) hace cumplir leyes federales dentro de los

EE.UU. que se aplican a la operación, la aplicación y el

mantenimiento seguros de equipos en un sitio de trabajo.

Es responsabilidad del empleador cumplir estas leyes. Un

representante de OSHA puede visitar periódicamente un

sitio de trabajo para ver si estas leyes se cumplen.

También puede haber leyes estatales/provinciales o locales

u ordenanzas internacionales que se apliquen a este

equipo y a su uso, junto con reglas especí cas del sitio

de trabajo o del empleador. Es importante que conozca y

cumpla todas las leyes y reglas aplicables, incluso las que

requieren capacitación y certi cación del operador.

Las siguientes son algunas de las reglas que debe

cumplir al trabajar:

— Un ROPS (sistema de protección antivuelco) y un tractor

equipado con cinturón de seguridad es exigencia del

gobierno federal (OSHA) par ala protección de los

operadores durante el funcionamiento de la cortadora.

Una cabina cerrada proporciona protección adicional para

el operador con respecto a objetos arrojados. Veri que el

manual del operador de la cortadora de césped para ver

si también se requiere una cabina de tractor.

— Use y veri que que otras personas usen la indumentaria

y los equipos de protección personal correctos.

— Inspeccione la máquina y los accesorios antes de cada

uso según lo especi cado por el fabricante y por su

empleador.

— Conozca las limitaciones y las características operativas

del equipo de corte de césped. No haga un uso indebido.

— Veri que que todos los escudos y las guardas estén

correctamente instalados antes de hacer funcionar la

máquina.

— Nunca modi que o retire partes de la máquina (excepto

para realizar servicios; después, asegúrese de que se

vuelvan a colocar en su lugar).

Reglas

de seguridad

•

Sepa cuáles son

y asegúrese de

comprender las reglas

de funcionamiento

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Algunas reglas que debe cumplir al trabajar

(continuación)

— Únicamente personas cuali cadas y autorizadas

pueden manejar estos equipos.

— Nunca permita que los niños jueguen en los equipos,

viajen en ellos o los hagan funcionar. Los niños no

están cuali cados para manejar estos equipos.

— No transporte pasajeros.

— Use contacto en tres puntos (asideros y peldaños) y

enfrente el equipo al ascender o descender de él.

— Mantenga a las personas ajenas a 300 pies (92 m) de la

operación de corte.

— Familiarícese con el sitio de trabajo antes de usar la

cortadora de césped. Tenga en cuenta posibles riesgos

que puede encontrar en el terreno. Retire o marque los

obstáculos y residuos que podrían dañar la cortadora o

ser arrojados por ella.

— Utilice sólo accesorios y partes aprobados por el

fabricante de la cortadora de césped.

— Asegúrese de que todos accesorios estén descendidos,

aplique el freno de estacionamiento, apague el motor y

haga funcionar todas las palancas de control. Retire la

llave antes de salir del tractor. (Consulte la página 18,

Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos.)

— Cuando transporte la cortadora de césped en un

remolque, siga las instrucciones detalladas del fabricante

para la carga, el amarre y la descarga de la cortadora.

Mantenga

a los niños alejados

de los equipos

No lleve

pasajeros

Apague los equipos

cuando están sin

vigilancia

Mantenga a las

personas ajenas

alejadas

Cumplimiento del programa de seguridad

Conozca los equipos

Lea y asegúrese de comprender los letreros de seguridad

que indican PELIGRO, ADVERTENCIA, PRECAUCIÓN

y AVISO y otros letreros informativos que hay sobre

el tractor y la cortadora de césped y en el manual del

operador del fabricante. Solicítele al supervisor o al

distribuidor de la cortadora que le explique cualquier

información que no comprenda. El incumplimiento de las

instrucciones de seguridad podría resultar en lesiones

graves o muerte.

Asegúrese de que todas las estructuras de protección,

guardas, escudos, pantallas y paneles del fabricante

están bien reparados, en su lugar y bien ajustados.

Los componentes de seguridad dañados, faltantes o

debilitados pueden crear una situación de riesgo para

usted como operador. Nunca retire o modi que ningún

componente de seguridad (incluso escudos para objetos

arrojados) que haya en la cortadora.

Conozca lo siguiente sobre el tractor y la cortadora de

césped:

— Funcionamiento, propósito y uso de todos los controles.

— Velocidades de funcionamiento correctas.

— Capacidades y funcionamiento correcto en pendientes

y terrenos desparejos.

— Características del frenado y la dirección.

— Radio de giro y separaciones.

— Cómo detener los equipos rápidamente en una

emergencia.

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender

todos los letreros

de seguridad

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender los

manuales antes

de comenzar la

operación

Preparación para una operación segura

Revise los equipos de la cortadora de césped y el

tractor

Antes de comenzar la jornada de trabajo, inspeccione la

máquina y asegúrese de que todos los sistemas estén en

buenas condiciones operacionales.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por aplastamiento

producidas por equipos que caen. La falla del sistema

hidráulico o de una parte podría causar la caída de

equipos que no están apoyados. No permanezca debajo

de equipos elevados excepto que estén correctamente

apoyados de acuerdo con el manual del operador.

— Realice procedimientos de servicio diarios y periódicos

según lo indicado por el fabricante del equipo.

— Veri que para detectar piezas faltantes, dañadas,

rotas o  ojas en el tractor y en la cortadora de césped.

Repare o sustituya esas piezas.

— Veri que que los accesorios del tractor y la cortadora

sean los correctos.

— Veri que que la clasi cación nominal de velocidad de

TDF del tractor y la cortadora sea la correcta.

— Veri que el estado de las hojas de la cortadora

de césped. Sustituya las hojas que se encuentren

gravemente gastadas, dobladas, agujereadas o

marcadas; incluya los pernos y sujetadores de las

hojas. Nunca enderece o suelde en las hojas.

— Asegúrese de que el escudo para objetos que son

arrojados se encuentre correctamente instalado y en buen

estado. Repárelo o sustitúyalo si está dañado o falta.

Lea el manual –

Bloquee o apoye

con seguridad la

cortadora

Realice el

mantenimiento de

la máquina

Recorrida de

inspección

Preparación para una operación segura

— Veri que que todos los escudos y guardas estén en su

lugar y que todos los equipos se encuentren en buenas

condiciones de funcionamiento. Esto incluye la línea

motriz de la TDF, la caja de engranajes y las guardas y

escudos de los implementos que se usan para proteger

al operador.

— Veri que que los dispositivos de bloqueo del extremo

en horquilla de la línea motriz estén correctamente

enclavados.

— Veri que en busca de sistemas hidráulicos dañados o

con fugas en el tractor o la cortadora. Repare o ajuste

según sea necesario.

¡ADVERTENCIA! El  uido hidráulico bajo presión puede

penetrar la piel o los ojos y causar lesiones graves,

ceguera o la muerte. Las fugas de  uido bajo presión

pueden no ser visibles. Utilice un cartón o una madera

para buscar fugas, no la mano. Use protección ocular.

Si el  uido se inyecta en la piel, debe ser extraído dentro

de las próximas pocas horas por personal médico

familiarizado con este tipo de lesión.

— Mantenga la super cie de la plataforma del operador

limpia y libre de grasa, aceite, suciedad, nieve o

hielo. Los peldaños y asideros deben estar limpios y

funcionar correctamente.

— Asegúrese de que las luces de trabajo se mantengan

limpias (si están instaladas). Veri que que todas las

luces funcionen correctamente.

— Asegúrese de que el letrero de vehículo de movimiento

lento, los y las luces de advertencia estén en buenas

condiciones y puedan verse claramente.

— Asegúrese de que todas las herramientas y objetos

sueltos se retiren o se sujeten con seguridad mientras

se opera la máquina.

— Veri que que todos los letreros de seguridad se vean

con claridad. Sustituya los letreros dañados.

Veriﬁ que en

busca de fugas e

inspeccione las

mangueras

Revise para

detectar/guardas y

escudos dañados

Aparte las

reﬂ ectores

herramientas

Preparación para una operación segura

Familiarícese con la zona de trabajo

Antes de hacer funcionar la cortadora de césped,

inspeccione cuidadosamente la zona de trabajo. Recorra

a pie alrededor de la zona e inspeccione las super cies

sobre las cuales se desplazará cuando utilice la cortadora.

Busque residuos y obstáculos recorriendo a pie la zona

antes de cortar. Los objetos como alambre, cable, rocas,

neumáticos y metales que podrían dañar o ser arrojados

por la cortadora de césped deben retirarse o marcarse

claramente y evitarse.

Corrija las condiciones no seguras. No opere en áreas

con problemas donde no se puedan retirar o marcar los

residuos y los obstáculos.

Analice la zona de corte para determinar:

— El procedimiento de corte más e ciente.

— La altura del material que debe cortarse.

— Las condiciones operativas del terreno.

— Cómo usar mejor el patrón de corte en sentido de

avance.

— Las posibilidades de que personas ajenas o que pasan

circunstancialmente queden expuestas a objetos que

se arrojan.

Tenga cuidado con otras personas

Antes de poner en marcha los equipos:

— Recorra a pie alrededor de los equipos.

— Veri que en busca de personas debajo o cerca de los

equipos.

— Retire a todas las personas de esas zonas.

— Haga sonar una advertencia.

Retire o marque

los residuos y

obstáculos

Recorra a pie

alrededor del lugar

de trabajo

Localice y evite:

— Agujeros

— Desmoronamientos

— Obstáculos (tocones)

— Excavaciones

— Agua estancada

— Lodo profundo

— Puntos mojados

— Suelo blando

— Puntos irregulares

— Líneas y aparatos

eléctricos

— Otros servicios públicos

— Cualquier condición que

podría causar una colisión,

pérdida de control o vuelco

— Pendientes empinadas

Preparación para una operación segura

Ascienda y descienda del tractor correctamente

Siempre use contacto de tres puntos al ascender o

descender del tractor o de la cortadora de césped.

Enfrente la máquina al ingresar o salir de ella. Un contacto

de tres puntos signi ca que tres de los cuatro miembros

(brazos y piernas) están en contacto con la máquina en

todo momento durante el ascenso y descenso.

Antes de ascender:

— Límpiese el calzado y las manos. Limpie la nieve, el

hielo, el lodo o el aceite de los peldaños y asideros.

Durante el ascenso y el descenso:

— Use los asideros y los estribos.

— Nunca se aferre al volante o a los controles como

asideros.

— Nunca ascienda o descienda de un tractor en

movimiento.

— Nunca ascienda o descienda transportando

herramientas u objetos que impidan el contacto de tres

puntos. Deje en el piso las piezas o las herramientas.

Manteniendo el contacto correcto, suba y, después,

recoja el objeto.

Utilice contacto

de tres puntos

Limpie las

superﬁ cies

resbaladizas

Preparación para una operación segura

Prueba de seguridad de los controles del tractor

y de la cortadora de césped

Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos

especí cos del manual del operador del fabricante. Estos

procedimientos normalmente incluyen:

— Colóquese y ajústese el cinturón de seguridad en el

tractor equipado con ROPS.

— Veri que que el freno de estacionamiento esté aplicado.

— Veri que que la TDF esté desenganchada.

— Veri que que todos los controles estén en la posición

de estacionamiento.

— Advierta a otras personas en la zona antes de arrancar

el tractor.

— Arranque el tractor siguiendo los procedimientos de

arranque que recomienda el fabricante del tractor.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite lesiones graves o muertes

producidas por el movimiento inesperado de la máquina.

Arranque el motor únicamente desde el puesto del

operador. Nunca intente arrancar el motor haciendo

un corto entre los bornes del arranque o tomando la

llave desde el suelo o desde afuera de la cabina.

Después del arranque:

— Veri que que todos los instrumentos, indicadores y

luces indicadoras funcionen normalmente.

— Veri que que todos los controles, la dirección y los

frenos del tractor funcionen correctamente.

— Eleve y descienda la cortadora de césped en busca

de problemas en el descenso total o el enganche de la

línea motriz.

— Veri que los equipos en busca de vibraciones

excesivas y ruidos anormales.

Revise los

instrumentos y

controles

Arranque

únicamente desde

el asiento del

operador

Use el ROPS

y el cinturón de

seguridad

Preparación para una operación segura

— Use las prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos

antes de inspeccionar equipos. Espere hasta que todo

movimiento de los equipos se haya detenido antes de

descender del tractor o la cortadora de césped.

— No haga funcionar la cortadora si el tractor y la cortadora

de césped no funcionan correctamente. Coloque una

etiqueta que indique “No poner en funcionamiento” en la

máquina, retire la llave y no haga funcionar la cortadora

hasta que el problema se haya corregido.

Sistema de toma de fuerza (TDF)

Asegúrese de hacer funcionar el tractor a la velocidad de

TDF indicada para la cortadora.

Al hacer funcionar tractores con sistemas de TDF

impulsados por transmisión, una cortadora giratoria tiene

un signi cativo efecto de rueda volante. La cortadora

puede seguir propulsando un tractor con un sistema de

TDF impulsado por transmisión.

El tractor debe estar equipado y funcionar como sigue:

— Instale una línea motriz equipada con un embrague de

sobrecarga.

— Prevea su ciente espacio y tiempo para maniobrar

anticipando los giros, las paradas y las reducciones de

velocidad.

Use la velocidad

de la TDF

No descienda hasta

que el movimiento de

los equipos se haya

detenido

Use una etiqueta

que indique

“No poner en

funcionamiento”

Preparación para una operación segura

Enganche de la cortadora de césped al tractor

Cortadoras montadas en enganche de tres puntos:

— Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la

cortadora y del tractor.

— Coloque la palanca selectora de elevación de potencia

hidráulica del tractor en la posición descendida para

evitar movimientos imprevistos.

— Explique los procedimientos de enganche a los

operadores que no puedan leerlos.

— Pueden requerirse pesos en el extremo delantero para

mantener el control de la dirección y la estabilidad del

extremo delantero. Consulte los manuales del operador

de los fabricantes.

— Al hacer retroceder el tractor hasta la cortadora de

césped, NUNCA permita que haya personas entre

tractor y la cortadora.

— Instale la cortadora en los eslabones de tres puntos del

tractor y asegúrela en su lugar con pasadores.

— Instale con seguridad la línea motriz a la TDF del

tractor. Descienda el escudo principal hasta su lugar

si es móvil. Empuje y tire de la línea motriz para

asegurarse de que esté trabada en el vástago de

la TDF.

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender los

manuales antes

de comenzar la

operación

Mantenga una

distribución

correcta del peso

No permita que

haya nadie entre el

tractor y la cortadora

de césped

Evite quedar

enredado, use

guardas y

escudos

Cortadoras montadas en enganche tipo de tiro:

— Consulte los manuales de los fabricantes de la

cortadora y del tractor.

— Retire el acople rápido del enganche de tres puntos si

está instalado.

— Instálelo únicamente al enganche de la barra de tiro.

— Ajuste la longitud de la barra de tiro del tractor para el

funcionamiento de la TDF a 540 ó 1000 rpm.

— Al hacer retroceder el tractor hasta la cortadora de

césped, NUNCA permita que haya personas entre

tractor y la cortadora.

— Instale correctamente la cadena de remolque de

seguridad de la cortadora en el tractor.

— Instale con seguridad la línea motriz a la TDF del

tractor. Empuje y tire de la línea motriz para asegurarse

de que esté trabada en la TDF. Descienda el escudo

principal a su lugar.

— Conecte las mangueras hidráulicas de la cortadora de

césped en el tractor.

— Asegúrese de que los laterales o las plataformas

elevadas de la cortadora estén sostenidas por los

cilindros antes de retirar las trabas de transporte.

Nunca haga fuerza para soltar las trabas de transporte

o de los laterales. Los laterales o la plataforma podrían

caerse y aplastarlo.

Conﬁ rme que los

laterales estén

apoyados antes de

soltar las trabas

Evite quedar

enredado, use

guardas y

escudos

Preparación para una operación segura

Ajuste de la

barra de tiro del

tractor

TDF A 540 RPM

ESTRÍA 6 A 1 3/8"

TDF A 1000 RPM

ESTRÍA 21 A 1 3/8"

TDF A 1000 RPM 1

ESTRÍA 20 A 1 ¾ "

PULG.

Arranque con seguridad

Cómo realizar un arranque correcto

Corte la hierba únicamente con luz diurna o en

condiciones de buena luz arti cial.

Evite lesiones graves o muerte producidas por objetos

arrojados por la cortadora o por el contacto con las hojas:

— Mantenga los escudos de las cadenas, los escudos

de ectores  exibles o sólidos y las rampas de

descarga en su lugar y en buen estado de reparación.

— Mantenga a las personas ajenas a 300 pies (92 m) de la

operación de corte.

— Nunca dirija la descarga de la cortadora hacia una

persona.

— Mantenga las manos, los pies y otras partes del

cuerpo alejadas de las piezas giratorias, las hojas y las

aberturas de descarga.

— No haga funcionar la cortadora de césped en la

posición de transporte.

No se acerque a una cortadora hasta que todo

movimiento se haya detenido.

Enganche de la transmisión de RDF de la cortadora de

césped:

— Eleve la cortadora hasta la altura de corte máxima.

— Enganche la TDF a baja velocidad del motor.

— Aumente la velocidad del motor hasta llegar a la

velocidad nominal de la TDF.

— Descienda la cortadora hasta la altura de corte deseada.

— Detenga y apague de inmediato si la cortadora golpea

contra una obstrucción.

— Inspeccione y repare cualquier daño de la cortadora

antes de reanudar el corte.

— No haga funcionar una cortadora que vibra en exceso o

produce ruidos anormales.

Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped

Dependiendo del propósito previsto, las cortadoras

están diseñadas para cortar hierba, maleza, broza y

cultivos. Las hojas de la cortadora están diseñadas y

probadas para uso intensivo. Las hojas de la cortadora,

sin embargo, no están diseñadas para entrar en contacto

con objetos sólidos como rocas, cemento o metales. Un

impacto de este tipo puede arrojar objetos rotos hasta

300 pies (92 m) de distancia. Nunca debe haber personas

ajenas a menos de 300 pies (92 m) de una cortadora

giratoria en funcionamiento o a menos de 100 pies (30 m)

de una cortadora de disco correctamente equipada.

Hojas giratorias –

Manténgase

No ponga en

funcionamiento una

cortadora de césped

dañada

Operación con seguridad

Los escudos de la cortadora están diseñados para reducir

el riesgo de objetos arrojados y se deben mantener

correctamente y en su lugar durante las operaciones de

corte.

El riesgo de lesiones graves o muerte puede reducirse

signi cativamente si se siguen estas reglas. Si no se

siguen todas estas reglas de seguridad, la operación

de corte debe detenerse en caso de que alguna

persona ingrese dentro del límite de seguridad

correspondiente a cada tipo de cortadora.

Primero — Inspeccione la zona antes de cortar y retire las

piedras, ramas, alambres, cables, metales, vidrios y otros

objetos sólidos antes de hacer funcionar la máquina. Los

objetos que no puedan retirarse deben marcarse con

claridad y ser evitados con cuidado por el operador.

En áreas sin cultivos con hierba y maleza de altura

su ciente como para ocultar objetos que podrían ser

golpeados por las hojas, inspeccione la zona y retire o

marque los residuos u obstáculos grandes.

Realice el corte de la zona a una altura intermedia.

Inspeccione la zona atentamente y retire o marque

cualquier residuo u obstáculo restante. Corte nuevamente

a la altura  nal deseada.

Segundo — Los escudos para objetos arrojados por la

cortadora deben usarse cuando se opera cerca de caminos,

parques, zonas pobladas u otras zonas donde objetos

arrojados podrían lesionar a personas ajenas o dañar la

propiedad. Siga el manual del operador del fabricante.

Tercero — Cruce en sentido diagonal cuando realiza

el corte a través de zanjas, depresiones marcadas y

hundimientos. Eleve la cortadora para evitar que las hojas

de la cortadora golpeen el suelo.

Siga todas

las reglas de

seguridad

Operación con seguridad

Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped

(continuación)

Cortadoras de disco — Cuando se usa una cortadora

de disco, es importante conocer la zona donde se va a

cortar. Si el operador ha realizado cortes en el terreno

antes y está familiarizado con todos los obstáculos

que puede haber, es su ciente observar delante de la

trayectoria de la cortadora para detectar cualquier objeto

adicional que pueda haber ingresado en el terreno. Esté

preparado para detenerse o evitar objetos que podrían

ser peligrosos si son arrojados por la cortadora. Si piensa

cortar en un terreno que no conoce bien y se encuentra

junto a un camino transitado o puede haber personas

a menos de 100 pies (30 m) de la cortadora de césped,

debe inspeccionar y limpiar o marcar el terreno.

Cómo cortar en retroceso

No corte mientras se desplaza en retroceso. Es más

probable que se arrojen objetos y que éstos puedan llegar

más lejos.

Apague la TDF, espere que las hojas dejen de girar, eleve

la cortadora y, después, retroceda.

Corte desplazándose en sentido de avance.

Velocidad de desplazamiento durante el corte

La velocidad de desplazamiento correcta depende de las

condiciones del terreno y del tipo de hierba, la densidad y

la altura que debe cortarse:

— El rango normal de velocidad de desplazamiento es de

2 a 5 mph (3.2 a 8 km/h).

— Use una velocidad de desplazamiento menor para

cortar hierbas altas y densas.

— Use una velocidad de desplazamiento mayor para

cortar hierba delgada a altura media y con condiciones

de terreno sin di cultades.

— Use una velocidad de desplazamiento menor par acortar

en terreno irregular, con pendientes o no muy conocido.

Las cortadoras de disco están diseñadas para usar

velocidades de desplazamiento mayores cuando funcionan

en terrenos despejados de residuos y peligros super ciales.

Use la velocidad

de desplazamiento

correcta

Operación con seguridad

Corte de hierba extremadamente alta

Puede ser necesario cortar dos veces la hierba

extremadamente alta que no sea cultivo. (Consulte la página

13, Objetos arrojados por la cortadora de césped.)

Primera pasada de corte:

— Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica

correcta de apagado de equipos antes de descender del

tractor. (Consulte la página 18, Prácticas correctas de

apagado de los equipos.)

— Inspeccione la zona y retire o marque cualquier residuo u

obstáculo.

— Corte la hierba a mayor altura (10 a 15 pulg. [25 a 38 cm])

para evitar los objetos ocultos.

Segunda pasada de corte:

— Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica

correcta de apagado de equipos antes de descender

del tractor.

— Inspeccione la zona y retire o marque cualquier residuo

u obstáculo.

— Corte la hierba a la altura deseada y, de ser posible, a

90 grados con respecto a la primera pasada de corte.

Preste atención a los espacios libres de los

equipos

Las cortadoras con enganche de tres puntos y montaje

lateral tienen un arco de giro mayor que las tipo de tiro.

Deje el espacio libre su ciente para la oscilación de la

cortadora cuando gira.

No permita que haya personas ajenas cerca del tractor

y la cortadora de césped cuando mueve o transporta el

tractor y la cortadora.

Proporcione el

espacio libre

adecuado para la

oscilación de la

cortadora de césped

Detenga

la hoja antes de

desatascar

No corte

en retroceso

Operación con seguridad

Prácticas de seguridad para la cortadora de

césped de montaje inferior

Cuando se traslada con una cortadora de césped de

montaje inferior:

— Mantenga la rampa de descarga extraíble en su lugar y

por encima de la abertura de descarga.

— Nunca se pare sobre la carcasa de una cortadora

de césped cuando el motor del tractor está en

funcionamiento.

— Distribuya los recortes de hierba con la rampa de

descarga orientada hacia la zona donde se cortó.

— Antes de limpiar una cortadora o una rampa de

descarga atascada, apague la máquina usando la

práctica correcta para apagado del equipo. (Consulte

la página 18, Prácticas correctas de apagado de los

equipos.)

Detenga

la hoja antes de

desatascar

Nunca se pare

sobre la cortadora

de césped –

Manténgase alejado

Mantenga

la rampa en

su lugar

Operación con seguridad

Cortadora de césped con lateral o aguilón

Peligros y riesgos de obstrucciones elevadas

Veri que en busca de obstrucciones elevadas con las

cortadoras que tienen el lateral o el aguilón elevado, para

evitar lesiones graves o la muerte por contacto con:

— Líneas y aparatos eléctricos.

— Ramas bajas de los árboles.

— Otras obstrucciones elevadas.

— Mantenga las distancias especi cadas con respecto a

los cables y los aparatos eléctricos. Nunca se acerque

a cables o aparatos eléctricos energizados con ninguna

parte de la máquina, salvo que se hayan tomado todas

las precauciones de seguridad locales, estatales/

provinciales y federales (OSHA) necesarias. Use

extrema precaución.

¡PELIGRO! Evite la electrocución o lesiones graves por

contacto o un espacio libre inadecuado con respecto

a líneas o aparatos eléctricos energizados. No permita

que la máquina o el accesorio se acerque o entre en

contacto con una línea de electricidad. No se acerque

ni toque una máquina que esté en contacto con una

línea de electricidad.

No se acerque a

líneas de electricidad

energizadas

Manténgase alejado

de los equipos

energizados

Operación con seguridad

Prácticas de seguridad para cortadoras de

césped con laterales y montaje lateral

Las posiciones elevadas de los laterales reducen la

protección de los escudos y aumentan los riesgos de

objetos arrojados y contacto con las hojas.

Evite la posibilidad de lesiones graves o muerte por

objetos arrojados o contacto con las hojas causados

por la elevación y el descenso de los laterales durante

las operaciones de corte:

— No realice cortes con personas ajenas presentes a

menos de 300 pies (92 m) de la cortadora de césped.

— Asegúrese de que no haya personas cerca de la

cortadora mientras se elevan o descienden los

laterales.

— Apague la TDF y espere hasta que todos los elementos

giratorios se hayan detenido antes de elevar la

plataforma o la sección lateral de la cortadora.

— Únicamente eleve el lateral para quitar objetos de la

trayectoria de corte o para acompañar una pendiente

del terreno.

— Descienda hasta el suelo el lateral elevado una vez que

se eliminó el objeto o se superó la pendiente.

— Detenga el trabajo de corte si alguna persona se acerca

a menos de 300 pies (92 m) de la zona de corte.

Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en

orillas de zanjas

Use extremo cuidado al realizar cortes en orillas

de zanjas. Preste atención a escurrimientos, zonas

erosionadas y obstrucciones para el corte a lo largo de

las orillas de zanjas. Si se golpean obstrucciones con

cortadoras de montaje lateral o con aguilón, el extremo

delantero del tractor puede desviarse hacia la zanja.

Operación con seguridad

Los trabajos en orillas de zanjas con aguilón y lateral

elevado pueden reducir la e cacia de la protección del

operador de la cortadora que proporcionan los escudos

para objetos arrojados.

— Cuando realice estas operaciones, use cabinas cerradas

con ROPS, cerramientos protectores especiales y otros

escudos para el operador que ofrece el fabricante.

— Inspeccione la zona de corte y retire o marque todos

los objetos extraños y los residuos que deberá esquivar

la cortadora.

Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en

terrenos desparejos

Las pendientes y los terrenos desparejos reducen la

estabilidad del tractor y de la cortadora.

Como en todas las condiciones de corte, use tractores

equipados con ROPS y cinturón de seguridad. Asegúrese

de que el ROPS está elevado y trabado en su lugar y

use siempre el cinturón de seguridad.

Prevenga los vuelcos del tractor y de la cortadora de césped

y mantenga controlada la estabilidad de los equipos:

— Repase los manuales del operador del tractor y de la

cortadora para ver las prácticas de seguridad para

operaciones en pendientes y terrenos desparejos.

Explique las prácticas a los operadores que no puedan

leerlas.

— Evite trabajar en pendientes extremadamente

empinadas.

Evite golpear

obstrucciones

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender los

manuales antes

de comenzar la

operación

Utilice cabinas

cerradas con ROPS

o cerramientos de

protección

Mantenga a las

personas ajenas

alejadas de la zona

de corte

300 ft

(92 m)

Use el ROPS

y el cinturón

de seguridad

Prácticas de seguridad para trabajos de corte en

terrenos desparejos (continuación)

— Use extremo cuidado para mantener el control de los

equipos cuando trabaja en estas condiciones.

— Aumente la estabilidad del tractor agregando

pesos o lastre en las ruedas y aumentando al

máximo la separación entre las ruedas. Consulte las

recomendaciones en el manual del operador.

— Mantenga la velocidad de desplazamiento en el mínimo.

— Realice giros amplios y graduales.

— Evite los arranques, las paradas y los giros bruscos

cuando trabaje en subidas o bajadas de pendientes o

sobre ellas.

— No levante del suelo las cortadoras de montaje trasero

o de montaje lateral ni los laterales de la cortadora

durante estas operaciones.

— Manténganse alerta en busca de agujeros, baches,

pozos, tocones u otras obstrucciones que podrían

hacer volcar la máquina.

— Evite las condiciones de suelo resbaladizo que podrían

causar la pérdida de control y el vuelco del tractor y la

cortadora.

— Evite bajar completamente y golpear el suelo cuando

cruza en sentido diagonal depresiones marcadas y

hundimientos.

Use extremo cuidado al mantener la estabilidad de los

equipos durante todos los trabajos de corte en terrenos

desparejos y pendientes. Usted es quien juzga en última

instancia si en cualquier pendiente se puede trabajar con

seguridad.

Mantenga

el control,

desplácese

Agregue lastre,

ensanche la

separación entre

las ruedas

Evite los pozos,

baches y agujeros

Operación con seguridad

Prácticas de seguridad para el transporte en caminos

Antes de operar en la vía pública:

— Consulte los manuales del operador de los fabricantes

de la cortadora y del tractor para ver instrucciones.

— Explique las instrucciones a los usuarios u operadores

que no puedan leerlas.

— Veri que las ordenanzas locales sobre marcas, luces,

balizas, etc. requeridas en los equipos durante el

desplazamiento por la vía pública. Se requieren luces

en las cortadoras que obstaculizan la visibilidad de las

luces traseras y/o las luces de advertencia del tractor.

— Cuando transporte la cortadora de césped en un

remolque, siga las instrucciones detalladas del fabricante

para la carga, el amarre y la descarga de la cortadora.

Antes de transportar en la vía pública:

— Desconecte la alimentación de la TDF a la cortadora.

— Eleve la cortadora a la posición de transporte y aplique

la traba para transporte.

— Trabe los laterales de la cortadora de césped en la

posición de transporte con dispositivos de bloqueo

aprobados.

— Instale una cadena de seguridad para remolque entre la

cortadora tipo de tiro y el tractor.

— Asegúrese de que las luces, las luces de advertencia y

los re ectores están en su lugar y son visibles.

— Veri que que el emblema de vehículo de movimiento le

resulte visible a cualquier vehículo que se aproxime por

atrás.

Durante el transporte en la vía pública:

— Obedezca todas las ordenanzas de tránsito locales.

— Acérquese a las intersecciones con precaución.

— Observe los letreros de velocidad y control del tránsito.

— Evite las paradas de emergencia y los giros cerrados.

Sea un operador amable y apártese periódicamente para

dejar pasar el tránsito.

Lea y asegúrese

de comprender los

manuales antes

de comenzar la

operación

STOP

YIELD

Obedezca las

ordenanzas de

tránsito

Prácticas de seguridad para el estacionamiento

— Use las zonas designadas o alejadas del tránsito.

— Use lugares con suelo  rme y nivelado.

— Aplique el freno de estacionamiento.

— Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta

el suelo.

Apague la cortadora y el tractor usando la práctica

correcta de apagado de equipos antes de descender del

tractor. (Consulte la página 18, Prácticas correctas de

apagado de los equipos.)

Lugares de estacionamiento con suelo en pendiente:

— Ubique los equipos transversalmente con respecto a la

pendiente.

— Aplique los frenos de estacionamiento.

— Descienda el equipo de la cortadora de césped hasta

el suelo.

— Bloquee las ruedas del tractor.

Antes de estacionar temporalmente y dejar equipos

deshabilitados cerca de zonas con tránsito:

— Retire los equipos de la vía pública.

— Instale banderas de advertencia.

— Use las balizas de advertencia del tractor.

Estacionamiento seguro

Aplique el freno de

estacionamiento

Descienda

los equipos elevados

hasta el suelo

Apagado con seguridad

Prácticas correctas de apagado de los equipos

Transforme el apagado correcto de los equipos en un hábito.

El apagado correcto de un tractor y una cortadora

de césped puede ayudar a evitar accidentes cuando

la cortadora está sin vigilancia. Apague la cortadora

siguiendo los procedimientos especí cos del manual

del operador del fabricante. Estos procedimientos

normalmente incluirán:

— Reduzca la velocidad del motor.

— Desenganche el embrague de la TDF y la transmisión.

— Haga funcionar el motor en ralentí para que se enfríe

gradualmente.

— Coloque todos los controles en la posición de

estacionamiento.

— Aplique el freno de estacionamiento.

— Descienda la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo.

— Descienda los laterales de las cortadoras con laterales

hasta el suelo.

— Apague el motor, trabe la ignición y retire la llave de la

máquina; llévela con usted.

— Espere hasta que todas las piezas móviles se hayan

detenido antes de descender.

— Libere la presión hidráulica moviendo los controles

hidráulicos varias veces en todas las direcciones.

— Trabe las cubiertas y los cerramientos antivandalismo, si

están instalados, cuando los equipos están sin vigilancia.

— Descienda con cuidado manteniendo contacto de tres

puntos.

Desenganche la TDF,

aplique el freno

Espere hasta que las

piezas giratorias se

detengan

Descienda los

equipos elevados

hasta el suelo

Retire la llave, trabe

la ignición, llévese

la llave

PTO

STOP

Apagado con seguridad

Descenso correcto

— Nunca descienda de equipos en movimiento.

— Nunca baje de una máquina saltando.

— Descienda con cuidado.

— Veri que que no haya peldaños resbaladizos.

— Mantenga los pies y las manos lejos de los controles.

— Use los asideros y los peldaños durante el descenso.

— Enfrente la máquina y use contacto de tres puntos (2

manos y 1 pie o 2 pies y 1 mano).

Espere hasta que las

piezas móviles se

detengan

Use contacto de tres

puntos; enfrente a

la máquina

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Mantenimiento de los equipos

Asegúrese de mantener los equipos de acuerdo con las

instrucciones del fabricante. Veri que con regularidad el

funcionamiento de los dispositivos de protección y de

seguridad.

No realice ningún trabajo en un tractor o en una cortadora

de césped si no está autorizado y cuali cado para

hacerlo.

Si ha sido autorizado para realizar mantenimiento, lea

los manuales del operador y de servicios. Estudie las

instrucciones; veri que las tablas de lubricación; examine

todos los mensajes de instrucciones que haya sobre la

máquina. El mantenimiento puede ser peligroso si no se

realiza correctamente. Asegúrese de tener las habilidades

necesarias, la información y las herramientas y equipos

correctos para realizar el trabajo.

¡ADVERTENCIA! No modiﬁ que equipos ni agregue

componentes no aprobados por el fabricante. Use

piezas, lubricantes y técnicas de servicio recomendadas

por el fabricante.

Piezas de la cortadora de césped y seguridad

personal

Los fabricantes de cortadoras de césped usan

sujetadores y especí cos y piezas especialmente

diseñadas para cumplir con los requisitos de las

operaciones de las cortadoras. Las piezas críticas (pernos

autobloqueantes de las hojas, hojas, pasadores, escudos

y otros componentes especiales) tienen requisitos

especí cos de resistencia, diseño y ajuste para la marca y

el modelo de cortadora que usted está usando.

Evite posibles lesiones graves o la muerte por el uso de

piezas o modi caciones no aprobadas:

— No sustituya con tornillería común los pernos de las

hojas u otros componentes de piezas especiales

originales del fabricante.

— No sustituya hojas, pasadores, escudos u otras piezas

críticas.

— No use pernos de mayor resistencia para reemplazar

los pernos de seguridad originales del fabricante.

Realice el

mantenimiento de

los equipos

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Preparación personal

Use la ropa de protección personal y los equipos de

protección personal (PPE) que se le proporcionen o que

requieran las condiciones del trabajo. SIEMPRE debe

usar gafas de seguridad con escudos laterales.

Puede necesitar también:

— Casco

— Calzado de seguridad

— Anteojos de seguridad, antiparras o protección facial

— Delantal y guantes

— Protección para oídos

— Casco o antiparras para soldar

— Respirador o máscara con  ltro

Use la ropa necesaria; no corra ningún riesgo.

Mantenga las manos (y la ropa)alejadas de todas las

piezas móviles. No use cordones sueltos, mangas  ojas,

anillos, relojes o cabello largo.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite lesiones graves o muerte por

enredos. No use ropa ﬂ oja ni accesorios. Manténgase

alejado de todos los componentes giratorios cuando

el motor está en funcionamiento. El contacto, el

enrollado o el enredo con piezas giratorias o móviles

podrían resultar en lesiones graves o la muerte.

Evite las piezas

giratorias

Evite puntos donde

pueda quedar

atrapado

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Use un delantal de caucho y guantes de caucho cuando

trabaja con sustancias corrosivas. Use guantes y calzado

de seguridad cuando manipula bloques de madera o

metales con bordes agudos.

Use siempre anteojos de seguridad, antiparras o

protección facial. Proporcionan protección ocular para

 uidos bajo presión, mientras se esmerila y se realizan

servicios a las baterías. También es necesaria protección

contra residuos, líquidos y material suelto producido por

el equipo, las herramientas y el aire/agua presurizada.

Use protección facial y siga las instrucciones del

fabricante cuando desarma componentes cargados a

resorte o cuando trabaja con ácidos de batería. Use un

casco o antiparras para soldar con  ltro esfumado cuando

suelda o corta con soplete.

No arene, esmerile, corte con soplete o suelde sin

un respirador aprobado por NIOSH o una ventilación

adecuada. Si se requiere soldar en esta máquina, consulte

los manuales del operador o de servicios del fabricante o

consulte al concesionario de los equipos para obtener los

procedimientos correctos.

Mantenga los bolsillos sin objetos que podrían salirse y

caer dentro de la maquinaria.

Maneje las herramientas y las piezas pesadas con

sensatez con respecto a usted mismo y a otras personas.

Deposite los elementos, no los deje caer.

Preparación de la zona de trabajo

— Ubique la cortadora de césped en una zona nivelada

fuera del paso de otros equipos en funcionamiento.

— Asegúrese de que haya luz, ventilación y espacio libre

adecuados.

— Quite el aceite, la grasa o el agua para eliminar toda

super cie resbaladiza.

— Limpie alrededor de la zona donde se realizarán

servicios para minimizar la contaminación.

Limpie las

superﬁ cies

resbaladizas

Ventile la zona

de trabajo

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Preparación de la máquina

Deben controlarse o reducirse las fuentes de energía

almacenada (eléctricas, mecánicas, hidráulicas,

neumáticas, químicas, térmicas, etc.) al mínimo

practicable antes de realizar cualquier procedimiento de

mantenimiento, reparación o servicio.

Prácticas de seguridad para prevenir posibles lesiones

por fuentes que liberan energía:

— Desenganche la TDF antes de apagar el motor.

— Coloque los controles en la posición de estacionamiento

o punto muerto antes de apagar el motor.

— Aplique el freno de estacionamiento o bloquee las

ruedas.

— Espere hasta que todas las piezas móviles se

detengan.

— Descienda la cortadora de césped hasta el suelo.

— Descienda los laterales de las cortadoras con laterales

hasta el suelo.

— Apague el motor del tractor.

— Libere la presión del sistema hidráulico moviendo los

controles varias veces en todas las direcciones.

— Trabe la ignición, retire la llave y llévesela.

— Escuche y observe en busca de evidencias que

indiquen piezas en movimiento antes de descender.

— Apoye o bloquee con seguridad la cortadora de

césped antes de trabajar debajo de ella o de otros

componentes elevados.

— Apoye, bloquee o trabe con seguridad los laterales de la

cortadora con dispositivos de traba aprobados antes de

trabajar cerca o debajo de una cortadora con laterales.

— Alivie la presión antes de desconectar o desarmar un

sistema presurizado.

— Bloquee o alivie la presión de los resortes antes de

desarmar un mecanismo cargado a resorte.

— Apoye o bloquee con seguridad cualquier componente

elevado de la máquina antes de trabajar en él.

— Evite las llamas, las chispas y no fume cerca de

combustibles,  uido hidráulico u otro material

in amable como los residuos de los cortes.

Prepare los

sistemas de la

máquina para

realizarles servicios

Fije una etiqueta con la advertencia “NO PONER EN

FUNCIONAMIENTO” en todas las palancas de control y

retire la llave de contacto si la cortadora de césped no

debe ser utilizada. Llévese la llave.

Instale dispositivos de apoyo aprobados cuando trabaja

debajo o cerca de equipos elevados.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Las cortadoras de césped u otros

equipos elevados no apoyados pueden caerse de manera

imprevista. Nunca se introduzca debajo de equipos

elevados si no están apoyados en dispositivos de

apoyo aprobados. La caída de equipos podría resultar en

una lesión grave o la muerte por aplastamiento.

Retire sólo las guardas o cubiertas que permiten acceder

a la zona donde se realizarán servicios. Vuelva a colocar

todas las guardas y cubiertas cuando el trabajo esté

terminado.

Vuelva a colocar

todas las guardas

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Utilice

dispositivos de apoyo

aprobados

Use una “etiqueta que

indique No poner en

funcionamiento”

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Use ventilación adecuada

Si es necesario hacer funcionar un motor en una zona

cerrada, elimine del área las emanaciones de escape

con una extensión del caño de escape. Si no tiene esa

extensión, asegúrese de abrir las puertas y dejar entrar

aire del exterior.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones. Nunca trabaje

en la maquinaria con el motor en funcionamiento salvo

que así lo indiquen los manuales del fabricante para

un servicio en particular.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Nunca haga funcionar ningún tipo de

motor sin la ventilación adecuada: LAS EMANACIONES

DEL ESCAPE PUEDEN SER MORTALES.

Use gatos y malacates con cuidado

Los soportes o bloques de seguridad deben ubicarse

en una parte rígida de la cortadora. No ubique soportes

debajo de ejes o apoyos de ruedas que puedan girar.

Si debe trabajar debajo de equipos elevados, siempre

use bloques de madera (no de concreto), soportes de

gato u otros soportes rígidos y estables. Cuando use

gatos o malacates, siempre asegúrese de que están

correctamente apoyados.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones por

aplastamiento. Nunca use bloques de concreto para

apoyo. Pueden colapsar bajo cargas incluso livianas.

Asegúrese de que los malacates o gatos que usa estén en

buenas condiciones. Nunca use gatos con piezas rajadas,

dobladas o retorcidas. Nunca use cables pelados,

retorcidos o pellizcados. Nunca use ganchos doblados o

deformados.

Ventile la zona

de trabajo

Use un apoyo

adecuado para los

equipos elevados

Retire la llave y

lea el manual de

mantenimiento

Prácticas de seguridad para tareas de

mantenimiento comunes

Riesgos del combustible

¡ADVERTENCIA! Siempre use recipientes y/o equipos

de distribución de combustible aprobados.

Los combustibles son in amables; por eso, debe cumplir

estas prácticas con el  n de reducir la posibilidad de un

accidente grave.

— Apague el motor y la ignición mientras carga combustible.

— Siempre conecte a tierra la boquilla de combustible

contra el cuello de llenado del depósito para evitar

chispas.

— Mantenga las chispas y llamas abiertas alejadas del

combustible.

— No fume mientras carga combustible o manipula

recipientes con combustible.

— No corte ni suelde en líneas, tanques o recipientes de

combustible ni cerca de ellos.

— No llene el depósito en exceso o derrame combustible.

Limpie el combustible derramado de inmediato.

Riesgos del refrigerante de motor

Los sistemas de refrigeración con líquidos acumulan

presión a medida que el motor se calienta; tenga suma

precaución antes de retirar la tapa del radiador.

Asegúrese de:

— Detener el motor y esperar que el sistema se enfríe.

— Usar ropa de protección y anteojos de seguridad.

— Girar la tapa del radiador lentamente hasta el primer

tope para permitir que la presión escape antes de

retirar la tapa por completo.

Retire la tapa

del radiador

lentamente

No fumar;

evitar las llamas

abiertas

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Riesgos del sistema hidráulico

El sistema hidráulico se encuentra bajo presión siempre

que el motor está funcionando; puede conservar presión

incluso después de apagar el motor. Haga funcionar

todos los controles hidráulicos incluyendo el control

hidráulico auxiliar después de que el motor esté apagado.

Alivie la presión atrapada en las líneas después de que los

accesorios están apagados y apoyados en el suelo.

Durante la inspección del sistema hidráulico:

— Espere que el  uido se enfríe antes de desconectar

las líneas. El  uido hidráulico caliente puede causar

QUEMADURAS GRAVES.

— No use las manos para veri car la presencia de fugas.

En cambio, use un cartón o papel para buscar fugas.

— Use protección ocular adecuada. El  uido hidráulico

puede causar lesiones oculares permanentes.

¡ADVERTENCIA! El  uido hidráulico bajo presión pueden

penetrar la piel o los ojos y causar lesiones graves,

ceguera o la muerte. Las fugas de  uido bajo presión

pueden no ser visibles. Utilice un cartón o una madera

para buscar fugas, no la mano. Use una protección

facial o antiparras de seguridad para proteger los

ojos. Si el  uido se inyecta en la piel, debe ser extraído

dentro de las próximas pocas horas por personal médico

familiarizado con este tipo de lesión.

Cuando ventila o llena el sistema hidráulico, a oje la tapa

de llenado con lentitud y retírela gradualmente.

Nunca restablezca una válvula de alivio del sistema

hidráulico a una presión mayor que la recomendada por el

fabricante.

Use protección

ocular

El ﬂ uido a

alta presión puede

inyectarse en el

cuerpo

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Riesgos del sistema eléctrico

Antes de trabajar en el sistema eléctrico, desconecte los

cables de la batería.

— Retire primero los cables negativos (-) de la batería.

— Al reconectar la batería, conecte los cables negativos

(-) de la batería al  nal.

El líquido del interior de las baterías contiene ácido,

que es un VENENO y puede causar QUEMADURAS

QUÍMICAS GRAVES.

Evite lesiones

— Use una protección facial para evitar el contacto con

los ojos.

— Use guantes y ropa resistentes a los productos

químicos para mantener al electrolito alejado de la piel

y la ropa común.

¡ADVERTENCIA! El contacto con el electrolito daña

los ojos y la piel. Siempre use una protección facial

para evitar que el electrolito penetre en los ojos. Si el

electrolito entra en contacto con los ojos, enjuague de

inmediato con agua limpia y busque atención médica.

Use guantes de caucho y ropa de protección para

mantener el electrolito lejos de la piel. Si el electrolito

entra en contacto con la piel o la ropa, lave de inmediato

con agua limpia.

Si se ingiere, busque atención médica de inmediato.

NUNCA proporcione líquidos que induzcan el vómito.

Use indumentaria

de protección

Use protección

facial

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Evite explosiones

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por

explosiones. Las baterías de plomo-ácido producen

gases sumamente explosivos, especialmente durante la

carga. Mantenga alejados los arcos, las chispas, las

llamas y el tabaco encendido.

— No fume cerca de las baterías.

— Mantenga los arcos, las chispas y llamas abiertas

alejadas de las baterías.

— Proporcione ventilación adecuada.

Nunca revise la batería colocando un objeto metálico

entre los bornes: la chispa resultante podría causar una

explosión.

¡ADVERTENCIA! Evite posibles lesiones graves por

explosiones de baterías. No cargue baterías ni arranque

con refuerzo el motor si la batería está congelada.

Caliente a 60 °F (15,5 °C) o la batería puede explotar y

causar lesiones graves.

Reglas de seguridad durante el arranque con refuerzo de

batería:

— Siga las instrucciones para el “arranque con refuerzo

de batería” correcto como se especi ca en el manual

del fabricante.

— Asegúrese de que las máquinas no se estén tocando.

— Observe la polaridad de las baterías y conexiones.

— Realice la conexión  nal de cable al motor o al punto

de tierra más alejado de la batería. Nunca realice la

conexión  nal en el arrancador o la batería muerta: las

chispas pueden encender gases explosivos presentes

en la batería.

— Cuando desconecta cables después de un arranque

con puente, retire los cables en el orden inverso al de la

conexión (es decir, la conexión  nal primero).

Evite las chispas

y las llamas abiertas

cerca de las

baterías

Para el arranque

con refuerzo, observe

la polaridad y realice

la conexión ﬁ nal en

el punto de descarga

a tierra

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas

Revise los neumáticos y las ruedas a diario porque la

estabilidad del tractor y la cortadora de césped puede

verse signi cativamente afectada por la presión de los

neumáticos o daños en los neumáticos o en las ruedas.

Revise los neumáticos para veri car:

— La presión correcta.

— Cortes y protuberancias.

— Clavos u otras pinchaduras.

— Desgaste desparejo o excesivo.

— Estado de los vástagos y tapas de las válvulas.

Revise las ruedas para veri car:

— Daños en las llantas.

— Tuercas o pernos faltantes o  ojos.

— Desalineación.

Todos los servicios de neumáticos deben ser realizados

por un centro de servicios para neumáticos cuali cado

o por una persona de servicio autorizada debidamente

capacitada en los procedimientos y el uso del equipo de

seguridad destinado a los servicios de neumáticos.

Revise los

neumáticos y las

ruedas en busca

de daños

Mantenga la

presión correcta en

los neumáticos

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Mantenimiento de neumáticos y ruedas

(continuación)

¡ADVERTENCIA! Los tipos de ruedas y neumáticos

que generalmente se encuentran en estos equipos

requieren cuidados especiales al realizar servicios

para evitar lesiones graves o la muerte.

No in e los neumáticos por encima de la presión

recomendada. Asegúrese de volver a colocar el lastre

de los neumáticos si está instalado. Consulte las

especi caciones del fabricante para ver los requisitos

de lastre.

Mantenga las tuercas de las ruedas apretadas según las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

Es normal que la presión de los neumáticos aumente

durante el funcionamiento; NO se debe reducir.

Nunca vuelva a in ar un neumático que se ha desin ado

mucho o por completo sin retirar el neumático de la

rueda. Haga inspeccionar atentamente el neumático y la

rueda para detectar daños antes de volverlos a armar.

Al agregar aire a un neumático, hágalo desde cierta

distancia. Use una manguera larga con mandril de

auto jación. Siempre párese detrás de la trocha cuando

ajusta la presión de un neumático.

No in e neumáticos con gases in amables o con sistemas

que usan un inyector de alcohol.

Nunca corte o suelde una rueda con un neumático in ado

instalado en ella. Esto podría causar descompresión

explosiva.

Veri que que el tamaño del neumático y la rueda

coincidan correctamente.

Cuando reemplaza neumáticos, asegúrese de que sean de

la clasi cación adecuada especi cada por el fabricante.

Los neumáticos no deben funcionar a velocidades más

altas que las nominales. La mayoría de los neumáticos

para agricultura están clasi cados para una velocidad

máxima de 20 mph (32 km/h).

Evite la explosión

de los neumáticos

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Servicio y reparaciones completas antes de

liberar la máquina

Apriete todos los pernos, accesorios y conexiones con las

torsiones especi cadas por el fabricante.

Instale todas las guardas, cubiertas y escudos después

de realizar los servicios. Reemplace o repare los que

estén dañados. Llene y recargue los sistemas a presión

sólo con los  uidos aprobados o recomendados por el

fabricante.

Arranque el motor y revise para detectar fugas. (Consulte

la página 23, Riesgos del sistema hidráulico.) Haga

funcionar todos los controles para asegurarse de que el

tractor y la cortadora de césped funcionan correctamente.

Pruebe la máquina si es necesario. Después de las

pruebas, apague y veri que el trabajo realizado. ¿Falta

algún pasador, arandela, tuerca de seguridad, etc.?

Vuelva a revisar todos los niveles de  uidos antes de

liberar la máquina para el funcionamiento.

Todas las piezas deben ser inspeccionadas durante la

reparación y deben reemplazarse si están gastadas,

rajadas o dañadas. Las piezas excesivamente gastadas o

dañadas pueden fallar y causar lesiones o la muerte.

Reemplace cualquier letrero dañado o ilegible.

Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora

No corra riesgos usando hojas dañadas o dobladas. Los

fabricantes de cortadoras de césped de la Asociación

de Fabricantes de Equipos (Association of Equipment

Manufacturers, AEM) y la Asociación de Fabricantes de

Equipos para Agricultura (Farm Equipment Manufacturers

Association, FEMA) piden que las hojas de cortadoras

NO se reutilicen, enderecen, refuercen en su super cie o

suelden. Si una hoja rota es arrojada por una cortadora,

podrían producirse lesiones graves o la muerte.

Veriﬁ que el trabajo

de servicio cuando

está completo

Realización de mantenimiento con seguridad

Mantenimiento de las hojas de la cortadora

(continuación)

— ¿Cómo están hechas las hojas de la cortadora

de césped? Están hechas acero para resortes de

aleación de alta resistencia. Se forjan en caliente y se

les da forma para cumplir con las especi caciones

individuales del fabricante; luego, se tratan y templan

a un estado dúctil, de alta resistencia para reducir la

posibilidad de rupturas durante el corte. Las hojas se

prueban para garantizar que cumplan con las normas

de resistencia, dureza y ductilidad. Si una hoja no

cumple con alguna de estas especi caciones, no se

utilizará en la cortadora de césped.

— ¿Qué sucede cuando se dobla una hoja de la

cortadora? Se necesita una gran fuerza de impacto

para doblar la hoja. Esta fuerza de impacto a menudo

resulta en que las hojas se agujerean o marcan. Una

vez que una hoja está dañada por un agujero o una

marca, es mucho más probable que ocurra una falla

de la hoja. Cuando una hoja está gravemente doblada,

puede crearse una rajadura microscópica en ella.

Enderezar la hoja no quita o repara esta rajadura, sino

que puede causar rajaduras adicionales.Tensiones

adicionales durante los trabajos de corte pueden

resultar en una falla imprevista de la hoja.

— Evite doblar las hojas. Contribuya a prevenir que las

hojas de la cortadora se doblen o rajen evitando el

contacto con objetos sólidos. Las hojas de la cortadora

de césped están destinadas a cortar hierba, arbustos,

vegetación leñosa y árboles y ramas pequeños. No

están diseñadas para entrar en contacto con objetos

sólidos como roca, cemento o postes de acero.

Inspeccione la zona antes de usar la cortadora. Retire

o marque claramente los objetos sólidos y corte

alrededor de ellos.

— Sustituya las hojas dañadas! Inspeccione las hojas

de la cortadora diariamente o después de golpear

algún objeto sólido. Si una hoja de la cortadora de

césped se daña (está doblada, agujereada, rajada) o

desgasta más del 25 por ciento del tamaño original,

debe retirarse y sustituirse con una nueva. Siempre use

las hojas originales del fabricante. Las hojas de marcas

no originales pueden no cumplir con los requisitos de

resistencia, dureza y ductilidad del fabricante de la

cortadora.

— No corra riesgos usando hojas dañadas o dobladas.

El uso de una hoja de cortadora dañada o enderezada

puede resultar en la ruptura de la hoja y que la hoja

sea arrojada hacia el operador o una persona ajena

causando una lesión grave o la muerte. El precio

de una nueva hoja es bajo en comparación con la

posibilidad de una lesión grave que podría resultar de

una hoja doblada o rota arrojada por la cortadora

Palabras ﬁ nales para el usuario

Acaba de terminar de leer el Manual de la cortadora de

césped industrial y para agricultura AEM. Es imposible

que este manual abarque todas las situaciones

de seguridad que se podría encontrar a diario. Su

conocimiento de estas precauciones de seguridad y

de su cumplimiento de las reglas básicas de seguridad

contribuirán a formar un buen juicio en todas las

situaciones. Nuestro objetivo es ayudarlo a desarrollar,

establecer y mantener buenos hábitos de seguridad para

que la operación de una cortadora de césped industrial y

para agricultura le resulte más fácil y más segura.

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INTRODUCTION SECTION

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This Boom Mower is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly,

maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of

satisfactory service from the machine.

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize and instruct. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in

the correct assembly of the Mower using standard and optional equipment. The Parts Listing section is

designed to familiarize the owner/operator with replaceable parts on the Mower. This section provides

exploded assembly drawings of each mower component illustrating each piece and the corresponding part

number.

Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation and

Maintenance Sections of the manual train the owner/operator how to work the Mower correctly and attend to

appropriate maintenance. The Troubleshooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with mower and offers

solution to the problems.

Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual

includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or

death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer

should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this mower

during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen

below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced

when operating this machine.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR

VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH

OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR

INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in

damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.

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The ultimate in versatility. These hydraulically driven, tractor-mounted boom mowers

are designed to trim trees, brush or hedges and mow behind guardrails, over fences,

down embankments and around ponds.

FEATURES

Boom Reach (with flail) - 18’-1”.

Minimum Tractor Requirement - 65 PTO HP

Parallel arm geometry allows reach adjustment without requiring constant height adjustment.

Totally independent hydraulics with dual rotor rotation for upward or downward cutting.

Hydraulic break-away safety mechanism

Simple cable controlled in-cab controls.

“Wire Trap” system is included on each flail head to keep loose wires from rotor entanglement.

Flail head includes adjustable front guard for protection from thrown objects.

POWER ARM ATTACHMENTS

Flail Mower

Sickle Bar Mower

Rotary Head

DIRECTION

Throughout this Manual front and rear, left and right are determined by the normal direction of travel, the same

as driving an automobile.

Flail Head Shown

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ATTENTION OWNER/ OPERATOR

BEFORE OPERATING THIS MACHINE:

1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, completely understand the Safety Messages and instructions, and

know how to operate correctly both the Mower and Power Unit.

2. Fill out the Warranty Card in full. Be sure to answer all questions, including the Serial Number of the Mower.

Mail promptly using the return envelope included with the Operator’s Manual.

NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by

Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the mower.

3. Record the Mower Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the end of the Operator’s Manual.

Keep this as part of the permanent maintenance file for the Mower.

Assembly Section 3-1

ASSEMBLY SECTION

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TRACTOR SELECTION

MINIMUM TRACTOR WEIGHT - including ballast weight if necessary:

7,750 lbs.

MINIMUM HP REQUIREMENTS:

65 HP

LINKAGE:

Category 2

P.T.O. SHAFT

Tractor must be equipped with a live drive PTO to enable forward motion to be stopped while the flail head

continues to operate.

CHECK CHAINS/STABILIZERS:

Check Chains or stabilizer bars must be fitted and tightened.

TRACTOR OPERATOR STATION

Bush Hog recommends installing the RMB1865 Boom Mower on fully enclosed cab tractors equipped with

impact resistant glass windows. Do Not Operate if Tractor is damaged.

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TRACTOR PREPARATION

Installation Instructions: Window and Door Protective Film

The protective film (Provided in the Film Kit that came with your rotary head) must be

installed before operating the boom mower. This protective film will provide added

protection from mower thrown objects. Read instructions in operator's manual on mower

thrown objects before operating the boom mower. DO NOT install or operate the boom

mower unless the Tractor has a ROPS rated CAB and the windows and structure are in

proper working condition.

Install the Protective film on inside glass of right hand

tractor cab door (& window if applicable) which is

between the Boom Mower Head and the operator when

the mower is extended to the right side of the tractor in

the cutting position.

Prepare the film for mounting

Precut the protective film to size to fit the inside door or

window. Apply the film to door or window with liner on film and trim film to proper size of door or window. If your

Tractor Cab has a door with obstructions (door latches, door handles) it may be easier to trim the film on the

outside of the Tractor Cab. To ensure that the film is properly cut to adhere to the inside door and window you

must ensure that the film is oriented correctly. If trimming from the outside of the Tractor Cab, the adhesive side

should be facing you. To check this apply a small piece of masking tape to both sides of the film and slowly pull

the two pieces of tape apart. If trimming film from the inside of the Tractor Cab, the adhesive part of the film

should be facing away from you.

Preparation of mounting solution

• Use baby shampoo and distilled water (mounting solution) for several reasons. First, better visual clarity is

achieved after dry out period. The second is it eases the application and accelerates evaporation of the

mounting solution (dry out time).

• Clean the inside surface of the cab door and window with the mounting solution.

• Once the window and surrounding frame has been thoroughly cleaned and dried you are ready to mount

the film. When you are removing the liner, spray the adhesive side of the film with enough mounting

solution to work the film, leaving no dry spots. Repeat this procedure on the glass surface. After spraying

both surfaces, you now can position the film properly on the glass.

Wetting the film surface for squeegeeing

• Spray the film surface so you can squeegee the film to the glass surface leaving no dry spots so squeegee

will glide smoothly over the film. Only use enough mounting solution to accomplish this task.

SQUEEGEEING TECHNIQUE

This part of your installation is the most important in achieving proper results. Use both hands and use your

body as leverage to your advantage. Each pass should overlap the previous pass by 50%. Angle the squeegee

blade slightly away from the previous pass. This is similar to a tractor blade when grading a dirt road. Use slow

strokes, applying good pressure to push the mounting solution out. Squeegee blade should be 45 degrees

from glass surface.

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STEP #1 FIRST SQUEEGEE PASS

NOTE: Please read all instructions thoroughly before starting the procedure of applying film to window surface.

Spray the surface of the film with the mounting solution. Start at the

center of the film and follow squeegee directions 1 and 2,

squeegeeing horizontally (sideways) as displayed in Figure Asm-B-

0273. Hold the film in place with your free hand as you proceed with

your first squeegee stroke. This will keep the film from moving

around on the glass. Following squeegee directions 1 & 2 will

vertically divide the window into left and right halves and set the film

in place on the glass. Complete pass 3 & 4 and if not already done,

trim film along top of window now. Make sure you thoroughly

squeegee and tack film to glass completely across top with pass 3 &

4. After doing this, wipe excess mounting solution from top frame

and gasket area to avoid solution from running down between glass

and film. Continue passes as until you completely squeegee film

surface. If film is not exactly pre-cut to fit, trim sides and bottom at

this time.

NOTE: Use steady, consistent extreme pressure and very slow

strokes on the first pass to avoid doing a second pass. Drive the

mounting solution out from between film and glass.

This is very important! This thick safety film can absorb some of your squeegee pressure, therefore not

allowing adequate pressure to be applied to adhesive. If you perform this step properly, a second pass will not

be needed. If pressure is greater on a second pass, champagne bubbles can occur. If champagne bubbles do

occur during second squeegee pass, stop and restart installing safety film with one pass.

STEP #2 SECOND SGUEEGEE PASS

Spray the surface of the film. Repeat the above squeegee pass using the same pattern shown in Figure Asm-

B-0273. This time making sure you have left no trapped water/air pockets and squeegee all excess mounting

solution out from between the film and glass surface. Step back a foot or two and inspect your work from

straight on and from an angle. Make sure all excess mounting solution has been removed.

STEP #3 DRY SQUEEGEE PASS

Use two layers of a paper towel wrapped around the edge. Start from an upper corner, using short strokes

approximately six to eight inches long, push any trapped, excess mounting solution out from between film and

glass, working from approximately 6 inches away from edge to frame. Repeat this procedure and continue

around the perimeter of the window.

STEP#4 FINAL INSPECTION OF WATER POCKETS

Step back a few feet and inspect the installed safety film from a straight on view and from an angle. You should

not have any water pockets. If you do work them out with the squeegee.

Upon completing your installation it is recommended to clean the surface of the recently installed film by using

a window film cleaner or simply spray the interior surface with your mounting solution and lightly squeegee off

the surface and dry the edges with a paper towel. This will leave your window surface clear and clean of any

streaks or residue of water and soap that were used in the installation process. Presenting your installation to

your customer in this manner will enable them to see through the recently treated window clearly.

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STEP#5 APPLYING STRUCTURE SEALANT TO FILM & FRAME

After final inspection of verifying that there is no water pockets or air bubbles. Start applying the Structural

Silicone Sealant (GE SCS2000 SilPruf) that came with your film kit to edges of frame and film. This will anchor

the film to the window and door frame.

Follow the instructions below on how to apply Structural Silicone Sealant below:

Preparation for Sealant Installation

• The best way to clean the frames is to use

90% or higher isopropyl alcohol with a lint

free towel. Simply wipe the frames and

immediately wipe dry with a dry lint free

towel. Stubborn stains may require some

rubbing to remove. Make sure frames are

dry prior to installing sealant.

• Mask area to be caulked. Using a good

grade of painter’s masking tape, mask

around the entire perimeter of the filmed

glass and the frame. Masking tape should be

a minimum of 1 to 1 ½” in width to provide

adequate protection. For best protection,

you should mask the film a minimum of 1/2”

away from the frame and 1/2” away from

glass.

Application of Sealant

• Dry the filmed glass and framing members: Using a dry towel, make certain that all the surfaces where

you need to apply sealant are dry to the touch. Any residual water will negatively affect the sealant's ability

to bond to the surfaces.

• Preparing the caulking gun: The tip of the caulking gun should be cut to allow the correct amount of

sealant to be discharged from the gun. If you are sealing with a ½" coverage on the film and the frame, the

opening should be ¾" to 1" in diameter. If you are sealing with a ¼" coverage on the film and the frame, the

opening should ½" to ¾" in diameter. Make certain to use drop cloths in any areas where the sealant could

possibly drip

• Applying the sealant: Place the tip of the caulking gun in the center of the channel formed by the masking

tape and apply the sealant. Do this in as continuous a manner as possible avoiding stops and starts and go

around the entire perimeter of the window. Make certain that sealant is completely filling the cavity

between the frame and the glass.

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• "Tooling" the sealant: Smooth or 'tool' the

sealant bead with a flat plastic putty knife or

spatula to create a flat triangular bead when

finished (see illustration Asm-B-0275).

This should be done immediately after

application of the sealant. The tool should be

wide enough to cover the width of the bead

but not so wide as to bridge it.

• Once the entire perimeter is tooled, the

masking tape can be removed. This should

be done as soon as tooling is completed so

the excess sealant will come away cleanly.

Use every precaution when removing the

tape since the excess sealant might come

into contact with surroundings. Any residual

sealant can be wiped away with a dry towel if

done quickly. If not, then Xylene can be used

to clean away the sealant that the towel

could not remove.

Wheel Width:

Set wheel widths as wide as possible.

Lift Links: Adjust lift links until they are equal length.

Tractor Ballast: It is imperative when attaching ‘third-party’ equipment to a tractor that the maximum possible

stability of the machine and tractor combination is achieved – this can be accomplished by the utilization of

‘ballast’ in order to counter-balance the additional equipment added.

Front weights may be required to place 15% of total outfit weight on the front axle for stable transport on the

road and to reduce ‘crabbing’ due to the drag of the cutting unit when working on the ground.

Rear weights may be required to maintain a reasonable amount of rear axle load on the opposite wheel from

the arms when in work; for normal off-ground work i.e. hedge cutting this should be 20% of rear axle weight or

more for adequate control, and for ground work i.e. verge mowing with experienced operators, this can be

reduced to 10%. All factors must be addressed in order to match the type and nature of the equipment added

to the circumstances under which it will be used – in the instance of Power Arm Hedge cutters it must be

remembered that the machines center of gravity during work will be constantly moving and will differ from that

during transport mode, therefore balance becomes critical.

Factors that effect stability:

• Center of gravity of the tractor/machine combination.

• Geometric conditions, e.g. position of the cutting head and ballast.

• Weight, track width and wheelbase of the tractor.

• Acceleration, braking, turning and the relative position of the cutting head during these operations.

• Ground conditions, e.g. slope, grip, load capability of the soil/surface.

• Rigidity of implement mounting.

Suggestions to increase stability:

• Increasing rear wheel track; a tractor with a wider wheel track is more stable.

• Ballasting the wheel; it is preferable to use external weights but liquid can be added to around 75% of the

tire volume – water with anti-freeze or the heavier Calcium Chloride alternative can be used.

• Addition of weights – care should be taken in selecting the location of the weights to ensure they are added

to a position that offers the greatest advantage.

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• Front axle locking; a ram can be used to ‘lock’ the front axle in work only – locking the axle moves the

‘balance line’ and can be used to transfer weight to the front axle from the rear (check with tractor

manufacturer).

The advice above is offered as a guide for stability only and is not a guide to tractor strength - it is therefore

recommended that you consult your tractor manufacturer or local dealer to obtain specific advise on this

subject, additionally advice should be sought from a tire specialist with regard to tire pressures and ratings

suitable for the type and nature of the machine you intend to fit.

DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

1. The machine will be delivered in a partially

dismantled condition, secured with transport

strap and banding.

2. Choose a firm level site.

3. Remove the transport strap, banding straps and

loose items.

4. The machine is delivered from the factory filled

with oil. Check the oil to confirm.

5. Raise the machine using overhead lifting

equipment with a minimum capacity of 1500kg

SWL. LEAVE IN POSITION AT THIS STAGE.

6. Lower the legs and pin in position selecting the

holes that position the machines gearbox stub

shaft approximately. 75 mm below the tractor’s

P.T.O. shaft.

7. Note: Leg pin position used.

8. Unbolt stabilizer from machine and remove the

stabilizer nose quadrant pin.

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STABILIZERS (3-POINT LINKAGE MODELS ONLY)

Standard Stabilizer Types Identification

As standard, 3-point linkage machines are fitted with either a ‘slotted’ type stabilizer or a ‘multi-hole’ type

stabilizer; the particular one used is dependent on the specific machine build. Machines with Standard Arm-

Sets use the ‘slotted’ type and machines with Midcut or VFR Arm-Sets use the ‘multi-hole’ type. For

identification refer to the illustrations below.

On machines equipped with multi-hole type stabilizers it is vital that the stabilizer position

pin is always removed for machine transport and only fitted for work. Failure to observe this

can result in serious damage to machine and/or tractor components.

Position Pin Fitting & Removal (Multi-Hole Type Stabilizers)

Insertion or removal of the position pin is best performed while the machine is transport position as the forces

acting on the stabilizer are greatly reduced. This will make the task of insertion or removal much easier, Always

stow the position pin in a safe location when it is not in use.

Stabilizer Tongues

Bolt on stabilizer tongues are available in a wide variety of versions to suit differing makes and models of

tractors and are reversible to accommodate for greater variation in tractor linkage designs. Refer to following

page for details.

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ATTACHMENT TO TRACTOR

Position the tractor squarely to the machine placing the

draft links at the same height as the mainframe attachment

points.

Carefully reverse the tractor up to the machine until the

draft links are positioned for attachment.

Select the rear most hole on the machines lower link

brackets that allows the machine to be mounted without

hitting the tractor.

Attach the tractor draft links to the machine using pins

provided and secure in position. Ensure the same

mounting hole is selected on each side of the machine.

If necessary fit the spacers supplied to minimize sideways

movement of the draft links within the hitch bracket.

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Fit the stabilizer into position with its arms aligned with the

holes of the mainframe and attach the stabilizer nose to the

tractors top link. Select the highest possible position

available avoiding any load sensing properties.

NOTE: The bolt on nose of the stabilizer is reversible in

order to accommodate variations of tractor linkage designs.

Secure the stabilizer in position using the hardware

provided. Attach the stabilizer arm to the machine selecting

the lowest hole possible.

Fit top link between the stabilizer and the mainframes upper

linkage point.

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Secure top link in position using fixings provided.

Raise the machine on the tractors linkage to a height where

the tractors PTO and the stub axle of the machines gearbox

are approximately in line with each other.

Note: As lift occurs be aware the machine may tilt slightly.

The quadrant lever or machine

controls must only be operated

from the tractor seat. Ensure no

one is standing on, between, or

near the linkage arms or bars

during this procedure.

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Adjust the top link to bring the machine frame into the

vertical position.

Remove leg pins and raise the stand legs to their

stowage position – replace leg pins and secure in

place with ‘R’ clips.

Adjust check chains to prevent sideways movement

of the tractor’s linkage.

Measure the PTO shaft and cut to the dimension

shown below. The finished length of the shaft should

be 75mm (3”) less than the measured distance ‘A’

between tractor shaft and gearbox stub shaft to allow

for fitting. Refer to PTO installation page.

NOTE: For subsequent use with different tractors,

measure again - there must be a

minimum shaft overlap of 150mm (6”).

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When the PTO shaft is in position attach torque chains to

convenient locations to prevent rotation of the shaft guarding.

Fit the machine control unit in the tractor cab in a convenient

location that allows for safe and easy operation of all the

controls and functions.

PTO DRIVESHAFT INSTALLATION

The PTO driveshaft attaches between the tractor and the

machine gearbox to transfer the power required to the run

and operate the machine – it is important to achieve the

correct shaft length to avoid risk of it ‘bottoming out’ when

raising or lowering the machine. The procedure for

measuring and cutting the shaft is as follows:

Measuring the PTO Shaft

With the machine attached to the tractor in the working

position measure the horizontal distance ‘A’ from the

tractor’s PTO to the input shaft on the machines gearbox

and subtract 75mm (3”) – this figure is the required shaft

length.

Place the fully closed PTO shaft on the ground and

measure its overall length, if the shaft is shorter than the

required length you can use it without the need to shorten -

providing it allows for a minimum 150mm (6”) overlap when

fitted.

If the shaft is longer subtract the required shaft length plus

an additional 75mm (3”) - the resulting figure is the excess

length that will need to be removed from each half of the

shaft.

Cutting the PTO Shaft

Separate the two halves and using the measurement

obtained above shorten both the plastic guarding and the

inner steel profile tubes of each shaft by this same amount.

De-burr the cut tubes with a file to remove rough or sharp

edges and thoroughly clean to remove swarf before

greasing, assembling and fitting the shaft.

NOTE: For subsequent use with different tractors the shaft should be measured again to check suitability there

must be a minimum shaft overlap of 150mm (6”).

Maintenance

To increase the working life of the PTO shaft it should be periodically checked, cleaned and lubricated – refer

to the PTO maintenance section for further details on this subject.

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MACHINE ATTACHMENT

Attachment of the machine should always be performed on a firm level site.

During the attachment procedure bystanders must be kept at a safe distance from the

machine at all times. Never operate the tractors linkage system or machine controls when

persons are standing on, or working between, the tractor and machine.

PTO NOTE: Due to the close coupled design of the machine it is advisable to fit the PTO shaft to the machines

gearbox stub axle prior to attaching the machine to the tractor. On initial installation the machine will need to be

attached without the PTO fitted in order to measure for the required shaft length – In some cases the machine

will then need to be removed from the tractor and subsequently refitted with the PTO pre-attached.

Attach stabilizer to machine frame at points ‘A’

selecting a mid-point position initially secure with

nuts and bolts provided. Fit top link at points ‘B’

and secure with pins & lock pins.

Fit lower link balls and spacers into lower frame

connection points and secure with linkage and lock

pins – place spacers to position lower link balls for

best alignment with tractor lower links.

Fit PTO shaft to the stub axle of the machines

gearbox. NOTE: for initial installation of a new

machine or attachment to a different tractor refer

to PTO note at top of page.

Adjust the drop arms so that lower links are level.

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Reverse tractor squarely and centrally to the

machine set tractor lower links to a height that

will permit attachment to lower frame

Reverse fully in to attachment points then

raise the tractor linkage until it locks onto the

lower link balls on both sides of the machine.

Adjust top link to position the stabiliser tongue

for attachment to the tractors top link clevis.

NOTE: Alternative tongues for stabilisers are

Attach stabiliser tongue to highest suitable

clevis position that does not interfere with or

foul tractor components secure with pin and

lock pin.

IMPORTANT: Rear of stabiliser tongue should be as close as possible to the bottom of the

stabiliser slot with the machine at rest on the ground – if required change the stabiliser lower

attachment points and/or clevis attachment position to achieve this setting. This is a vital

requirement to ensure the tongue is located at the slots mid-point when the machine is raised to

the work position thus allowing float in each direction.

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Feed control lines into tractor cab avoid

sharp bends and keep lines well clear of all

Connect control lines to the machines

control unit in the tractor cab.

Tighten tractor stabilizers raise tractor

linkage to lift the machine to its working

height.

Attach PTO shaft to the output shaft of the

tractor.

Attach torque chains to convenient locations

to prevent rotation of PTO shaft guarding.

Remove stand legs from both sides of the

machine.

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Finally, slew the machine into the transport

position, replace slew lock pin (transport mode)

and close lift ram tap.

Attachment is now complete and the machine

ready for transportation to the work site.

NOTE: For initial installation refer to running up

procedure.

On semi independent machines only

Connect up the supply and return hoses;

Supply – from tractors auxiliary service.

Return – to tractors transmission casing (refer to

tractor handbook).

NOTE: On semi independent machines only select

tractors external services.

FLAILHEAD ATTACHMENT

For ease of attachment and safety this procedure is best performed on a firm level site.

With the tractor parked alongside the flailhead operate the controls of the machine to position the pivot bracket

of the machines head angling mechanism directly behind flailhead with the base of the hose tray (or junction

bracket) parallel to the ground.

Manuver the flailhead backwards on its roller until the heads attachment bracket is adjacent to the machines

pivot bracket. Fit the 4 attachment bolts through the brackets from the arm side - if the holes are mis-aligned

carefully operate the angling ram until the holes correspond.

WARNING: Ensure all persons remain at a safe distance while operating the angling function as the geometry

of the head angling mechanism produces several pinch risk areas. With the attachment bolts correctly located

through the brackets fit the self-locking nuts and tighten alternately until the brackets are drawn flush before

finally tightening them to a torque setting of 203Nm (150ft.lbs).

With machine in work position adjust the top link to

bring machine frame into the vertical position.

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Flailhead Hose Attachment

With the flailhead attached to the machine the

hydraulic hoses can now be connected refer to

diagrams opposite. Upper port ‘A’ on the motor

connects to junction bracket point ‘A’ on the arm and

lower port ‘B’ on the motor connects to junction

bracket point ‘B’ on the arm.

Note: If a hose tray is already fitted to the arm it will

need to be removed to allow the hoses to be

connected to the junction bracket – ensure the hose

tray is replaced once the hoses have been

connected.

Do Not attempt to raise or lower the boom or mower head unless the Implement is securely

attached to the Tractor. The Implement could tip over and cause equipment damage and

possible serious injury or death. Do Not use the boom controls to assist in installing the

implement on the tractor. Raise or Lower the boom and mower head only while seated in

the Tractor operator’s seat with the seat belt securely fastened. Inadvertent contact with

the boom controls could allow a component to fall. A sudden or inadvertent fall by any of

these components could cause serious injury or even death.

(SBM-23)

IMPORTANT: Scan this QR Code with your smart phone to link to the ADMA

Driveline Safety Manual for more information on the safe use of a driveline during

normal operation and maintenance. Or type in your internet browser the following

web address: www.algqr.com/dme

Ops-0009-MISC

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OIL REQUIREMENTS

NOTE: The machine is filled at the factory with Nuto 46 hydraulic fluid. It is recommended not to mix different

brands of hydraulic fluid.

Supplier Cold or Temperature Climate Hot Climate

Castrol Agricastrol hydraulic oil

Hy-spin AWH-M 46

Hy-spin AWH-M 68

Shell Tellus 46

Tellus T46

Tellus 68

Tellus T68

COMMA Hydraulic Oil LIC 15 Hydraulic Oil LIC 20

Esso Univis N 46 Univis N 68

Texaco Rando HD 46

Rando HDZ 46

Rando HD 68

Rando HDZ 46

FUCHS

(UK/Non UK markets*)

Renolin 46

Renolin HVZ 46

Renolin CL46/B15*

Renolin AF46/ZAF46B*

Renolin 68

Renolin HVZ 68

Renolin CL68/B20*

Renolin AF68/ZAF68B*

B.P. Bartran 46

Energal HLP-HM 46

Bartran 68

Energal HLP-HM 68

GREENWAY Excelpower HY 68 Excelpower HY 68

Elf Hydrelf HV 46

Hydrelf XV 46

Hydrelf HV 68

MILLERS Millmax 46

Millmax HV46

Millmax 46

Millmax HV46

MORRIS Liquimatic 5

Liquimatic HC 46

Triad 46

Liquimatic 6

Liquimatic HC 68

Triad 68

TOTAL Equivis ZS 46 Equivis ZS 68

ASSEMBLY

RMB 1865 06/19 Assembly Section 3-20

ASSEMBLY

FITTING CONTROL UNIT IN CAB

ELECTRIC CONTROLLED MODELS

A mounting pillar is supplied to which the control unit is bolted. The pillar is bolted to the tractor ensuring that

no structural member of the cab or roll bar is drilled and it can be bent or twisted to achieve a comfortable

working position.

The supply cable should be connected directly to the tractors battery or to any 30 amp electrical output

provided by the tractor manufacturer. Avoid using cigarette lighter type connections as these may prove to be

sporadic and unreliable for control applications.

The control is 12 volt D.C. operated; the brown lead is Positive and the blue is Negative.

CABLE CONTROLLED MODELS

The control unit is bolted to a mounting bracket.

This bracket may be bolted to the mud wing or cab cladding in a convenient location ensuring that no structural

member of the cab or roll bar is drilled.

In deciding the final position of the control box remember not to exceed the minimum acceptable bend -radii of

8"' for the cables.

The control lever for the cable operated rotor control valve is mounted in a similar fashion adopting the same

precautions pertaining to drilling and cable runs.

RUNNING UP PROCEDURE

TI MODELS ONLY

Ensure that the rotor control valve is in "STOP" position, start tractor, engage P.T.O. allow the oil to circulate

through the return line filter for about 5 minutes without operation of the armhead control lever.

Operate the armhead levers through their complete range ensuring that all movements are functioning

correctly.

Place the flail head at a safe attitude and move the rotor control to "START" position. After initial fluctuation the

rotor should settle to a steady speed. Increase P.T.O. speed to approximately 360 rpm. and run for a further

five minutes before disengaging and stopping tractor.

Check the hose runs and observe that they are free from any pinching, chaffing, straining or kinks. Re-check

the oil level in the tank-and top up as necessary

SI MODELS ONLY

1. Ensure PTO lever is in neutral position, and isolate tractor hydraulic linkage. Start tractor and select exter-

nal service supply. Allow the tractor to run for several minutes before attempting to operate any of the

machine control levers.

2. On operating move the levers through their complete range ensuring that all movements are functioning

correctly.

3. Check the tractor rear axle oil level and top up if necessary.

4. Place the flail head at a safe attitude and bring tractor engine revolutions to 1000 rpm. Engage PTO and

allow the rotor to run for several minutes. Do not leave the tractor cab or allow anyone to approach the flail

head at this time.

Do not allow the pump to continue working if the rotor does not turn. Overheating and

serious pump damage to the pump can be caused in a very short time.

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ASSEMBLY

5. After running up the machine, increase PTO speed to approximately 360 RPM. Run machine further for

five minutes before disengaging the PTO and stopping tractor. The reason for this running period under a

no load condition is to thoroughly circulate the oil in the reservoir through the return line filter.

6. Check the hose runs and observe that they are free from any pinching, chafing, straining or kinks. Recheck

the oil level in the tank and top up as necessary.

REMOVAL FROM TRACTOR

Read carefully before commencing to remove the machine from the tractor.

The order of the following steps must be followed exactly. Disconnecting the top link must be the last operation

prior to driving the tractor away from the machine.

Do not operate quadrant lever or machine controls through the rear cab window while

standing on or among linkage components. Always seek assistance.

1. Select a firm level site for parking the machine.

2. Replace parking legs in their sockets and secure in their lowest position.

3. Raise the machine on the tractor linkage until the weight is taken off the stabilizer.

4. Remove the lower stabilizer pins.

5. Unscrew the lift ram tap.

6. Lower the machine to the ground.

7. Extend the arms and place the flail head on the ground at half reach.

8. Disengage tractor PTO and remove.

9. Disconnect stabilizer bars or loosen check chains as applicable.

10. Unbolt the control unit from the mounting pillar, remove from tractor cab and stow the levers or switchbox

clear of the ground.

11. On SI Models only disconnect the supply and return hoses and stow with hose ends clear of the ground.

12. Disconnect the stabilizer from the tractor’s top hitch position. Allow the stabilizer to slide along the rail until

it contacts the eccentric stops.

13. Remove draft link pins and drive tractor away from machine.

STORAGE

If machine is to be left standing for an extended period of time, lightly coat the exposed portions of the ram rods

with grease. Subsequently this grease should be wiped off before the rams are next moved. If the machine has

to be stored outside, tie a piece or tarpaulin or canvas over the control assembly. Do not use a plastic fertilizer

which could lead to rapid corrosion.

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ASSEMBLY

RMB 1865 06/19 Assembly Section 3-22

ASSEMBLY

SUBSEQUENT ATTACHMENT TO IDENTICAL TRACTOR

Refer to and follow steps on ‘Initial attachment to tractor.

1. Connect stabilizer into tractor’s top hitch position used previously

2. Raise the machine on the tractor linkage until the stabilizer contacts the eccentric stops.

3. Fit stabilizer lower pins.

4. Mount controls in the tractor cab.

5. Fit PTO shaft and attach torque chain to a convenient point to prevent the shaft guard rotating.

6. Place arms in work position at half reach and adjust lift arm leveling box to bring frame horizontal.

7. Tighten check chains if fitted.

8. Stow parking legs.

9. Fold machine into transport position.

10. Proceed to the work site.

SUBSEQUENT ATTACHMENT TO DIFFERENT TRACTOR

1. Remove stabilizer and top link from machine and separate.

2. Refer to and follow steps “initial attachment to tractor”.

DECK STOP

A Stop assembly is provided for placement on

the connecting boom of the operating machine;

it is multi-adjustable for use on 100mm square

section or 100/110mm tapered section booms.

Its function is primarily to stop the deck coming

into contact with the machines arm components

when the head is fully angled, but also acts as a

support for the unit during transportation.

The stop should be assembled to the required

configuration to fit the specific boom and

positioned on the boom at a height where the

rubber buffers contact an outer point on the top

of the deck when the unit is fully angled in either

direction.

Operation Section 4-1

OPERATION SECTION

OPERATION

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OPERATION

BUSH HOG 1865 BOOM MOWER

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Bush Hog Boom Mowers are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. These mowers are

designed for cutting grass and small weeds. The mower is equipped with protective deflectors to prevent

objects being thrown from the mower by the blades, however, no shielding is 100% effective. All shields,

guards, and deflectors equipped on the mower must be maintained in good operational condition.

It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every

reasonable precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the

mower, tractor, or a thrown object. Do not operate the mower if passersby, pets, livestock, or property are

within 300 feet of the unit.

• All THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING including, Front and Rear Deflectors and Skid Shoes are in place and

in good condition when mowing.

• Mower is adjusted to be close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.

• MOWING AREA has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.

• PASSERSBY are inside enclosed vehicle.

This section of the Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate safe and proper mower

use to the operator. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to assist in

explaining the operation of a boom mower and are not specific to any model. Some pictures may show shields

removed for picture clarity. NEVER operate implement without all shields in place and in good operational

condition. The operator must be familiar with the mower and tractor and all associated safety practices before

operating the mower and tractor. Proper operation of the mower, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure

years of safe and satisfactory use of the mower.

IMPORTANT: To avoid mower damage, retorque all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation. Refer to the

Torque Chart at the end of the Maintenance Section to ensure bolts are properly tightened.

Standard Equipment and Specifications

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS

MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND

IMPLEMENT. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a

full explanation. Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and

those affixed to the implement and tractor. OPS-U- 0001

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW

the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or

death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the

Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.

(SG-2)

Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las

medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

1. Standard Equipment and Specifications

Tractor Requirements

Minimum Tractor HP Requirements 65 HP PTO

Minimum Tractor Weight 7716 lbs (3500kg)

Machine Specifications

Maximum Machine Reach 18’-1”

Machine weight with flailhead 2470 lbs

Power Arm Horsepower 65 HP

Oil Tank Capacity 51 gal

Hydraulics

Gear Totally Independent Standard

Method of Attachment

3-Point Linkage-Mounted Standard

Controls

Cable Control Standard

Machine Equipment

Safety Breakaway - Hydraulic Standard

Road Light Kit Standard

Power Slew Standard

Cable Rotor Control Standard

Window Guards Standard

Power Arm Attachments

Flail Mower

Sicklebar Mower

OPERATION

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OPERATION

2.OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS

Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operator. A qualified operator has read and under-

stands the implement and tractor Operator’s Manuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation

and all associated safety practices. In addition to the safety messages contained in this manual, safety signs

are affixed to the implement and tractor. If any part of the operation and safe use of this equipment is not com-

pletely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete explanation.

If the operator cannot read the manuals for themselves or does not completely understand the operation of the

equipment, it is the responsibility of the supervisor to read and explain the manuals, safety practices, and

operating instructions to the operator.

Safe operation of equipment requires that the operator wear approved Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

for the job conditions when attaching, operating, servicing, and repairing the equipment. PPE is designed to

provide operator protection and includes the following safety wear:

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

• Always Wear Safety Glasses with Side Shields

(marked with ANSI Z87)

• Hard Hat

• Steel Toe Safety Footwear

• Gloves

• Hearing Protection

• Close Fitting Clothing

• Respirator or Filter Mask (depends on operat-

ing conditions) OPS-U- 0002

DO NOT use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the

Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s

alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to

operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Implement,

an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult

a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication that

would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely. NEVER

knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or

coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others

could result if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

(SG-27)

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OPERATION

3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

In addition to tractor horsepower and size required to operate the mower unit, the tractor must also be properly

equipped to provide operator protection, to alert approaching vehicle drivers of the tractor’s presence, and to

ensure tractor stability when mowing with the boom fully extended.

Tractor Requirements and Capabilities

• Certified approved Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.

• Operator Protection .......................... Tractor must be equipped with protective structure such as operator

cage or lexan window to protect operator from thrown object and falling objects

• Tractor Safety Devices ....................Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting,

• Tractor Ballast .................................As required to maintain at least 1500 lbs. on left rear tire

Operator Thrown Object Protection

The tractor must be equipped with protective

equipment to shield the operator from falling and

thrown objects. For cab tractors, the tractor must be

equipped with operator protective film on right side

windows and door, or must be fitted with a shatter

proof safety window. For non-cab tractors, the

tractor must be equipped with a ROPS and operator

protective safety cage that provides protection to

the right and above the operator seat. DO NOT

remove the ROPS from non-cab tractors to equip a

safety cage.

3.1 ROPS and Seat Belt

The tractor must be equipped with a Roll-Over-Protective-Structure (ROPS) (tractor cab or roll-bar) and seat

belt to protect the operator from falling off the tractor, especially during a roll over where the driver could be

crushed and killed. Only operate the tractor with the ROPS in the raised position and seat belt fastened.

Tractor models not equipped with a ROPS and seat belt should have these life saving features installed by an

authorized dealer. OPS-U- 0003

Operate this Equipment only with a Cab Tractor. Always wear seat belts.

(SG-45)

Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operators

Protective Structure) or Cab to prevent injury from objects thrown from

ground or from overhead trimming. Stop mowing if workers or passersby

are within 300 feet.

(SBM-9)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

3.2 Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem

If the tractor will be operated near or traveled on a

public roadway it must be equipped with proper

warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV)

emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of

the unit. Most tractor’s have different settings for

operating and transporting lighting. Refer to the

tractor operator’s manual for using the tractor’s

light switch and operating the turn signals.

OPS-B- 0017

3.3 Tractor Ballast

To ensure tractor stability when operating on flat surfaces the left rear tractor tire MUST exert a minimum

down force (weight) of 1500 lbs. on the ground when the tractor is on level ground, its boom is fully extended

and the mower head is horizontal and two feet above the ground. A tractor that does not meet this criteria is

DANGEROUS and should not be operated as upset of the unit can occur resulting in possible serious injury

and property damage.

If the unit is operated on slopes greater than 5,

additional counterweight will be required.

Operation of the unit on slopes greater than 11

percent (6.4 degrees) is not recommended under

any circumstances. On a tractor with a 96” outside

to outside tire spread, an 11 percent (6.4 degrees)

slope occurs when one rear tractor tire is about 8”

lower than the other rear tire. OPS-B- 0018_C

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OPERATION

3.5 Tractor Horsepower

The horsepower required to operate the mower depends on many factors including vegetation to be cut, terrain

condition, operator experience, and condition of the mower and tractor. For most mowing condition, the 1600

boom mower requires a tractor with at least 60 HP PTO. Operating the mower with a tractor that does not have

adequate power may damage the tractor engine.

3.6 3-Point Hitch

RMB 1865 boom mowers can attach to tractors

with a CAT I or II hitch. Refer to the tractor

operator’s manual for the category of the tractor

used. If the hitch does not conform to ASABE Cat I

and II dimensions, the mower may not fit or raise

properly. Consult an authorized dealer for possible

modification procedures to mount nonconforming

hitches.

Use the correct hitch pins for the hitch category

being used. For Cat II hitches, it requires 1-1/8”

lower and 1” upper diameter hitch pins.

3.7 Hydraulics

The RMB 1865 is available with a Totally Independent Hydraulic System complete with Rotor Rotation Control.

The fully independent system is operated by an extra lever on the control console, which allows selection of

rotor rotation and all other functions.

3.4 Tractor Safety Devices

If transporting or operating the tractor and implement near a public roadway, the tractor must be equipped with

proper warning lighting and a Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem which are clearly visible from the rear of

the unit. Lights and a SMV emblem must be equipped directly on implements if the visibility of the tractor

warning signals are obscured.

Maintain all manufacturer equipped safety shields and guards. Always replace shields and guards that were

removed for access to connect, service, or repair the tractor or implement. Never operate the tractor PTO

with the PTO master shield missing or in the raised position. OPS-U- 0004

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OPERATION

RMB 1865 06/19 Operation Section 4-8

OPERATION

3.8 Front End Weight

A minimum of 20% total tractor weight must be maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end

weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving. If the

front end is too light, add weight until a minimum of 20% total weight is reached on the front tires. Front

weights and weight carriers can be purchased through an authorized tractor dealership. OPS-U- 0005

3.9 Power Take Off (PTO)

Depending on the unit, the mower is designed to operate at a PTO speed of 540 RPM. Most tractors operate

at either 540, or a combination of 540 and 1000 RPM PTO speeds. The operating speed of the mower and

tractor can be determined by the number of splines on the driveline yoke and PTO output shaft. Those

operating at 540 RPM will have a 6-spline shaft and those operating at 1000 RPM will have a 21-spline shaft.

Note: Refer to the tractor owner’s manual for instructions to change PTO speeds on models that operate at

more than one speed.

If operating an older model tractor where the tractor’s transmission and PTO utilize one master clutch, an

over-running clutch must be used between the PTO output shaft and the driveline of the mower. An

authorized tractor dealer can provide the over-running clutch and its installation if needed. OPS-U- 0006_B

DO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline to a Tractor

PTO. Use of an adapter can double the operating speed of the Implement resulting in

excessive vibration, thrown objects, and implement failure. Adapter use will also change the

working length of the driveline exposing unshielded driveline areas. Serious bodily injury

and/or equipment failure can result from using a PTO adapter. Consult an authorized dealer

for assistance if the Implement driveline does not match the Tractor PTO.

(S3PT-14)

Never operate the Tractor and Mower if the Implement input driveline is directly connected

to the Tractor transmission. Tractor braking distances can be substantially increased by

the momentum of the rotating Mower blades driving the Tractor transmission even though

the Tractor clutch has been disengaged. Install an over running clutch between the Tractor

PTO and the Mower driveline to prevent this potentially dangerous situation.

(S3PT-16)

4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR

Before getting onto the tractor, the operator must read and completely understand the implement and tractor

operator manuals. If any part of either manual is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for

a complete explanation. OPS-U- 0007

Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount

the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely

stopped.

(SG-12)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

4.1 Boarding the Tractor

Use both hands and equipped handrails and steps for support when boarding the tractor. Never use control

levers for support when mounting the tractor. Seat yourself in the operator’s seat and secure the seat belt

around you.

Never allow passengers to ride on the tractor or attached equipment. Riders can easily fall off and be seriously

injured or killed from falling off and being ran over. It is the operator’s responsibility to forbid all extra riders at

all times. OPS-U- 0008

Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.

Falling off can result in serious injury or death.

(SG-10)

Never allow children to operate or ride on the Power Unit or Implement.

(SPU-17)

4.2 Dismounting the Tractor

Before dismounting, park the tractor and implement on a reasonably level surface, apply the parking brake,

idle the engine down, disengage the PTO, and lower the implement to the ground. Shut down the tractor

engine according to the operator’s manual, remove the key, and wait for all motion to completely stop. Never

leave the seat until the tractor, its engine and all moving parts have come to a complete stop.

Use hand rails and steps when exiting the tractor. Be careful of your step and use extra caution when mud,

ice, snow or other matter has accumulated on the steps or hand rails. Use all handrails and steps for support

and never rush or jump off the tractor. OPS-U- 0009

BEFORE leaving the tractor seat lower the implement, set the parking

brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the

PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to

stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to

prevent the tractor from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving

or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the

tractor seat only.

(SG-9)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

5. STARTING THE TRACTOR

The operator must have a complete understanding of the placement, function, and operational use of all

tractor controls before starting the tractor. Review the tractor operator’s manual and consult an authorized

dealer for tractor operation instructions if needed.

Essential Tractor Controls:

• Locate the ignition key/switch

• Locate the engine shut off control

• Locate the hydraulic control levers

• Locate the light control lever

• Locate the brake pedals and clutch

• Locate the PTO control

• Locate the 3 point hitch control lever

• Locate the boom operating controls (joystick or valve bank)

Before starting the tractor ensure the following:

• Conduct all pre-start operation inspection and service according to the tractor operator’s manual.

• Make sure all guards, shields, and other safety devices are securely in place.

• The parking brake is on.

• The tractor transmission levers are in park or neutral.

• The boom operating controls are in the neutral and off position.

• The PTO control lever is disengaged.

• The hydraulic remote control levers are in the neutral position.

Refer to the tractor owner’s manual for tractor starting procedures. Only start the tractor while seated and

belted in the tractor operator’s seat. Never bypass the ignition switch by short circuiting the starter solenoid.

After the tractor engine is running, avoid accidental contact with the tractor transmission to prevent sudden

and unexpected tractor movement. OPS-B- 0003

Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The

exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health.

(SG-23)

Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a

tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators

manual for proper starting instructions.

(SG-13)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

6.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service

Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to operation. Damaged and/or broken parts should be

repaired and/or replaced immediately. To ensure the unit is ready for operation, conduct the following:

OPS-B- 0020

6. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE

Before each use, a pre-operation inspection and service of the implement and tractor must be performed.

This includes routine maintenance and scheduled lubrication, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped

and functional, and performing needed repairs. DO NOT operate the unit if the pre-operation inspection

reveals any condition affecting safe operation. Perform repairs and replacement of damaged and missing

parts as soon as noticed. By performing a thorough pre-operation inspection and service, valuable down time

and repair cost can be avoided. OPS-U-0029

6.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service

Refer to the tractor operator’s manual to ensure a

complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled

service is performed according to the

manufacturers recommendations. The following

are some of the items that require daily service and

inspection:

• Tire condition/air pressure

• Wheel lug bolts

• Steering linkage

• PTO shield

• SMV sign is clean and visible

• Tractor’s lights are clean and functional

• Tractor Seat belt is in good condition

• Tractor ROPS is in good condition

• ROPS is in the raised position

• No tractor oil leaks

• Radiator free of debris

• Engine oil level and condition

• Engine coolant level and condition

• Power brake fluid level

• Power steering fluid level

• Fuel condition and level

• Sufficient lubrication at all lube points

• Air filter condition OPS-U-0030

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OPERATION

NOTE: The mower Operator’s Manual and affixed Decals contain important instructions on the safe and proper

use of the mower. Maintain these important safety features on the mower in good condition to ensure the

information is available to the operator at all times.

All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited

to) - the Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, PTO integral

shields , and Retractable Door Shields should be used and maintained in good working

condition. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or

broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce

the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact.

(SFL-5)

Replace bent or broken blades with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN,

WELD, OR WELD HARDFACING ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR

OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLY

CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.

(SGM-10)

The operator’s manual and safety signs affixed on

the unit contain important instructions on the safe

and proper use of the equipment. Maintain these

important safety features on the implement in good

condition to ensure the information is available to

the operator at all times.

• Ensure the manual canister is secured to the

equipment with the operator’s manual inside.

• Ensure all safety signs are in place and legible.

Replace missing, damaged, and illegible

decals. OPS-U- 0011

KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement

and possible serious injury or death.

(SG-24)

OPERATION

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OPERATION

FRAME ASSEMBLY

• Ensure all bolts and screws are in position and

are properly torqued.

• Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with

screws.

• Ensure frame is properly mounted to tractor and

hardware is properly installed and tightened.

OPS-B- 0021_H

BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY

• Inspect condition of each arm section weldment

• Ensure all pins are in place.

• Ensure all bolts and screws are properly installed.

• Check condition of teflon bushings at boom pivot

points.

• Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained

correctly. Ensure the proper size pins are used to

retain the cylinders in place and are secured properly.

• Ensure that all joints are lubricated. See Maintenance

Section for Lubrication Chart. OPS-B-0022_K

Never attempt to lubricate, adjust, or remove material from the Implement while it is in

motion or while tractor engine is running. (SG-20)

HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION

• Check for hydraulic leaks along hoses,

cylinders and fittings. IMPORTANT: DO NOT

use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a

piece of heavy paper or cardboard to check for

hydraulic oil leaks.

• Inspect the condition of the valve weldment.

• Ensure fitting is properly connected

• Inspect condition of nylon bushings.

OPS-B- 0023_J

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Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work on the Implement.

Place the Mower Head on the ground or securely supported on blocks or stands, disengage

the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the control Levers or Joystick several times

to relieve pressure prior to starting any maintenance or repair work.

(SBM-6)

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 operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil

and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do

not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from

breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage

including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE

OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable gloves,

safety glasses and use cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks. If

you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer.

If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a

physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure.

(SG-15)

HYDRAULIC PUMP/OIL RESERVOIR

• Check oil reservoir level and oil condition. (Add

specific type oil if low)

• Change hydraulic oil filter and hydraulic oil

according to maintenance schedule.

• Ensure there are no oil leaks and fitting are

properly connected

• Inspect overall condition of hydraulic pump.

• Inspect pump drive shaft.

Check the fluid level in the Hydraulic Tank on the Tractor, and add oil if required. As the air has been forced out

of the Cylinders and Hoses, it goes into the Hydraulic Tank and reduces the volume of oil. Maintain the oil level

within the sight gauge located on the side of the resevoir. Never fill the tank above the sight gauge to allow for

the expansion of the oil. The tank maintains pressure after the mower has been run. Stand off to one side

when removing the breather cap element to prevent possible injury. To relieve pressure remove the breather

cap element and depress the spring loaded pressure valve to release any excess air. OPS-B- 0024_H

OPERATION

RMB 1865 06/19 Operation Section 4-15

OPERATION

Attention: Oil Filler Cap is also the Pressure Relief Cap.

Remove cap slowly to relieve pressure before removing cap completely. Stay clear to pre-

vent being scalded with hot oil that may spray out of the tank that is still pressurized and may

cause serious injury to eyes, face, and exposed skin.

(Ops-0001-MISC)

Avoid contact with hot surfaces including hydraulic oil tanks, pumps, motors, valves and

hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing maintenance or repairs.

Use gloves and eye protection when servicing hot components. Contact with a hot surface

or fluid can cause serious injury from burns or scalding.

(SG-34)