Tiger RBF-19C - Manual (Page 52)

Operation Section 4-2
OPERATION
RBF-19C 07/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
TIGER REAR MOUNT BOOM
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
BOOM STANDARD EQUIPMENT AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 4-4
(1) OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................................................... 4-5
(2) TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................ 4-5
(2.1) ROPS and Seatbelt ................................................................................................................ 4-6
(2.2) Operator Thrown Object Protection ......................................................................................... 4-6
(2.3) Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem ......................................................................................... 4-6
(2.4) Tractor Ballast ........................................................................................................................ 4-7
(3) GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 4-7
(3.1) Boarding the Tractor ............................................................................................................... 4-8
(3.2) Dismounting the Tractor .......................................................................................................... 4-8
(4) STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................... 4-9
(5) CONNECTING ATTACHING HEADS ............................................................................................... 4-10
(5.2) Connecting Mower Head Hydraulics To Boom ...................................................................... 4-10
(6) PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ............................................................................. 4-11
(6.1) Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection and Service ......................................................................... 4-11
(6.2) Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service .................................................................. 4-12
(6.3) Cutting Component Inspection ............................................................................................... 4-17
(7) OPERATING CONTROL VALVES ................................................................................................... 4-18
(8) DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND MOWER ......................................................................................... 4-24
(8.1) Starting the Tractor ............................................................................................................... 4-25
(8.2) Brake and Differential Lock Setting ..................................................................................... 4-25
(8.3) Driving the Tractor and Mower .............................................................................................. 4-26
TIGER Booms are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The Boom is designed to attach to a
tractor and operate the flail head to cut grass and trim hedges. The boom and head are equipped with safety
warning decals, protective deflectors, shields, and other safety features to provide operator and passerby protection,
however, no shielding is 100% accurate. ALL safety equipment and safety warning decals must be maintained on
the unit in good operational condition at all times.
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 boom unit, tractor
or a thrown object. Do not operate the boom and attached head if bystanders, passersby, pets or livestock are
within 300 feet of the unit.
This section of the Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate operators to the safe and
proper use of the boom and attached head. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual
aid to assist in explaining the operation of a Boom and are not specific to Boom. Some pictures may show shields
removed to enhance visual clarity. NEVER operate the boom unit without all safety equipment in place and in good
operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the boom unit and tractor operation and all safety
practices before beginning operation. Proper operation, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure years of safe
and satisfactory use of the Boom.