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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® EFM 480/600 Economy Finishing Mower Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE $4.00 50024642...
- Page 2 If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3-2 Cutting Height Adjustment ..10 RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. -
Page 4: Warranty
2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judge- ment of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability. -
Page 5: Dealer Preparation Check List
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST EFM 480/600 Finishing Mowers BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. 1. Assembled completed. 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated. 4. All shields in place and in good condition. - Page 6 Safety Alert Symbol Signal Words Safety Signs The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness. White letters on RED Black letters on ORANGE Black letters on YELLOW This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!
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Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury. -
Page 8: Federal Laws And Regulations
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. -
Page 9: Introduction And Description
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your EFM Series Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time.This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your rotary cutter in top operating condition. -
Page 10: Preparation For Use
(Figure 2-2) If driveline has been marked for cutting, overlap will be the distance between two marks. If driveline has less than minimum overlap, DO NOT USE. Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer. WITH If driveline is correct length, omit the fol- lowing steps “G”... - Page 11 G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield where marked. (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-4 I. Repeat steps “G” and “H” to other driveline sec- tion.
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Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper- ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety mes- sages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the cutter to avoid serious injury or death. -
Page 13: Maintenance
3. Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten blade bolts to 76 ft./lbs. 4. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary per paragraph 4-5. Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. If it is necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades from the spindles before sharpening. -
Page 14: Belt Adjustment
1/2” Nuts 2-7/8" 4-4 BELT REPLACEMENT spindles Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. holes A. Remove right and left side shields. B. Relieve spring tension by loosening the two 1/2” hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod. (Figure 4-1 C) C. -
Page 15: Blade Replacement
Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model num- ber, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem. -
Page 16: Dealer Assembly
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON- TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. 5-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY A. Attach lower lift links to deck assembly using 1/2 x 2”... - Page 17 E. Fasten mast supports and upper flex link to mast halves using 1/2 x 5” capscrew, pivot tube and locknut.. F. Place two long spacers on the caster stems and insert into caster arms. Place two long spacers and two short spacers on the caster stem above the caster arms.
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Page 18: Safety Decals
To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information. -
Page 19: Torque Specifications
*Use 75% of the specified torque value for plated fasteners. Use 85% of the specified torque values for lubricated fasteners. Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B”... - Page 20 ® BUSH HOG , L.L.C. P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700...