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- Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com BUSH HOG ® 305/306 SERIES ROTARY CUTTERS Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE $4.00 Part No. 62736...
- 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. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. -
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
For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards or other protective guards at all times. Bush Hog strongly recommends the use of such guards for Agricultural uses as well, to reduce the risk of property damage, serious bodily injury or even death from objects thrown out by or from con- tact with the cutting blades. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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. -
Page 7: Federal Laws And Regulations
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 8: Introduction & Description
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION Figure 1-1 Major Components We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- A-Frame tomer. Your 305/306 Series Rotary Cutter has been Support Yoke Tailwheel... -
Page 9: Preparation For Use
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE higher than rear for extra shredding. Shut down 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR tractor. Securely block cutter in position. For further explanation of cutter adjustment, see paragraph 3-2. WARNING NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND NOTE CUTTER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED... - Page 10 Figure 2-4). 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. K. Repeat steps “I” and “J” to other driveline section.
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Page 11: Iii.operating Instructions
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNING Only qualified people should operate this machine. AVOID PLACING HANDS, FEET OR ANY Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and OTHER BODY PARTS BENEATH THE CUTTER safety shoes. -
Page 12: Transporting
1. Driveline Universal Joints - Apply multi-purpose spindle with two blades equal in weight. Use grease with grease gun. only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. 2. Wheel Bearings-Apply multi-purpose grease with 5. Make certain driveline shields are in place and in grease gun. -
Page 13: Blade Holder Assembly Removal And Installation
Use only gen- B. With tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO uine Bush Hog replacement parts. A. Raise cutter and securely block in position. drive for 2-3 seconds. Clutch should slip without... -
Page 14: Slip Clutch Adjustment
If satisfactory results cannot when there is still slackness in the bearings. be obtained, consult your Bush Hog dealer. IMPORTANT Do not overtighten nut and cause spring to Figure 4-4 Gearbox Internal Components become solid as this will cause shaft to fail. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 4-5 Tightening Bearings Roll pin being driven in Old nut being split for removal after tightening bearing 4-8 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Uneven Cut Cutter not level side to side. See SECTION II Worn or bent blades. - Page 16 14. Before operating, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication have been properly lubricated. BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. Figure 5-1 Yoke...
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Page 17: Assembly
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com SECTION V ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT 5-6 FRONT GUARD ASSEMBLY (Optional) Tighten all fasteners to specifications on Torque Chart unless otherwise indicated. Fasten guard to center front of mainframe using1/2 x 1-1/2” bolts, flatwashers, lockwashers 5-1 STANDARD 3-POINT HITCH (Figure 5-1) and nuts. -
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
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE... - Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ® BUSH HOG , L.L.C. P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 www.bushhog.com...