Bush Hog HDTH5 Operator's Manual page 105

BUSH HOG HDTH SERIES FINISH MOWER
Bush Hog HDTH Finish Mowers are manufactured with quality materials by skilled workers. These mowers are
grooming mowers intended for cutting lawns, golf courses, athletic fields or any other maintained areas where a
clean, uniform finish is desired. The mower is equipped with protective deflectors to prevent objects from being
thrown from the mower by the blades. All deflectors and shielding equipped on this unit must be maintained in
good working operational condition.
It is the operator's responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every reason-
able 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 unless:
• ALL THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING, Including deflectors, Chain Guards (If equipped), Steel Guards and
Side Skirts are in place and in good condition while mowing.
• Mower is adjusted to be parallel to ground without exposing blades.
• MOWING AREA has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.
• PASSERSBY are inside an enclosed vehicle.
This section of this manual is designed to familiarize, instruct and educate safe and proper mower use to the op-
erator. Pictures contained in this section are intended a visual aid to assist in explaining the operation of the
mower. Some pictures may show shields removed for clarity purposes. NEVER OPERATE this implement without
all shields in place and in good operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the mower and tractor
operation and all associated safety practices before operating the mower and tractor. Proper operation of the
mower, as detailed in the manual will help ensure years of safe and satisfactory use of the mower.
To avoid mower damage, re-torture all bolts after the first 10 hours of operation.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS MAN-
UAL 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 Bush Hog Dealer for a full explanation.
Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and those affixed to the imple-
ment and tractor. OPS-U-0001
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 the Safety Messages.
Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
HDTH 5 & 6 Finish Mower 08/21
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OPERATION
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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