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BUSH HOG ® A A T T H H 9 9 0 0 0 0 A A i i r r T T u u n n n n e e l l F F i i n n i i s s h h i i n n g g M M o o w w e e r r O O p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’...
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If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, 2501 Griffin Ave., Selma, Alabama 36703. Most of our man- uals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
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.
7. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) 8. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the cutter. 9. Warranty information has been filed online with Bush Hog. Dealer’s Signature THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL...
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that fol- lows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.
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.
1-1 INTRODUCTION lel uplift blades form a suction during operation to lift We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- the grass before cutting it. The four caster wheel tomer. Your Air Turf Hog Series Rotary Cutter has...
(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. NOTE If driveline is correct length, omit the fol- lowing steps “G”...
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G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield Figure 2-5 where marked. (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 DANGER MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Figure 3-1 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.
BEFORE EACH USE 4. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary 1. Driveline Universal Joints - Apply multi-pur- per paragraph 4-5. Use only genuine Bush Hog pose grease with grease gun. replacement parts. If it is necessary to sharpen the 2.
(7) 40 Hours Spring Length 8-3/4” BELT DIAGRAM 4-4 BELT REPLACEMENT Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. A. Remove right and left side shields. B. Relieve spring tension by loosening the two 3/8” hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod. (Figure 4-1C.
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.
PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON- 7. If the assembly instructions call for parts or TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking OR REPRESENTATIVE. material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked.
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C. Install lift pins onto lower links, securing with nut (Figure 5-5). 7/8 lockwashers and hex nuts. F. Place two long spacers on the caster stems D. Remove caster arms by removing eight (8) 5/8 and insert into caster arms. Place two long spacers x 4 bolts, lockwashers and nuts securing them to and two short spacers on the caster stem above the the deck assembly.
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.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND Bolt Head Markings SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8...