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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® 2315 FLEX-WING ROTARY CUTTER Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY G OPERATION G MAINTENANCE $4.00 Part No. 91885...
- 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
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 serious bodily injury. -
Page 7: 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 8: Introduction & Description
1-1 INTRODUCTION ing. Free-swinging blades reduce the shock of We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- impact when a stationary object is hit. Slip clutches tomer. Your Model 2315 Flex Wing Rotary Cutter... - Page 9 Figure 2-5 Adjustable Link D. If wing(s) are not level (parallel to center sec- tion, disconnect one end of the wing adjustment link- age (Figure 2-5) and adjust shorter to raise the wing outside edge and longer to lower the wing outside edge.
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Page 10: Pitch Adjustment
IMPORTANT CAUTION NEVER ADJUST THE LEVELING ROD SO THAT FAILURE TO MATCH VALVE TO TRAC- THE THREADED END OF ANY ROD IS NOT TOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BY USING FULLY ENGAGED IN THE TURNBUCKLE. INCORRECT PLUG WILL CAUSE DAM- AGE TO TRACTOR. A. -
Page 11: Transporting
Figure 2-5 Adjustable Link D. If wing(s) are not level (parallel to center sec- tion, disconnect one end of the wing adjustment link- age (Figure 2-5) and adjust shorter to raise the wing outside edge and longer to lower the wing outside edge. -
Page 12: Maintenance
Tighten nut to 30 ft./lbs. objects. Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. 3. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary AFTER EACH USE per paragraph 4-3. Always replace both blades on spindle with two blades equal in 1. -
Page 13: Lubrication
4-2 LUBRICATION 7. Wing Turnbuckles - Apply multi-purpose grease (Figure 4-1) slowly with grease gun. NOTE 8. Leveling Rod Links - Apply multi-purpose grease The multi-purpose grease referenced in this section slowly with grease gun. is an NLGI Grade 2 type grease. 120 HOURS 9. -
Page 15: Blade Replacement
Always replace both blades on a spindle 4-5 BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY using two blades having the same weight. Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement blades. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION A. Remove nuts from blade bolts. A blade nut A. Remove cotter pin and blade holder assembly socket (Part No. -
Page 16: Slip Clutch Operational Check
If satisfactory results can- B. With tractor at idle speed, engage tractor PTO not be obtained consult your Bush Hog dealer. drive for 2-3 seconds. Clutch should slip without turning blades. If clutch does not slip, contact your IMPORTANT authorized Bush Hog dealer. -
Page 17: Assembly
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. 5-1 MODEL 2315 ASSEMBLY NOTE... - Page 18 Figure 5-2 Driveline Retaining Rings E. Connect the 1 x 3” center axle arms with 3/4” x 4” bolts, 1/4” spacer plates, lockwashers, and nuts. Note: Single spindle arms should have the spindle hubs in the directions of the wings. (Figure 5-3) Also refer to explod- ed drawing on pages 12 &...
- Page 19 FIGURE 5-6 Cylinder Lug Mounting Locations slips over the inner ring extension. Turn collar quickly in the direction of rotation (approximately 1/4 turn) to tighten. (Figure 5-9) O. Place punch in blind hole in collar. (Figure 5- 10) Strike punch sharply with hammer in the direc- tion of rotation to lock collar tightly against inner ring extension.
- Page 20 en tapered pin nut to 30 ft./lbs. (Figure 5-11) ter tractor hydraulic system. Consult your tractor T. Attach hose holder rod to tongue using 5/8” x dealer to determine which type system your tractor 2” bolt, nut, flatwasher and lockwasher. (Figure 5- has.
- Page 21 GG. Note: Refer back to Section 2-1G prior SAFETY TOW CHAIN to folding the wings with the tractor hydraulics. A. Securely attach tow chain to cutter by looping Fold wings into the transport position and install hook end of chain around one side member of transport lock pins and presto pin.
- Page 24 AXLE ARM ASSEMBLY LOCATIONS OF ARMS AND SPACER PLATES TO AXLE LUGS 1/4” Spacer 1/4” Spacer 3/8” Spacer 3/8” Spacer Right Wing Lug Left Wing Lug NOTE: The spacing between mounting holes in the wing axle arms is 6 - 7/16”. The spacing between Center Axle Lugs mounting holes in the...
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Page 25: 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 26: Torque Specifications
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 GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8... - Page 27 BUSH HOG ® , L.L.C. P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 www.bushhog.com...