Bush Hog 2315 Operator's Manual page 18

Figure 5-2 Driveline Retaining Rings
extend upward so the rod can be driven out. Install
a 1/4" bolt and nut through the rear of the rod.
(Figure 5-1)
D. Attach center axle assembly to the center
section of the cutter. Align mounting holes and
insert axle bushings 5-5/8" long on the two center
rails with 3/4" x 7" bolts, flatwashers and locknuts.
Install 3-3/8" bushings through the outside mounting
holes using 3/4" x 4-1/2" bolts, flatwashers, and lock-
nuts. (Figure 5-3) Note: Lubricate the bushings
prior to assembly and drive into place with a rub-
ber hammer. Care should be given not to distort
these bushings.
Figure 5-3 Axle Assemblies
Center Axle Turnbuckle
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 & 13 and diagram on page 23.
decks by installing axle bushings 2-3/32" long, 3/4" x
3-1/2" bolts, flatwashers and locknuts. (Figure 5-4)
Note: Lubricate the bushings prior to assembly
and drive into place with a rubber hammer. Care
should be given not to distort these bushings.
Figure 5-4
spacer plates,lockwasher and nuts. Spindle hubs
should be located toward the outside of the cutter.
Note: When using laminated tires and airplane
tires, the flat side of the lug nut should be
Axle Arms
against the rim. When using automotive rims,
the tapered side of the lug nut should be against
the rim.
and wing axles using 1" x 4-1/2" bolts, lockwashers
and nuts. Position grease zerk upward for ease of
greasing. (Figure 5-5)
Figure 5-5
pins and presto pins shipped in cylinder assembly.
There are three type wheels available for this
machine. The laminated and airplane tire have the
same outside diameter whereas the automotive tire
will have a larger outside diameter. According to
Wing Axle
Figure 5-6, pin the base end of the cylinder accord-
ing to the type tire being used.
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E. Connect the 1 x 3" center axle arms with 3/4" x 4"
F. Assemble wing axle assemblies to the wing
Wing Axle
G. Attach wing axle arms with 3/4" x 4" bolts, 3/8"
H. Mount wheels on hubs securing with lug nuts.
I. Attach turnbuckle adjustment links to the center
Turnbuckle Link
J. Install center axle cylinder using 1" diameter