Bush Hog 1812 Operator's Manual page 8

CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................ 4-8
Connecting Mower Tongue to the Tractor .......................................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting Mower Hydraulic Lines to the Tractor .............................................................................................. 4-9
SETTING THE MOWER ................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Setting Deck Height .......................................................................................................................................... 4-11
Setting Deck Pitch............................................................................................................................................. 4-12
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................. 4-13
Driveline Length Check ..................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline....................................................................................................................... 4-15
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ............................................................................................ 4-16
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................... 4-17
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ......................................................................................................... 4-18
Cutting Component Inspection.......................................................................................................................... 4-22
Blade Bolt Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 4-24
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................. 4-27
Starting the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-28
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................... 4-28
Operating the Mower Wings ............................................................................................................................. 4-28
Transport Position ............................................................................................................................................. 4-29
Operating Position ............................................................................................................................................ 4-29
Driving the Tractor and Cutter........................................................................................................................... 4-30
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................ 4-32
Foreign Debris Hazards .................................................................................................................................... 4-33
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions .................................................................................................................. 4-33
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................ 4-34
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .......................................................................................................................... 4-35
Operating the Mower ........................................................................................................................................ 4-35
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing ....................................................................................................................... 4-39
Shutting Down the Implement ........................................................................................................................... 4-40
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR .............................................................................. 4-40
MOWER STORAGE ......................................................................................................................................... 4-42
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................... 4-42
Tire and Wheels ................................................................................................................................................ 4-44
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................... 4-44
Lighting & Marking of Agricultural Equipment - ANSI/ASE Standard 279.16.................................................... 4-46
Hauling the Tractor and Implement................................................................................................................... 4-47
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................ 4-48
MAINTENANCE SECTION................................................................................................... 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT.......................................................................................... 5-2
PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................... 5-3
Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................................... 5-3
CENTER & WING GEARBOXES ....................................................................................................................... 5-5
DIVIDER GEARBOX........................................................................................................................................... 5-5
MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD ............................................................................................................ 5-6
SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................ 5-8
BLADE REMOVAL............................................................................................................................................ 5-10
Blade Bolt Inspection ........................................................................................................................................ 5-11
BLADE HOLDER ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................... 5-11
Blade Removal.................................................................................................................................................. 5-11
Installation ......................................................................................................................................................... 5-12
WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY ................................................................................................................................ 5-12
TONGUE........................................................................................................................................................... 5-13
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD............................................................................................................ 5-14
HYDRAULIC HOSES........................................................................................................................................ 5-14
Flex Wing Hydraulic Cylinder Replacement Instructions .................................................................................. 5-15
STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-16