Welcome Thank you for selecting the ST-104 Rotary Mower. Your machine has been care- fully inspected by both the factory and the dealership prior to being received by you to ensure that it is ready for operation. This manual explains the proper operation of your machine. It is very important that you read and understand these instructions before operating or maintaining the machine.
Always keep safety decals clean, using soap and water. Do not use abrasive cleaners be- cause they could cause damage to the decals. If the safety decals get damaged, or are missing, contact your local Bush-Whacker dealer to order replacements for them.
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT—Make sure all gearbox shields are in place and tightened be- fore operating the mower. If one works loose, stop mowing and tighten immediately. NEVER OPERATE THE MOWER WITHOUT ALL GEARBOX SHIELDS PROPERLY IN- STALLED. OPERATION WITHOUT SAFETY SHIELDS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS IN- JURY OR DEATH. 2010 ST-104...
Remove or avoid all foreign objects such as wire, cable, metal objects, and all other foreign material. Failure to do so could result in serious injury to the operator or passerby from foreign material being thrown from the mower. 2010 ST-104...
Care must be taken when operating on uneven terrain, ditches, or embank- ments. The chances of the tractor and/or mower rolling over are increased. Also, the chance of objects being thrown by the blade are increased when operating under these adverse conditions. 2010 ST-104...
Stop cutting if someone comes within 300 feet. DO NOT operate equipment with bystanders in the area! Rotary mowers have the ability to throw debris considerable distances when blades are allowed to strike foreign objects. Operator must exercise caution or serious injury or even death could result. 2010 ST-104...
Whacker gearboxes. Replacement gearbox grease is available from your Bush-Whacker dealership. Always use genuine Bush-Whacker replacement parts, available through the network of authorized dealers. The use of non-OEM parts will void the warranty of this machine. Non-OEM parts may not meet Hall Manufacturing Inc. specifications and could lead to serious injury or death.
When operating in these conditions, the operator must check the blade bolts more frequently than normal, at least four times a day. Always use genuine Bush-Whacker replacement blades, bolts, and nuts. Other blades may not meet Hall Manufacturing specifications and could lead to serious injury or death.
gearbox, then fill to the level of the plug. NOTE: Do not overfill the gearbox. If the grease level of the gearbox is low, additional grease can be purchased from your Bush-Whacker dealer. Inspect output shaft for vines, wire, rope, etc. that may collect around the shaft and tear up ...
The upper bearing will be pressed off the end of the shaft. 9. If any of the bearing races in the housing need to be removed, a blind hole bearing puller should be used. 10. See page 20-21 for parts breakdown. 2010 ST-104...
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10. Replace the inspection cover on the top of the gearbox and torque the bolts to 20 ft-lbs. 11. Fill the gear box with the recommended lubricant in an upright position similar to the mounting position. Fill the gearbox to the level plug. 2010 ST-104...
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2. Loosen Part A and slide Part A&D to the desired offset Position (up to 12‖) and tighten them securely into place. 3. Attach the mower to the tractor as stated in Part I except now the operator must attach the top link to Part D. 2010 ST-104...
Hall Manufacturing further warrants that if any genuine Bush-Whacker part or component utilized by an authorized Bush-Whacker dealer proves to be defective in material or workmanship, within thirty (30) days of such utili- zation, Hall Manufacturing will, at its option, repair or replace the defective part without charge. Owner shall be responsible for all freight charges including labor to and from the place where the warranty work is per- formed.
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Hall Manufacturing will approved or deny claim within thirty (30) days of receiving a claim. Hall Manufacturing will issue credit for all genuine Bush-Whacker parts or components as well as all approved Dealership employee labor time at a rate of $30.00 per hour within thirty (30) days of the claim approval.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION ** Return to Hall Manufacturing within sixty (60) days of purchase Date of Purchase ___________ Purchaser _____________________________ Address __________________ City_____________________ State ________ Product ___________________ Model#___________ Serial#_____________ Dealer Address City State Signature of Original Buyer Signature of Dealer or Dealer’s Agent * Please include a copy of the original bill of sale...