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- Page 1 ® BUSH HOG 1846QT, 2246 QT Front End Loaders OPERATOR’S MANUAL ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE $4.00 25H48997...
- 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.
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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. Repairs to be submit- ted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure. -
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
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST 1846, 2246 QT Loaders BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. Machine properly assembled. All safety decals readable (See decal page). All bolts tightened to torque specifications given in the torque chart. Machine operates properly. -
Page 6: Safety Procedures
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 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED 10. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure. 11. Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting can cause overloading the loader and tractor and serious operator injury may result. 12.
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Page 8: Federal Laws & 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 9: Introduction & Description
1-2 DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION The Model 1846 and 2246 Front End Loaders are We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- designed for two-wheeled drive and four-wheel drive tomer. Your front end Loader has been carefully tractors. They are intended to lift only loose materi- designed to give maximum service with minimum als that will fit in the bucket. - Page 10 Table 1-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SERIES LOADER 1846QT 2246Q A. Maximum Lift Height - Measured at Pivot Pin 76 in. 97 in. B. Maximum Lift Height - Under Level Bucket 71 in. 90 in. C. Clearance with Attachment Dumped 45° 59 in.
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Page 11: Ll Preparation For Use
D. Drive tractor forward to seat cross tube in front increase tractor stability. Three point hitch mounted bracket. Install pin on bracket to retain cross tube. weights are available from your Bush Hog dealer. Air (Figure 2-2) pressure in front tires should be adequate for heavy loads. - Page 12 direction. Hold valve open with cylinders “bottomed E. Lower loader rear subframe by extending bucket cylinders (dump) allowing it to seat on rear brackets. out” for 3-5 seconds. This will purge air from hydraulic components. There must be equal space between loader frame and rear bracket (Figure 2-3) on each side.
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Page 13: Lll Operating Instructions
See tractor operator’s manual. Three point hitch mounted weights are available from your Bush Hog dealer. Always turn off tractor engine, set parking brake and lower loader to ground before dismounting tractor. See page 4 for additional safety... - Page 14 LIFTING THE LOAD CAUTION OPERATING THE LOADER ON A HILLSIDE WARNING IS DANGEROUS. EXTREME CARE IS RECOMMENDED. DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY ANYONE IN THE BUCKET OR ON ANY OTHER POSITION OF THE LOADER OR LOADER ATTACH- MENT. INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF THE LOADER OR ATTACHMENT COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OR CRUSHING.
- Page 15 OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL During hard surface operation, keep the bucket level and put the lift control in the float position to permit the bucket to float on the working surface. If hydraulic down pressure is exerted on the bucket, it will wear faster than normal.
- Page 16 PEELING AND SCRAPING BACKFILLING 6” Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward, and hold the Backgrade occasionally with a loaded bucket to lift control forward to start the cut. Make a short, angle keep the working surface free of ruts and holes. cut approximately 6”...
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Page 17: Transporting
HANDLING LARGE HEAVY OBJECTS WARNING Do not use front end loaders for handling large, heavy objects such as large, round or rectangular bales, logs and oil drums. Handling large heavy objects can be extremely dangerous due to: • Possibility of rolling the tractor over. •... -
Page 18: Lv Maintenance
SECTION lV MAINTENANCE BEFORE EACH USE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 1. Inspect hydraulic lines and fittings for wear or Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. leaks. Repair or replace if needed. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set 2. -
Page 19: Hydraulic Pressure Requirements
(1846 QT) or 2000 psi (2246 QT) is recommend- are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog ed for maximum efficiency and service. The Bush dealer. Please have ready your machine name,... -
Page 20: Assembly
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR blocked up assemblies if at all possible. 8. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts. DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. 9. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be... -
Page 21: Control Valve Assembly & Mounting
5-2 CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY E. Mount the valve to the valve mount bracket. Use AND MOUNTING three 5/16” x 1” bolts, flatwashers and lockwashers. F. Slide the hydraulic hoses from loader through the hose sleeve. A. Attach mounting bracket to loader frame using two 3/8”... -
Page 22: Power Beyond Kit Assembly
5-3 POWER BEYOND KIT This Kit is provided to relieve excessive pressure on loader control valve when other implements are used while loader is still attached to tractor. Kit Includes: ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION Power Beyond Plug Assy. Elbow 90˚ 9/16” ORB to 9/16” JIC Hydraulic Hose 1/4”... -
Page 23: Fork Lift Attachment
5-4 FORK LIFT ATTACHMENT the loader dump cylinders to give the forks the desired tilt. Position the forks on their support rods to WARNING the desired width so that the load will be carried approximately equal on each fork. Position load as TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: far back as possible. -
Page 24: Safety Decals
To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because dam- ages 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 25: 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 26 BUSH HOG P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 872-6261...
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