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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® Gasoline Trailed Rotary Cutter MODEL GT 4 8 Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE $4.00 50027657...
- 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
2-7 Engine Shutdown ....11 RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. -
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
ENGINE SERVICE (Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual) 1. Oil reservoir filled 2. Gas tank filled 1. All shields in place 2. All safety decals legible (If damaged, Bush Hog will furnish free upon request) 3. All bolts tight (Including blade bolts) Machine operates properly 5. -
Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol
Safety Alert Symbol Signal Words Safety Signs The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness. DANGER White letters on RED WARNING Black letters on ORANGE CAUTION... -
Page 7: 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 death or serious bodily injury. - Page 8 19. Keep the towing vehicle and cutter in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place. 20. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. 21. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.
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Page 9: 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 10: Introduction And Description
1-2 DESCRIPTION The GT 48 Rotary Cutter is equipped with a 13 H.P. Honda engine with electric start and spark arrestor. It is designed primarily for use with 4 wheeled, all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and garden tractors. -
Page 11: Ii Operation
2-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual information should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. Before beginning operation, clear work area of any objects that may be picked up and thrown. -
Page 12: Electric Start Control Box Mounting
Figure 2-3 Leveling Adjustment Rod 2-4 ELECTRIC START CONTROL BOX MOUNTING A. Attach mounting bracket to ATV rack using U- bolt. (Figure 2-4, 2-4A and Figure 4-2) B. Mount control box to mounting bracket by inserting quarter-turn fasteners into clip-on recepta- cle and turn 90 degrees. -
Page 13: Cutting
2-6 CUTTING WARNING ROTARY CUTTERS CAN DISCHARGE OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES OE DEATH: OPERATE ONLY WITH SIDE BANDS IN GOOD REPAIR. KEEP CHILDREN, BYSTANDERS AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA. DO NOT OPERATE CUTTER IN VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS. A. -
Page 14: Maintenance
45 degree angle on a bench grinder. Make certain blade is balanced before rein- stalling. If blade is bent, broken, or worn out, replace with a genuine Bush Hog replacement blade. 5. Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten 3/4 x 2-1/4”... -
Page 15: Hub Bearing Replacement
Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 3-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replace- ment parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem. -
Page 16: Dealer Assembly
Increase cutter height Decrease speed Increase cutting height Increase speed Refer to engine owner’s manual Tighten /Replace Contact your Bush Hog dealer Sharpen blade Reverse blade Align pulleys Adjust tension Keep clippings cleaned from top of deck Increase cutter height... -
Page 17: Base Unit Assembly
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE. 4-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY A. Mount spindle weldment to axle weldment using four 1/2 x 1-1/2”... -
Page 18: Electric Start Connection
Red (To Starter) White Green 4-2 ELECTRIC START CONNECTION TO ENGINE NOTE To mount control on ATV, see paragraph 2-4. A. Cut ring connector from engine end of green wire in cutter wiring harness. (Figure 4-2) Strip 1/4” of insulation from end of green wire. B. -
Page 19: Optional Front Roller Installation
4-3 OPTIONAL FRONT ROLLER INSTALLATION (Figure 4-4 ) Bolt rollers to deck front lip placing back plate on opposite side of deck lip. Bolts should be installed with head to underside of cutter. 4-4 OPTIONAL REAR ROLLER INSTALLATION (Figure 4-4) Bolt roller to rear deck band placing back plate to underside of deck. -
Page 20: 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 21: Torque Specifications
*Use 75% of the specified torque value for plated fasteners. Use 85% of the specified torque values for lubricated fasteners. Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B”... - Page 22 THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM. BUSH HOG P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 WARNING ® , L.L.C.
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