Bush Hog TD-1100 Operator's Manual

Bush Hog TD-1100 Operator's Manual

Bush hog tri-deck finishing mower operator's manual
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BUSH HOG
®
Tri-Deck Finishing Mower
TD -1100
Operator's Manual
OPERATION
MAINTENANCE
1299
$4.00
Part No. 50024754

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  • Page 1 BUSH HOG ® Tri-Deck Finishing Mower TD -1100 Operator’s Manual OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1299 $4.00 Part No. 50024754...
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 Tri-Deck Finishing Mower BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. 1. Assembly completed. 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated. 4. All shields in place and in good condition. 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart 6.
  • Page 6: 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 serious bodily injury.
  • Page 7: 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 8: Introduction & Description

    INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your TD-1100 Finishing Mower has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your mower in top operating condition.
  • Page 9: Preparation For Use

    TD-1100 units using standard single acting hydraulic cylinders require tractors which are equipped with a “float” position in their hydraulic systems to allow the wing decks to follow the contour of the ground. If your particular model tractor does not have a “float” position in its hydraulic system, a double acting hydraulic cylinder conversion kit should be installed.
  • Page 10: Iii.operating Instructions

    F. Route control chain to convenient location and fasten to tractor. Be sure excess slack is removed from the chain to avoid entanglement with tractor tires or other moving parts. Make sure latch locking pins are in the stored positions so that latches can Figure 2-3 Control Chain OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 11: Operation

    3-3 OPERATION A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in paragraph 4-1. B. Standard Models With Single Acting Cylinders - Start tractor. Lower cutter decks until it is supported by caster wheels and place hydraulic valve in “float” position. Models Equipped With Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder Conversion Kit - Start tractor.
  • Page 12: Iv.maintenance

    3. Check blade bolts for tightness. Tighten blade bolts to 76 ft./lbs. 4. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary per paragraph 4-5. Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. If it is necessary to sharpen the blades, remove the blades from the spindles before sharpening.
  • Page 13: Spindle Belt Adjustment

    1/2” hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod until the correct spring length is reached. 4-4 SPINDLE BELT REPLACEMENT Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement parts. A. Flip up black latches and remove right and left side shields. To remove the outside shields on the wing cutter decks, the wings must be in the folded position.
  • Page 14: Blade Replacement

    Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model num- ber, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem.
  • Page 15: 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 16 DECALS CONTINUED 82683 83105...
  • Page 17: Torque Specifications

    *Use 75% of the specified torque value for plated fasteners. Use 85% of the specificed 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 18 ® BUSH HOG P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700...

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