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Bad Boy GroundHog MAX Manual

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  • Page 2: Introduction Ii

    Lubricate the unit as specified. Observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on the equipment. Use only genuine GroundHog MAX by Bad Boy Mowers service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standards required for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number of your equipment in the spaces provided located at the end of the Warranty section.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..........ii SPECIFICATIONS / GENERAL INFORMATION .

  • Page 4: Specifications / General Information

    The illustrations and data used in this GroundHog MAX by Bad Boy Mowers. Read manual were current at the time of print- it carefully. It furnishes information and ing. However, due to possible inline pro- instructions that will help you achieve duction changes, your machine may vary years of dependable performance.

  • Page 5: Safety Decals 2

    SAFETY & INSTRUCTIONAL DECALS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Replace Decals Immediately If Damaged! Part # 15337 Safety Decals 2...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    SAFETY RULES ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Safety is a primary concern in the design and PREPARATION manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our • Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing to efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped avoid getting caught in moving parts.Wear sturdy, out by an operator’s single careless act.
  • Page 7 • Use extreme care and reduce ground speed on slopes and rough terrain. • Verify that the GroundHog MAX is in safe con- • Keep alert and watch the front as well as the dition before putting the unit into service by: rear when operating.

  • Page 8: Assembly

    Figure 1 Figure 3 Figure 2 In the next section will show different ways to use these parts to make your GroundHog MAX compatible with your ATV. WARNING: We recommend that you initially plow lighty (you have numerous up and down adjustment holes).

  • Page 9: Maintenance And Storage

    6D 6A 5A 6A 4 6B 3A 3 2 Storage When handling The GroundHog MAX always be extremely careful. There are sharp edges and moving parts. Failure to use caution may reult in serious injury. Store your GroundHog MAX by:...

  • Page 10: Compatibility Assemblies

    Secure it to the ATV by placing a ¾-inch bolt Compatibility Assemblies (part 15) through (part 25) and the factory utility The GroundHog MAX has the following 3 basic hole. Place lock washer (part 23) and nut (part options to be compatible: 24) onto bolt (part 15) and tighten loosely for now filling any voids with washers as needed.
  • Page 11 3. Gradually tighten all nuts securely on both 21-inch receiver tube (part 25) into 9-inch extension tube (part 25A) tube assembly. 4. Place GroundHog MAX plow head (part 12) into the 21-inch receiver tube (part 25) and secure with provided tractor pin (part 13) and cotter (part 14).
  • Page 12 5. Gradually tighten all nuts securely on both 21-inch receiver tube (part 25) into 9-inch extension tube (part 25A) tube assembly. 6. Place GroundHog MAX plow head (part 12) into the 21-inch receiver tube (part 25) and secure with provided tractor pin (part 13) and cotter (part 14).
  • Page 13 Compatibility Assembly(cont.) Suzuki, Kawasaki and Similar GroundHog MAX Receiver System Installation Instructions These instructions will work for most ATV's that has this rear end. All necessary hardware is provided. 1. Place 5-inch receiver tube (part 17) on top of the factory utility hole platform.
  • Page 14 Compatibility Assembly(cont.) Bombardier/CanAm and Similar GroundHog MAX Receiver System Installation Instructions These instructions will work for most Bombardier/ CanAm and other similar ATV’s. All necessary hardware is provided. 1. Place 5-inch receiver tube (part 17) on top of the factory utility hole platform.
  • Page 15 5 Inch Receiver Tube(Fig.5) Figure 5 A) It can be used as a 5-inch receiver tube on many ATV's and other power sources. B) In a few GroundHog MAX receiver installa- tions it can be used as a spacer. Compatibility Assemblies 12...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Owner should check and tighten all hardware after Transport Position the first hour of operation. The break in stage of CAUTION your new GroundHog MAX can cause minimal loosening of hardware. When handling The GroundHog MAX always WARNING be extremely careful. There are sharp edges and moving parts.
  • Page 17 The • Replace the tractor pin. break in stage of your new GroundHog MAX can cause minimal loosening of hardware. Retighten You are ready to plow. the 3/4 " castle nut as necessary.

  • Page 18: Parts Catalog

    GroundHog MAX Plow and Receiver Kit Assembly Schematic Figure 7 Note: Loose "play" is intentional where part #11 slides into part #7. This allows "float" on uneven terrain. Axle assembly is pre assembled at the factory. 15 Parts Catalog Prices subject to change without notice.
  • Page 19 GroundHog MAX Parts Part No. Description *FOB Price *FOB Price Each Total 15185 Hair Pin $0.21 $0.42 T-567 Castle Nut M18*1.5 ¾’ $1.30 $2.60 T-10 Lock Washer ¾” $0.48 $0.96 T-723 Flat Washer 18 $0.32 $8.84 15177 3" Outer Spacer $2.21...

  • Page 20: Frequently Asked Questions

    GroundHog MAX can plow it. 10. Does the receiver hitch assembly have to be 4. Can I use the GroundHog MAX if my ATV has a perfectly level? strong factory or after-market 2-inch receiver? A: No. However, we do provide spacers. You should A: Yes.

  • Page 21: Warranty 18

    Bad Boy Mowers obligation under this Warranty is limited to, at Bad Boy Mower option, the repair or replacement, free of charge, of the product if Bad Boy Mowers, in its sole discretion, deems it to be defective or in noncompliance with this Warranty.

  • Page 22: Warranty For Parts

    WARRANTY FOR PARTS GroundHog MAX by Bad Boy Mowers warrants its parts to be free from defect in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of delivery of the part(s) to the original purchaser.
  • Page 23 PART NO.15338...

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