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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® RDTH Models RDTH 60 / RDTH 72 Rear Discharge Finishing Mower Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY l OPERATION l MAINTENANCE 04/09 Rev.1 $4.00 95986...
- 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, 2501 Griffin Ave., Selma, Alabama 36703. Most of our man- uals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
3-3 Operation ...........10 3-4 Transporting ........10 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. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment. -
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
7. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) 8. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the cutter. 9. Waranty information has been registered online with Bush Hog. Dealer’s Signature Purchaser’s... -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety 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. - Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety 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 safe- ty precautions could result in serious bodily injury.
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Page 8: 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 9: Introduction And Description
The 1-1 INTRODUCTION caster wheel arrangement along with the floating lift We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- linkage and optional front roller, all work together to tomer. Your RDTH Series Rotary Cutter has been give an even cut and minimize scalping. -
Page 10: Preparation For Use
OF CUTTER. SEE TRACTOR OPERA- cutting, overlap will be the distance between two TOR’S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED marks. If driveline has less than minimum overlap, WEIGHTS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT DO NOT USE. Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer. TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM NOTE (ROPS) AND SEAT BELTS. - Page 11 G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield Figure 2-5 where marked. (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 DANGER MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut INJURY.
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Page 12: Operating Instructions
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY FIGURE 3-1 Caster Wheel Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper- Spacers ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator Caster should read, understand and practice all safety mes- Wheel... -
Page 13: Maintenance
1. Driveline Universal Joints - Apply multi-pur- 4. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary pose grease with grease gun. per paragraph 4-5. Use only genuine Bush Hog 2. Driveline Guard - Apply 2-3 shots of multi-pur- replacement parts. If it is necessary to sharpen the pose grease with grease gun to plastic fitting. -
Page 14: Belt Adjustment
7. Spindle Assembly - Apply 5 shots multi-purpose 4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT grease with grease gun. Grease fittings for spindles CAUTION should be accessed by removing the plastic plugs in the shields. After completing lubrication, replace WEAR HEAVY WORK GLOVES TO PRO- plastic plugs. -
Page 15: Troubleshooting
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 number, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem. -
Page 16: Dealer Assembly
PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON- ing on the assembly to trip. TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER 4. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the OR REPRESENTATIVE. work area and have tools or other mechanical assist- ing devices in easy reach. - Page 17 G. Install front roller by securing the right and left E. Fasten mast supports and upper flex link to roller mounts to the deck in the holes provided by mast halves using 1/2 x 5” bolt,pivot tube and locknut. using 3/8 x 1” carriage bolts, flatwashers and lock- F.
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Page 18: 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 19: Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND Bolt Head Markings SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8... - Page 20 2501 Griffin Ave. Selma, AL 36703 Telephone (334) 874-2700 www.bushhog.com...