BADBOY BBFW12 Owner's Operation Manual

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FLEX WING ROTARY CUTTER

OWNER'S OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL

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Bad Boy, Inc.

102 Industrial Drive

Batesville, Arkansas 72501

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Page 1 BBFW12 FLEX WING ROTARY CUTTER OWNER’S OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL For additional information, please see us at www.badboycountry.com Bad Boy, Inc. 102 Industrial Drive Batesville, Arkansas 72501 ©2018 1-6...
Page 2 TO THE DEALER Assembly, initial lubrication, and verification of proper installation of this product is the responsibility of the Bad Boy dealer. Be familiar with the safety rules and instructions found in this manual. Ensure all items on the Dealer’s Pre-Delivery and Delivery Checklists, in this Manual, are completed before releasing the cutter to the new owner.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………4 WARRANTY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………….5 DEALER INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………………7 SAFETY RULES AND INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………9 GENERAL INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………………….13 OPERATION………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 OWNER SERVICE…………………………………………………………………………………………18 TROUBLESHOOTING……………………………………………………………………………………..24 CUTTER ASSEMBLY AND PARTS LIST………………………………………………………………..25 FASTENER TORQUE CHART……………………………………………………………………………35 PAGE 3...
Page 4: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Gear Box Omni RCD-90, Omni RC-71, Omni RC-71R Gear Box Mount .375” Steel Deck Thickness 10 GA Skirt Thickness .25” Skid Shoes .25” Replaceable Tail Wheels 21x7 Foam Filled ASM Wheel Stump Jumper 15 Spline, Standard Duty, Infinity Pan Style Length (including Tail-Wheel) 190”...
Page 5: Limited Warranty
WARRANTY OWNER/OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY It is the owner and/or operator’s responsibility to read the owner’s manual before use. Failure to read the owner’s manual is considered a misuse of this equipment. It is the owner and/or operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced before continued operation.
Page 6 WARRANTY LIMITATION: THERE IS NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTY. ANY WARRANTY THAT MAY BE IMPLIED FROM THIS PURCHASE INCLUDING MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE EXCLUDED.
Page 7: Pre-Delivery Check List
DEALER INFORMATION PRE-DELIVERY CHECK LIST It is the dealer’s responsibility to fully assemble and inspect the cutter before the customer takes delivery of the unit. The following check list is provided as a memory aid to ensure all points are inspected.
Page 8 Dealer Assembly Instructions 1. Rotate the Hitch Assembly into position. 2. Connect the Leveling Rods to the Front Hitch Assembly . 3. Attach the Series 6 10' PTO Shaft to the center RC-90 3 way box. PAGE 8...
Page 9: Safety Rules And Information
SAFETY RULES/INFORMATION NOTE: Safety instructions are important! While these instructions may seem lengthy or redundant, they are presented for your safety.  Safety alerts and symbols will appear throughout the manual to indicate potential hazards. When you see any of these symbols, be aware and read the instructions and or cautions carefully. Accidents can occur when vital information is unknown or ignored.
Page 10 SAFETY RULES Note:(Safety instructions are important!! While these instructions may seem lengthy or redundant, they are presented for your safety) TRAINING Almost all accidents arising from the use of equipment such as this that has resulted in injury or  death would have been avoided had instructions such as these been adhered to.
Page 11: Maintenance
OPERATION Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing  the cutter. This machine is equipped with front and rear guards. DO NOT operate the machine without the  guards in place. Never direct discharge toward people, animals, or property. ...
Page 12 Do not allow bystanders in the area when operating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servicing  the equipment. Keep all persons away from the operator control area while performing adjustments, service,  or maintenance. Do not modify or alter (or permit anyone else to modify or alter) the equipment or any of its ...
Page 13: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION MANUAL PURPOSE The purpose of this manual is to assist you in operating and maintaining your cutter. Read it  carefully. It furnishes information and instructions that will help you achieve years of dependable performance. These instructions are the product of extensive field experience, engineering data, accident reports, and statistical data.
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST: Owner/Operators Responsibility Review and follow all safety rules (pages 9-12) and machine safety decals.  Ensure the equipment is properly and securely attached to the tractor.  Make sure drive-line spring-operated locking pin slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor ...
Page 15 DRIVE-LINE ADJUSTMENT  Attach the cutter to the tractor draw bar.  Connect the hydraulic cylinder hose. Do not attach the drive line.  Raise and lower the cutter to determine the minimum and maximum distance between the tractor PTO shaft and the gearbox input shaft. If the distance is too long, the drive-line will be too short for proper engagement;...
Page 16 DRIVELINE INSTALLATION and REMOVAL (TRACTOR PTO) INSTALLATION Push the spring-activated locking pin and at the same time, push the drive-line onto tractor  PTO shaft until the locking pin is able to engage the shaft. Make sure the spring activated locking pin slides freely and is seated firmly into the tractor PTO ...
Page 17: Operating Technique
OPERATING TECHNIQUE Operating power for the cutter is provided by the tractor’s PTO. Operate the PTO at 540 RPM  (never exceed). Know how to stop the tractor and cutter quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. Engage the PTO at a low engine RPM. Engagement of the PTO at high engine RPM places the ...
Page 18: Owner Service
OWNER SERVICE The information in this section is written for operators that possess basic mechanical skills. If you need help, your dealer has trained service technicians available. For your protection, read and follow the safety information in this manual. If you do not understand any part of this manual and need assistance, contact your dealer. ...
Page 19 LUBRICATION Do not allow excess grease to collect on or around parts, particularly when operating in sandy areas.  See the figures below for lubrication points and frequency of lubrication based on normal operating  conditions. Severe or unusual conditions may require more frequent lubrication. Use a lithium grease of #2 consistency with a MOLY (molybdenum disulfide) additive for all locations ...
Page 20 LUBRICATION POINTS PTO shaft: front and rear U-joints (refer to previous page) ......8 hours 2. PTO shaft: slip joint (apply grease to inner shaft)..........8 hours PTO shaft: plastic shield bearings (refer to previous page) ......8 hours Gearboxes (check the oil) (refer to previous page)...........
Page 21: Blade Installation
BLADE SERVICING/BLADE REMOVAL If the blade bolt is seized in the stump jumper’s crossbar and extreme force will be needed to remove it, support crossbar from below to prevent gearbox damage. Disconnect the driveline from the tractor's PTO.  Raise the cutter and block securely. ...
Page 22: Blade Sharpening
Inspect the blade bolts for nicks or gouges. If damage is found, replace the damaged blade bolt(s).  Insert the blade bolt through the blade. The blade should swivel on the blade bolt; if it doesn’t,  determine the cause and correct it. Align the crossbar with the blade access hole in the cutter frame.
Page 23 SHIELDING REPAIR DANGER  This machine is equipped with front and rear guards.  DO NOT operate the machine without the guards in place. CHAIN SHIELDING  Inspect the chain shielding after each day of operation and replace any broken or missing chains as required. DRIVELINE SHIELDING ...
Page 24: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Not cutting proficiently Conditions too wet for mowing. Allow grass to dry before mowing. Blades unable to cut grass pressed Slow ground speed of the tractor flat by the tractor. but keep PTO running at 540 RPM. Dull Blades.
Page 25: Cutter Assembly And Parts List
CUTTER ASSEMBLY & PARTS LIST PAGE 25...
Page 26: Parts Section
PARTS SECTION: MAIN ASSEMBLY Entire Hose Kit (All Hoses and Fittings Listed) Hose Only PAGE 26...
Page 27 PARTS SECTION: MAIN ASSEMBLY Parts List Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 370-1000-00 BW12-mid tube frame 019-5007-00 1/2 SPLIT LOCKWASHER (GR.8) ZINC/YELLOW 370-1001-00 BW12-side tube frame RH 018-6049-00 3/8-16 X 1 GR 5 Hex Bolts Zinc 370-1002-00 BW12-side tube frame 013-2050-00...
Page 28 PARTS SECTION: DRIVELINE - CENTER SECTION Parts List Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 339-0232-00 FW Center Pulley Cover 019-8051-00 5/16 SPLIT LOCKWASHER ZINC 339-0233-00 FW Center Pulley Cover - Front piece 013-0014-00 3/4-10 HEX 2-WAY REVERSIBLE CENTER LOCKNUT ZINC 350-0048-00 Omni- RCD-90 018-8066-00...
Page 29: Left And Right Sides
PARTS SECTION: LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES Parts List Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 339-0231-00 FW Side Pulley Cover 013-0014-00 3/4-10 HEX 2-WAY REVERSIBLE CENTER LOCKNUT ZINC 350-0005-00 RC-71 350-0050-00 6TR1000CS5S1HS2S1X_Omni Shaft_12ftFW 318-0021-00 3/4-10 X 2-3/4 Hex C/S (GR.8) ZC/YEL 338-0027-00 18in x .5in x 3in CW Cutter Blade 313-0014-00...
Page 30 PARTS SECTION: TONGUE HITCH ASSEMBLY Parts List Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 339-0093-00 10ft Rotary Cutter Yoke Weldment 370-1003-00 Tounge Frame 340-0014-00 7/16''x2x Lynch pin 313-0022-00 1"-14 Grade 8 hex nut 338-0017-00 Swivel Jack Assembly 319-0009-00 1"...
Page 31 PARTS SECTION: TAILWHEELS AND LEVELING Parts List Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 350-0046-00 Turnbuckle Assy AMC2 344-2018-00 1" x 4" Zinc-Plated Clevis Pin 024-3050-00 1/4 DRIVE-TYPE STRAIGHT GREASE FITTING (NO BALL) ZINC YELLOW 322-0025-00 ASM, WHEEL & TIRE 21 X 7.00 318-0030-00 7/8"...
Page 32 PARTS SECTION: DECALS 391-0039-00 391-0031-00 391-0026-00 Disc Harrow Sharp Object Grapple High Pressure Warning Ship w/out Oil 391-0037-00 391-0032-00 Pallet Fork Manual Grapple Pinch Point 391-0042-00 EPA Build Date Punch Label 391-0043-00 Rotary Rotating PAGE 32...
Page 33 PARTS SECTION: DECALS 391-0040-00 391-0030-00 391-0041-00 Made in the USA 5 YR Gearbox Warranty Rotary Warning 391-0055-00 Bad Boy With Flying Bulldog Right 18.65" 391-0056-00 Bad Boy With Flying Bulldog Left 18.65" PAGE 33...
Page 34: Decal Location
PARTS SECTION: DECAL LOCATION Parts List ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 391-0041-00 Rotary Warning 391-0042-00 EPA Build Date Punch Label 391-0043-00 Rotary Rotating 391-0030-00 5 YR Gearbox Warranty 391-0040-00 Made in the USA 391-0056-00 Bad Boy With Flying Bulldog Left 18.65" 391-0055-00 Bad Boy With Flying Bulldog Right 18.65"...
Page 35: Fastener Torque Chart
FASTENER TORQUE CHART NOTICE: Torque values given in the above text assume an un-lubricated fastener. If using a lubricated fastener, reduce the torque (given in the previous text) by25%. PAGE 35...
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