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BUSH HOG ® RZ 160 Rotary Cutter Operator’s Manual OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 1007 $4.00 50060440...
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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. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
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.
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.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND DELIVERY REPORT It is the responsibility of the Dealer to do the following: • Complete the Warranty Registration and Delivery Report • Return the pre-addressed card copy to Bush Hog, L.L.C. • Retain pink copy for dealership records...
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.
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.
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.
All references made in this manual to right, left, front, rear, top, and bottom are as viewed We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- as facing the direction of forward travel with tomer. Your Razorback Rotary Cutter has been implement properly attached to tractor.
Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer. A. Attach cutter to Cat. I Standard or Cat. I Quick Hitch 3-point hitch per tractor operator’s manual. Do Figure 2-2 not connect driveline at this time.
section to be sure yokes lock into place. Make cer- H. Using cut of section of shield as a guide, cut shaft tain driveline shielding is in place and in good condi- the same amount. (Figure 2-4) tion. I. Repeat steps “G” and “H” to other driveline L.
Figure 3-1 Cutting Height Adjustment DANGER STAY CLEAR OF ROTATING DRIVELINE DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT DRIVELINE SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDI- TION. FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARN- INGS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. DANGER ROTATING CUTTER BLADES. STAND CLEAR UNTIL ALL MOTION HAS STOPPED.
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST 1. Clean all debris from machine especially under- Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor and set side of deck. When cleaning underside of deck, parking brake before doing maintenance inspections SECURELY BLOCK MACHINE INTO POSITION.
To maintain proper balance always replace both blades on a blade holder using two blades hav- WARNING ing the same weight. Use only genuine Bush Hog replacement blades. (Figure 4-3) FAILURE TO INSTALL RETAINING CLIP WILL ALLOW DRIVELINE TO SWING...
E. Install cotter pin to retain nut. It may be neces- 4-7 TROUBLESHOOTING sary to slightly tighten nut to install cotter pin. Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-2. F. Slide driveline yoke onto gearbox input shaft. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement Install retaining clip and shear bolt.
SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY Figure 5-2 Figure 5-1 Pivot 5/8” x 2” Capscrews, Bushings & Locknuts Yoke Yoke Tailwheel Halves Halves Assembly Pivot Driveline Mast Strut 5-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY A. Fasten the mast struts to fronts of strong- Mast Strut backs using 7/8 x 3”...
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.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN B O L T D IA M E T E R Bolt Head Markings W R E N C H (IN .) “B ”...
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