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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® S S q q u u e e a a l l e e r r S S e e r r i i e e s s R R o o t t a a r r y y C C u u t t t t e e r r s s S S Q Q 1 1 4 4 2 2 , , S S Q Q 1 1 4 4 8 8 , , S S Q Q 1 1 6 6 0 0 , , S S Q Q 1 1 7 7 2 2 , , S S Q Q 1 1 8 8 4 4 , , S S Q Q 8 8 4 4 T T O O p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’...
- 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. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
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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
For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards or other protective guards at all times. Bush Hog strongly recommends the use of such guards for Agricultural uses as well, to reduce the risk of property damage, serious bodily injury or even death from objects thrown out by or from con- tact with the cutting blades. -
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
The squealer Cutters (Figure 1-1) are light duty cut- 1-1 INTRODUCTION ters designed for cutting grass and small brush. We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- Each cutter has free-swinging blades which reduce tomer. Your Squealer Series Rotary Cutter has been the shock of impact when a stationary object is hit. -
Page 9: Preparation For Use
SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE tractor. Securely block cutter in position. For further 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR explanation of cutter adjustment, see paragraph 3-2. WARNING NOTE NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR AND Due to the many variations in tractor / imple- CUTTER WHILE TRACTOR IS BEING BACKED ment hitch points and corresponding differ- TO HITCH. - Page 10 Figure 2-3). If driveline has been marked for cutting, overlap will be the distance between two marks. If driveline has less than minimum overlap, do not use. Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer. K. Repeat steps “I” and “J” to other driveline section.
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Page 11: Iii.operating Instructions
Each cutter can be adjusted to several cutting heights. work area of objects that may be picked up and The SQ142, 148, 160 and 172 can be adjusted from 2” thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other to 12” of cutting height. The SQ184 can be adjusted obstacles that could upset tractor or damage cutter. -
Page 12: Iv.maintenance
9. During operation, listen for abnormal sounds hole. Capacity of SQ142 and SQ148 is 1.6 quarts which might indicate loose parts, damaged bear- (1.5L), SQ160 and SQ172 is 2 quarts (1.9L). Capacity ings, or other damage. -
Page 13: Blade Replacement
7. Yoke( Figures 4-4 & 4-5) - Apply multi-purpose grease to fitting on shear pin yokes on the SQ142 and SQ148. The SQ160 and SQ184 models use offset shear bolt yokes. It is important that these fit-... -
Page 14: Shear Bolt Replacement
4-4 SHEAR BOLT REPLACEMENT 4-6 SLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECK (SQ142 & 148 - 1/2 x 3”, Gr. 2) After the implement has been stored for 30 days or more, perform the following operational check: A. Slide yoke shield back. (Figure 4-2) B. -
Page 15: Blade Holder Andgearbox Installation (All Except Sq84T)
ASSEMBLY ( SQ-84T Only) sary to slightly tighten nut to install cotter pin. E. (Models SQ142, SQ148) Slide driveline yoke onto A. Raise cutter and block securely in position. gearbox input shaft. (Figure 4-4) Install shear pin through B. Attach gearbox to cutter deck using flange nuts. - Page 16 TABLE 4-2 GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Uneven Cut Cutter not level side to side or Refer to SECTION II. front to rear Worn or bent blades Replace blades per paragraph 4-3. Stripping or Possible build up of material Clean cutter.
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Page 17: Assembly
Fill gearbox with EP80-90 gear oil. through bushings, A-frame struts and quick hitch Capacity of SQ142 and SQ148 is 1.6 quarts (1.5L), bushing, securing with 3/4” locknut. Tighten locknut SQ160 and SQ172 is 2 quarts (1.9L). Capacity of until it bottoms on adjacent spacer bushing. -
Page 18: Optional Front Shielding Installation (Sq 420, 480, 600, 720 & 840)
A. Align deflector band with holes in rear band of & Locknut (Each Side) deck. B. SQ142 & 148 use the same fasteners in all 5-2 OPTIONAL FRONT SHIELDING locations around the rear band. Fasten with 3/8 x 1” INSTALLATION (SQ 420, 480, 600, 720, 840) capscrews, flatwashers, lockwashers and nuts. -
Page 19: Rear Band Installation (Sq84T)
5-6 SQ84T REAR BAND INSTALLATION Figure 5-8 Tighten All Fasteners WARNING CUTTER MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH FRONT AND REAR BANDS WHEN OPERATING IN THE VICINITY OF HIGHWAYS OR IN ANY AREA WHERE PEOPLE MAY BE PRESENT. A. Fasten band to rear middle of deck using 3/8 x 1”... -
Page 20: 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 21: Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8... - Page 22 BUSH HOG SQUEALER SLIP CLUTCHES Bush Hog Squealer Rotary Cutters are subject to having either “Bondioli & Pavesi / Binacchi” or “EG / Comer” slip clutches installed. While these clutches are similar, the spring length settings are different. Refer to the photographs below to help identify which brand of clutch you are adjusting.
- Page 24 P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 www.bushhog.com...