Bush Hog FC-BL-0002 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This 100 Series is designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly, maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine.

The purpose of this manual is to familiarize and instruct. The Assembly Section instructs the owner/operator in the correct assembly of the Blade using standard and optional equipment.

Careful use and timely service saves extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. The Operation and Maintenance Sections of the manual train the owner/operator how to work the Blade correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance. The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties and offers solution to the problems.

Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and to the manufacturer. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages, that, if followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Many of the Safety Messages will be repeated throughout the manual. The owner/operator/dealer should know these Safety Messages before assembly and be aware of the hazards of operating this blade during assembly, use, and maintenance. The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury faced when operating this machine.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR VERY SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY.

Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.

100 Series 08/10

Introduction Section 2-2

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Contents Series Warranty Information To the Owner/Operator/DealerTable of Contents Page Safety Section Safety Safety MessagesSeries 08/10 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety S3PT-02 Parts Information See Your Bush HOG DealerDecal Location Instruct PeligroReflect LogoDecal Description Safety Logo Product Name Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Page Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Assembly Planer Wheel Operation Special NoticeFigure Asm-0003or optional Manual Adjusting Links Gauge Wheel Extra Equipment Skid Shoes & Quick Tack End Plates Extra EquipmentSelector Valve Accessory Equipment Hydraulic SystemHydraulic Control Valve Accessory Equipment Page Operation Section Operation Operation CAT I-II, QHOperator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPETractor Requirements Tractor HorsepowerRops and Seat Belt Getting on and OFF the Tractor Front End WeightTractor 3-Point Hitch Boarding the Tractor Dismounting the TractorConnecting the Rear Blade to the Tractor Starting the TractorConnecting the Rear Blade PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceBlade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Blade & Box Blade PRE-OPERATION Inspection Driving the Tractor and Implement Brake and Differential Lock Setting Starting the TractorDriving the Tractor and Blade Operating the Tractor and ImplementOperating the Blade Disconnecting the Blade from the Tractor Shutting Down the ImplementBlade Storage Transporting the Tractor and Implement Transporting on Public RoadwaysOperation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Operation Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause RemedyOperation Maintenance Section Maintenance Proper Torque For Fasteners Bush HOG Required of the Owner Required of the OperatorSeries Rear Mounted Blade