Section Dealer Assembly, Base Unit Assembly

SECTION V

DEALER ASSEMBLY

CAUTION

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY.

1.Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands, lungs and head when assembling the equip- ment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment moving parts.

2.Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.

3.Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons work- ing on the assembly to trip.

4.Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assist- ing devices in easy reach.

5.Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil or dirt which- might cause pieces to slip when handling.

6.Preview the assembly instructions in your oper- ator’s manual before proceeding further.

7.If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also, insure that the blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.

8.Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.

9.Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding, or drilling metal parts.

10.If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand and that bystanders have taken necessary pre- cautions.

Figure 5-1	Flex Link	Mast

Support

Mast Half

AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO - CEEDING WITH THAT STEP.

11.After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.

12.After completing assembly, be sure that all safety locking devices or guards are in place.

13.Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of this manual.

14.Before operating the machine, read the main- tenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any possible damage.

BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CON- TACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.

5-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY

A. Attach lower lift links to deck assembly using 5/8 x 2-1/2 bolts, flatwashers, lockwashers, hex nuts and pivot bushings. (Figure 5-1)

B. Install lift pins onto lower links, securing with 7/8” lockwashers and hex nuts.

C. Attach mast halves to deck assembly using 1/2 x 1-1/2” bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts.

D. Loosely attach two caster arms to the front of the mower deck using 5/8 x 3-1/2” bolts, l;ockwash- ers and hex nuts. Loosely attach the remaining two caster arms to the rear of the mower deck using 5/8

x3-1/2” bolts, lockwashers and hex nuts in each caster arm. Attach mast supports to lugs at the rear of the mower deck using 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolts, lock- washers and hex nuts.

Gearbox

Caster Arm

Spacers

Lower Link