Bush Hog PT5 manual

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PT5

	SICKLE BAR
	BOOM MOWER

Published 09/10	Part No. 50068814C
Revised 03/11	OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Revised 03/11
	This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
	be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
	and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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BUSH HOG®

2501 Griffin Ave. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www.bushhog.com

©2010 Alamo Group Inc.

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Contents PT5 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Page Bush Hog Division is willing to provide Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety PT5 09/10 Safety Section Safety Safety Safety Safety SGM-06 Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 300 Feet Unless Wait a minute...Save a life See Your Bush HOG Dealer Decal Location QTY Type Description Decal Description Safety Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Assembly Section Tractor Selection Ballast WeightAttachment to Tractor Removal from the Tractor Coupling UP HydraulicsStorage Page Operation Section Operation Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsRops and Seat Belt Tractor RequirementsOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Tractor Horsepower3-Point Hitch Power Take Off PTO Front End WeightHydraulics Boarding the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorDismounting the Tractor Starting the Tractor Operation PRE-OPERATION Inspection and Service Connecting the Implement to TractorTractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Boom Unit Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Frame Assembly OPS-B- 0023G Operation Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Machine Controls Operating the ImplementArm Controls Forward Speed Unclogging Cutterbar, Checks or AdjustmentsHighway Working BreakawayDriving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Driving the Tractor and Boom Operating the Tractor and Implement Operating Speed and Ground Speed Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead ObstructionsOperating the Attached Head Shutting Down the Implement TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head StorageTransporting the Tractor and Implement Disconnecting the ImplementTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Page Maintenance Section Fasteners LubricationCutterbar Adjusting the Knife GuidesSharpening the Knife Filtration Maintenance Ram Seal Replacement- General InformationHydraulic Rams To Change Seals on Angle, Reach and 40 MM Dia Lift RamNon Return Valve Control ValveHydraulic Hoses Hose ReplacementReplacing Spool O Rings Main Relief ValveHose Connections Storage Hose WarrantyProper Torque Values for Fasteners Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER PT5 Powertrim Sickle BAR Boom Mower