Bush Hog PT5 manual Introduction

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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

This PT5 Sickle Bar 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 Implement 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 Implement correctly and attend to appropriate maintenance. The Trouble Shooting Guide helps diagnose difficulties with implement 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 mower 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.

PT5 09/10

Introduction Section 2-2

© 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 Attachment to Tractor Ballast WeightTractor Selection Storage Coupling UP HydraulicsRemoval from the Tractor Page Operation Section Operation Operation Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPEOperator Thrown Object Protection Tractor RequirementsRops and Seat Belt 3-Point Hitch Tractor HorsepowerTractor Lighting and SMV Emblem Hydraulics Front End WeightPower Take Off PTO Dismounting the Tractor Getting on and OFF the TractorBoarding the Tractor Starting the Tractor Operation Connecting the Implement to Tractor PRE-OPERATION Inspection and ServiceTractor 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 Operating the Implement Machine ControlsArm Controls Highway Working Unclogging Cutterbar, Checks or AdjustmentsForward Speed BreakawayDriving the Tractor and Implement Starting the Tractor Brake and Differential Lock Setting Driving the Tractor and Boom Operating the Tractor and Implement Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead Obstructions Operating Speed and Ground SpeedOperating the Attached Head TRACTOR, BOOM, and Attached Head Storage Shutting Down the ImplementDisconnecting the Implement Transporting the Tractor and ImplementTransporting on Public Roadways Operation Operation Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Page Maintenance Section Lubrication FastenersAdjusting the Knife Guides CutterbarSharpening the Knife Hydraulic Rams Ram Seal Replacement- General InformationFiltration Maintenance To Change Seals on Angle, Reach and 40 MM Dia Lift RamControl Valve Non Return ValveReplacing Spool O Rings Hose ReplacementHydraulic Hoses Main Relief ValveProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose WarrantyHose Connections Storage Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER PT5 Powertrim Sickle BAR Boom Mower