Bush Hog PT5 manual Frame Assembly

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(SBM-6)

OPERATION

OPERATION

FRAME ASSEMBLY

•Inspect condition of mounting frame weldment.

•Inspect condition of King Post frame.

•Ensure all bolts and screws are in position and are properly torqued.

•Ensure all pins are in place and fastened with screws.

•Ensure frame is properly mounted to tractor and hardware is propely installed and tightened. OPS-B- 0021_F

Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair work on the Implement. Place the Mower Head on the ground or securely supported on blocks or stands, disengage the PTO, and turn off the engine. Push and pull the control Levers or Joystick several times to relieve pressure prior to starting any maintenance or repair work.

Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised position. The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who might inadvertently be under the mower (SBM-4)

BOOM ARM ASSEMBLY

•Inspect condition of each arm section weldment

•Ensure all pins are in place.

•Ensure all bolts and screws are properly installed.

•Check condition of bushings at boom pivot points.

•Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly. Ensure the proper size pins are used to retain the cylinders in place and are secured properly. OPS-B- 0022_H

PT5 09/10

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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 Operator Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPERops 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 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 ValveHose Connections Storage Hose WarrantyProper Torque Values for Fasteners Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER PT5 Powertrim Sickle BAR Boom Mower