Bush Hog PT5 manual Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Mower

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OPERATION

Sickle Bar PRE-OPERATION Inspection

Mower ID#_______________________Make____________________________

Date:____________________________Shift ____________________________

Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped and the tractor is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the mower is resting on the ground or securely blocked up and all hydraulic pressure has been relieved.

Item

Condition at

Specific Comments if

Start of Shift

not O.K.

 

 

 

 

SICKLE BAR MOWER

 

 

The Operator’s Manual is in the Canister on the mower

 

 

All Safety Decals are in place and legible

 

 

The Mounting frame bolts are in place and tight

 

 

The Sickle bar connection bolts & pins are tight

 

 

There are no cracks in bar or frame

 

 

The Hydraulic Cylinders pins are tight

 

 

The Hydraulic Valve hose connections are tight

 

 

There are no leaking or damaged hoses

 

 

The Hydraulic Oil level is full

 

 

There is no evidence of Hydraulic leaks

 

 

The knives are not broken, chipped, cracked or bent

 

 

The clips, ledger plate & knives are properly adjusted

 

 

The Rock guards are in place and tight

 

 

The Hydraulic motor mounting bolts are tight

 

 

The Knife drive gearbox has been lubricated

 

 

The Knife wear plates have been lubricated

 

 

The Skid shoes are in good condition & tight

 

 

Operator’s Signature:________________________________________________________

DO NOT OPERATE an UNSAFE TRACTOR or MOWER

PT5 09/10

Operation Section 4-17

© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.

OPERATION

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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