Bush Hog PT5 manual Operation

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OPERATION

When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road users. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal speed limit set in your country for agricultural tractors. Always stay alert when transporting the tractor and implement on public roads. Use caution and reduce speed if other vehicles or pedestrians are in the area. OPS- U- 0022

Reduce speed before turning or applying the brakes. Ensure that both brake pedals are locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 0023

When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer, the height or width may exceed legal limits when the boom is in the transport position. Contact with side or overhead structures or power lines can cause property damage or serious injury or death. If necessary lower boom to reduce height and/or remove mowing head to reduce width to the legal limits.

PT5 09/10

Operation Section 4-33

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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 Attachment to Tractor Ballast WeightTractor Selection Storage Coupling UP HydraulicsRemoval from the Tractor Page Operation Section Operation Operation Personal Protective Equipment PPE Operator RequirementsOperator 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 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 ValveProper Torque Values for Fasteners Hose WarrantyHose Connections Storage Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER PT5 Powertrim Sickle BAR Boom Mower