Bush Hog 3860 QT manual Operating Instructions, General Safety, Bucket Level Gauge ROD, Operation

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CAUTION

DO NOT STAND, WALK OR WORK UNDER A RAISED LOADER OR ATTACHMENT UNLESS IT IS SECURELY BLOCKED OR HELD IN POSITION. ACCIDENTAL MOVE- MENT OR A CONTROL LEVER/LEVERS OR LEAKS IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE LOADER TO DROP, OR ATTACHMENT TO DUMP, CAUSING SEVERE INJURY.

QUICK DRAW LATCH ATTACH LUBRICATION

Your quick draw latch attach handle springs and pin areas have been pre-lubricated and sealed at the factory. If handle pin sticking occurs: remove spring cover plates, lubricate spring and pin areas, reinstall cover plates, and seal plates using a 1/4" bead of Sika-Flex sealant. Refer to Figure 4.

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Figure 4

(1) Spring cover plate, one each side.

5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety messages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the loader to avoid serious injury or death. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and a seat belt be used per tractor manu- facturer’s recommendations. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other obstacles that could upset tractor or damage loader. Always turn off tractor engine, set parking brake and lower loader to ground before leaving tractor operator’s seat.

BUCKET LEVEL GAUGE ROD

The bucket level gauge rod (Figure 4, page 13) can be used to determine bucket angle. Before begin- ning work, observe the position of gauge rod with bucket flat on ground. Raise boom to several differ- ent positions. At each position, level bucket, then observe gauge rod. Once familiar with the gauge rod positions, operation of the loader will be easier and more efficient.

OPERATION

The loader should be operated with the tractor engine running at 1200-1700 rpm. Excessive speeds are dangerous and may cause bucket spillage and unnecessary strain on both the tractor and loader.

When operating in temperatures below 30°F, run the tractor engine belolw 1200 rpm until the hydraulic fluid temperature exceeds 30°F.

The following text and illustrations offer suggested loader and tractor operating techniques.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Table of Contents 3860 QTThis Limited Warranty Shall not Apply Disclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential DamagesDealer Preparation Check List Important Safety Precautions TractorLoader Safety Precautions Operating the LoaderEMPLOYERS, Employees and Operations Employee Tractor Operating InstructionsIntroduction and Description IntroductionDescription Model 3860 QT Technical Specifications Tractor Preparation Installation InstructionsInstallation Important NoticeForward Side Front BracketSubframe Crosstube Lift and Support ALL Loader COMPO- Nents Safely Torque IdentificationInitial Loader Operation PRE-OPERATION InstructionsTransmission Fluid External Loader AND/OR Tractor ValveFloat Position Bucket Level IndicatorNeutral Position Initial Loader OperationRemote Hoses Support Maintenance Daily ChecksLoader Lubrication Bucket Level Gauge ROD General SafetyOperating Instructions OperationFilling the Bucket Lifting the LoadLowering the Bucket Carrying the LoadDumping the Bucket Not this Do this Dump Lower LeverOperating with Float Control FloatFloat Surface Material Loading from a Bank 3RD CUT , 4TH CUT, ETC Do this Peeling and ScrapingBackfilling Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a PileSoil Pile Back GradingTroubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause Remedy Setting recommendedDismounting the Loader Page Mounting the Loader Page Installation & Operation of Quick Draw Latch Attach Upper channel Weld-in center support Bucket or attachment Installing Bucket or Attachment to Quick Draw Latch Attach Page Removing Bucket or Attachment from Quick Draw Latch Attach Bucket Attachment Quick Draw BucketSingle Tine KIT Super Penetrator Bale Probe Attachment Dozer Attachment Manure Fork AttachmentOperating Instructions for Dismounting Dozer from Loader Pallet Fork Attachment Parking AnglesGrapple Attachment Page Operating Instructions Page Supplemental Instructions For Ford Genesis Special Safety Decals Decals Torque Specifications American