Bush Hog GC-250 manual Slopes

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Slopes

• Use EXTREME caution when mowing

and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction

and/or tip-over could occur. The operator is

responsible for safe operation on slopes.

 

! CAUTION

Mowing on wet g rass or steep slo pes ca n

cause sliding and loss of control. Wheels drop-

ping over edges can cau

se rollover s, whic h

may result in serious injury, death or drowning.

To avoid loss of c ontrol

and po ssibility of

rollover:

 

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Do not mow slopes when grass is wet.

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Do not mow near drop-offs or near water.

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Do not mow slopes greater than15 degrees.

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Reduce speed and use extreme caution on

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slopes.

 

Avoid sudden turns or rapid speed changes.

1.Safe Zone-use the Grass Catcher here.

2.Slope, drop-off or soft ground. Do not use Grass Catcher here, use walk behind or hand trimmer mower.

3.Water

Refer to the Slope Chart on page 6 to deter- mine the approximate slope angle to be mowed.

• Greater care must be taken as the slope increases.

• Always avoid sudden starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly down the slope.

• Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill. Mower may tip backwards.

• Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill. Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering.

• Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips, and rises that change the operating angle, as rough terrain could overturn the machine.

• Remove or mark obstacles such as rocks, tree limbs, etc. from the mowing area. Tall grass can hide obstacles.

• The operating characteristics of the machine will change with the Grass Catcher installed. The stability and traction of the machine will change as the Bagger fills with grass clip- piings. Use progressively greater care on slopes as the Bagger fills.

• Always install and remove the Bagger, including counterweights, as instructed. Failure to do so will cause a reduction in stability or traction. Do not operate the mower with only a portion of the Bagger installed.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Retail CUSTOMER’S Responsibility Under the Bush HOG Warranty Table of ContentsLimited Warranty Child Labor Under 16 Years Old Osha RegulationsSec a Each employer Preparation Important Safety PrecautionsTo avoid personal injury, follow these procedures TrainingSlopes Slope Angle Guide This s ymbol is used to call attenti on to safety This Safety Alert Symbol means ATTENTION! Become AlertSafety Decals Description Section Preparation for InstallationSection Introduction Description IntroductionInstalling the Weight Kit ! Warning Section Installation and SetupInstalling the Boot Assembly M achine. Refer to Fig ure 7 . Note These Installing the FrameOrder to mount t he grass catcher frame to t he ZT It will be necessary to remove the rear bumper from5Installation /Removal ofCollection Bags Installing the Top and Inlet TubeDo not ove rti ghte n the nu t Tighten t he blade bol t to 76 ft-lb s torq ue Blade Ins talla tionSection Operating Instructions Removal of the Weight Kit Section MaintenanceMaintenance Checklist Section Tips Troubleshooting SAE Grade Dashes Torque SpecificationsPage

GC-250 specifications

The Bush Hog GC-250 is a versatile and robust piece of equipment designed for both homeowners and professionals seeking efficient land management solutions. This compact tractor is renowned for its ability to handle a variety of tasks, making it an ideal choice for those requiring a reliable machine for maintenance and landscaping duties.

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