Bush Hog 2547 manual Problem Possible Cause Remedy

OPERATION

OPERATION

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	REMEDY
*With bucket dumped,	Dampening office in unloading	Remove unloading spool and clean
boom is slow in starting	spool is plugged.	dampening orifice.
*Bucket does not move	Set screw is screwed in all	Readjust set screw to achieve
in self-level	the way.	proper flow split.
	Dampening orifice in unloading	Remove unloading spool and clean
	spool is plugged.	dampening orifice.
	Ports A and B are plumbed	Reverse hoses on ports A and B of
	backwards.	self-level valve.
Bucket curls in self-level	Ports C and D are plumbed	Reverse hoses on ports C and D of
	backwards.	self-level valve.
External leakage	Damaged seals.	Remove leaking component;
		replace seals.
Pump noisy	Inlet line restricted or leaking.	Check for air leaks, restrictions or
		collapsed hose. Tighten or replace
		hose. Clean filter.
	Oil level too low.	Add oil as required.
	Pump worn or damaged.	Repair or replace pump.
Bucket tines bend or	Only a few tines were under	Be sure three or more tines are
break	load.	under load.
Excessive wear on bucket	Bucket is riding on cutting edge	Use boom “FLOAT” position or
cutting edge	instead of wear runners.	bucket level indicator to ensure
		bucket rides on wear runners.
No-tools Quick-Attach	Tee-bolt tension no set	Adjust tee-bolt tension until 40-50
handle too loose or too tight	correctly.	lbs. force is needed to close handle.
Bucket cutting edge not	Rear axle on tractor not level	With tractor on level surface,
flat on the ground	from side to side.	compare rear axle height from left
		to right, measuring from axle center
		to ground. Adjust air pressure in rear
		tires until axle height measures the
		same for both sides.

* Loaders with optional self-leveling valve.

2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-44

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