Bush Hog 2545 manual Operating with Float Control

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OPERATION

OPERATION

OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL

During hard surface operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in float position to permit bucket to float on working surface. If hydraulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal.

Float will also prevent mixing of surface material with stockpile material. Float position will reduce the chance of surface gouging when removing snow or other material.

LOADING FROM A BANK

Choose a forward gear that provides sufficient ground speed for loading.

Exercise caution when undercutting high banks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficiency. Loader lift and breakaway capacity diminish as loading height is increased.

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Contents 2545 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer Table of Contents Maintenance Section Safety Section Safety General Safety Instructions and Practices2545 01/11 Safety Section Operator Safety Instructions and Practices Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices SG-36 2545 01/11 Safety Section Safety SL-33 SPU-2 Safety Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices Safety Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instructions and PracticesDecal Location QTY Level Description Decal Description Model NameD469 2545 01/11 Safety Section Safety Safety Federal Laws and Regulations Introduction Section Introduction Introduction Introduction Before Operating this Machine Page Assembly and Connecting the Loader Section Assembly Assembly Instructions2545 01/11 Assembly Section Proper Ballasting and Wheel Spacing Dismounting and Mounting Mid-Mount Loader Mounting LoaderAssembly Attaching Pin on Bucket Dismounting LoaderAssembly Assembling Quick Attach Device Installing Quick Attach Device Connecting Attachment When Connecting an Attachment to the Loader Quick HitchAssembly Operation Section Operation Standard Equipment and Specifications Operator Requirements Operation Tractor Requirements Personal Protective Equipment PPERops and Seat Belt Tractor Lighting and SMV EmblemTractor Ballast Getting On and Off the Tractor Boarding the TractorDismounting the Tractor Starting the Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Loader Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceMount Assembly OPS-L-0007C Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Implement Do not Operate an Unsafe Tractor or Front END Loader Driving the Tractor and Loader Operating the Tractor and Loader Driving the Tractor and LoaderSG-36 Operation Operation SL-33 Operation Operating the Loader Filling the BucketLifting the Load Carrying the Load Dumping the Bucket Operating with Float Control Operation Peeling and Scraping Loading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile Backfilling Operation Handling Large Heavy Objects Operating Bale Spear Optional Attachment Loader Storage Transporting the Tractor and Implement Operation Transporting on Public Roadways Hauling the Tractor and Implement Troubleshooting Guide Trouble Possible Cause Possible RemedyProblem Possible Cause Remedy Maintenance Section Maintenance 2545 01/11 Maintenance Section Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator Lubrication ScheduleDaily Maintenance Cylinder Service Lift and Bucket Cylinder DisassemblyLift and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly StorageMaintenance Proper Torque for Fasteners Maintenance Maintenance Limited Warranty To the OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER SOM-01/11 Printed U.S.A