Bush Hog 280 manual Congratulations

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CONGRATULATIONS!

You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.

The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction

with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance.

If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039.

As an authorized Bush Hog dealer, we stock genuine Bush Hog parts which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment. Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog equipment, and are ready and able to help you.

Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact us.

YOUR AUTHORIZED

BUSH HOG DEALER

BECAUSE BUSH HOG MAINTAINS AN ONGOING

PROGRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT, WE

RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN

DESIGN OR CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS WITH-

OUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO INSTALL

THEM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.

BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF

PROTOTYPE MODELS, PRODUCTION MODELS MAY

VARY IN SOME DETAIL. IN ADDITION, SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW SHIELDS REMOVED

FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE

THIS IMPLEMENT WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Table of Contents Retail CUSTOMER’S Responsibility Under the Bush HOG WarrantyThis Limited Warranty Shall not Apply Disclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential DamagesDealer Preparation Check List Series Rotary CuttersImportant Safety Precautions EMPLOYERS, Employees and Operations Employee Tractor Operating InstructionsDescription Section Introduction and DescriptionIntroduction Section Preparation for USE Attaching to TractorPage Cutting Height Adjustment General SafetyAdjusting for Work Section Operating InstructionsTransporting Section MaintenanceMaintenance Check List Blade Holder ASSEMBLY, Removal and Installation Slip Clutch Operational CheckSlip Clutch Adjustment Problem Probable Cause RemedyPRE-ASSEMBLY Safety Precautions Section V Assembly 3-POINT Lift Models 2853-POINT Lift Models Front View of Model 287 Lower Hitch PointsSEMI-MOUNT Model Quick Hitch ModelFront Chain Installation Front Belting InstallationRear Band Installation Rear Chain InstallationSafety Decals Torque Specifications AmericanModel 287 Quick Hitch Assembly Bush HOG