Bush Hog 2347 QT manual Section Introduction and Description

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

Figure 1-1 2346 QT Major Components

Valve (Optional)

Mainframe Boom

Bucket Cylinder

Subframe

Cross Tube

Boom Cylinder

Rear Cuffs

Parking Stands

Bucket

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Front End Loader has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your front end loader in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of implement. If any assistance or addi- tional information is needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.

NOTE

All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward travel with implement properly attached to tractor.

1-2 DESCRIPTION

The model 2347 QT Front End Loader (Figure 1-1) is designed for two wheel and four wheel drive trac- tors. It comes equipped with parking stands to sup- port loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick attachment and a bucket level indicator that allows operator to gauge bucket position when bucket can- not be seen. Available attachments include buckets for lifting loose materials; a bale spear for lifting round hay bales; and a fork lift for palletized materi- al. All operations should be conducted within the loader limits specified in Table 1-1.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Retail CUSTOMER’S Responsibility Under the Bush HOG Warranty Table of ContentsDisclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential Damages This Limited Warranty Shall not ApplyDealer Preparation Check List Important Safety Precautions TractorLoader Operating the Loader Safety PrecautionsEmployee Tractor Operating Instructions EMPLOYERS, Employees and OperationsIntroduction Section Introduction and DescriptionTechnical Specifications Section Loader Mounting and Dismounting Preparing TractorMounting Loader Tighten Nut To 85 ft./lbs Dismounting Loader General Safety Section Operating InstructionsOperation Lifting the Load Filling the BucketDumping the Bucket Carrying the LoadLowering the Bucket Not this Do this Dump Lower Leverrollback ControlsraiseOperating with Float Control FloatFloat Surface Material Loading from a Bank 3RD CUT , 4TH CUT, ETC Peeling and ScrapingLoading LOW Trucks or Spreaders from a Pile BackfillingBale Spear Operation Soil PileHandling Large Heavy Objects Fork Lift Operation Quick Hitch OperationTransporting Maintenance Check List Section MaintenanceHydraulic System Pressure Requirements Before Each USETroubleshooting Procedures Problem Possible Cause Remedy TroubleshootingAssembly Mainframe AssemblySection Parking Stands Installed Optional Hydraulic Valve Stand Assembly Figure Hose Color Codes Optional Hydraulic Valve Plumbing InstructionsBasic Power Beyond Plumbing Instructions Fork Lift Option Bale Spear OptionTine Teeth Safety Decals American Torque Specifications