Bush Hog 2347 QT manual Section, Mainframe Assembly, Cauton, The Following Safety Precautions

		SECTION V
		ASSEMBLY
	CAUTON
			14. Wear personal protective equipment such as,but
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
			not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,
SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDER-			hands, lungs and head when assembling the
STOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE			equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
ASSEMBLY.			that may catch on equipment moving parts.
1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,			BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU
jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanical
			HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROP-
devices.
			ER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT
2 Select an area for assembly that is clean and			YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR
			REPRESENTATIVE.
free of any debris which might cause persons

working on the assembly to trip.

5-1 MAINFRAME ASSEMBLY

3.Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assist ing devices in easy reach.

4.Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt which might cause pieces to slip when handling.

5.Preview the assembly instructions in your opera tor’s manual before proceeding further.

6.If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is

on a clean, dry surface.

7.Never put hands on any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.

8.Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts.

9.If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand and that bystanders have taken neces- sary precautions.

AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP,THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO- CEEDING WITH THAT STEP.

10.After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assem- blies have been thoroughly tightened.

11.After completing assembly, be sure that all safety locking devices or guards are in place.

12.Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of this manual.

13.Before operating, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any possible damage.

BE SURE ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED IN SUP- PLEMENTAL BRACKET INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING FINAL ASSEMBLY.

A. Bolt the front mount, side mounts and cross tube (some models do not require cross tubes) to the tractor according to the supplemental instruc- tions furnished with the mounting kit.

B. Attach level indicator rod guide to right hand side of boom using 1/4” bolt, flat washers and lock nut as shown in Figure 5-1. Do not tighten so as to prevent indicator rod from pivoting.

C. Slide indicator rod through guide and secure other end to outside of quick hitch with flat washer and cotter pin. Check to ensure that indicator rod will pivot freely.

D.Install elbow fitting (supplied in bag of hard- ware) to the rod end of each bucket cylinder and attach corresponding hoses.

E. Raise rear of loader to install parking stands as shown.(Figure 5-2)

Boom

Figure 5-1

Rod Guide

Level Indicator Rod

Quick Hitch

CAUTON

INSURE THAT METHOD OF RAISING THE FRAME ASSEMBLY PROVIDES SECURE SUPPORT AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT IT FALLING ONTO FEET, HANDS, ETC.

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