Bush Hog 2347 QT manual Section Introduction and Description

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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