PRE-ASSEMBLY
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE
ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY.
1.Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands, lungs and head when assembling the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment
moving parts.
2.Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3.Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on
the assembly to trip.
4.Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting devices in easy reach.
5.Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil or dirt which might cause pieces to slip when handling.
6.Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual before proceeding further.
7.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.
8.Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
9.Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding, or drilling metal parts.
10.If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand
and that bystanders have taken necessary precautions.
AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP.
11.After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.
12.After completing assembly, be sure that all safety locking devices or guards are in place.
13.Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of this manual.
14.Before operating, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication have been properly lubricated.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER
ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.
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Driveline
Rear Safety
Chains
Front Safety Chains
Clutch Shield
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