Bush Hog manual 2427, 2447, 2847 & 3227 QT

2427, 2447, 2847 & 3227 QT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/PARA PAGE SECTION/PARA PAGE

	Warranty		3
	Dealer Preparation Check List		4
	Safety Precautions		5
	Federal Laws & Regulations		7
I	INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION		8
	1-1 Introduction		8
	1-2 Description		8
II	LOADER MOUNTING & DISMOUNTING.10
	2-1 Preparing Tractors		10
	2-2 Mounting Loader		10
	2-3 Dismounting Loader		12
III	OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS		13
	3-1	General Safety	13
	3-2	Operation	13
	3-3	Bale Spear Operation	18
	3-4	Fork Lift Operation	19

	3-5 Quick Hitch Operation		19
	3-6 Transporting		19
IV	MAINTENANCE		20
	4-1 Maintenance Check List		20
	4-2 Lubrication		20
	4-3 Hydraulic System
		Pressure Requirements	21
	4-4 Troubleshooting		21
V	ASSEMBLY		23
	5-1 Mainframe Assembly		23
	5-2 Hydraulic Valve Stand Assembly		25
	5-3 Hydraulic Valve Plumbing		26
	5-4	Power Beyond Plumbing	27
	5-5	Fork Lift Option	28
	5-6	Bale Spear	28
	5-7	Bucket Items	29
	Safety Decals		30
	Torque Specifications		31

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or exces- sive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.

UNDERSTAND SIGNAL WORDS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situationwhich,if not avoid- ed, will resultin deathor seriousinjury. This signal word is to be limited to the most extremesituations.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially haz- ardoussituation which,if not avoided, mayresultinminorormoderateinjury.It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

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