Bush Hog GT 48 manual Section Operation, General Safety, Attaching To Towing Vehicle

SECTION II

OPERATION

2-1 GENERAL SAFETY

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual information should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. Before beginning operation, clear work area of any objects that may be picked up and thrown. Check for ditches, stumps, holes or other obstacles that could upset tractor or damage cutter. Always stop cutter engine before crossing driveways, walkways, roads or gravel areas. Before leaving operator’s seat turn off cutter engine and towing vehicle, set parking brake and wait for blade to come to a complete stop.

WARNING

TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH ALWAYS STOP CUTTER ENGINE BEFORE ATTACHING, DETACHING, OR MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENT.

2-2 ATTACHING TO TOWING VEHICLE

A. Turn off engine and set parking brake of towing vehicle.

B. Attaach hitch pin to towing vehicle drawbar as shown in Figure 2-1.

C. Slide rubber washer and mower swivel ball hitch onto hitch pin and secure with lynch pin.

2-3 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT

The cutter should be operated at the highest position which will give desired cutting results. This will help prevent blade from striking the ground, reducing blade wear and undue strain on the machine. For best results under heavier cutting conditions, always tilt the cutter so front is approximately 2 inches lower than rear. This tilt decreases horsepower require- ments and increases potential ground speed. When fine shredding is desired, adjust cutter deck level. This will keep the foliage under cutter until thorough- ly shredded. More power is required for shredding.

CAUTION

TILTING CUTTER WILL INCREASE THE POSSIBILITY OF A THROWN OBJECT.

The cutting height is adjustable from 1 to 6 inches. Adjustment is made by turning handle shown in Figure 2-2.

The forward to rear tilt (slope) of the deck is adjusted with the leveling rod. Remove bolt securing leveling rod to axle. (Figure 2-3). Position cutter deck as desired. Adjust end of rod in or out as necessary to reconnect to axle. Fasten with bolt and nut until nut is snug, not tight.

Figure 2-1

Linch Pin

Swivel Ball Hitch

Figure 2-2

Cutting Height Adjustment Handle

Rubber Washer

Hitch Pin

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