Bush Hog GT 48 manual Base Unit Assembly

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 thogoughtly 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 such as engines are full to avoid any possible damage.

BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.

4-1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY

A. Mount spindle weldment to axle weldment using four 1/2 x 1-1/2” bolts and lock nuts. (Figure 4- 1)

B. Mount axle assembly to frame using two 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolts and locknuts (Figure 4-1). Nuts should be snug, not tight, to allow axle to pivot.

C. Assemble wheels onto axles in the following order: Two 3/4” flatwashers, wheel, one 3/4” flat- washer, and cotter pin.

D. Insert thread end of clevis rod into end of cuff weldment opposite bushing. Place two 1/2” flatwash-

ers on clevis rod. Thread handle onto rod.

E. Fasten height adjustment assembly to axle and deck using two 1/2 x 2-1/2” bolts, bushings, flatwash- ers, lockwashers and nuts.

F. Mount tongue to front of deck using two 1/2 x 1- 1/4” bolts and locknuts. Nuts should be snug, not tight, to allow tongue to pivot.

G. Attach leveling rod to tongue and axle using two 1/2 x 1-1/4” bolts and locknuts. Nuts should be snug, not tight, to allow axle and tongue to pivot. If vehicle to be used for towing cutter is present, adjust the lev- eling bar during installation per paragraph 2-2.

Figure 4-1 Base Unit	Cuff Weldment	Height Adjustment Handle
1/2 x 1-1/2” Bolts	1/2 x 2-1/2” Bolt
		Bushing
		1/2 x 1-1/4” Bolts
1/2 x 2-1/2” Bolt		Axle Weldment
Clevis Rod	Bushing	Spindle
		Weldment

1/2 x 1-1/4” Bolt

1/2 x 1-1/4” Bolt

1/2 x 1-1/2”

Bolts

Tongue

Leveling Rod

1/2 x 1-1/4” Bolt

Wheel

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