Bush Hog 5045 - Manuals

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST 3545 / 4045 5045 / 6045 BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❏ Machine properly assembled. ❏ All safety decals readable. (See decal page) ❏ All bolts tightened to torque specifications given in t...

Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safetyp r e c a u t i o n s t h a t s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d b y t h eoperator to avoid accidents. When you see thissymbol, carefully read the messa...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe-ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death...

10. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure. 11. Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting can cause overloading the loader and tractor and serious operator injury may result. 12. Always wear safety gogg...

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as ...

SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Front End Loader has been carefullydesigned to give maximum service with minimumdown time. This manual is provided to give you thenecessary operating and maintenance instructionsfor keepi...

SERIES LOADER 3545 4045 5045 6045 A. Maximum Lift Height - Measured at Pivot Pin 120” 126” 133” 153” B. Maximum Lift Height - Under Level Bucket 110” 116” 123” 144” C. Clearance with Attachment Dumped 45° 92 in. 90” 97” 105 125” D. Reach at Maximum Height 23” 36” 30” 30” E. Maximum Dump Angle 45° 45...

T R A C T O R S T H A T H A V E M O V A B L E A X L E SMUST BE SET FORWARD IN THE LONG WHEEL-BASE POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-1 TOP R E V E N T E X C E S S I V E L E V E R A G E B E I N GEXERTED ON THE TRACTOR FRAME. FAILURETO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURYAND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. REFER TO TRAC-...

C. Check that lift cylinders are fully retracted. Figure 2-3. Then drive tractor forward. Use bucketcylinders to position height of outer pedestal top pin.Figure 2-4. D. Align outer pedestal top pin with mounting bracket guide post on both sides. Make sure loaderis centered right to left on both bra...

2-3 DISMOUNTING LOADER CAUTION ALWAYS PARK LOADER WITH MATERI-A L B U C K E T O R A U T H O R I Z E D B U S HHOG ATTACHMENT ATTACHED TO THELOADER. CAUTION BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT,L O W E R A T T A C H M E N T O R L O A D E RB O O M T O G R O U N D , S T O P E N G I N E ,LOCK BRAKES, RELIEVE ...

MAKE SURE PARKED LOADER IS ON AH A R D L E V E L S U R F A C E . E N G A G E A L LSAFETY DEVICES TO PREVENT LOADERFROM FALLING AND BEING DAMAGEDOR INJURING SOMEONE. DO NOT REPAIRLOADER IF IT IS NOT MOUNTED ON THETRACTOR. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUIDOR REMOVAL OF PARTS COULD CAUSELOADER TO COLLAPSE RESULT...

3-4 EXTERNAL LOADER AND/OR TRAC- TOR VALVE. NOTE When properly installed, the tractor remote valveor external valve control lever/levers will controlthe loader hydraulic circuits as described below.Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual for furthere x p l a n a t i o n o f t r a c t o r r e m o t e c o ...

IMPORTANT Always keep the cylinders in a retracted positionwhen the loader is not in use to guard againstrust and contamination which may cause dam-age to the cylinder rods and hydraulic system. 3-12 REMOVING AIR FROM HYDRAULICSYSTEM Repeat raising and lowering the loader boom andbucket operations u...

FILLING THE BUCKETApproach and enter the pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever control, ease lever back andtoward you to lift and rollback the bucket. Loaders with 2-lever controls, ease both levers backto lift and rollback the bucket. The lift and rollback of the bucket will increase effi-...

Leave dirt in the bucket because dumping on eachpass wastes time. Operate at right angles to the ditch. Take as big abite as the tractor can handle without lugging down. DITCH SOIL PILE Leave dirt which drifts over the side of the bucket forfinal clean-up. DITCH Pile dirt on the high side for easier...

3-16 FORK LIFT OPERATION WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: ★ NEVER LIFT LARGE ROUND HAY B A L E S O R O T H E R L O A D S O N T H EF O R K L I F T A T T A C H M E N T T H A T C O U L D R O L L B A C K O N T O T R A C -TOR OPERATOR AREA. ★ N E V E R U S E F O R K L I F T A T T A C H -M E N T ...

22 3-18 SKID STEER QUICK HITCH OPERATION The quick hitch (Figure 3-6) is designed to allowe a s y m o u n t i n g a n d d i s m o u n t i n g o f s k i d s t e e rattachments from loader. With attachment on flat,level surface, mount as follows: Tilt quick hitch slightly forward at top and slowlydriv...

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor, and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. All bolts should be torqued as recommend-ed in torque chart unless otherwise indicated. BEFOR...

4-3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS A tractor hydraulic system pressure setting of 2500psi is recommended for maximum efficiency and ser-vice. Do not exceed 3000 psi as this will damage components possibly causing serious injury. The Bush Hog control valve is pre-set at the factoryand should ...

SECTION V ASSEMBLY 1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanicaldevices. 2 Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip. 3. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the ...

5-2 TRACTOR BALLAST Tractor weignt bracket may be left in place on cer-tain tractor models with loader mounted. Front trac-tor weights can only be used when the loader isparked. Weights must be removed before remount-ing loader or serious damage will occur to loader ortractor front axle due to exces...

5-6 FORK LIFT OPTION Raise the positioning lock pins at the top of eachfork. Place fork in the middle of the frame over thenotch in the lower edge. Slide forks to desired posi- tions and lower pins to lock forks in place. 28 5-7 BALE SPEAR OPTION Insert long spear into top of frame and fasten withec...

5-8 OPTIONAL BUCKET ITEMS ASSEMBLY 29 SPILL GUARD ATTACHMENT 1. Place spill guard on bucket & center.2. Mark hole centers for attaching fasteners. Allow clearance for side cutting edges on bolts in side plates if necessary. 3. Remove spill guard and drill 9/16” holes. Install spill guard and tor...

B O L T D I A M E T E R W R E N C H ( I N . ) “ B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E S I Z E ( I N . ) “ A ” T H R E A D S I Z E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18) 1/2 5/16 - 18 UNC 11 (15) 17 (23) 25 (33) 1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (1...

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagescan occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, providesafety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contac...

BUSH HOG L.L.C. WALVOIL VALVE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 50051735 & 50051736 SINGLE HANDLE VALVE KITS HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT FOR 3545, 4045, 5045, 6045 LOADERS (See Page 2 for Valve Mounting Instructions) INSTALLATION NOTES z CAUTION: Before leaving tractor seat, stop engine, lock brake, relieve hydrau...

Page 2 WALVOIL VALVE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (See Page 3 for Valve Stand Mounting Instructions) VALVE PLUMBING ASSEMBLY Single Handle Controls shown. Color Code Red - Rod End of Lift Color Code Green - Head End of Bucket Color Code Blue - Head End of Lift Color Code Yellow - Rod End of Bucket To the f...

BUSH HOG L.L.C. MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 50051729 CABLE CONTROL VALVE KIT50051730 CABLE CONTROL VALVE KIT HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT FOR MID MOUNT LOADERS (See Page 2 for Mounting Instructions) ATTACHING HANDLE MOUNT, CONTROL HANDLE AND CABLES TO TRACTOR 1. CAUTION: Before leaving tractor seat, stop engine, ...

3. Assemble the mount to the support tube and handle to the support tube (refer to Fig. 1). Leave all fasteners snug but not tight. position the assembly on the area of the floor board chosen and adjust the assembly to be sure the operator has complete and comfortable access to the control handle. (...

Page 4 8. Rotate the valve ends of the cables through the notch at the bottom of the support tube and through the large hole in the support mount and floor board of the tractor. Attach the sup-port tube to the support mount as shown in Fig. 1. ( NOTE: Take care to not cut cable cov- ering on sharp e...

Sept. - 0 5 Instruction Sheet No. 25H46344 Sept. -05 Instruction Sheet No. 25H46344 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR 24H46343 POWER BEYOND KIT The POWER BEYOND KIT is only required if connecting to an open center tractor hydraulic system. The use of a power beyond kit allows the connection of the Bush ...

Power Beyond Plug Valve Plug Straight Adapter 90° Elbow B C A To Pressurized Return Inlet To Sump Inlet (Use Long Hose Here) To Pressure Inlet These hoses to be furnished by dealer. WALVOIL CABLE CONTROL VALVE Power Beyond Plug To Pressurized Return Inlet To Sump Inlet (Use Long Hose Here) To Pressu...

50051690 SELF LEVELING VALVE BUNDLE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS BUSH HOG 3545, 4045, 5045 & 6045 MID MOUNT FRONT END LOADERS ~ ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ~ 1. Attach self leveling valve to the right hand pedestal using the (2) 5/16”- 2 1/2” Gr. 5 capscrews, 5/16” lockwashers and 5/16” hex nuts provided in ...

A - Attach to metal line on mainframe that is connected to the Base End of the lift cylinder (color code blue) using a 68” hydraulic hose and adapter provided in kit. B - Attach to control valve at port that controls Base End of the lift cylinder, (color code blue). C - Attach to metal line on mainf...

BUSH HOG ® P.O. BOX 1039 • SELMA, AL 36702-1039 Instruction Sheet 25H49884 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 24H49871 GRAPPLE ATTACHMENT 1. Attach the screen to inner arm with (4) 1/2” x 5” capscrew, (4) 1/2” lockwashers, and (4) 1/2” Hex Nuts. 2. Place a 1/2” shim on top of each hitch lug, on top of the bu...