Page 3 - Operator’s Manual; TABLE OF CONTENTS; PAGE; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
EFM 480/600 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . .3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . .6 I INTRODUCTION AND DES...
Page 4 - BUSH HOG; LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
BUSH HOG ® LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof one (1) year for non-commercial, sta...
Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST EFM 480/600 Finishing Mowers BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Assembled completed. ❒ 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. ❒ 3. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 4. All shields in place and in good con...
Page 6 - Signal Words
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 messag...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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...
Page 8 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
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 ...
Page 9 - Table 1-1 EFM Specifications; SECTION I
1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your EFM Series Rotary Cutter has beencarefully designed to give maximum service withminimum down time.This manual is provided to givey o u t h e n e c e s s a r y o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c einstructions for keepi...
Page 10 - -1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR; SECTION II
2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR A. Attach to tractor Cat. I three point hitch as described in tractor operator’s manual. B. Raise and lower cutter to determine position with shortest distance between the tractor PTOshaft and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractorl e a v i n g c u t t e r i n p o s i t i o ...
Page 12 - -2 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual and tractor operator’s manual should oper-ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat,s a f e t y g l a s s e s a n d s a f e t y s h o e s . T h e o p e r a t o rshould read, understa...
Page 13 - -1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. Some checks may require raising machineoff ground and supporting with blocks. All boltss h ...
Page 15 - -5 BLADE REPLACEMENT
4-6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement partsare necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model num-ber, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of...
Page 16 - -1 BASE UNIT ASSEMBLY
T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N SS H O U L D B E T H O R O U G H L Y U N D E R S T O O DBEFORE 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 equip-ment....
Page 18 - SAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan 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. Contact...
Page 19 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAE SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 1...