Bush Hog 280 - Manual

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 serio...

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 ...

Figure 2-1 Top Link Pin 5-1/2” 3-3/4” 3-3/4” 8 NOTE Due to the many variations in tractor / imple-ment hitch points and corresponding differ-e n c e s i n d i s t a n c e s b e t w e e n t r a c t o r P T Oshafts and implement input shafts, drivelinesmay need to be shortened as described in thefollo...

SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people should operate this machine.Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses andsafety shoes. It is recommended that tractor beequipped with Rollover Protective Systems (ROPS)and a seat belt be used. Before beginning opera-tion...

R O T A T I N G C U T T E R B L A D E S . S T A N D CLEAR UNTIL ALL MOTION HAS STOPPED. T O A V O I D A N A C C I D E N T A L F A L L F R O M THE TRACTOR AND POSSIBLE INJURY BY THE MOWER, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT THE TRACTOR BE EQUIPPED WITH ROPS ( R O L L O V E R P R O T E C T I V E S Y S T E M ) A N...

12 Figure 4-1 Lubrication (3) Before Each Use (2) Before Each Use (6) Before Each Use 4-4 BLADE REPLACEMENT (Figure 4-2) It is not necessary to remove the complete bladeholder assembly to replace the blades. Blade boltsare accessible through a hole in the top of the cutterdeck. Always replace both b...

(See Chart) Figure 4-3Spring Length MODEL SPRING LENGTH285 &286 1-3/32” or 27.6 mm 287 1-1/8” or 28.5 mm 13 turning blades. If clutch does not slip, contact yourauthorized Bush Hog dealer. C. Retighten nuts to within 1/64” of original posi- tion. Initial spring length is shown in Figure 4-3. 4-6...

PRE-ASSEMBLY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE 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 equipment. Do not wear loo...

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...

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...

MODEL 287 QUICK HITCH ASSEMBLY NOTE Pivot arm must be assembled as shown so that it willpivot upward as the hitch assembly flexes. Pointedend must be to the top. Pivot Arm End Pointing Upward 21