Bush Hog 306 - 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 ...

7 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 thefollowing steps: SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE 2-...

A V O I D P L A C I N G H A N D S , F E E T O R A N YOTHER BODY PARTS BENEATH THE CUTTERWHILE MAKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENTS. The cutting height may be adjusted from 2” to 12” byselecting the appropriate hole in the adjusting bracketbetween the tailwheel frame and deck lugs.(Figure 3-1) SECTION III OPERA...

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...

11 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...

Figure 4-3Spring Length 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 SLIP CLUTCH ADJUSTMENT The slip clutch is factory preset to the correct torquef o r p r...

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...

SECTION V ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT Tighten all fasteners to specifications on TorqueChart unless otherwise indicated. 5-1 STANDARD 3-POINT HITCH (Figure 5-1) To attach a standard duty hitch to your cutter: Remove the lift pins and all bolts from the hitch.Install the A-frame struts of the assembly between...

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...