Bush Hog GT 48 - Manual

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...

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...

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 ...

1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Model GT 48 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 keep...

9 SECTION II OPERATION 2-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual information should operate this machine.Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses andsafety shoes. Before beginning operation, clear worka r e a o f a n y o b j e c t s t h a t m a y b e p i c k e...

11 2-6 CUTTING A. Connect kill switch tether cord from switch through operator’s belt loop (or equivalent) to towingvehicle forward of operator’s seat. (Figure 2-5) WARNING R O T A R Y C U T T E R S C A N D I S C H A R G EOBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. TO AVOIDSERIOUS INJURIES OE DEATH: ● OPERATE ONLY WITH...

12 SECTION III MAINTENANCE WARNING BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTRENANCEI N S P E C T I O N S O R W O R K O N C U T T E R ,S H U T C U T T E R E N G I N E O F F A N D D I S -CONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAILURETO DO SO COULD RESULT IN ACCIDEN-T A L S T A R T I N G O F E N G I N E C A U S I N GPOSSIBLE INJURY O...

Table 3-1 General Troubleshooting TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY Cutter engine stalls Cuttings not discharging Tilt cutter forward continuously Increase cutter height Towing cutter fast Decrease speed Cutting height too low Increase cutting height Cutter engine speed too slow Increase speed Engine ma...

AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS 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 tig...

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...