Page 3 - HAY MOWER; TABLE OF CONTENTS; SECTION; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
HAY MOWER TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty ...........................................................2 Dealer Preparation Check List .........................3 Safety Alert Symbols ........................................4 Safety Precautions ...........................................5 Feder...
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 HAY MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Assembly completed. ❒ 2. Gearbox filled with oil. ❒ 3. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 4. All shields in place and in good condition. ❒ 5. All faste...
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 serio...
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 10 - Technical Data; Fitting to the tractor
Technical Data (Conversion table - see page 46 ). Model HM2007 Model HM2008 Model HM2009 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . kg (lb.) 415 (915) 440 (970) 465 (1025) P.T.O. (Input speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . rpm 540 540 540 Power requirement, min. . . . . . . ....
Page 11 - Machine Identification
9 Machine Identification The machine serial number and manufacturer information can be found on the metalplate, as shown.
Page 13 - Safety; General Safety Instructions
11 Safety Any operator, repairer and owner must be familiar with the warning instructions for the machine in this manual, before operations commence. Always work carefully with agricultural machinery. Read through and observe the safety instructionsin this manual. Safety is your responsibility. Pay ...
Page 17 - Safety instructions during crane lift
Safety instructions during crane lift Only use approved crane material. The machine must be in working position.Weight is stated on the drawing. Make sure that crane straps are securely fastened before lifting. Use a guide rope (not shown) to keep the machine inposition. Be careful - make sure that ...
Page 19 - New Machine - be careful
New Machine - be careful Read the directions for use. Great care must be taken, when starting up a new machine. Incorrectmounting, wrong operations, etc., can result in expensive repairs and loss of profits. Bush Hog’sfactory warranty is voided if the instructions of this manual are not adhered to. ...
Page 21 - Preparation For Use
Preparation For Use The photo shows a fully assembled machine. For shipping,the machine has been partly disman-tled - reassembling is carried out according to the assembly instructions later in this manual. Do the following before coupling the machine to the tractor: (A) Check that the stabilizer is...
Page 23 - Fitting of the suspension
Mounting - coupling The coupling between machine and tractor must be carried out as explained in theinstructions. If the machine becomes disconnected from the tractor it could causesevere damage or death. Fitting of the suspension Check that the lift arms of the tractor are adjusted to the same heig...
Page 24 - A
22 min. 150 mm (6”) 1 A 3 4 C D 40 mm (1-1/2”) Shortest Cutting Height a b c d
Page 25 - PTO shaft; Shortening of the shaft
Lower the machine to the ground. Adjust the top link (A) to the minimum cutting height as shownat (B). PTO shaft Only use a tractor PTO shaft set for 540 rpm operation. It is dangerous to cou-ple a tractor with 1000 rpm PTO output to a machine intended for 540 rpm PTOinput speed. When fitting the fi...
Page 27 - Lifting height; Important
Height of the suspension The working height of the suspension 450 - 480 mm (18 - 19”) is maintained with the chain (A).The chain is locked as shown at (B). NOTE: If the machine is equipped with high cut skids the working height of the linkage must be 500 - 530 mm (20 - 21”). If these settings are no...
Page 28 - E B
26 C A 1 Transport Position 2 E B 4 D E 7 G Lock Pawl Engaged 6 Un-Hitched Support Legs F Chain 5
Page 29 - Transport - Unhitching; Transport
Transport - Unhitching Transport As shown the machine can be raised to the vertical position. Raise the machine clear of theground with the lift arms (A) of the tractor, then raise the machine to the vertical position with thehydraulic cylinder of the machine. Be careful, check that the curtain fram...
Page 30 - B 3 C
28 1 A 2 B 3 C 60 ft./lbs. 70 ft./lbs. H G F D E 80 ± 5 95 ± 5
Page 31 - Maintenance; Knives - cutting discs
Maintenance During all service operations concerning knives and cutting discs the tractor enginemust be stopped and the hand brake activated. If the machine is in the raised posi-tion it must be firmly supported. Also refer to page 5, item 10. Re-tighten the bolts of the cutting discs and knives on ...
Page 32 - D 2 E
Page 33 - Lubrication; Lubrication generally
V-belts The spring is to be tightened so that the end of the spring is in alignment with the edge of thebracket, as shown. Models HM2007 - HM2008 - HM2009 (D) = 0 mm New V-belts should be re-tightened after a few hours operation. Inspection of V-belts is carried outthrough hole (E). The front part o...
Page 34 - C
min. 6 mm (1/4”) max. 9 mm (11/32”) 32 1 A 2 B 3 Oil Filler Plug 4 C 5 D
Page 37 - Optional equipment
Optional equipment Right-hand & Left-hand swath rollers The machine can be equipped with swath rollers as shown. Right-hand & Left-hand swath boards The machine can be equipped with swath boards as shown. ① ② 35
Page 40 - Left Cone
Page 41 - Special flat knives; Throwing wings; Left cone
Special flat knives Special flat knives are recommended for rocky conditions. Special flat knives may be used on all models. However, for Models HM 2007 and HM2009, thenumber one cutting disc, next to the gearbox, must also be changed. The special flat knives andnumber one disc are available from yo...
Page 43 - Directions for repair; Stabilizer
Directions for repair Repair must only be carried out by competent persons with experience of using work-shop equipment and trained in the repair of agricultural machinery in a safe andresponsible manner. Stabilizer Be careful. Remove stabilizer from machine for disassembly. Never disassemble thesta...
Page 45 - Cutterbar
Cutterbar NOTICE Be particularly attentive when checking or repairing the cutterbar - it rotates at 3000 rpm. Takecare that worn bearings and gear wheels must be replaced in time. Otherwise a single damagedbearing might cause damage to the whole cutterbar. Use LOCTITE when stated - hardening timeapp...
Page 46 - Problem / Fault Analysis and Corrections
Problem Possible Cause Correction Cutterbar swinging to the Stabilizer lock engaged. Disengage stabilizer lock. rear or cannot follow the ground. Stabilizer not correctly adjusted. Adjust right hand lifting arm tractor correctly. Stabilizer fitted in wrong hole on Check correct fitting. the tilting ...
Page 47 - Winter storage
Winter storage When the season is finished, preparation for winter storage should take place immediately. Startby thoroughly cleaning the machine - then grease the machine thoroughly so that any remainingwater is pressed out of the bearings. Change the oil in cutterbar and gearbox and let the machin...
Page 48 - Conversion Chart
46 Conversion Chart BASIC UNIT: SI- METRIC UNIT: CONVERSION NUMBER: LENGTH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m = 39,4 in = 3,3 ft = 1,1 yd = 0,00062 miles (US) AREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 m 2 = 1,2 yd 2 = 10,8 ft 2 = 0,00025 acre = 0,0001 ha VOLUME . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 49 - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Models HM2007, HM2008 & HM2009 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE For transport from the factory to the user the machine has been disman-tled into main components. The following assembly instructions will tellyou how to reassemble the machine. Please follow the assembly ordershown and use the types an...
Page 50 - ASSEMBLY
Mainframe assembly unfolded from cutter bar. Threepoint lift hitch and parking stand have been assem-bled to mainframe. Cutter bar remains in bottomsection of steel shipping frame. Figure 2 Mainframe Support Leg Three Point Lift Hitch Cutter Bar ASSEMBLY 1. Unbolt steel shipping frame. (Figure 1) Th...
Page 53 - Green - NOTE: Only used with flat blade kit
51 Green - NOTE: Only used with flat blade kit HM2009 HM2007 Note the correct mounting of the cutting discwhich is to be 3 mm offset. Always use LOCKTITE 242 on the boltsof the cutting discs. Models HM2007, HM2008, HM2009 (Outside Crop Divider) Models HM2008, HM2009(Inside Crop Divider) (59 ft./lbs....
Page 54 - CUTTING DISCS ARRANGEMENT; Model
52 CUTTING DISCS ARRANGEMENT Model HM2009 Model HM2007 Model HM2008 Working Direction Working Direction Working Direction Gearbox Gearbox Gearbox Blade Rotation A B C D C A A A B B B B B B A B A B D D C C
Page 58 - OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
56 Right Hand Swath Wheel Left Hand Swath Wheel OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Right Hand Swathboard 12 - 35mm (Shipped from factory with bolts in mounting bracket) (Shipped preassembled)
Page 59 - 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...
