Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY; PAGE
M146 / M246 Front End Loader TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty ............................................................2Dealer Preparation Check List ...........................3Safety Alert Symbols..........................................4Safety Precautions ............................
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; CAUTION
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST M146 & M246 LOADERS BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❏ Machine properly assembled. ❏ All safety decals readable. (See decal page) ❏ All bolts tightened to torque specifications given in t...
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; THE TRACTOR
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 - OPERATING THE LOADER; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED
10. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure. 11. Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting can cause overloading the loader and tractor and serious operator injury may result. 12. Always wear safety gogg...
Page 9 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; DUTIES; 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 11 - Table 1-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 1-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS G E J C B A H F D XX ZZ W X Y Z U V VV 9 SERIES LOADER M246 M146 A. Maximum Lift Height - Measured at Pivot Pin 103 in. 86 in. B. Maximum Lift Height - Under Level Bucket 96 in. 81 in. C. Clearance with Attachment Dumped 45° 77 in. 67 in. D. Reach at Maximum Height...
Page 12 - -1 PREPARING TRACTOR
SECTION II LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING T R A C T O R S T H A T H A V E M O V A B L E A X L E SMUST BE SET FORWARD IN THE LONG WHEEL-BASE POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-1 TOP R E V E N T E X C E S S I V E L E V E R A G E B E I N GEXERTED ON THE TRACTOR FRAME. FAILURETO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL...
Page 14 - -3 DISMOUNTING LOADER
IMPORTANT Each time after mounting the loader, operateloader for a short period of time, then retightenthe quick attach nuts. Check nuts for tightnessduring normal maintenance H. Remove parking stands from the parked posi- tion and return them to their storage positions in thecross tube. Secure park...
Page 15 - SECTION III; -3 INITIAL LOADER OPERATION
F. Rollback bucket slightly while lowering loader boom down until the parking stands make firm con-tact with ground. Dump bucket until bucket touchesthe ground. NOTE Driving the tractor forward slowly while position-ing loader will allow parking stands to contactground firmly. G. Retract loader lift...
Page 17 - -10 LOADER OPERATION; -12 HOSE IDENTIFICATION
3-10 LOADER OPERATION Before operating the loader, fully raise and lower theboom three or four times. Then raise the loaderbucket approximately four (4) feet above the groundand cycle the bucket two or three times. Lower thebucket or attachment to the ground. Check the trac-tor hydraulic fluid level...
Page 19 - LIFTING THE LOAD; CARRYING THE LOAD; DUMPING THE BUCKET
LIFTING THE LOAD WARNING DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY ANYONE IN THEBUCKET OR ON ANY OTHER POSITIONOF THE LOADER OR LOADER ATTACH-M E N T . I N A D V E R T E N T M O V E M E N T O FTHE LOADER OR ATTACHMENT COULDRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHFROM FALLING OR CRUSHING. CAUTION MAKE SURE MATERIAL IN BUCKET CA...
Page 20 - OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL; LOADING FROM A BANK
OPERATING WITH FLOAT CONTROL During hard surface operation, keep the bucket leveland put the lift control in the float position to permitt h e b u c k e t t o f l o a t o n t h e w o r k i n g s u r f a c e . I fhydraulic down pressure is exerted on the bucket, itwill wear faster than normal. FLOAT ...
Page 22 - NOTE
Leave dirt in the bucket because dumping on eachpass wastes time. Operate at right angles to the ditch. Take as big abite as the tractor can handle without lugging down. DITCH SOIL PILE DITCH Leave dirt which drifts over the side of the bucket forfinal clean-up. Pile dirt on the high side for easier...
Page 23 - -16 QUICK HITCH OPERATION
Figure 3-4Fork Lift Attachment Adjustable Forks 21 3-16 QUICK HITCH OPERATION (M246 ONLY) The quick hitch (Figure 3-5) is designed to allowe a s y m o u n t i n g a n d d i s m o u n t i n g o f s k i d s t e e rattachments from loader. With attachment on flat,level surface, mount as follows: Tilt q...
Page 24 - -1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower machine to ground, turn off tractor, and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. All bolts should be torqued as recommend-ed in torque chart unless otherwise indicated. BEFOR...
Page 25 - With Optional
4-3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS A tractor hydraulic system pressure setting of 2500psi is recommended for maximum efficiency and ser-vice. Do not exceed 3000 psi as this will damagecomponents possibly causing serious injury.The Bush Hog control valve is pre-set at the factoryand should no...
Page 27 - -1 TRACTOR PREPARATION
SECTION V ASSEMBLY 1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanicaldevices. 2 Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on the assembly to trip. 3. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the ...
Page 29 - VALVE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS; FOR WALVOIL VALVE; VALVE STAND ASSEMBLY
M146 LOADER VALVE MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR WALVOIL VALVE 50032442 SMALL VALVE & MOUNT KIT HYDRAULIC ATTACHMENT 25G13603 (3) Male Unions Connect to metal lines on loader 50032444 (4) Hydraulic Hoses Red - Rod End of Lift Cylinder Green - Base End of Bucket Cylinder Blue- Base End of Lift Cylinde...
Page 33 - INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS; return outlet on tractor.; NOTE: Additional fittings are required to attach hose to; r e t u r n o u t l e t o n t r a c t o r.
This Kit is provided to relieve excessive pressure on loader control valve whenother implements are used while loader is still attached to tractor. ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 1 Power Beyond Plug Assy. 2 1 Elbow 90˚ 9/16” ORB to 9/16” JIC 3 1 Hydraulic Hose 1/4” - 9/16” JIC Female 4 2 Straight Fitting 9...
Page 34 - -10 MOUNTING BRACKET EYEBOLT; LEVEL INDICATOR ROD
5-10 MOUNTING BRACKET EYEBOLT Install eyebolt to each mounting kit center bracketand secure with hardware. Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2 5/8” Locknut Mounting Kit Center Bracket CAUTION LIFT AND SUPPORT ALL LOADER COM-PONENTS SAFELY. 32 Eyebolt 5/8 x 3-1/2” Gr. 5 Hex Bolt Verify that all mounting kit hardw...
Page 36 - SAFETY DECALS
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagescan 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. Contac...
Page 38 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS; METRIC; Bolt Head Markings
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...
