Bush Hog RDTH 84 - 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 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 ...

1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your RDTH Series 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...

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR A. Attach to tractor Cat. I three point hitch as described in tractor operator’s manual. B. Raise and lower cutter to determine position with shortest distance between the tractor PTOshaft and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractorl e a v i n g c u t t e r i n p o s i t i o ...

SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual and tractor operator’s manual should oper-ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat,s a f e t y g l a s s e s a n d s a f e t y s h o e s . T h e o p e r a t o rshould read, understa...

SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and setparking brake before doing maintenance inspectionsor work. Some checks may require raising machineoff ground and supporting with blocks. All boltss h ...

Belt tension should be checked every 40 hours toget maximum life from drive belt and best perfor-m a n c e f r o m c u t t e r . B e l t t e n s i o n i s a d j u s t e d b yincreasing or decreasing the length of the spring onthe moveable idler. For proper belt tension the springlength should be set...

T H E F O L L O W I N G S A F E T Y P R E C A U T I O N SS H O U L D B E T H O R O U G H L Y U N D E R S T O O DBEFORE 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 equip-ment....

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...