Bush Hog SM 60 - 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 seri...

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 ...

SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-t o m e r . Y o u r S i d e M o u n t R o t a r y C u t t e r , M o d e lSM60,has been carefully designed to assure maxi-mum service with minimum down time. This manualis provided to give you the nec...

TABLE 1-1 SPECIFICATIONS (For Cast Iron Pump & Motor Only) MODEL NUMBER SM60R SM160R Required PTO Speed 540 rpm 1000 rpm Pump Output 21.4 gpm 19.1 gpm Motor Speed 1101 rpm 1182 rpm Blade Tip Speed 17,300 18,570 ft. / min. ft. / min. Blade Type 1/2” x 3” 1/2” x 3” Dble. Edge Dble. Edge Cutting Wi...

F. Pull driveline apart. Attach the outer (female) section to the tractor PTO shaft and the inner (male)section to the pump input shaft. Pull on each drive-line section to make sure yokes lock into place. G. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if driveline is too long. (Fig. ...

G. Repeat steps “E” and “F” to other driveline sec- tion. H. De-burr the ends of the drivelines and clean away all chips and filings. (Fig. 2-7) I. Apply grease to inside of outer (female) driveline section. Reassemble driveline and attach to tractorand implement. Pull on driveline section to makesu...

KEEP CLEAR OF MACHINE WHEN RAISING AND LOWERING THE CUTTER HEAD. D. Place cutter deck in desired working position.E. Engage PTO drive with tractor at idle speed. Allow 2-3 minutes for hydraulic fluid to warm up. KEEP HANDS AND FEET FROM UNDER CUT-T E R A T A L L T I M E S T O A V O I D S E R I O U S...

3-5 STORAGE A. Apply light coat of multi-purpose grease to slid- ing assemblies. B. Perform steps “A” through “G” in paragraph 3-4.C. Relieve hydraulic pressure by shifting imple- ment control valve levers back and forth. D. Disconnect implement hydraulic lines connect- ed to tractor. Make certain t...

EVERY 150 HOURS 1. Cables - Wearing gloves, wipe cables with an oil soaked rag. YEARLY 1. Hydraulic Tank - Drain hydraulic tank while oil is w a r m . C l e a n s u c t i o n s t r a i n e r a n d f i l l e r strainer with compressed air. Replace return linefilter. Refill tank with hydraulic oil. Fi...

4-4 BLADE HOLDER REMOVAL (Fig. 4-3) THE CUTTER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC S Y S T E M F A I L U R E . T O A V O I D S E R I O U S INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT CUTTER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH. NOTE The spindle is a straight splined shaft, not a tapered shaft. Do not hit on end of spindle shaft as ...

5-1 BASIC MACHINE ASSEMBLY B A S E U N I T I S E X T R E M E L Y T O P H E A V Y W H E N D I S C O N N E C T E D FROM CUTTER DECK AND SHOULD BE MOVED ONLY BY CONNECTING TO TRACTOR 3-POINT HITCH. DONOT REMOVE WOODEN SUPPORT U N L E S S U N I T I S C O N N E C T E D T OTRACTOR 3-POINT HITCH OR OVER-TU...

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...

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