Operator`s manual
SECTION V
ASSEMBLY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE
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 equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment
moving parts.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which might cause persons working on
the assembly to trip.
4. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting
devices in easy reach.
5. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil or dirt which might
cause pieces to slip when handling.
6. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual before proceeding further.
7. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is
in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also, insure that
the blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
8. Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
9. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding, or drilling metal parts.
10. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand
and that bystanders have taken necessary precautions.
AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY IN-
STRUCTIONS 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 thoroughly tightened.
12. After completing assembly, be sure that all safety locking devices or guards are in place.
13. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of this manual.
14. Before operating the machine, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts
requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid any possible damage.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER
ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.
CAUTION
5-1 MODEL 2715 ASSEMBLY
NOTE
Overall machine assembly illustration is located on
pages 16 - 17.
A. Four types of wheels are available for this ma-
chine, requiring the hydraulic cylinder to be mounted in
different locations on the deck lug.(Figure 5-2). The
four type wheels are: Laminated Tire, Automotive Tire,
Aircraft Tire (29 x 9.0 - 15) and Filled Aircraft Tire (24
x 7.7 - 10). With the larger aircraft tire or automotive
tire, the cylinder mounts in the top hole. With the filled
aircraft tire or laminated tire, the cylinder mounts in the
lower hole.
NOTE
When using laminated tires or airplane tires, the
flat side of the lug nut should be against the rim.
When using automotive rims, the tapered side of
the lug nut should be against the rim.
Figure 5-1 Types of Wheels
(Airplane Tires Not Shown)
Automotive Tire
Laminated Tire
Lug Nut
Flat
Side
Tapered
Side
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