Operator`s manual

Figure 5-20
Safety Chain Locations
Large Link
Chain
Spring Loaded
Hook Latch
SAFETY TOW CHAIN
A. Securely attach tow chain to cutter by looping
hook end of chain around one side member of tongue
and back through large link on opposite end of chain.
B. Before use, attach loose end of chain to towing
vehicle attaching point such as drawbar or bumper, etc.
Fasten chain back to itself with hook latch.
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5-3 SAFETY CHAIN INSTALLATION
FOR NON-AGRICULTURAL USE, OSHA,
ASAE, SAE AND ANSI STANDARDS
REQUIRE THE USE OF CHAIN GUARDS OR
OTHER PROTECTIVE GUARDS AT ALL
TIMES. BUSH HOG STRONGLY RECOM-
MENDS THE USE OF SUCH GUARDS FOR
AGRICULTURAL USES AS WELL, TO
REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE,
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, OR EVEN DEATH
FROM OBJECTS THROWN OUT BY OR
FROM CONTACT WITH THE CUTTING
BLADES.
A. Compare each chain assembly to Figure 5-20 to
determine location for installation.
B. Align holes in chain assembly with those on cut-
ter. Insert carriage bolts through chain assembly and
deck. Secure with lockwashers and nuts.
C. Tighten all nuts.
WARNING
and fasten with cotter pins on each end.
F. Position connector through the pivot tube using
a 1” nut on each side. Leave nuts slightly loose until
final positioning.
G. Place the clevis end of the connector over the
lugs on the center section and fasten with 7/8” lock-
nut. Repeat on opposide end of the weight box. Ad-
just each connector equally so that the weight box
extends straight down and there is 1” clearance be-
tween the box and the center section.
IMPORTANT: This clearance must be maintained
to prevent blade contact with the box.
H. Attach skids to the front and rear outside edges
of the weight box using 1/2” x 8-1/2” bolts, lockwash-
ers and nuts.
I. Fasten front and rear chain sectins to the mount-
ing lips on the ends of the box using 3/8” x 1-1/4”
bolts. flatwashers, lockwashers and nuts.
Figure 5-19 Weight Box
Weight Box
Hinge
Shields
Lock
Collar
Hinge Plate
1/2 x 8”
Carriage Bolts
Connector
Front
Front Chains
Skid
Pivot Tube
Rear
Chains
Skid
2-3/4”