BUSH HOG ® RDTH 84 Rear Discharge Turf Hog Operator’s Manual OPERATION l MAINTENANCE 1107 $4.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy.
RDTH 84 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE SECTION/PARA Warranty ....................................................2 Dealer Preparation Check List ..................3 Safety Signs ..............................................4 Safety Precautions ....................................5 Federal Laws and Regulations..................6 I II PAGE IV MAINTENANCE .......................................11 4-1 Maintenance Check List .....................11 4-2 Lubrication..................
LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an author-ized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST RDTH ROTARY CUTTER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ ❒ 1. Assembled completed. 2. Gearbox filled with oil. 3. All fittings lubricated. 4. All shields in place and in good condition. 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart. 6. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) 7. Overall condition good. (i.e. paint, welds) 8.
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety 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 or serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety 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 serious bodily injury.
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 such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...
SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION during operation to lift the grass before cutting it. The caster wheel arrangement along with the floating lift linkage and optional front roller, all work together to give an even cut and minimize scalping. 1-1 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your RDTH Series Rotary Cutter has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time.
SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE D. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if too long. Each section should end approximately 3 inches (76mm) short of reaching universal joint shield on opposite section. If too long, measure 3 inches (76mm) back from universal joint shield and mark opposite section. (Figure 2-1). Do this for both sections. E. Raise and lower cutter to determine position with greatest distance between PTO shaft and gearbox input shaft.
G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield where marked. (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-5 Figure 2-3 DANGER MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-4 L. Raise cutter off ground and adjust lower lift arms to level cutter right to left. Refer to tractor operator’s manual. M. Lower cutter to work position.
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3-1 Caster Wheel 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and tractor operator’s manual should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety messages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the cutter to avoid serious injury or death.
SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 8.During operation, listen for abnormal sounds which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings, or other damage. Correct any deficiency before continuing operation. 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and set parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine off ground and supporting with blocks.
line and shields are securely connected. Make certain PTO shielding is in good condition. 40 HOURS 7. Spindle Assemblies - Apply 5 shots multi-purpose grease with grease gun. Grease fittings for spindles can be accessed through holes in the shields. 4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT CAUTION WEAR HEAVY WORK GLOVES TO PROTECT HANDS FROM SHARP EDGES. A. Raise cutter using tractor hydraulics and SECURELY BLOCK INTO POSITION. B. Set parking brake, turn off tractor and remove key. C.
4-6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem. Table 4-1 Troubleshooting PROBLEM Uneven Cut PROBABLE CAUSE Cutter not level side to side or front to rear. REMEDY See SECTION III. Belt slipping. Adjust belt per paragraph 4-3.
SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY .AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP. CAUTION 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.
G. Install front roller by securing the right and left roller mounts to the deck in the holes provided by using 3/8 x 1” carriage bolts lockwashers and hex nuts. (Figure 5-2) Assemble roller, roller shaft, retaining pin and roll pin as shown. H. Fill gearbox with EP80W-90 gear oil until oil level is at check plug on side of gearbox housing. Allow time for oil to seep through bearings into lower housing. (Capacity is 1 quart) Replace solid fill plug with breather plug supplied in operator’s manual package.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information. WARNING WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: ROTARY CUTTERS CAN DISCHARGE OBJECTS SEVERAL HUNDREDS OF FEET.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 2 (No Dashes) SAE Grade 5 (3 Dashes) ” lt Bo ter “B e m Dia Wrench Size “A” SAE Grade 8 (6 Dashes) METRIC Wrench Size “A” WRENCH SIZE (IN.) “A” BOLT DIAMETER (IN.
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