BUSH HOG ® SERIES 35, 50 & 70 Rear Mounted Blades Operator’s Manual Model 35-06 Model 70-06 Model 50-06 ASSEMBLY l OPERATION l MAINTENANCE 107 $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.
BUSH HOG SERIES 35, 50 & 70 REAR MOUNTED BLADES Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized 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 35, 50 & 70 SERIES BLADES BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r r r r r r 1. Assembly completed. 2. All fittings lubricated. 3. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart 4. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) 5. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) 6.
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 70 SERIES OPERATION ATTACHING TO TRACTOR S T A N D A R D E Q U IP M E N T & S P E C IF IC A T IO N S The blade should be placed on level ground. A p p ro x . W e ig h t: . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1 0 lb s . (6 ’) 5 3 8 lb s . (7 ’) 5 7 2 lb s . (8 ’) M a x im u m T ra c to r H P . . . . . . . .7 0 H P H itc h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 P o in t C a te g o ry I & II M o ld b o a rd W id th : . . . . . . . . . . .
nect hitch arms from bottom pins and pull tractor away from blade. The pitch of the blade may be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the top link on the tractor 3-point lift. CAUTION OPERATION - Care should be exercised during use of the blade to prevent hanging the ends on immovable objects or otherwise use the implement under conditions beyond its designed capacity. Back fills may be made by reversing the moldboard and pushing instead of pulling.
nect hitch arms from bottom pins and pull tractor away from blade. The pitch of the blade may be adjusted by lengthening or shortening the top link on the tractor 3-point lift. CAUTION OPERATION - Care should be exercised during use of the blade to prevent hanging the ends on immovable objects or otherwise use the implement under conditions beyond its designed capacity. Back fills may be made by reversing the moldboard and pushing instead of pulling.
SECTION III MAINTENANCE CAUTION INSURE THAT MOLDBOARD IS SECURELY SUPPORTED DURING ASSEMBLY TO PREVENT IT FROM FALLING ONTO FEET, HANDS OR BODY. Keep all nuts and bolts tight. Refer to Torque Chart for correct torque. Support moldboard in operating position. Store the blade out of the weather when it is not in use. This prevents rusting of the moldboard and other components.
SECTION IV 50 SERIES OPERATION Offsetting Adjusting Pin S T A N D A R D E Q U IP M E N T & S P E C IF IC A T IO N S Angle Adjusting Pin A p p ro x . W e ig h t: . . . . . . . . . . . .4 0 3 lb s . (6 ’) 4 3 0 lb s . (7 ’) M a x im u m T ra c to r H P . . . . . . . .5 0 H P H itc h : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 P o in t C a te g o ry I M o ld b o a rd W id th : . . . . . . . . . . . 6 ’ a n d 7 ’ H e ig h t & T h ic k n e s s : 1 5 -7 /8 ” x 1 /4 ” C u ttin g E d g e : . . . . .
CAUTION Offsetting Adjusting Pin ADDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT OF IMPLEMENT. SEE TRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED WEIGHTS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT TRACTOR BE EQUIPPED WITH ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM (ROPS).
DETACHING FROM TRACTOR CAUTION WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, USE NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR ADEQUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES. Lower the blade to the ground with rockshaft control in position control. Remove top link from mast, disconnect hitch arms from bottom pins and pull tractor away from blade. CAUTION CAUTION USE SUITABLE MATERIAL TO SUPPORT AND PREVENT MAST BOOM END FROM FALLING WHEN DETACHING BLADE. KEEP BODY, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF IMPLEMENT.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damages 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.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings W RENCH S IZ E (IN .) “ A ” B O L T D IA M E T E R (IN .
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