Bush Hog 225 - Manual (Page 3)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................ 1-1
Safety Messages .............................................................................................................................................1-2
Decal Location .................................................................................................................................................1-9
Decal Description ...........................................................................................................................................1-11
Federal Laws and Regulations ......................................................................................................................1-15
INTRODUCTION SECTION............................................................................................... 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ...................................................................................................... 3-1
Assembly of Moldboard to Mainframe .............................................................................................................3-2
Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) .....................................................................................................................3-4
Skid Shoes & Quick Tack End Plates (Extra Equipment) ................................................................................3-4
Hydraulic System .............................................................................................................................................3-4
Hydraulic Control Valve (Extra Equipment) .....................................................................................................3-5
Selector Valve (Accessory Equipment)............................................................................................................3-5
OPERATION SECTION ..................................................................................................... 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ..........................................................................................................4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................4-4
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................................4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Horsepower .........................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor 3-Point Hitch ........................................................................................................................................4-6
Front End Weight .............................................................................................................................................4-6
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................................4-6
Boarding the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................4-7
Dismounting the Tractor...................................................................................................................................4-7
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................4-8
CONNECTING THE REAR BLADE TO THE TRACTOR ................................................................................4-8
Connecting the Rear Blade..............................................................................................................................4-9
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .........................................................................................4-10
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................4-10
Blade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................4-11
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...............................................................................................4-14
Starting the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................4-15
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................4-15
Driving the Tractor and Blade ........................................................................................................................4-16
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT.........................................................................................4-16
Shutting Down the Implement........................................................................................................................4-18
DISCONNECTING THE BLADE FROM THE TRACTOR..............................................................................4-18
BLADE STORAGE.........................................................................................................................................4-19
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................4-19
Transporting on Public Roadways .................................................................................................................4-20
Hauling the Tractor and Implement................................................................................................................4-22
Troubleshooting Guide...................................................................................................................................4-24
MAINTENANCE SECTION................................................................................................ 5-1
Lubrication .......................................................................................................................................................5-2
Proper Torque For Fasteners ..........................................................................................................................5-3