Bush Hog FC-BL-0002 User Manual
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Safety Messages ................................................................................................................................................... 1-2
Decal Location ....................................................................................................................................................... 1-9
Decal Description ................................................................................................................................................. 1-11
Federal Laws and Regulations ............................................................................................................................ 1-15
Planer Wheel ......................................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Operation - Special Notice ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) ........................................................................................................................... 3-5
Skid Shoes & Quick Tack End Plates (Extra Equipment) ...................................................................................... 3-5
Hydraulic System ................................................................................................................................................... 3-6
Selector Valve (Accessory Equipment).................................................................................................................. 3-6
Hydraulic Control Valve (Accessory Equipment) ................................................................................................... 3-7
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
Operating the Blade ............................................................................................................................................. 4-16
Shutting Down the Implement .............................................................................................................................. 4-17
DISCONNECTING THE BLADE FROM THE TRACTOR.................................................................................... 4-17
BLADE STORAGE............................................................................................................................................... 4-18
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ....................................................................................... 4-19
Transporting on Public Roadways ....................................................................................................................... 4-19
Hauling the Tractor and Implement...................................................................................................................... 4-21
Troubleshooting Guide......................................................................................................................................... 4-23