Preparation for use – Bush Hog SM 60 User Manual

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TABLE 1-1 SPECIFICATIONS

(For Cast Iron Pump & Motor Only)

MODEL NUMBER

SM60R

SM160R

Required PTO Speed

540 rpm

1000 rpm

Pump Output

21.4 gpm

19.1 gpm

Motor Speed

1101 rpm

1182 rpm

Blade Tip Speed

17,300

18,570

ft./min.

ft./min.

Blade Type

1/2” x 3”

1/2” x 3”

Dble. Edge

Dble. Edge

Cutting Width

60”

60”

Max. Reach from
Center of Tractor

145”

145”

Transport Width

120-1/2”

120-1/2”

Weight

1580 lbs.

1580 lbs.

Hydraulic Oil Capacity

35 gal.

35 gal.

Maximum Hydraulic

3200 psi

3200 psi

System Pressure

Hitch Size

Cat. II Std.

Cat. II Std.

Cat. II & III

Cat. II & III

Quick Hitch

Quick Hitch

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Motor

1102 RPM at

540 RPM

Relief Valve

3200 PSI

Pump 21.4 GPM

at 540 PTO RPM

Suction Strainer

Filter

10 Micron

with 15 PSI Bypass

SECTION II

PREPARATION FOR USE

2-1 MOUNTING CUTTER ON TRACTOR

A. Check air pressure in tractor tires.

IT IS CRITICAL FOR STABILITY THAT
TRACTOR TIRES CARRY PROPER PRES-
SURE. REFER TO TRACTOR OPERATOR’S
MANUAL.

B. Connect cutter to tractor 3-point hitch. Adjust

stabilizer bars, sway blocks, or chains. Refer to
tractor operator’s manual.

USE OF THIS MACHINE ON TOO SMALL A
TRACTOR CAN CAUSE TRACTOR UPSET.
DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE ON A TRAC-
TOR WEIGHING LESS THAN 6000 LBS.
(2722 KG) NOT INCLUDING BALLAST. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT FRONT BALLAST
BE USED FOR ADDED STEERING STABILI-
TY. THIS MACHINE REQUIRES 50 PTO
HORSEPOWER.

C. If valve kit is used, mount valves on tractor as

desired. If optional valve mounting brackets are
used, attach brackets and valve to tractor as
described in paragraph 5-6. Make certain all hoses
are free of sharp bends, creases, or moving parts. It
is recommended that valves be mounted on right
side of tractor.

D. Connect hoses to hydraulic quick disconnects

on rear of tractor.

E. Raise and lower implement to determine the

shortest distance between the tractor PTO shaft and
pump input shaft. Stop tractor leaving implement in
position of shortest distance. Block implement in
position.

CAUTON

CAUTON

Fig. 1-2 Hydraulic Circuit (Cast Iron Pump & Motor)

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