Bush Hog FC-BL-0002 User Manual
100 series, Operator’s manual, Rear mounted blade
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© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
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100 Series
Published 08/10
Part No.
00786975C
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BUSH HOG
®
2501 Griffin Ave.
Selma, AL 36703
334-874-2700
www.bushhog.com
REAR MOUNTED BLADE
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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Table of contents
Document Outline
- 100 Series
- OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Safety Messages
- Decal Location
- 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate Safety Material
- 2. 02965262 1 WARNING Oil Penetration
- 3. 00786980 1 IMPORTANT Genuine Bush Hog Parts
- 4. 999000 1 WARNING Multi-Hazard for Blades
- 5. 999200 1 WARNING Multi-Hazard General
- 6. 03200347 * REFLECT SMV Emblem
- 7. 000678 2 INSTRUCT Grease Fitting Inside
- 8. 00763977 1 INSTRUCT Notice to Owner
- 9. 00786979 1 LOGO Bush Hog
- 10. 00786981 1 NAME 100-08
- 11. nfs 1 SER PLT Serial Plate
- 12. 1458392 2 REFLECT Red Reflector
- 13. 1458393 1 REFLECT Amber Reflector
- 14. 00776031 1 ___________ Canister (Operator Manual Inside)
- 15. 00786975C 1 MANUAL Operator’s Manual
- Decal Description
- Federal Laws and Regulations
- Planer Wheel
- Operation - Special Notice
- Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment)
- Skid Shoes & Quick Tack End Plates (Extra Equipment)
- Hydraulic System
- Selector Valve (Accessory Equipment)
- Hydraulic Control Valve (Accessory Equipment)
- 1. Standard Equipment and Specifications
- 2. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
- 3. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS
- 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR
- 5. STARTING THE TRACTOR
- 6. CONNECTING THE REAR BLADE TO THE TRACTOR
- 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade
- 1. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the rear blade.
- 2. Board the tractor and start the engine. Position the tractor to the blade with the 3-point lift arms positioned between the respective set of blade A-frame lift lugs. Note: Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control” so that the lift ar...
- 3. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
- 4. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole between the set of holes of A-frame lift lugs. Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes and insert retaining pin into hitch pin. Walk around to opposite side and repeat procedure for remaining lift ...
- 5. Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its end hole with the holes of the blade’s top link. Insert the top link bolt and retain with top lock nut.
- 6. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the blade from swaying side to side and possible contact with tractor rear tires.
- 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade
- 7. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE
- 8. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 9. OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 10. DISCONNECTING THE BLADE FROM THE TRACTOR
- 11. BLADE STORAGE
- 12. TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
- 13. Troubleshooting Guide
- Shearing M/B Carrier Pivot Lack of lubrication Lubricate Pivot Pin
- Pin Bolt Bolt not tightened properly Tighten Bolt to proper torque
- Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld pull Can be removed but will not affect
- operation
- Hitting hidden objects Know soil conditions, keep speed to a
- minimum.
- Blade will not penetrate soil Cutting edge dull Replace Cutting edge
- Blade set to straight Increase Top Link length
- Soil too hard Use scarifiers to loosen soil
- A-Frame bent Hitting hidden objects in the backfill Use slow speed when in unknown soil
- position conditions
- Moldboard digging in too much Blade pitch excessive Adjust Top Link
- Soft ground Install Planer Wheel
- Install Skid Shoes
- Unable to hold level ground Tractor and Blade following contour Install Planer Wheel
- Tractor Draft Control lifting Blade Set Tractor Draft Control
- Hydraulic Cylinder will not Not enough pressure Check pressure
- operate Valve not connected properly Re-plumb Valve
- Quick Coupler not completely Complete connection
- connected
- Hydraulic Pump not shutting Using Open Center Valve Replace Valve or Conversion Plug
- off on Closed Center System and Main Relief
- Open Center Conversion Plug Replace with Closed Center Plug
- Pumping over Relief Valve Replace with No Relief Plug
- Oil leaking at hose connection Connection not tight Tighten connection
- Did not use sealant Apply a good sealant to connection
- Connection cracked from over- Replace cracked connection
- tightening
- Mismatched Connection threads Use correct connectors
- or types
- OPERATION SECTION
- MAINTENANCE SECTION
- Proper Torque For Fasteners
- BUSH HOG
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- 1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
- 1.01. Bush Hog warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that t...
- 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
- 1.03. This limited warranty does not apply to any part of the goods which has been subjected to improper or abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, or accident, damaged due to lack of maintenance or use of wrong fuel, oil, or lubricants, ...
- 1.04. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, Dealer, or other person is authorized to give any warranties of any nature on behalf of Manufacturer.
- 2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES.
- 2.01. This limited warranty is not effective unless the Purchaser returns the Registration and Warranty Form to Manufacturer within 30 days of purchase.
- 2.02. Purchaser claims must be made in writing to the Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) from whom Purchaser purchased the goods or an approved Authorized Dealer (“Dealer”) within 30 days after Purchaser learns of the facts on which the claim is based
- 2.03. Purchaser is responsible for returning the goods in question to the Dealer.
- 2.04. If after examining the goods and/or parts in question, Manufacturer finds them to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship, Manufacturer will:
- (a) Repair or replace the defective goods or part(s) or
- (b) Reimburse Purchaser for the cost of the part(s) and reasonable labor charges (as determined by Manufacturer) if Purchaser paid for the repair and/or replacement prior to the final determination of applicability of the warranty by Manufacturer.
- 2.05. Purchaser is responsible for any labor charges exceeding a reasonable amount as determined by Manufacturer and for returning the goods to the Dealer, whether or not the claim is approved. Purchaser is responsible for the transportation cost for...
- 3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
- 3.01. MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS (EXCEPT AS SET FORTH HEREIN) AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
- 3.02. MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE DESIGN, CAPABILITY, CAPACITY, OR SUITABILITY FOR USE OF THE GOODS.
- 3.03. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, MANUFACTURER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GOODS INCLU...
- 3.04. NO ACTION ARISING OUT OF ANY CLAIMED BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR TRANSACTIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY MAY BE BROUGHT MORE THAN TWO (2) YEARS AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS OCCURRED.
- 4. MISCELLANEOUS.
- 4.01. Proper Venue for any lawsuits arising from or related to this limited warranty shall be only in Guadalupe County, Texas.
- 4.02. Manufacturer may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
- 4.03. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
- 4.04. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
- LIMITED WARRANTY
- TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER