Bush Hog 1945 manual

©201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 1945 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 50069161 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com LOADER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are pote ntially hazardous . There is no substit ute for a cau tious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows r easonable safety practices. The manu facturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment pro perly atta ched to min[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ . ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

MAINTENANCE SECTION ................. ...................................................................... ........... 5-1 Lubrication Schedule ................ ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... ....................... ........ 5-4 Adjusting Bucket Lev el Indicator ............... ...[...]

Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being a ware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c [...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 ye ar-old children who a re mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Opera tor ’s Manuals, be en trained [...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T ractor or Implement u ntil you have read and completely underst and this Manual, the T ractor Operator ’ s Manual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged operation may cause operator bor edo m and fatigue af fecting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent th ese potentially impa ired operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ractor in[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is att ached to it. Never attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could result from a structural failu re when the Boom is used for purposes other tha n those[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Keep bysta nders 10 feet away from the tractor and loader while operating. The byst anders could enter the p ath of the tractor or items could fall from the loader resultin g in serious injury to the bystand er . (SL-01) For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of the[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Only mount the load er on a tractor that is listed on the mounting in structions. Never mount on a tricycle stee ring front axle . Move the tractor front and re ar wheels to the widest sp acing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep the [...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attach ed to the quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel a firm resist[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical power line[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattend ed while the Implemen t is in the raise d position. Accidental op eration of a lifting leve r or a hydraulic failure may cause the implement to suddenly fa ll causing serious in jury or possible death to anyone who might inadvert[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting I m plement Safety Instructions and Practices Do not stand or allow byst ander or coworkers between the loader and th e tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader mo[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can r esult from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles befor[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting th e tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure th e transport heigh t does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructio[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to mo dify or alter this Implement, any of its compon ents or any Impl ement func tion. (SG -8) Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted co mponent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blo[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces inclu ding hydraulic oil t anks, pumps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure befo re performing maintenance or rep airs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot compo nents. Contact with a hot surface or flu[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is discon nected from the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injury [...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this produ ct to promo te safe op era t ion. Damag e to th e decals may occur while in shipping, use, or re conditioning. Bush Hog cares about th e safety of its customer s, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 5005741 1 2 LOGO Bush Hog 3.20” x 14.5 “ 2. 50069072 2 MODEL 1945 3. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 4. 52203 1 WARNING Lock V alve in T ransport 5. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 6. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safety 7. D468 2 DANGER Crushing[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) Model Name - 1945 P/N 50069072 W AR NING! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting in[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Lock valve when in transport or storage. P/N 52203 Loader Positions. P/N 52204 Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, wa rning, and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before instal[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Crushing Hazard, Electr ocution Hazard, Falling Hazard. D468 Crushing Hazard D471 DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tr actor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Slow Moving V ehicle De[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/11 Safety Section 1-23 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Read Operato r ’s Ma nual! The opera tor ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031 P/N 50057412 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.90” x 17.50” )[...]

SAFETY 1945 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-24 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be[...]

Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 1945 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. [...]

INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before [...]

INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 1 945 Loader is designe d for four-wheel drive tractors. They are intended to lif t only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are dou ble-acting. Parking stands su pport loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick att a[...]

INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manual, com pletely underst and the Safety Messages and instruction s, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in[...]

INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION[...]

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INTRODUCTION 1945 01/11 Introduction Section 2-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor T o avoid injury during installation of the load er att achment, do not allow byst anders withi n 10 feet of load er or attachment. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and [...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attach ed to the quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel a firm[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel Sp acing S pread fro nt wh ee ls to m aximu m dis tance. S pread rea r wh ee ls to maxim u m dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rear ballast bo x or implement. Ma ke sure there is 20% of total weight on rear axle.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader 1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level g round. 2. With bucket raised above gro und, tilt bucket down approximately 30 degree s from level. 3. Lower boom by retracting lif t cylinders to lift tractor front end (tires ca n be off groun d). 4. S top eng[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Mounting is basically reve rse of dis mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loader appr oximately 6” from loader mou nts. Shut of f tractor engine and set parking br ake. 2. Connect hydraulic hoses. Make sure couple rs are clean before connecting toge t[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Material bucket can be insta lled using tool ordinarily available. 1. Attach bucke t to lift boom frame an d cylinders with four 1” pins, use two 3/8 shoulder bolt s and 3/8 lock nut s at upper pin ( bucket cylinder). Use two 3/8 x 1.25 hex bolts,[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Att ach Device Always use a drift and hammer made of non-sparking mate rial (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel hammer or drif t could generate flying metal fragments and result in injury . Always wear safety glasses[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y When Connecting an Att achment to the Loader Quick Hitch 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with the levers pointing up. T ilt the loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader in to the atta chment bracket and e ngage top of the quick hitc[...]

ASSEMBLY 1945 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt the attachment down 90 degree s and lower it to the groun d. L ower th e lo ad er fu rthe r to slightly raise the front of th e tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse whi le the attachment is on the groun d for 20-3 [...]

Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 1945 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 1945 Load er should now be assembled and insp ected for a n y evidence of defective o r damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damag e should be reported to your dealer immediately . This section of the Operator ’[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary with tire si ze, hydraulic system and bucket used. S pecificat ions are given for a loader equipped with a 4 8” bucke t, external hy dr au lic sy ste m of 7 GPM with engine ope rating at 2500 RPM a [...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipmen[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilatio n. The exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) Battery posts, ter minals and related accesso r ies cont ain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of Calif[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor Requirement s and Capabilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ....... ...... .... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting, • T ractor Ballast ........................ ...[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. Getting On and Off the T ractor 4.1 Boarding the T ractor T o ens ure tractor stab ility when operating add wheel ballast or rear weights to rear tra ctor tires. For better stability , use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle fron t wheels. Move wheels t[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never [...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilatio n. The exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can [...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins h ave cotter pins an[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service 6.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. T[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operatio n, a complete inspection and service is required to ensure the loader is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repaired and /or replaced immediately . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, cond uct the f[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm section weld ment • Ensure all pins ar e in pla c e. • Ensure all bo lts and screws are prop erly installed. • Check condition of bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure ea ch hydraulic c ylinder is insta[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#:___________ _____________Make:________________________ Date:______________________________Shift:________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped a[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the [...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than t he T rac tor . Be ca reful when opera ting or transportin g this equipment to pr event the Impl ement from runni ng into or striking si gn posts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid ob[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model being operated an d precautions to t ake while driving with an attached imp lem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r o[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the potential for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with an y[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turn ing or stopping. Allow for in creased length and weig ht of added loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of le ngt h in front of the tr actor and si gnificant weigh t. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loade r or[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attach ed to the quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires off the ground. The loader could fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in seriou s injury . (SL-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp air or part[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking st ands with lift cylinder retraction. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to functions prop[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever contro l, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll bac[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely fille d during each pass. Ma ximum productiv[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LIFTING THE LOAD When lifting th e load, keep the bucket positioned to avoid spillage. Loader has mechanical self leveling of attachment in both raise and lowe r cycle. Attachment can be adjusted by using bucket cylinders. CARR YING THE LOAD Position bucket just below[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provide maximum stability . When transpor ting the load, keep bucket a s low as possible, to avoid tipping, in ca se a wheel drop s in a rut[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard sur face operation, kee p bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high banks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficien cy . Loader lift an d breakaway capacity dimin[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ram p approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea .[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering b[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn a nd length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so fu[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large heavy object s such as large roun d or re cta ngular bales, log s and[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Att achment) Operate the bale spear using extreme caution . Sharp point s on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of lar ge bales, extreme care must be taken in handlin g them. Be aware of fo rc[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 9. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma in taining it s appearance and to help ensure years of depend able ser[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can r esult from operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles before transporting on street s and high[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish working in an area . Therefor e, the op erator mu st empl oy g ood ju dge ment an d sa fe op er ation p[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transpo rting the tracto r and imp lement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to a lert drivers of the tractor’s p[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas th[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restrict[...]

OPERATION 1945 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap a city Load is greater th an boom Check loader specifications. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump. operation. Internal lift cylinder l eakage. Replace any worn part s and install a seal[...]

Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfere with [...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area [...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your L oader , take the time to inspect a nd repair any damage to the mach ine or tracto r . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to provide long life and trouble fre e operation[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Adjusting Bucket Level Indicator With various tractor tire options or att achment s, it may be ne cessary t o adjust bucket level indicator tube up or d own on b ucket cylinde r tube. Tractor must be on lev el surface with a ttachment flat on surface. Loos en tig[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be re liable and easy to service. If a cylinder shou ld malfunction during warranty perio d, return co mplete cylinde r assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont act your au[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful not to dama ge seals and o -rings on edge s or hole s in cylinder tu be. Inspect and rem ove burrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Place rod seal ( 3) into gro ove inside cylinder he ad. N[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e NOTE: When loader hydraulics are d isconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be complete d. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached . 2. Place dust caps o[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove attachment fr om stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to play on or aroun d loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 1945 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque fo r fastener s. When bolts are to b e tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torqu e values are assigned[...]

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LIMITED W ARRANTY  Bush Hog warrants to the or iginal purcha ser of any ne w Bush Hog equipmen t, pur chased from an au thor ized Bu sh Hog dealer , that the equipment be free from defect s in material and workmanship for a period o f one (1) year for non-c[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manua l thoroughly and follow these d irections and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly id entifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tio n yo u ne ed . The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19 28[...]

1945-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 50069161 Printed U.S.A 1945 LOADER[...]