Bush Hog 1947 manual

© 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 1947 2047 Published 01/1 1 P ar t N o . 50069199 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 an d must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, [...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no substit ute for a cautio us , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment proper ly attach ed to min[...]

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

MAINTENANCE SECTION ................. ........................................................ .............. ........... 5-1 Lubrication Schedule ............ .................... ................ ................ .................... ................ ...... ....................... ........ 5-4 Daily Maintenance ................ ................. [...]

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

SAFETY 1947/2047 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 observi[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 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 Manu als, been tr[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you h ave read and completely underst and th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’ s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged operation may cause operato r bor edom and fa tigue af fecting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ra[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo 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 fo r purposes other than t[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 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 [...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo 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 rear wheels to the widest spa cing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep t[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp a ir or p artially block the operator’s line of sight. Know whe re you are travelin g. Make sure no byst anders are in the area of travel. If a byst ander assist s in pr oviding gu idance, make sure the[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The center of gravity of a Po wer Unit equipped with a front -mounted Im plement is shif ted to the front and remo ves weight from the rear wheels. The Power Unit should main tain at least 25% total weight with the maximum l oad in the bucket or att achment on the rear whee[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo 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[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can result fro m operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handle[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting the tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the tr ansport heigh t does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstruct[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blocked up to p revent sudden or inad vertent falling w hich could cause se rious injury or eve n death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equi pment with hy d[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Avoid contact with ho t surfaces of the engine or muffler . Use gloves and eye p rotection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause seri[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo 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 customers, op erators, and bystanders, and will replace [...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 5005741 1 2 LOGO Bush Hog 3.20” x 14.5” 2. 50069067 2 MODEL 1947 50069068 2 MODEL 2047 3. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 4. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in T ransport 5. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 6. D469 1 W ARNING Loader Safe[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) MODEL NAME: 1947 P/N 50069067 MODEL NAME: 2047 P/N 50069068[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W A R N IN G! - 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 serious bodily inju ry or death from scalding, fire burn injury , or oil penetration. -Frayed[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 installing or operati ng th e loader . -Operate Loader only from opera tor ’s seat with[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 Read Operato r ’s Ma nual! The opera tor ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manua[...]

SAFETY 1947/2047 01/11 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alamo 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 concerning employer and employee eq uipment operators. Thi s section is not intended a s a legal interpretation of the law and should not[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 1947/2047 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 1947/2047 Loa der is designed with care an d built with quality material s by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and operating practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner /operator get years of satisfactory service from th[...]

INTRODUCTION 1947/2047 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 . Bef[...]

INTRODUCTION 1947/2047 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 1947/2047 Loa der is designed for four-whe el drive tractors. They are intended to lift 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 qu[...]

INTRODUCTION 1947/2047 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 instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card[...]

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

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o av oid injury during installati on of loader , do not allow bystanders within 10 feet of loader or attachment . Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . Always use a drif t and ha[...]

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp acing S pread fro nt wh ee ls to m axim u m distance. S pread rea r wh ee ls to maxim u m dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Make sure there is 25% of tot al weight on rear ax le.[...]

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Mounting Brackets Install all moun ting bracket s on the tractor ac cording to instructions p a cked with mounting kit. NOTE: Leave all hardware loose until the loader is completely assembled to facilitate assembly and proper loader alignment. Inst alling[...]

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y[...]

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Bucket Level Indicator Slide bucket level indicato r rod ( 16) into brac ket (18) and att ach the other end of ro d to bucket with 1/8” X 1” co tter pins (22) . Locate trac tor and loader on level surface. Wit h the bottom of bucket resting on th e su[...]

ASSEMBLY 1947/2047 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. S tart tractor engine and release trac tor brakes. Activa te lift control lever to raise side frames up of f mid mounting assembly . Continue activating the lof t co ntrol lever while gradually back ing the tractor up . Allow loader to roll of f front mounting brack[...]

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

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Bush Hog 1947 & 2047 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 1947 & 2047 Loa der should now be assemble d and inspected for any evidence of defective or damaged part s before use. Any evidence of damage should be reported to your deale r immediately . This sec[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 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 w ith tire si ze, hydraulic system and bucket used. S pecificat ions are given for a loader equipped with a 48” bucket, external hydraulic system of 4.75 GPM with engine operating at 2800 RPM a[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 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 ui[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents , cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes c[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dust s, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists [...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROP S) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ....... ... ... .... Slow Moving V e hic le (SMV) emblem, lighting, • Tractor B[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor and loader , add suf ficient counter weight so a m inimum of 2 5% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loader , rated load i n bucket, and counter weight. Rated lo ad is[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. Getting On and Off the T ractor 4.1 Boarding the T ractor Do not mount or dismount th e T ract or while the tracto r is moving. Mo unt the T ractor only when the T ractor and all moving part s are completelystopped. (SG-12) Before getting o nto the tractor , th[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the parking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in p arking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the key , and wait for all mo ving part s to stop. Place [...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he 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 ge[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Loader Pre-Ope ration 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[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operatio n, a complete inspection and service is required to e nsure 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 uc[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the safe and proper use of the equi pment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks. • Inspect the condition of the [...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 16 © 201 1 Alamo 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 stop[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Driving the T ractor and Loader 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[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION This Implemen t may be wider than t he T rac tor . Be careful when op erating or transp orting this equipment to pr event the Impl ement from runni ng into or striking si gn posts, guard ra ils, concrete abutments o r other solid object s. Such an impact co uld [...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with a n attached impl em ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tr[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 20 © 201 1 Alamo 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 pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact wit[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turn ing or stopping. Allow for in creased length and weight of ad ded 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 loa[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 electr[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 retr action. Damage may result. Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit un[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.1 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 ro[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because...[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 filled durin g each pass. Maximum productivity is de term ined b y the a mount of m ateri al loaded in a[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visib ility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and wil[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard sur face operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hydr aulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 ba nks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficien cy . Loader lift an d breakaway capacit[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 feathe[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 an gle of turn and 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[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 l[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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 loader s for handling large heavy ob jects such as large round or rect angular ba les, log[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Operating Bale Spear 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 rces acting on stac[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation 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. 8. 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 ab[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 9. T ransporting the T ractor and Implement Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Serio[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransporting on Public Roadways Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting the tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the tr ansport heigh t does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructions or power [...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legibl e. When tra nsporting the Equipment use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local traf fic regulations. (S G-6 ) Extre[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for oth er road users. Pull to th e side of the roa d occasionally to allow all following traf fic to pass. Do no t exceed the lega l speed limit set in yo ur country for agricultural tractors. Always sta y aler[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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 res[...]

OPERATION 1947/2047 01/1 1 Operation Section 4- 44 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap acity Load is greater than boom Check loader specificat ions. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Rep air or replace pump. operation. Internal lift cylinder l eakage. Replace any worn part s and install [...]

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

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 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 t aken to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfer[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 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 [...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 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 machine or tracto r . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e oper[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tractor hy draulic system before starting each day’s operation. If nece ssary , add hydraulic oil as rec[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hydraulic Pressure Check Following procedure outlines hydraulic pressur e check. 1. Obtain a pr essure gauge that measures 3000 PSI in 50 PSI increments. 2. Install gauge into the hydraulic line connecting t he lo ader valve and to the base port bucket cylin[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Dissemble Following is an outline procedure for disassembling and rea ssembling cylinders 1. Hold cylinder tube (13) statio nary and pull wire ring (14) out through slot. 2. Pull shaft (1), with all assembled p a rts, out of cylind [...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Prince L V R V alve Service The valve has a valve relief setting pre-set at the factory . T ampering with this setting can cause serious injury to operator and damag e to tractor or loader . Unauthorized adjustment s or service to valve relief will VOID W AR[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Se ction 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE V alve Disassembly Note: It is adv isable to mark or tag all parts so th ey will be reinstalled in their proper position. 1. Slide boot (6) to top of handle (34). Re move hex head cap screws (36) from rod ends (9 & 10). Remove handle with boot and adapte[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE V alve Reassembly 1. Examine all par ts for wear and da mage and replace if necessary . 2. Lubricate all o-rings and spools wi th oil to prevent damage when assembli ng. 3. Lubricate all detent and spring ce ntering part s with a light coat of grease before [...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached . 2. Place du st caps on hydraulic qu ick couplers. 3. Do not remove attachment from stored load er . 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader .[...]

MAINTENANCE 1947/2047 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 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 bolt s are to be tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque valu es are ass[...]

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LIMITED W ARRANTY  Bush Hog warrants to the or iginal purchase r of any ne w Bush Hog equipment, pur chased from an au thorize d 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-co[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/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 t his Manual. Th e T ab le of Contents clearly id entifies each se ction where you can easily find the informa tio n yo u ne ed . The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19[...]

1947/2047-SOM-0 1/1 1 P/N 50069199 Printed U.S.A 1947/2047 LOADER[...]