Bush Hog 225 manuel d'utilisation

© 2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 225 Series Published 09/10 Part No. 00786977C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Griffin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com REAR MOUNTED BLADE This Operator' s Manual is an integra l part o f the safe operation of this ma chine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERS[...]

T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . Ther e is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten t ial hazards a nd follows reasonable safety pr actices. The manufacturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment pro perly attached to mi nim[...]

T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION .............. ................................ .................................................. ............ 1-1 Safety Messages ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ................ ............ .............. ............... 1-2 Decal Location ....... ......[...]

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

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Safety Messages A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary impor tance to the manufactu rer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accident s ca n be avo ided by bein g aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and observing c ertain precautions . [...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1- 3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never operate the T ractor or Implemen t until you have read and completely underst and this Manual, th e Tractor Operator ’s Ma nual, and each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor engine sudden ly in [...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the Tra ctor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 year-old children wh o are mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Operator ’s Manu als, been trai[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1- 5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enough to caus e permanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position ex[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace when 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 pin s have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not mai[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1- 7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate the T ractor and/or Impleme nt controls on ly while prop erly seated in the T ractor seat with the seat belt secure ly fastened around y ou. Inadvertent move ment of the T ractor or Implement may ca use s eriou s inju ry or death. (SG-29) Be particularly ca reful wh[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Rear Blades can fall down if not p roperly suppo rted. Always use the stand on the fro n t hitch or block up securely to prev ent falling and possible crushing injury and/o r back injury from lifting heavy comp onents. (SBL-5) PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Bush Hog products [...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1- 9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe op eration . Damage to the dec als may occur while in shippin g, use, or rec onditioning. Bush Hog cares about the safety of its customers, operat ors, and bystanders, and will replace the [...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO T ranslate Safety Material 2. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Penetration 3. 00786980 1 IMPOR T ANT Genuine Bush Hog Part s 4. 999000 1 W ARNING Multi-Hazard for Blades 5. 999200 1 W ARNIN G Multi-Hazard General 6. 03200347[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description Peligro T ranslation, If you do not know how to read English, please find someone who knows how to read English. P/N 00725746 W ARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REP AIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses t o rupture SUDDENL Y and VIOLENTL Y with resulting[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNIN G!- Multiple Haza rd and General Safe ty P/N 999200 Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 Information that Grease Fitting is present and must apply grease P/N 000678 Operator&ap[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY P/N 00786979 Logo Product Name: Bush Hog P/N 00786983 LOGO PRODUCT NAME: 225-08 P/N 00786990 LOGO PRODUCT NAME: 225-10 P/N 00786991 LOGO PRODUCT NAME: 225-12[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Orange Refle ctor . Keep reflectors clean a nd visibl e. P/N 1458398 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator’s manual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY 225 Series 09/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 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 conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not[...]

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

INTRODUCTION 225 Series 09/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 225 Series is designed with care and built with qualit y 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 machi[...]

INTRODUCTION 225 Series 09/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The 225 Series blade is available in widths of 8’, 10' an d 12' and fea tures a massive CA T II-III three-point hitch and quick-hitch. The 12' model is rated fo r up to 175 PTO HP wheel-ty pe trac to rs. Hy drau lic adj ustm ent of the main[...]

INTRODUCTION 225 Series 09/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Manua l, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Car[...]

Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]

ASSEMBLY 225 Series 09/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly of Moldboard to Mainframe The Bush Hog 225 Serie s Blade is shipped in two bundles. The Mainframe , A-Frame and Moldboard Carrier are in one bu ndle; the Moldboard is in the second bundle. The assembly o f the Moldboard to the Moldboard Carrier is made by ins[...]

ASSEMBLY 225 Series 09/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach Moldboard T ilt Cylinder with the Rod End attach ed to the Moldboard as shown in Fig ure Asm-0001 . Attach the Moldboa r d Pivot Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0003 Attach the Mainframe Swing Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0004 or op tional Manual Adjusting L[...]

ASSEMBLY 225 Series 09/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) Mounting Holes have been provided for mounting the Gauge Wheel to the Mainframe. Dual or Single Wheels with lam ina te d pu nc tu re pr oo f o r pn eu m at ic tires are optional. Assembly of the Hydraulic Cylinder to the Gauge Whee l Beam[...]

ASSEMBLY 225 Series 09/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Control V alv e (Extra Equipmen t) A three-spool, fou r way Hydraulic Control V alve, open center or closed center , is available as Accessory Equipment. This allows you to operate four Hydraulic Cylinders from two remote outlets. Connect the 3-spool V alve [...]

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

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 225 SERIES REAR MOUNTED BLADE OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Bush Hog 225 Series sho uld now be assembled and inspec ted for any evidence of defective or damaged part s before use. Any evidence of da mage should be reported to your de aler immediately . Aft[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S tandard Equipment and S pecifications Max. 2-Wheel Drive Tractor HP (PTO): 8’ 250 HP 10’ 225 HP 12’ 175 HP Max. Front Wheel Assist T ractor (PTO): 8’ 225 HP 10’ 200 HP 12’ 160 HP Moldboard Widt h 8’, 10’, 12’ Moldboard Dimension 1/2” x 20?[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS 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 nua ls and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all ass[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT O R REQUIREMENTS Operating the blade with a tractor th at does not meet the following requiremen ts may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential d a nger to the operator an d passersby . T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved R[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-point hitch must be ra ted to lift at least 2120 lbs. for the 8’, 2260 lbs. for the 10’ and 2400 lbs. for the 12’. The 225 Series can att ach to tractor ’s with eith er a CA T II or III hitch. Refer to the tractor op[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T r actor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp or t when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the oper ator ’s seat and secure the seat b elt around you. N[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. ST ARTING THE TRACTOR The operat or must have a co mplete und erstanding of the p lacement, fun ction, and op erational us e of all tractor cont rols before starting th e tractor . Rev iew the tractor operator ’s manual an d consult an authorized dealer for tr[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade 1. Shorten or remove th e tractor drawbar to avoid interference when raising and lowering the rear blade.. 2. Board the tractor and st art the engine. Position the tractor to the blade with th e 3-point lift arms positioned betw een th[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER V ICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspectio n and service of the implement and tractor must be performed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are e q uipped an[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Blade Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Before each blade u se, a comp lete inspectio n and service is re quired to en sure the b lade is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repaired and /or replaced immediately . T o e[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Blade & Box Blade PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Blade ID#:_______________________Make:__________________________ Date: ___________________________Shift:___________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotatio[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-13 © 2010 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 stoppe[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator possess a thorough knowledge of the m odel being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an atta ched implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weig[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 St arting the T ractor The procedure to st art the tractor is model specific. Refer to the tractor operator’s manual for st arting procedures for your p articular tractor . Consult an authorized dealer if the st arting procedure is unclear . Ensure the 3-poi[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Driving the T ractor and Blade S tart of f driving at a slow speed and grad ually increase your speed while maintainin g complete control of the tractor and blad e. Moving slow ly at first will a lso prevent the tractor from rear ing up and loss of steering co[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Operating the Blade Only operate the blade from the tractor ope rator’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. The tractor must be equipped with a ROPS in the raised position or a ROPS cab. Ditching (V -T ype Ditch) T ilt the Mo ldboard to the desire d an[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Shutting Down the Implement Park the tractor on a leve l surface, place the transmission in park or neu tral and apply the parking br ake, lower the att ached implement to the ground, shut down the engine, remove the key , and wait for all motion to come to a [...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When transporting, only raise the blade en ough to clear ground obstac les to prevent tipping, especially when traveling throug h ro u gh terr a in. 1 1. BLADE ST ORAGE Properly prep aring and storing the bla de at the end of the season is critic al to mainta inin[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transp orting the tractor on a public roadway or boarding a trailer for tran sport, the tr actor brake pedals should be lo cked together . Locking the pedals ensures tha t both wheels brak e simultaneou sly while stopping, especially when making an emergenc[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION The SMV (Slow-Movin g V ehicle) emblem is universal symbol used to alert drivers of the presence of equipme nt traveling on roadways at a slow speed. SMV signs are a triangula r bright orange with reflective r ed trim for both easy day and night visibility . Ma ke[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Reduce speed before tur ning or ap plying th e brake s. Ensure that both brake pedals ar e locked together when operating on public roads. OPS-U- 00 23 12.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and implement, measure the height[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Arrange the cha ins so that when tightened, the chains are pulling downward and against themselves. Ca refully tighten the securing ch ains or other fasteners using boomers or binders to a pply maximum tension. Use extreme care when attaching and re moving the sec[...]

OPERATION 225 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. T roubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Remedy Shearing M/B Carrier Lack of lubrication Lubricate Pivot Pin Pivot Pin Bolt Bolt not tightened proper ly T ighten Bolt to proper torque Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld pu ll Can be removed but[...]

Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

MAINTENANCE 225 Series 09/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication The Bush Hog 225 Series is a rugg ed, dependable Blade that should p e rform satisfactorily with the following preventive maintenance: Lubricate the Moldboar d Pivot Pin, the Moldboard T ilt Pin, and Mainframe Swing Pin on the A- Frame after e ve r[...]

MAINTENANCE 225 Series 09/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening torque for fasten er s. When bolts are to be tightened or r e placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torqu e values are assign[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY   Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any ne w Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer , that the equipment be free from defect s in ma terial and workmanship for a perio d of one (1) year for non-commer[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly and follo w these directions 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.[...]

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