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    © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2647 Published 01/1 1 P ar t N o . 50069206 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, and F[...]

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    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[...]

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

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    Lubrication Schedule ............ .................... ................ ................ .................... ................ ...... ....................... ........ 5-4 Daily Maintenance ................ ................. ................ ................... ................ ................ ......... ................. ............... 5-5 Hydraul[...]

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

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 2011 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 e[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 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 Manu als, been trained [...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 2011 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 ho w [...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Use extreme care when loading, carrying or handling any agricultural fertilizers, chemicals or biological residue. Follow the manufacturer ’s handling instructions and wear appropriate Pe rsonal Protective Equipment including[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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) 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 comple[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of the operato r , install a certified Falling Object Prot ective S tructure. Shiftable loads, round bales, large loose items, and loade r attachmen ts can fall toward the operator resulting in serious injury or death. Falling [...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not raise the loade r into an overhead str ucture or allow a raised att achment to contact overhead st ructures. Sudde n or unexpect ed contact with an ove rhead structure could result in serious injury . (SL-08) Do not let the lo ader or att achment cont act electrical power l[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 2011 Alamo 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 lines ca[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-10 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety Instructions and Practices 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 lever or a hydraulic failure may cause the implement to suddenly fa l[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions and Practices Make sure all tractor and loader g uards are in place a nd properly functioning. Do n ot use an attachme nt if the roll back guards ar e damaged or missin g. The roll back guards pr events items carried in the at tachment from rolli[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-12 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety Instructions and Practices 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[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 ) Do not modify or alter t[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-14 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Prolonged operation may cause operato r bor edom a nd fatigue af fecting safe operatio n. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ractor in a fatigued or bo red menta l state which impairs p[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices PA R T S I N F O R M AT I O N Bush Hog products are desi gned utiliz ing specifically matched system components to ensure optimum equipment performance. These parts are made and t[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-16 © 2011 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 the sa[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1 26871 1 W AR NING T o Prev ent Instability 2 7794 1 CAUTION Loader Safety Guid es 3 50069077 2 MODEL 2647 4 36932 1 W ARNING Avoid Injury During Inst allation 5 5005741 1 2 LOGO Bush Hog 3. 2” x 14.50” 6 35674-6 1 STRIPE Silver , 13.5 ft[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-18 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description W AR NIN G! Preventing Instability P/N 26871 CAUTION! - Loader Safety Guides. P/N 7794 MODEL NAME: 2647 P/N 50069077 W AR NIN G! - Avoid Injury during Installation. P/N 36932[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) STRIPE. P/N 35674-6 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. 48921 DANGER! - Electric Shock Dan ger . P[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-20 © 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 50057413 Logo: BUSH HOG (4.25” x 19.316” ) W AR NIN G! - Crushing Haz ard. -T o A v oi d Serious Injury or Death M[...]

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    SAFETY 2647 01/11 Safety Section 1-21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Regulations This section is intend ed to explain in broa d terms the concep t and effect of federal laws and regula tions concerning employe r and employee equ ipment operat ors. This section is not intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be [...]

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

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    INTRODUCTION 2647 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2647 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. [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2647 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 o[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2647 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 264 7 Loader is designed for two and four-wheel dr ive tractors. They are intended to lift only loose materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are double-acting. Parking stands support loader so tractor can be “driven in” for quick [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2647 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 in f[...]

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

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions 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 hammer made of no n-sparking m[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel S p 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, rear ballas t box or implement. Make sure there is 25 % of total weight on rear ax le.[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Mounting Bracket s 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 th e loader is completely assembled to facilitate assembly and proper loader alignment. Inst alling Bu[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting and Mounting Loader T o av oid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrier to restr ict forward movemen t of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 15 feet of loader . Loader must be equippe d with a bucket or other optio[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Move lift and bucket control levers back an d forth several times to relieve pressure on th e lift and bucket cylinders. Disconn ect quick couplers be tween loader an d tractor . Hang hoses over the side frame for storage. If equippe d with optional auxiliary 1-le ver [...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Quick Att ach Device (Optional) 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 forw ard, drive th e load er into the attachme nt bracket [...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2647 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt the at tachment down 90 degrees and lower it to the ground. Lo wer the loader fur ther to slightly raise the front of the tractor o f the tractor off the ground. Drive th e tractor in revers e while the attachment is on the ground for 20 -30 feet[...]

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

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Bush Hog 2647 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 2647 Load er should now be assembled and insp ected for a ny evidence of defective o r damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damag e should be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 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 tractor , tire size, hydrau lic system and bucket used. T he specifications are given for a loader equipped w ith 72” mat erial bucket op erated with an average tractor hydraulic system of 14 [...]

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    OPERATION 2647 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 uipment[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 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 ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) Battery posts, ter minals and related accesso ries contain le ad and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of Califo[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2.1 T ractor 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 nuals an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt • T ractor Safety Devices ....... ... ... .... Slow Moving V e hic le (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast ........ ... ... .... ... .[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. Getting On an d Off the T ractor 3.1 Boarding the T ractor T o ens ure tractor stab ility when operating add wheel ballast or rear weights to rear tracto r tires. For better stability , use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle fron t wheels. Move wheels [...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.2 Dismounting the T ractor Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) 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[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. 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 gear can r[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Loader Pre-Ope ration Inspection/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.[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo 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 uct the fo[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION MOUNT ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of mou nting frame weldment. • Ensure all bolt s and screws are in po sition and are properly to rq ue d . • Ensure all pins are in pla ce and fastened with screws. • Ensure fram e is properly m ounted to tr actor and hardwa[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUCKET INSPECTION • Ensure all pins are in pl a ce . • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed and retained correctly . Ensure the proper size pins are used to ret ain the cylinders in place and are secured prope rly . • Inspect the condition of the bucket lu[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation 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 and the tractor i[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation 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 t[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Driving the T ractor and Loader 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 obj[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation 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 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 tracto r o[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation 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 pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any [...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo 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 loader o r [...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires off the gr ound. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious inju ry . (SL-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp a ir or p[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo 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. If the loader valve controls fail to functions prope[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o 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-le ver cont rol, ease lever back toward you to lif t and roll b[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lifting cycle resist s bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef fort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bu cket is not completely filled during each pass. Maximum productivity [...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visibility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when operating loader on a slope, keep bucket as lo w as possible. This keeps center of gravity low and will provide[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high en ough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucket is d umped, back away from vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard surfac e operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to pe rmit bucket to floa t on working surf ace. If hydra ulic down pressure is exerte d on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will als[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Side cutting is a good techniq ue for cutting down a big pile. If the pile sides are too high and liable to cause cave-in, use loader to break down the sides until a slot can be cut over the top. Another method for lar ge di rt piles is to build a ramp approach to th e[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile . This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea . PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forwar d to start the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cu[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Make additional p asses until desired depth is reached. Dur ing each pass, use only buck et control while working dep th. This will allow you to concentrate on cont rolling bucket angle to mainta in a precise cut. LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actua lly move no more di rt and make it more dif ficult to hold a level grade. Do not use buc ket in dumped posit ion for bulldozing. Th is method, shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump lin[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumpin g on each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at r ight angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can handle without lugging down.[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o 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 round or rect angular bales, logs and oi[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 able service. The following are su ggested storage proced ures: • Thoroughly clean all debris off th[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-35 © 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 result fro m 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 highw[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Before tran sporting the tractor a nd loader , idle the tractor engine. Wh en transportin g, carry the loader as low as possible maint aining adequate ground clearance and visibility . Reduce tractor ground speed when transporting a[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o 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 sur[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. TROUBLESHOOTING 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 restricted o[...]

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    OPERATION 2647 01/11 Operation Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Excessive wear on Bucket is riding on cutting Use boom “FLOA T” position or cutting edge ed ge instead of wear runners. bucket level indicator to ensure bucket rides on wear runners. Bucket cutting edge Rear axle on tractor n[...]

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

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibra tion could cause a failure of the eq uip m en t an d may re su lt in injury . (SBH-13) READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur un[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 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 o[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 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 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 operation.[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 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 tracto r hydraulic system be fore starting each day’s operation. If ne cessary , add hydraulic oil as recommen[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders a re designed to be reliable and easy to service. If a cylinder sho uld malfunction during warranty period , re turn complete cylinder assembly , without disassembling, to your authorized service dep ar tment or cont act your auth[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t 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 o-ring part of rod seal (3) into groo ve ins ide of head (5) an[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Bucket Cylinder Disassembly 1. Hold cylinder tube (15) stationary a nd rotate cylinder head (6) so beve led end of wire ring (14) will thread out thr ough slot. (Image Mnt-L- 0031) 2. Pull shaft (1) with all assembled parts out of cylinder tube (15). Note: Resista[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful to not damage seals, p ackings and o- rings on the edges or holes in cylinder tub e. Inspect and remove burrs and sh arp edges if necessary befor e reassembling. 1. Place ne w v-pack set (5) in hea d (6). Note: Lips on v[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NOTE: When loader hydraulics ar e disconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be comple ted. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level gr ound. 2. Dump the bucket and lower it to [...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 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 assigned[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2647 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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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[...]

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    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[...]

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    2647-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 50069206 Printed U.S.A 2647 LOADER[...]