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©2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 4 1 8 8 6 0 0 5 . o N t r a P C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com SICKLE BAR BOOM MOWER This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this mac hine a nd must be maintained with the unit at all times. R EAD, UNDERST AND, and FOL[...]
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T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving p arts are potentially hazardous . There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the poten tial hazards and follows reasona ble safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all it s safety equipment properly att ached to minimize[...]
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In order to reduce acci dents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Bush Hog, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industria l and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiari ze and instruct mower -tractor operators in safe practic es when using industrial and agricul[...]
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Bush Hog Division is willing to pr ovide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices V ideo Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety V ideo Mower Operator ’ s Manual AEM Mower Operator ’ s Safety Manual Requester Name:_______________________________Phone: _____________ ___________[...]
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T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 Safety Messages ............... ... .................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .................... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ......... ........................ ........ 1-2 Decal Locatio[...]
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OPERATING THE TRACTOR AN D IMPLEMENT ................. ....................... ................... ...................... .......... 4- 26 Foreign Debris Hazards/Overhead Obstructions ... ................... ....................... ...................... ............... ........... 4-27 Operating Speed and Ground Speed .... ... ... ... .... ... ...[...]
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Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]
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SAFETY PT5 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 importance to the manufacturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accident s ca n be avoided by b eing aware of yo ur equipm ent, your surroun dings, and observing c ertain precautions. Th e fir[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-3 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Never operate the T ractor or Implement until 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 Tr actor and Implement. Learn ho w to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an emerg[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-1 7 year-old children who are ma ture and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Operator’s Manuals, been train ed in [...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-5 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MA Y CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! T ractors with or without an Implement attached can often be noisy enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position exceeds 8[...]
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SAFETY PT5 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 le aky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not maintaini[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-7 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY NEVER use drugs or alco hol immediately before or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before operating the T ractor[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY The rot ating parts of this machine have be en designed and te sted for rugged use. However , the blades could fail upon imp act with heavy , solid objects such as metal guard rails and concrete structures. Such im pact could cause the broken ob jects to be thrown outward at very h[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-9 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Replace bent or b roken blades with new blades. NEVER A TTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN, WELD, OR WELD HARDF ACING ON BLAD ES SINCE THIS WILL LIKEL Y CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT F AILURE AND POSSIBL Y CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10) Rotary Mowers are[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1- 10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Be particularly ca reful when transporting the Im plement with the T ractor . T urn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a grad ual steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to the rea r and remove weight from the front wheels. Make certain[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-11 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY This Implemen t may be wider than t he T ractor . Be careful wh en operating or tr ansporting 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 objects. Such an imp act could cause the Implem ent [...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1- 12 © 2010 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 the safety of it s customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the saf[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION 1. 02967827 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard Rot ary 2. 02958241 1 DANGER Multiple Hazard Boom 3. 02965262 1 W ARNING Oil Leak Penetration 4. 00786980 1 IMPOR T ANT Use Genuine Bush Ho g Parts 5. 02962764 2 DANGER Pinch Points/Scissors 6. 02962765 1 DA[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1- 14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description DANGER! - Multi Hazard - Failure to follow Safety Messages and Operating Instructions can cause serious bodily injury or even death to Operator and Others in area. P/N 02967827[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-15 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY DANGER! - Multi-Hazard Boom. T ake precautions while transporting and oper ating Boom Unit. P/N 02958241 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 serious BODIL Y INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1- 16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY DANGER! Crushing and Pinch Point s. Moving machinery p arts can pinch or crush or fall- which may cause injury or death. P/N 02962765 INFORMA T ION - T o preven t premature hydra ulic component failure, do n ot over speed the engine. When using the mower attachment, operate tract[...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1-17 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. SAFETY Model Name - PT5 Powertrim P/N 50068742 Operator's Manu al (with repair pa rts) and warranty was attached to this implement during final inspection. P/N 00763977 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing [...]
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SAFETY PT5 09/10 Safety Section 1- 18 © 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 concerning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is not intended as a legal interpre t ation of the law and should not be co[...]
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Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]
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INTRODUCTION PT5 09/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This PT5 Sickle Bar is designed 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. T[...]
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INTRODUCTION PT5 09/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The sickle bar boom is design ed for medium-duty work. They can cut grass and we eds, around waterways, under fences and other hard- to-reach areas. For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASABE, SAE, and A NSI st andards require the use of Chain Guards, Deflectors, or So[...]
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INTRODUCTION PT5 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 Manual, completely underst and the Safety Messages and instr uctions, and know how to operate correctly both the Imple ment and Power Unit. 2. Fill out the W arranty Card i[...]
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Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y SECTION[...]
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ASSEMBLY PT5 09/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y TRACTOR SELECTION The PT5 is specifically designed to be fitted to all tractors with Category I linkage facility and a minimum weight inclusive of ballast to manufactur er ’s specifications of 650 kg (1430 lbs.). The tractor should also be equip ped with an OPEN CENTER HYD[...]
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ASSEMBLY PT5 09/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y COUPLING UP HYDRAULICS Consult the tractor ’ s handbook for correct installation of the supply and return con nection. Note that if the tractor is equipp ed with one or more quick release hydraulic couplings the PT5 supply an d return hydraulic components may nee d to be r[...]
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Operation Sec tio n 4- 1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -2 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION BUSH HOG PT5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Bush Hog PT5s are manufactured with q uality material by skilled workers. The implement is designed for cutting hedges, grass and weeds, around waterways, under fences and other hard-to-reach areas. The implement is equipped with pro[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications St andard S pecifications CA T I Three Point Hitch Boom reach: 1 1’ Up, 14’ Out, 6’ Down Double Swing Main Boom Arm is 2-3/4” Tubing Dipper Arm is 2-1/4” T ubing Mechanical Br eakaway T ractor-Supplied Hydraulics 4’ o[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -4 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 2. OPERA TOR REQUIREMENTS Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualified operat or . A qualified oper ator has read and underst ands the implement and tractor Oper ator ’s Ma nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associat[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS In addition to tractor horsep ower a nd size re quir ed to o per ate th e mower un it, the tra c tor m ust also be prope rly equipped to provide operato r protection, to alert approac hing vehicle drivers of the tracto r ’s presence, and to ens[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -6 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 3.4 T ractor Horsepower The horsepower r equired to opera te the mower depe nds on many factors in cluding vegeta tion to be cut, terrain condition, opera tor experience, and co ndition of the mo wer and tractor . For most mo wing condition, the PT 5 sickle bar requires[...]
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OPERATION 7 - 4 n o i t c e S n o i t a r e p O 0 1 / 9 0 5 T P © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.6 Hydraulics 3.7 Front End Weight A minimu m of 2 0% total tractor weight must b e maintained on the tractor front end at all times. Front end weight is critical to maintain steering control and to prevent the tractor from rearing up while driving.[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -8 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 4. GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACT OR Before getting onto the tractor , the operator must read and completely underst and the implement and tractor operator manuals. If any p art of either manual is no t com pletely understood, consult an authorized dea ler for a complete [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4 -9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, always set the parking brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear , dise ngage the PT O, stop the engine, remove the key , and wait for all moving parts to stop. Place th e tractor shift lever into a low range or parking ge[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION S tart tr actor only when properly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can resu lt in injury or death. Read the T ractor operators manual for proper st arting instructions. (S G-13) Avoid cont act with hot surfaces including hy draulic oil tanks, pu[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-11 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. CONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT T O TRACTOR 1. Unbolt the uppe r halves of the yoke and fit them either side of the tr actor ’s top hitch bracket with the 3/4 ” UNF nut and bolt provided. If the tractor has only one top hitch position, the bolt will replace the existing [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-12 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Periodically inspect all moving parts for wear and replace when necessary with authorized service p art s. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken part s, and leaky or loose fittings. Make sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Serious in jury may occur from not m[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.2 Boom Unit Pre-Operati on Inspection and Service Inspect and service the boom arm and head prior to oper ation. Damaged and/or broken p arts should be repaired and/or replaced immediately . T o ensure the unit is ready for operation , conduct the following: OPS-B- 002[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-14 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION FRAME ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of mounting frame weldment. • Inspect condition of King Post frame. • Ensure all bolts a nd screws are in position and are properly to rq ue d . • Ensure all pins are in place an d fastened with screws. • Ensure fr ame is pr[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-15 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION SICKLE BAR INSPECTION • Inspect blade and bolts for loosene ss and excessive wear . Make sure the unit is securely blocked up when crawling underneath or set on gro und before doing maintenance. Repla ce damaged and worn blade to keep unit operating p roperly . • Ens[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION Avoid cont act with hot surfaces including hy draulic oil tanks, pump s, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure before performing m aintenance or repairs. Use gloves and eye protectio n when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Sickle Bar PRE-OPERA TION Inspection Mower ID#_______________________Make____________________________ Date:____________________________Shift ____________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stopped and[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#:___________ _____________Make:________________________ Date:______________________________Shift:________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engin e is off, all rotation has stopped and[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8. OPERA TING THE IMPLEMENT 8.1 Machine Controls Four levers individually contr ol the operating functions ; the knobs of which are color-coded a ccording to use i.e. Red, Y ellow , Green and Black which control the re ach, lif t, angle and cutterbar on/of f respectively[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 8.2 Arm Controls[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-21 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.3 Forward Speed This is a matter of common sense and experience. It mu st be fast enough to maint ain the correct oil flow , but slow enough to enable the cutterbar to do its job properly . 8.4 Highway Working If it is intended to cut roadside hedg ed or to work in th [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9. DRIVING THE TRAC TO R AND IMPLEMENT Safe tractor transport requires the operator to po ssess a thorough kn owledge of the model being operated and precautions to take while driving with an att ac hed implement. Ensure the tractor has the capacity to handle the weight[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION T ransport only at sp eeds where you can m aint ain control of the equipment. Serious accidents and injuries can result from operating this equipment at high speeds. Understan d the T ractor and Implemen t and how it handles before transporting on street s and highwa ys.[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 9.2 Brake and Differential Lock Setting Make sure the tractor brakes are in good ope rating condition. T ractor brakes can be set to operate independently allowing single rear wheel braking action or locked together to p rovide simultaneous rear wheel braking. FOR MOST [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-25 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.3 Driving the T ractor and Boom S tart of f driving at a slow speed a nd gradually increase your speed while maintaining complete control of the tractor . Never operate the tractor at speed s that cannot be safely handled or which will prevent the operator from stoppin[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-26 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10. OPERA TING THE TR ACTOR AND IMPLEMENT THE OPERA TOR MUST COMPLETEL Y UNDERS T AND HOW TO OPERA TE TH E TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT AND ALL CONTROLS BEFO RE A TTEMPTING T O OPERA TE. The operato r must read and understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the im plement[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-27 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 Foreign Debris Hazard s/Overhead Obstructions An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine. W alk through the a rea looking for fences, boulders, roc ks, culverts, stumps or metal object s. Mark the insp[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-28 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 10.3 Operating the Att ached Head • Objects tend to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blad e rotation and toward the raised edge of th e shroud. Avoid cutting with the head tilted at an a ngle that objects would be thrown towards the tractor operat[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-29 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.4 Shutting Down the Implement T o shut down attached b oom head, first bring the tractor to a complete stop. Keep the engine speed at norma l operating speed of 540 RPM, a nd use the valve lever to turn the motor off. Park the tractor on a le vel surface, place the tr[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-30 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 12. DISCONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT 1. Select a firm level site. 2. Replace the st and leg to the park position with foot down . 3. Position the arms so that the motor is level with the bottom of the frame. 4. Disconnect the supply and retur n hoses and also the motor drain[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-31 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Before transp orting the tractor between locatio ns, id le the tractor engine, disengage the att ached head, and wait for all head motion to come to a complete stop. Place the cutterbar guard over the knife. Remember keep fingers away from the knife so it can move, even [...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-32 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 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) Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a way as to be clearly visibl e and legible. When t[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-33 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When operating on public roads, have consideration for other road u sers. Pull to the side of the road occasionally to allow all following traffic to pass. Do not exceed the legal sp eed limit set in your country for agricultural tra ctors. Always stay alert when transpo[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-34 © 2010 Alamo Group In c. OPERA TION 13.2 Hauling the T ractor and Implement Before transporting a loaded tractor and implement, measure the height and width dimensions and g ross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensu re that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas that w[...]
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OPERATION PT5 09/10 Operation Section 4-35 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER NOT WORKING - Check level of hydraulic fluid (see sight gauge on t ank). Check to see if pump is functioning properl y by attempting to us e anothe r cylinder or pressu re gauge. If pu mp is working properly , check the pressu[...]
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Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE LUBRICA TION Refer to the lubrication diagra m and grease daily all po ints indicated. Remember , regular lubric ation ensures longer machine life and di minishes service costs. In addition, occasionally oil the con- rod pivots and bushes. F ASTENERS Check daily tha[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE CUTTERBAR Adjusting the Knife Guides Before commencing any checks or adju stments, lay the cutterbar flat on the ground. Select “CUTTERBAR OFF”, switch off the tractor an d disconnect the con rod. When adjuste d correctly the knife section s (4) lie flus h betwe[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Sharpening the Knife After five to twenty oper ating hours, depending on the work involved the knives require re -sharpening. It is recommended that knive s are removed from the cutterbar for re- sharpening. Switch of f tractor , disconnect the con rod, re move the [...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE HYDRAULIC RAMS Ram Seal Replacement- General Information 1. Whenever possib le the ram should be removed from the machine and cleaned of f before dismantling on a clean work bench. 2. When using a bench vice, do not app ly excessive pressure to the ram cylinder-use [...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Rod Maintenance It is important to visually inspect the hydraulic cylind er rods daily before use. It is highly recommended that while the ma chine is stored or getting very little use that a protect ant is applied to th e hydraulic cylinde r rods to preven[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Replacing Spool “O” Rings Note: Owing to the sharp edges in the design of the spool, failure to carry out the following procedure could result in damage to the “O” rings resulting in external leakage. 1. Extract the le ver pivot and the lever pivot box. 2. R[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Hose W arranty W arranty is limited to replacement which hav e failed due to faulty manufacture or ma terials. W a rranty will not be considered on hose s that have suffered d amage by abrasion, cuts or being pinched or trapped while in work. Neither will a claim be[...]
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MAINTENANCE PT5 09/1 0 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]
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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 period of one (1) year for non-commerc[...]
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T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and sa fely , read your manual thoroughly a nd follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The T able of Contents clearly ident ifies each section wh ere 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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PT5 POWERTRIM - SOM - 09/10 (Revised 03/11) P /N 50 068814C Printed in USA PT5 POWERTRIM SICKLE BAR BOOM MOWER[...]