Bush Hog BUSH HOG FC-BL-0002 manual

© 2010 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 100 Series Published 08/10 Part No. 00786975C OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com REAR MOUNTED BLADE This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST[...]

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 its safety equipme nt properly attach ed to minimize[...]

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 100 Series 08/10 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 avo ided by bein g aware of your equipment, your surrounding s, and observing c ertain precautions . T[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1- 3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never operate the T ractor or Implement until you have read and completely underst and this Manual , the T ractor Operator ’s Ma nual, 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 a[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 , 16-17 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 Manuals, been train [...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 enoug h to cause permanent hearing loss. We recommen d that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in the Operator’s position ex[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 ma[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1- 7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operate the T ractor and/or Imp lement controls on ly while properly seated in the T ractor seat with the seat belt secure ly fastened around y ou. Inadvertent mo vement of the T ractor or Implement may ca use s eriou s inju ry or death. (SG-29) Be particularly ca reful whe[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 front 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 ar[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the s[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 00725746 1 PELIGRO Translate 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 ARNING Mult i-Hazard Genera l 6. 03200347[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1-12 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING!- Multiple H aza rd and General Sa fety 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 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1-13 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY P/N 00786979 Logo Product Name: Bush Hog P/N 00786981 LOGO PRODUCT NAME: 100-08 P/N 00786988 LOGO PRODUCT NAME: 100-09 Red Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458392[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 Safety Section 1-14 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Amber Reflector . Keep reflectors clean and visible. P/N 1458393 Read Operato r ’s Manual! The operator ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 00776031[...]

SAFETY 100 Series 08/10 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 100 Series 08/10 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 100 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 100 Series 08/10 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The 100 Series Blade is available in wid ths of 8' and 9' and fe atures a h eavy-duty CA T I-II three-point hitch and CA T II quick-hit ch. The 9' mo del is rated for up to 95 PTO HP wheel-t ype tractors. The 100 Series blade is available w i[...]

INTRODUCTION 100 Series 08/10 Introduction Section 2-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator ’s Ma nual, 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 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y The basic Bush Hog 100 Series is shipped in two bund les - the Mainframe, the A-Frame, and the Moldbo ard Carrier as one bundle and the Moldboard as the second bundle. For full hydraulic op eration, Cylinders, Hose, and Hose Ret ainers are shipped as sep arate bundles[...]

ASSEMBLY 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Planer Wheel If the Planer Wheel is to be used, it will be necessary to drill (2) holes, 0.688 diameter . S ee illustration below . When mounting the Hydraulic Cylin der to the Planer Wh eel Assembly , it is recomme nded by the manufactur er that the Rod End be attach[...]

ASSEMBLY 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-4 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Attach the Moldboa rd Pivot Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0003 or op tional Manual Adjusting Links. Attach the Mainframe Swing Cylinder as shown in Figure Asm-0004 or op tional Manual Adjusting Links.[...]

ASSEMBLY 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Gauge Wheel (Extra Equipment) Mounting Holes must be drilled, for mo unting the Gauge Wheel to the Mainfra me (See Planner Wheel illustration in Main tenance Section 5-2.) Dual or Single Wheel s with laminated puncture proof o r pneumatic tires are o ptional. Assembly[...]

ASSEMBLY 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic System The Hydraulic Cylind ers are designed to be used in c onjunction with your tractor's Hydraulic System. Th e Cylinders and Hose are design ed for maximum system pressure of 2500 PSI. Keep Cylinders and Ho ses free from internal cont amination. Nev[...]

ASSEMBLY 100 Series 08/10 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Hydraulic Control V alve (Accessory Equipment) A 3-S pool 4 way Hydraulic Control V alve, open center or closed cente r , is available as Accessory Equipment. This allows you to operate 4 Hydr aulic Cylinders from two remote outlet s. Connect the 3- S pool V alve to o[...]

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

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 100 SERIES REAR MOUNTED BLADE OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Bush Hog 100 Series sho uld now be assembled and inspected for any evidence o f defective or damaged part s before use. Any evidence of damage should be reported to your dealer immediately . This [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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’ 125 HP 9’ 95 HP Max. Front Wheel Assist T ractor HP (PTO): 8’ 105 HP 9’ 80 HP Moldboard Wid th 8’, 9’ Moldboard Dimension 3/8” x 17” Cutting Edge 1/2” x 6” Suppor[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 nuals and is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all asso[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-5 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. TRACT OR REQUIREMENTS Operating the blade with a tractor th at does not meet the following requirement s may cause tractor or blade damage and be a potential danger to the operator and p assersby . T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-6 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor 3-Point Hitch The tractor 3-poin t hitch must be rated to lift at least 1015 lbs. for the 8’, and 1055 lb s. for the 9’. The 100 Series att aches to a tractor with a CA T I or II hitch. Refer to the tracto r operator ’s manual for the category of[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator ’s seat and secur e the seat belt around you. Nev[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 . Review the tractor operator ’s manu al and consult an authorized dealer for tra[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-9 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade 1. Shorten or remove the tracto r drawbar to avoid interferen ce whe n raising and low ering the rear blade. 2. Board the tractor a nd start the engine. Positio n the tractor to the blade with the 3-point lif t arms positioned between [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-10 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. PRE-OPERA TION INSPECTION AND SER VICE Before each use, a pre- operation inspection and service of the implement and tractor must be perform ed. This includes routine mainten ance and scheduled lubricat ion, inspecting that all safety devices are equipped and f[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 parts should be re paired and/or replace d immediately . T o e[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-12 © 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 engin e is off, all rotation has stopp[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-13 © 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 engin e is off, all rotati[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 thoro ugh knowledge of the mode l being operated and precautions to t ake while driving with an att ached implem ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the we[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 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 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-16 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 Operating the Blade Mainframe Swing A double acting Hydraulic Cylinder will swing the Mainframe a maximum of 45 degrees right or left. An 8 position mecha nical Adjust Li nk is available a s Accessory Eq uipment. Moldboard Pivot A double acting Hydraulic Cylin[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-17 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Utility T o clean close to a fence or barn of fset the Mainframe to th e r igh t or lef t to extend the Blade b eyon d the tra ctor tire. Be careful not to hang the Blade T ip as this could result in da mage to the Blade or Mainfr ame. For smoothing out loose soil[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-18 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Always shut the T ractor completely down, place th e transmission in park, an d set the parking brake before you or anyone else attemp t s to connect or disco nnect the Implement and T racto r hitc hes. (S3PT-15) When disconnecting the blade the tractor should be [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-19 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION When transporting, only raise the blade enough to clear ground obst acles to prevent tipping, especially when traveling throug h ro u gh terr a in. 12. TRANSPORTING THE TRACT OR AND IMPLEMENT Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibi[...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-20 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. 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 wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-21 © 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 [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-22 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use adequately sized and rated traile rs and equipment to transport the tractor and imp lement. Consult an author ized dealer to determine the prop er equipment required. Using a dequately sized chains, heavy duty straps , cables and/or binders, securely tie down [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-23 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 13. T roubleshooting Guide Problem Pos sible Cause Remedy Shearing M/B Carrier Pivot Lack of lubrication Lubricate Pivot Pin Pin Bolt Bolt not tightened properly T ighten Bolt to proper torque Bent Moldboard Small curve is normal from weld pull Can be removed but [...]

OPERATION 100 Series 08/10 Operation Section 4-24 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Problem Pos sible Cause Remedy Hydraulic Pump not shutting Using Open Cent er V alve Replace V a lve or Conversion Plug off on Closed Center System and Main Relief Open Center Conversion Plu g Replace with Closed Ce nter Plug Pumping over Relief V alve R eplace wi[...]

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

MAINTENANCE 100 Series 05/10 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE The Bush Hog 100 Series is a rugged, heavy duty Blade that will perform sa tisfactorily with the following preventive maintenance. Lubricate the Moldboard Pivot Pin and the Moldboard T ilt Pin after every 10 hours of operation. Decals are placed in locations o[...]

MAINTENANCE 100 Series 05/10 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 2010 Alamo Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque For Fasteners The chart lists the correct tightening to rque for fastener s. When bolts are to be tightene d or replaced, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop er torque except when specific torque values are assigned [...]

BUSH HOG LIMITED W ARRANTY 1. LIMITED W ARRANTIES 1.01. Bush Hog warrants for one year from the purchase date to t he original non-commercial, govern mental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original comme rcial or industrial purchaser (“Purchaser”) that the goods pur- chased are free from defects in m[...]

T O THE OWNER/OPERA TOR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manual thoroughly a nd follow 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 ( 1928.[...]

100 SERIES - SOM-08/10 P/N 00786975C Printed U.S.A 100 SERIES REAR MOUNTED BLADE[...]