Bush Hog 865H Operator's Manual Page 1

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8KEY OPERATION POINTS• Cutting performance and distribution are best when cutter is level from side toside and front to rear.• In extra heavy material

SECTION IIPREPARATION FOR USEFigure 2-1Tractor Drawbar AdjustmentWARNING9G. Unpin wing lift cylinders at rod end. Fully ex-tend cylinders by pulling

102-2 OPTIONAL VALVE MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALLATION (Figure 23)A. Place bottom bracket at desired mounting loca-tion. Mark 2-4 holes (as needed) fo

FAILURE TO MATCH VALVE TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BY USING INCOR-RECT PLUG WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO TRACTOR.2-3 PITCH ADJUSTMENTThe pitch o

Adjust the pitch as follows:A. Loosen jam nut on each linkage rod assembly.(Figure 2-3).B. Use the turnbuckles to lengthen or shorten theleveling rod

A. Disengage tractor PTO.B. Raise cutter and install stop collars on heightadjustment cylinder. Install transport lock. C. Raise wing(s) and insert t

THE CUTTER CAN FALL FROM HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, SECURELY SUPPORT CUTTER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

(7) Before Each Use(6) Before Each Use (9) 120 Hrs.(4) Before Each Use(4) Before Each UseFigure 4-1 Lubrication15(8) 40 Hrs.Bondioli & P

BUSH HOGMODEL 2715/2710FLEX-WING ROTARY CUTTER16®(Model 2710 Illustrated)

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CONGRATULATIONS!You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determi

4-3 BLADE REPLACEMENTIt is not necessary to remove the complete bladeholder assembly to replace the blades.* Blade boltsare accessible throug

4-6 TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1. Ifthe problem cannot be solved or replacement partsare necessary, contact y

SECTION VASSEMBLYTHE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY.1. Wear personal protective equip

Figure 5-2 Axle Cylinder Mounting HolesFront Of Cutter B.When installing the axle arms on the center sec-tion, the longer spindle should be to the out

M. Place a 2-4 inch block under each center sectionfront skid. Raise rear of center section until it is leveland install stop collars on height adjus

O. Install wing over center stops on each wing lug using3/8 x 1” bolts and lock washers. Install wing lift cylinderswith rod end connected to the wing

Z. Plumb hydraulic cylinders as shown in diagramson pages 28 and 29. Plugs are supplied to adaptvalve for either an open or closed center tractorhydr

Figure 5-20Safety Chain LocationsLarge LinkChainSpring LoadedHook LatchSAFETY TOW CHAINA. Securely attach tow chain to cutter by loopinghook end of ch

5-4 BAND INSTALLATIONA. Raise wings to the transport position and in-stall transport lock pins. Bands will be installed tounderside of deck (In the sa

27Baffle Locations(As Seen From Bottom Side)Right Center BaffleLeft Center BaffleRight Wing BaffleLeft Wing BaffleNote the bend angle of the center ba

2715 ROTARY CUTTERTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION/PARA PAGEWarranty ...2Dealer Pr

28228”Hydraulic Hose228”Hydraulic Hose228”Hydraulic Hose2715 PLUMBING DIAGRAM(USING REMOTE VALVE)Center HeightControl CylinderBreatherPlug90° Elbow 3/

29BreatherPlug90° Elbow 3/4” SAE“O” Ring Boss to 9/16” JIC2710 PLUMBING DIAGRAM(USING REMOTE VALVE)Center HeightControl CylinderRight WingLift Cylinde

SAFETY DECALSTo promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage canoccur to safety decals either

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSProper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment.Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).*Proper torque f

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LIMITED WARRANTYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an au-thorize

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST2715 / 2710 ROTARY CUTTERBEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.Use the Operator’s Manu

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis symbol is used to call attention to safetyprecautions that should be followed by the op-erator to avoid accidents. Wh

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNINGEMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS.*(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept

SECTION IINTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION1-1 INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your Model 2715/2710 Flex Wing Rotar

2715 Dimensions195”94”109”86”191”195”7