Bush-hog RDTH60 User Manual

ASSEMBLY l OPERATION l MAINTENANCE04/09 Rev.1 $4.0095986RDTHModels RDTH 60 / RDTH 72Rear Discharge Finishing MowerOperator’s ManualBUSH HOG®

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTORA. Attach to tractor Cat. I three point hitch asdescribed in tractor operator’s manual.B. Raise and lower cutter to determine

G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shieldwhere marked. (Figure 2-3).Figure 2-3H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cutshaft the sa

SECTION IIIOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS3-1 GENERAL SAFETYOnly qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual and tractor operator’s manual should oper

SECTION IVMAINTENANCE4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LISTPerform scheduled maintenance as outlined below.Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and setpar

Belt tension should be checked every 40 hours toget maximum life from drive belt and best perfor-mance from cutter. Belt tension is adjusted byincreas

4-6 TROUBLESHOOTINGTroubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacementparts are necessary, contac

THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONSSHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOODBEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY.1. Wear personal protective equipment such as,but no

E. Fasten mast supports and upper flex link tomast halves using 1/2 x 5” bolt,pivot tube and locknut.F. Place one long spacer on the caster stemsand i

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

BOLT DIAMETERWRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAESIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 87/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16)7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF

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

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RDTHOperator’s ManualTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION/PARA PAGEWarranty...2Dealer Preparation Check List ...

LIMITED WARRANTYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from anauthorized

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LISTRDTH FINISHING MOWERBEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.Use the Operator’s Manual as

Safety Alert SymbolThis Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”This symbol is used to call attention to safetypr

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis symbol is used to call attention to safetyprecautions that should be followed by theoperator to avoid accidents. When

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

1-1 INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your RDTH Series Rotary Cutter has beencarefully designed to give maximum service