Bush Hog GT 48 Operator's Manual

BUSH HOG®ASSEMBLY l OPERATION l MAINTENANCE05/09 Rev.1 $4.0050027657MODEL GT48Gasoline Powered TrailedRotary CutterOperator’s Manual

1-1 INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Model GT 48 Rotary Cutter has beencarefully designed to give maximum service

9SECTION IIOPERATION2-1 GENERAL SAFETYOnly qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual information should operate this machine.Operator shoul

10Figure 2-3 Leveling Adjustment Rod Figure 2-4 Control Box Mounted On ATV Rack2-4 ELECTRIC START CONTROL BOXMOUNTINGA. Attach mounting bracket to ATV

112-6 CUTTINGA. Connect kill switch tether cord from switchthrough operator’s belt loop (or equivalent) to towingvehicle forward of operator’s seat. (

12SECTION IIIMAINTENANCEWARNINGBEFORE PERFORMING MAINTRENANCEINSPECTIONS OR WORK ON CUTTER,SHUT CUTTER ENGINE OFF AND DIS-CONNECT SPARK PLUG WIRE. FAI

13C. Turn adjusting nut counterclockwise and slideengine rearward. Remove old belt.D. Install new belt onto pulleys. Do not pry beltonto pulley.E. Tur

Table 3-1 General TroubleshootingTROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDYCutter engine stalls Cuttings not discharging Tilt cutter forwardcontinuously Increase c

AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP.11. After completing as

16WhiteRed (To Starter)GreenFigure 4-2 Wiring DiagramRed WhiteGreenOrangeTo SafetyKill SwitchRedTo Key SwitchBattery PigtailTo BatteryWhiteRed-+4-2 EL

4-5 OPTIONAL BUMPER GUARDINSTALLATION (Figure 4-5)Using bumper as a template, mark and drill 7/16”holes through side of deck. Bolt bumper to deck assh

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

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

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

WARNINGTHE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEM-ICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CAN-CER, BIRTH DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE

GT 48Operator’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 LISTGT 48 Rotary CutterBEFORE 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 safe-ty precautions that should be followed bythe operator to avoid accidents. Wh

19. Keep the towing vehicle and cutter in good operating condition and keep safety devices in place.20. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be su

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