Bush Hog RTN - Manual (Page 15)

SECTION V
DEALER ASSEMBLY
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE
ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY
WARNING
1. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands and
head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on
equipment moving parts.
2. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other mechanical devices.
3. Select an area for assembly that is clean and free of any debris which ;might cause persons working on the
assembly to trip.
4. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work area and have tools or other mechanical assisting
devices in easy reach.
5. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt which might
cause pieces to slip when handling.
6. Preview the assembly instructions in your operator’s manual before proceeding further.
7. If the assembly instructions call for parts or assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking material that is
in good condition and is capable of handling the weight of the assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the
blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
8. Never put hands or any other part of body under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
9. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts.
10. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be sure that there are no flammable materials close at hand and
that bystanders have taken necessary precautions.
AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP.
11. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts,
or any other fastened assemblies have been thoroughly tightened.
12. After completing assembly, be sure that all safety locking devices or guards are in place.
13. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read the operation section of this manual.
14. Before operating, read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication
such as gearboxes are full to avoid any possible damage.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER
ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.
Refer to Figures 5-1 and 5-2 on next page.
A. Insert parking stand into mounting bracket and
fasten with “L” pin and presto pin.
B. Attach slip clutch end of driveline onto input gear
box shaft. Make certain driveline yoke is securely
locked into position.
C. Fasten “A” frame masts to strongbacks with
fasteners provided.
D. Place clutch shield over slip clutch and fasten
into place using fasteners provided. The clutch
shield will attach to a lug on the gearbox.
E. Attach shock absorber mounting brackets to the
strongbacks as shown. Two sets of holes in the
brackets will align with holes in the strong
backs.
F. Mount the shock absorber assemblies as
shown.The appropriate top mounting holes will
be determined during operation.
G. Check input gearbox and chain or gear end
drive boxes for lubricant. (See Maintenance
Section)
H. Tighten all fasteners to specifications given in
“Torque Chart”.
IMPORTANT
Before delivery to customer, perform
slip clutch operation check as described
in Section 4-4.
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