Bush Hog 300 - Manual (Page 39)

OPERATION
300 Series 09/10 Operation Section 4-9
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
OPERA
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6.1 Connecting the Rear Blade
1. Shorten or remove the tractor drawbar to avoid
interference when raising and lowering the
rear blade.
2. Board the tractor and start the engine.
Position the tractor to the blade with the 3-
point lift arms positioned between the
respective set of blade A-frame lift lugs. Note:
Set the 3-point lift control to “Position Control”
so that the lift arms maintain a constant height
when attaching the blade. See the tractor
Operator’s Manual for correct settings when
attaching 3-point equipment.
3. Turn off the tractor engine, set the parking
brake, place the tractor in park, and dismount.
4. One lift arm at a time, align arm end hole
between the set of holes of A-frame lift lugs.
Insert hitch pin through the lug and arm holes
and insert retaining pin into hitch pin. Walk
around to opposite side and repeat procedure
for remaining lift arm and hitch pin.
5. Extend or retract the 3-point top link to align its
end hole with the holes of the blade’s top link.
Insert the top link pin and retain with the lynch
pin.
6. Adjust any lower link check chains, guide
blocks, or sway blocks to prevent the blade
from swaying side to side and possible contact
with tractor rear tires.
6. CONNECTING THE REAR BLADE TO THE TRACTOR
Use extreme caution when connecting the blade to the tractor. The rear blade should be securely resting at
ground level or set on blocks. Keep hands and feet from under the blade and clear of pinch points between
the tractor hitch arms and blade pins. OPS-0011_A
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)
Never work under the Implement, the framework, or any lifted
component unless the Implement is securely supported or blocked up
to prevent sudden or inadvertent falling which could cause serious
injury or even death.
(SG-14)