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BUSH HOG
EFM 480/600
Economy Finishing Mower
Operator’s Manual
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
300 $4.00
50024642
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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 determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Orde
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EFM 480/600 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 3-4 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . .3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 IV MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . .6 4-1 Maintenance Check Lis
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® BUSH HOG LIMITED WARRANTY Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts. Replacement o
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST EFM 480/600 Finishing Mowers BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Assembled completed. ❒ 2. Gearboxes filled with oil. ❒ 3. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 4. All shields in place and in good condition. ❒ 5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart ❒ 6. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) ❒ 7. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) ❒ 8. Operators manua
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Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safe- ty precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury. Safety Signs Signal Words The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen- dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper train
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IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and health
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION suction during operation to lift the grass before cut- 1-1 INTRODUCTION ting it. The four caster wheel arrangement, along We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- with the floating lift linkage and optional front mount- tomer. Your EFM Series Rotary Cutter has been ed roller, all work together to give an even cut and carefully designed to give maximum service with minimize scalping. minimum down time.This manual is provided to give you the necessary o
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SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE D. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to determine if too long. Each section should end 2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR approximately 3 inches (76mm) short of reaching universal joint shield on opposite section. If too WARNING long, measure 3 inches (76mm) back from univer- NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR sal joint shield and mark opposite section. (Figure AND CUTTER WHILE TRACTOR IS 2-1). Do this for both sections. BEING BACKED TO HITCH. E. Raise and lower cutter
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G. Clamp end of driveline in a vice. Cut off shield Figure 2-5 where marked. (Figure 2-3). Figure 2-3 DANGER MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS H. Using cut off section of shield as a guide, cut INJURY. shaft the same amount. (Figure 2-4) Figure 2-4 L. Raise cutter off ground and adjust lower lift arms to level cutter right to left. Refer to tractor oper- ator’s manual. M. Lower cutter to work position. Adjust tractor top link to position
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SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Figure 3-1 3-1 GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and tractor operator’s manual should oper- ate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, Spacers safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety mes- Caster sages shown on the caution, warning and danger Wheel decals affixed to the cutter to avoid serious injury or death. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollov
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SECTION IV MAINTENANCE 8.During operation, listen for abnormal sounds 4-1 MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST which might indicate loose parts, damaged bearings, Perform scheduled maintenance as outlined below. or other damage. Correct any deficiency before con- Lower implement to ground, turn off tractor, and set tinuing operation. parking brake before doing maintenance inspections or work. Some checks may require raising machine AFTER EACH USE off ground and supporting with blocks. All bolts 1. Clean all d
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SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, CAUTION THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO- SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD CEEDING WITH THAT STEP. BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE ASSEMBLY. 11. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect 1. Wear personal protective equipment such as, the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts, hydraulic but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, fittings or any other fastene
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E. Fasten mast supports and upper flex link to the right and left roller mounts to the deck in the mast halves using 1/2 x 5” capscrew, pivot tube and holes provided by using 3/8 x 1” carriage bolts, flat- locknut.. washers, lockwashers and hex nuts. Install bolts F. Place two long spacers on the caster stems with heads to inside of deck. (Figure 5-2) Assemble and insert into caster arms. Place two long spacers roller, roller sleeve, capscrew and locknut as shown and two short spacers on the cas
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SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information. 82619 50012615 78608 82617 82618 50012616 83056 60873 16
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