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BUSH HOG
Core-Type Aerators
Pluggers
Operator’s Manual
OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE
208 $4.00 95163
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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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® BUSHHOG PLUGGER OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty -------------------------------2 Detaching From Tractor -----------6 Dealer Preparation Check List ---3 Operation------------------------------7 Safety Precautions ------------------4 Transportation------------------------7 Laws and Regulations--------------5 II MAINTENANCE ---------------------7 Specifications-------------------------6 III Safe
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LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 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
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST PLUGGER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r 1. Assembly completed. r 2. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart. r 3. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) r 4. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) r 5. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the implement. Dealer’s Signature THIS CHECK
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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 serious bodily injury. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personne
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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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SPECIFICATIONS MODEL SIZE TYPE HITCH HUBS SPOONS APPROX. WT. PG-300 30” Pull 4 32 175 lbs. PG-480 48” Lift 6 48 290 lbs. PG-600 60” Lift 8 64 350 lbs. PG-720 72” Lift 10 80 390 lbs. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Top Link Mast Figure 1 PG-720 Plugger Lift Point Weight Rack Greasable Shaft Sleeve Parking Strand Lower Lift Point Spoons SECTION I OPERATION Back the tractor until the ends of the lift arms can be WARNING attached to the lift points on the implement. Secure DURING
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Figure 4 Figure 2 Optional Slicing Knives Lift Type Plugger Knives should be assembled to outsides of hub plates, on alternating sides. Weight Boxes Figure 3 PG-300 Pull Type Plugger Grease Before Each Use OPERATION TRANSPORTATION Level the implement from side to side and front to CAUTION rear using adjustments on the tractor’s 3-point lift. WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, WARNING USE NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR ADE- DURING IMPLEMENT ADJUSTMENT QUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS
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SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damages 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. 8
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN B O L T D IA M E T E R Bolt Head Markings W R E N C H (IN .) “B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E S IZ E (IN .) “A ” T H R E A D S IZ E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18) 1/2 5/16 - 18 UNC 11 (15) 17 (23) 25 (33) SAE Grade 2 1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (17) 19 (26) 27 (37) (No Dashes) 9/
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P.O. Box 1039 l l Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 l l www.bushhog.com
