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BUSH HOG
RDTH 84
Rear Discharge Turf Hog
Operator’s Manual
OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE
1107 $4.00 50038342
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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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RDTH 84 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION/PARA PAGE SECTION/PARA PAGE Warranty....................................................2 IV MAINTENANCE .......................................11 4-1 Maintenance Check List .....................11 Dealer Preparation Check List ..................3 4-2 Lubrication..........................................11 Safety Signs ..............................................4 4-3 Belt Adjustment..................................12 Safety Precautions ....
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LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an author-ized 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 defectiv
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST RDTH ROTARY CUTTER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Assembled completed. ❒ 2. Gearbox 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 manual has been
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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 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 training of pe
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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 during operation to lift the grass before cutting it. 1-1 INTRODUCTION The caster wheel arrangement along with the float- We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- ing lift linkage and optional front roller, all work tomer. Your RDTH Series Rotary Cutter has been together to give an even cut and minimize scalping. carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time.This manual is provided to give Power from the tractor is transmitted throu
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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 Caster Wheel 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, safety glasses and safety shoes. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety mes- sages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the cutter to avoid serious injury or death. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Prot
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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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line and shields are securely connected. Make cer- 4-5 BLADE REPLACEMENT tain PTO shielding is in good condition. CAUTION 40 HOURS 7. Spindle Assemblies - Apply 5 shots multi-pur- WEAR HEAVY WORK GLOVES TO PRO- pose grease with grease gun. Grease fittings for TECT HANDS FROM SHARP EDGES. spindles can be accessed through holes in the shields. A. Raise cutter using tractor hydraulics and SECURELY BLOCK INTO POSITION. B. Set parking brake, turn off tractor and remove key. 4-3 BELT ADJUSTMENT C. Re
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4-6 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4-1 below. If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts are necessary, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer. Please have ready your machine name, model number, serial number, purchase date and exact cause or description of problem. Table 4-1 Troubleshooting PROBLEMPROBABLE CAUSEEDY REM Uneven Cut Cutter not level side to side See SECTION III. or front to rear. Belt slipping. Adjust belt per paragraph 4-3. Worn or bent
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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 fasten
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G. Install front roller by securing the right and left E. Fasten mast supports and upper flex link to roller mounts to the deck in the holes provided by mast halves using 5/8” x 5-1/2” bolt, pivot tube, lock- using 3/8 x 1” carriage bolts lockwashers and hex washer and locknut. nuts. (Figure 5-2) Assemble roller, roller shaft, F. Place two 1” spacers on the caster stems and retaining pin and roll pin as shown. insert into caster arms. Place two 1” spacers and H. Fill gearbox with EP80W-90 gea
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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. WARNING WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: • READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING AND ROTARY CUTTERS CAN DISCHARGE FOLLOW ALL PREC
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN BOLT DIAMETER Bolt Head Markings WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAE SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 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) 9/16 3/8 - 16 UNC 20 (27) 31 (42) 44 (60) 9/16 3/
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P.O. Box 1039 l l Selma, AL 36702-1039 l l Telephone (334) 874-2700 www.bushhog.com
