Bush Hog Home Series Manual del operador

© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.290 SeriesModels 295, 296, 297Published 05/12 Part No. 50050397OPERATOR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG® 2501 Griffin Ave. Selma, AL 36703334

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-2© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICESA careful operator is the best operat

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SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-15© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADDescripción de Calcomanía

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-14© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADINFORMACIÓN DE PARTESNOTA: Si necessita un manual completamente e

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-13© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS CON EL MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTOMANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENT

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-12© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS EN TRANSPORTEPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE AL R

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-3© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYOPERATOR SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:• READ, UNDER

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-11© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGOS ELÉCTRICOS Y DE FUEGOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MU

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-10© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DEL CONTACTO A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORTADORA RIESGO DE FILTRA

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-9© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PTO MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CO

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-8© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE ATROPELLOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍ

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-7© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOS ContinuadoOPERACIÓN DE LA CORTADORA:•

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-6© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOSLAS CORTADORAS GIRATORIAS PUEDEN ARROJA

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-5© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADRIESGO DE APLASTAMIENTOPARA EVITAR UNA LESIÓN GRAVE O LA MUERTE PO

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-4© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADSEGURIDAD DE CONECTAR O DESCONECTAR IMPLEMENTOPARA EVITAR LESIONES

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-3© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADSEGURIDAD DEL OPERADORPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE, SIG

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-2© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDADINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALESEl mejor operador

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-4© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCONNECTION OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH F

Sección de Seguridad 1-1© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD

Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIBUIDOR al CLIENTEEl distribuidor deberá informar al comprador de este producto las condicio

Bush Hog está dispuesto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras AEMPor favor enviar: Video de Seguridad para el Operador

A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la operación segura de las cortadoras, Bush Hog se ha asociadocon otros fabricantes de la industria p

Al propietario/operador/distribuidorEste Manual del Operador es una parte esencial de la operación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener conla uni

© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.Este Manual del Operador esuna parte esencial de laoperación segura de estamáquina y se debe mantener conla unidad siempre. LEA

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-5© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCRUSHING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQU

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-6© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDSROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER A

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-7© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED)MOWER OPERATION:• DO NOT exceed mower's

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-8© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRUN OVER HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR OREQ

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-9© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO AVO

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-10© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS IN

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-11© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRES

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-12© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-13© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTRANSPORTING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPOR

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-14© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMPO

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-15© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPARTS INFORMATIONPARTS INFORMATIONBush Hog mowers use balanced and matched sy

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-16© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDECAL LOCATIONNOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this product to promot

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-17© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYITEM PART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION1. D549 1 DANGER Multi Hazard 2. D547 1 D

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-18© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDECAL DESCRIPTION

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-19© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-20© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-21© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Bush Hog, in cooperation with otherindustry manufacturers has developed the AEM

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-22© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETY290 Series 05/12 Safety Section 1-23© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFederal Laws and RegulationsThis section is intended to explain in broad term

Introduction Section 2-1© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTION SECTION

INTRODUCTION290 Series 05/12 Introduction Section 2-2© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your Rot

INTRODUCTION290 Series 05/12 Introduction Section 2-3© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONThe 290 Series Rotary Cutters are designed for medium duty

INTRODUCTION290 Series 05/12 Introduction Section 2-4© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONKEY OPERATION POINTS• Cutting performance and distribution

INTRODUCTION290 Series 05/12 Introduction Section 2-5© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONLIMITED WARRANTY2222222222222222222222222222222Bush Hog war

Assembly Section 3-1© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY SECTION

Bush Hog will provideone (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices VideoPlease Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA M

ASSEMBLY290 Series 05/12 Assembly Section 3-2© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONSSet up mower as received from factory with thes

ASSEMBLY290 Series 05/12 Assembly Section 3-3© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYTAIL WHEEL INSTALLATION (Model 295 and 296)The 295 and 296 Models are sh

ASSEMBLY290 Series 05/12 Assembly Section 3-4© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDRIVELINE ATTACHMENTBefore starting assembly, make certain that all pain

Operation Section 4-1© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION SECTION

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-2© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBUSH HOG 290 SERIES ROTARY MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBush Hog rotary

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-3© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the unit is the responsibil

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-4© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSThe tractor used to operate the mower must hav

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-5© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION3. Tractor HorsepowerThe power required to operate a mower is determi

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-6© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDO NOT use a PTO adapter to attach a non-matching Implement driveline

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-7© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Imple

To the Owner/Operator/DealerThis Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with theimple

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-8© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.1 Connecting Mower-Lift Type1. Make sure the tractor is equipped wi

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-9© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION4. Turn off the tractor engine and dismount.5. One lift arm at a time

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-10© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.3 Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch)Crushing Hazard betwee

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-11© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch)1. Pa

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-12© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so that when lifting the mo

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-13© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Efficiency To

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-14© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7.1 Driveline Length Check1. Raise and lower cutter to determine pos

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-15© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7. Clamp driveline in a well padded vice to preventdamage to the shi

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-16© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICEBefore each use, a pre-operat

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-17© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceRefer to the tractor ope

DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation InstructionsDealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedure

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-18© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Perform scheduled lubrication as detailed inthe maintenance sectio

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-19© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Lift Type-Ensure the tailwheel support bolts areproperly installed

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-20© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Inspect blades and blade bolts for loosenessand excessive wear. M

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-21© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONOperating the mower with loose blade hardware will damage the blade

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-22© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE BOTH BLADES on t

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-23© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.4 Blade Bolt InspectionInspect Blade Bolt Head daily for wear as f

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-24© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mower PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________ Make

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-25© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONTractor PRE-OPERATION InspectionTractor ID#:________________________

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-26© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9. DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTSafe tractor transport requires

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-27© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.1 Starting the TractorThe procedure to start the tractor is model

Table of ContentsSAFETY SECTION ... 1-1GENE

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-28© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.3 Raising the MowerUsing the tractor 3-point hitch control lever,

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-29© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.5 Crossing Ditches and Steep InclinesWhen crossing ditches with st

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-30© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInclines and ditches should be approached along aline which is at an

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-31© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMany varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can becom

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-32© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobject

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-33© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10.4 PTO RPM and Ground SpeedGround speed for mowing will depend upo

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-34© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tracto

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-35© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for anyreas

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-36© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not mow, or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or a

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-37© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tract

SETTING THE MOWER ... 4

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-38© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONAlways shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in p

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-39© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12. MOWER STORAGEProperly preparing and storing the mower at the end

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-40© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBefore transporting the tractor and mower, idle thetractor engine, d

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-41© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONThe SMV (Slow-Moving Vehicle) emblem isuniversal symbol used to aler

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-42© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION13.2 Hauling the Tractor and ImplementBefore transporting a loaded t

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-43© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION14. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEProblem Possible Cause RemedyUneven Cut Ex

OPERATION290 Series 05/12 Operation Section 4-44© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBlade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts.(Refer

Maintenance Section 5-1© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCE SECTION

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-2© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY O

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-3© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCEPARTS INFORMATIONBefore operating your Rotary Cutter, make sure

Safety Section 1-1© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-4© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-5© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCEGEARBOX The gearbox should be full (3 quarts) and notrequire ad

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-6© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCEBLADE SERVICINGInspect blades before each use to determine that

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-7© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCEBLADE SHARPENINGWhen sharpening blades, grind each blade the sa

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-8© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCEBLADE CARRIER INSTALLATIONClean the splines on both the blade c

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-9© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCESLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECKNOTE: After implement has been sto

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-10© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCESTORAGEYour rotary cutter represents an investment from which

MAINTENANCE290 Series 05/12 Maintenance Section 5-11© 2012 Alamo Group inc.MAINTENANCE

SEGURIDAD290 Series 05/12 Sección de Seguridad 1-22© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.SEGURIDAD