Bush Hog 305, 306 User Manual

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Bush Hog 305, 306 User Manual

BUSH HOG®

305/306 SERIES

ROTARY CUTTERS

Operator’s Manual

ASSEMBLY

OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

 

 

 

403

$4.00

Part No. 62736

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. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.

As an authorized Bush Hog dealer, we stock genuine Bush Hog parts which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment. Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog equipment, and are ready and able to help you.

Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact us.

YOUR AUTHORIZED

BUSH HOG DEALER

BECAUSE BUSH HOG MAINTAINS AN ONGOING

PROGRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT, WE

RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN

DESIGN OR CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS WITH-

OUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO INSTALL

THEM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.

BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF

PROTOTYPE MODELS, PRODUCTION MODELS MAY

VARY IN SOME DETAIL. IN ADDITION, SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW SHIELDS REMOVED

FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE

THIS IMPLEMENT WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

305/306 SERIES ROTARY CUTTERS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/PARA

PAGE

 

SECTION/PARA

PAGE

Warranty.................................................

 

2

IV.MAINTENANCE...................................

10

Dealer Preparation Check List ...............

3

 

4-1 Maintenance Check List ................

10

Safety Precautions.................................

 

4

4-2 Lubrication .....................................

10

Federal Laws and Regulations ..............

5

 

4-3

Blade Holder Assembly

 

I. INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION ......

6

 

Removal and Installation...............

11

1-1 Introduction ......................................

 

6

4-4

Blade Replacement ......................

11

1-2 Description.......................................

 

6

4-5

Slip Clutch Operational Check ......

11

II. PREPARATION FOR USE

 

7

4-6 Slip Clutch Adjustment..................

12

 

4-7 Gearbox Maintenance

12

2-1 Attaching To Tractor

 

7

 

4-8

Troubleshooting

13

III.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

 

9

 

 

 

 

3-1 General Safety.................................

 

9

V. ASSEMBLY

15

3-2 Adjusting for Work ...........................

 

9

3-2.1 Cutting Height Adjustment ............

 

9

Safety Decals ......................................

16

3-3 Operation .........................................

 

9

Torque Specifications ..........................

17

3-4 Transporting...................................

 

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made with-

in forty-five (45) days of failure.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.

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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 or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this limited warranty are warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equipment warranty period, whichever occurs later. Warranted parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an authorized Bush Hog dealer during regular working hours. Bush Hog reserves the right to inspect any equip-

ment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Bush Hog’s obligation under this limited warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all war-

ranties, implied or expressed,

INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to

the sale or use of the items warranted. Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to: transportation charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost approved by Bush Hog; duty; taxes; charges for normal service or adjustment; loss of crops or any other loss of income; rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control of Bush Hog.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:

1.To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as engines, tires, and tubes.

2.If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.

3.If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.

4.If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Bush Hog dealership in a manner which, in the sole judgement of Bush Hog, affects its performance, stability or reliability.

5.To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid, worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish due to use or exposure.

6.To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and any other items that in the company’s sole judgement is a wear item.

NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF BUSH HOG IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS LIM-

ITED WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE

IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BUSH HOG’S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 1039, SELMA,

ALABAMA 36702-1039.

Record the model number, serial number and date

 

purchased. This information will be helpful to your

MODEL NUMBER

dealer if parts or service are required.

 

MAKE CERTAIN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

SERIAL NUMBER

 

CARD HAS BEEN FILED WITH BUSH HOG/

DATE OF RETAIL SALE

SELMA, ALABAMA

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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST

305/306 SERIES ROTARY CUTTERS

BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.

Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.

1. Assembly 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. Slip clutches have been checked for proper operation.

7. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.)

8. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds)

9. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the cutter.

10. Purchaser or dealer elects to delete deflectors. (front chains)

Explanation:

WARNING

For Non-Agricultural use, OSHA, ASAE, SAE and ANSI standards require the use of Chain Guards or other protective guards at all times. Bush Hog strongly recommends the use of such guards for Agricultural uses as well, to reduce the risk of property

damage, serious bodily injury or even death from objects thrown out by or from contact with the cutting blades.

Dealer’s

Signature

Purchaser’s

Signature

THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL

It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed above before delivery of this implement to the customer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 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 personnel in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury, reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies promptly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this machine. Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and maintenance procedures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until you know the limitations.

1.Read the Operator’s Manual. Failure to read the Operator’s Manual is considered a misuse of this equipment.

2.Become familiar with all the machine’s controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals affixed to the machine before attempting to start or operate.

3.Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious

defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before starting.

4.Do not allow children to operate the cutter. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

5.Do not carry passengers.

6.Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator should cease mowing whenever anyone comes within the operating area.

7.Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.

8.Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands to search for hydraulic leaks. Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate skin. If fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

9.Do not operate without all guards and shields in place and in good condition.

10.Lower implement to ground, stop tractor engine, apply parking brake, and allow blades to completely stop before leaving the tractor.

11.Keep hands and feet away from blades.

12.This cutter is not to be operated along highways or in any area where people may be present unless

all sides of the unit are enclosed by permanent bands, safety chains or other factory approved safety shields that are in good repair.

13.Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may catch on equipment moving parts.

14.When performing adjustments or maintenance on the cutter, first lower it to the ground or block it securely at a workable height.

15.Never stand between tractor and cutter while tractor is being backed to the cutter hitch.

16.Reduce speed when transporting cutter to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering.

17.Use tractor flashing warning lights, day or night, when transporting cutter on road or highways unless prohibited by law.

18.In the event that someone other than yourself will operate this equipment we firmly suggest that all SAFETY references be discussed prior to operation.

19.It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and seat belt be used in all mowing operations.

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