Bush Hog 5045 User Manual

ASSEMBLY ● OPERATION ● MAINTENANCE

707 $4.00

50048390

Front End Loaders
3545 / 4045 / 5045 / 6045

Operator’s Manual

BUSH HOG

®

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 WITH­OUT 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.

3545 / 4045 / 5045 / 6045

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/PARA PAGE

Warranty .....................................................................2

Dealer Preparation Check List....................................3

Safety Alert Symbols ..................................................4

Safety Precautions .....................................................5

Federal Laws & Regulations.......................................7

I INTRODUCTION & DESCRIPTION ...........................8

1-1 Introduction...........................................................8

1-2 Description ...........................................................8

II LOADER MOUNTING & DISMOUNTING ................10

2-1 Preparing Tractors..............................................10

2-2 Mounting Loader ................................................10

2-3 Dismounting Loader ..........................................12

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................13

3-1 General Safety ...................................................13

3-2 Pre Operation .....................................................13

3-3 Initial Loader Operation ......................................13

3-4 External Loader and/or Tractor Valve ................14

3-5 Loader Mounted or Tractor Mounted

Single Lever Control Handle.....................................14

3-6 Loader Mounted Series Control Valve With Single

Lever Control Handle................................................14

3-7 Neutral Position ..................................................14

3-8 Float Position......................................................14

3-9 Regenerative Valve Position ..............................14

3-10 Load Sense Loader Valve ................................14

3-11 Loader Operation .............................................14

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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 within 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.

3-12 Removing Air From Hydraulic System ...............15

3-13 Hose Identification............................................15

3-14 Bucket Level Indicator Rod ..............................15

3-15 Bale Spear Operation.......................................20

3-16 Fork Lift Operation............................................21

3-17 Transporting .....................................................21

3-18 Skid Steer Quick Hitch Operation.....................22

IV MAINTENANCE .....................................................23

4-1 Maintenance Check List ....................................23

4-2 Lubrication .........................................................23

4-3 Hydraulic System

Pressure Requirements .....................................24

4-4 Troubleshooting.................................................24

V ASSEMBLY ..............................................................26

5-1 Tractor Preparation ............................................26

5-2 Tractor Ballast ....................................................27

5-3 Installation ..........................................................27

5-4 Hydraulic Hookup ...............................................27

5-5 Bucket Level Indicator Rod ................................27

5-6 Fork Lift Option...................................................28

5-7 Bale Spear Option ..............................................28

5-8 Optional Bucket Items ........................................29

Torque Specifications ...............................................30

Safety Decals ...........................................................31

SECTION/PARA PAGE

OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTIONS AT END OF MANUAL

NOTE: Some optional equipment information may not apply to your particular loader.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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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 equip­ment 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 war­ranties, 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 judge-

ment 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 LIM­ITED 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.

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Record the model number, serial number and date
purchased. This information will be helpful to your
dealer if parts or service are required.

MAKE CERTAIN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD HAS BEEN FILED WITH BUSH HOG/

SELMA, ALABAMA

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF RETAIL SALE

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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST

3545 / 4045 5045 / 6045

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

Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.

❏ Machine properly assembled.

❏ All safety decals readable. (See decal page)

❏ All bolts tightened to torque specifications given in torque chart.

❏ Machine operates properly.

❏ Customer has appropriate mounting kit for his tractor and loader.

❏ Customer has appropriate attachments for loader operations. ( Buckets for lifting loose

materials; bale spear for lifting round bales; fork lift for lifting palletized material)

❏ Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe

and proper use of the front end loader.

Dealer’s Signature

Purchaser’s Signature

THIS CHECK LIST TO REMAIN IN OPERATOR’S MANUAL

It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed

above before delivery of this implement to the customer.

CAUTION

USE ROPS (ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE STRUCTURE) AND
SEAT BELT EQUIPPED TRACTORS FOR OPERATOR USE
IN ALL LOADER OPERATIONS.

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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 safe­ty precautions could result in death or serious
bodily injury.

Safety Signs Signal Words

The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words
are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

White letters on RED

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Black letters on ORANGE

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Black letters on YELLOW

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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 death or 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 stor
age 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 man
ual for specific operating and maintenance procedures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until
you know the limitations.

THE TRACTOR

1. Read the tractor operator’s manual to learn how to operate your tractor safely. Failure to do so could result in seri­ous injury or death and equipment damage.

2. Use ROPS (Roll-Over Protective Structure) and seat belt equipped tractors for operator use in all loader operations.

3. Add wheel ballast or rear weight for stability.

4. Move wheels to the tractor manufacturer’s widest recommended settings to increase stability.

5. For better stability, use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle front wheels.

6. Move and turn the tractor at low speeds.

7. Stop tractor engine, place transmission in park (or neutral), engage parking brake, lower loader arms to ground,
cycle all hydraulic controls to relieve pressure, allow machine moving parts to stop, remove ignition key to prevent
unauthorized person from starting engine before dismounting tractor or servicing, repairing, or making adjustments
to the equipment.

8. Wear personal protective equipment (PPE), such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, lungs, head, hands
and feet when operating, servicing, or repairing equipment. Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry that may catch
and entangle on equipment moving parts.

THE LOADER

1. Read the loader operator’s manual to learn how to operate your loader safely. Failure to do so could result in seri­ous injury or death and equipment damage.

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. Improper use of a loader can cause serious injury or death.

4. Do not lift or carry anybody on the loader or in the bucket or attachment.

5. Never allow anyone to get under the loader bucket or reach through the booms when the bucket is raised.

6. Do not walk or work under a raised loader bucket or attachment unless it is is securely blocked or held in position

7. Avoid overhead wires and obstacles when loader is raised. Contacting electrical lines can cause electrocution.

8. Make sure all parked loaders on stands are on a hard, level surface.

9. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands and wear eye protection when searching for hydraulic leaks.
Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can penetrate skin. If oil is injected into skin, it must be surgically removed
within a few hours by a doctor or gangrene may result.

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10. Before disconnecting hydraulic lines, relieve all hydraulic pressure.

11. Do not tamper with the relief valve setting. The relief valve is pre-set at the factory. Changing the setting can
cause overloading the loader and tractor and serious operator injury may result.

12. Always wear safety goggles when repairing or servicing machine.

13. When servicing or replacing pins in cylinder ends, buckets, etc., always use a brass drift and hammer. Failure to
do so could result in injury from flying fragments.

14. Replace damaged or illegible safety decals. See decal page for required decals.

15. Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to modify or alter the loader, any of its components or any loader
function without first consulting your local dealer.

OPERATING THE LOADER

1. It is the loader owner’s responsibility to instruct and have a person read operator’s manual, safety decals and
become familiar with machine controls before allowing them to operate loader.

2. Do not allow children to operate the loader.

3. Before starting or operating the equipment, make a walk around inspection and check for loose or damaged
components. Correct any deficiency before starting.

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

5. Operate the loader from the “Operator’s Seat Only.”

6. Exercise caution when operating the loader with a raised loaded bucket, fork, or large round hay bale handling
attachments.

7. Avoid loose fill, rocks and holes. They can be dangerous for loader operation or movement.

8. Be extra careful when working on inclines.

9. Allow for the loader length when making turns.

10. Stop the loader arms gradually when lowering or lifting.

11. Use caution when handling loose or shiftable loads.

12. Carry loader arms at a low position during transport.

13. Lower loader arms, stop engine, and lock brakes before leaving the tractor seat.

14. Operate the loader controls only when properly seated at the controls.

15. Do not use loader for handling large, heavy objects such as logs, oil drums, etc.

16. Handling large, heavy objects is dangerous due to:
*Possibility of rolling the tractor over.
*Possibility of upending the tractor.
*Possibility of the object rolling or sliding down the loader arms onto the operator.

17. Use large round hay bale handler attachment with bale retaining devices (grapples, bale spears, clamps, etc.) to
handle large round hay bales. Failure to use retaining devices could allow round hay bales to roll or fall down
loader boom arms onto the operator causing serious injury or death and equipment damage.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED

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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 healthful working

conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

DUTIES

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer—

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment

which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under

this Act.

(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards

and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are
applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Regulations

Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the

employer shall instruct every

employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the

employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to:

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;

Permit no riders on equipment;

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before
servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be

running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees
as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating
the machine.

Child Labor Under 16 Years Old

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your

responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of
Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a
ROPS.

2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near
ditches, embankments, and holes.

3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and
on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

5. Watch where you are going, especially at row
ends, on roads, and around trees.

6. Do not permit others to ride.

7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,

starts, or stops.

8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-

mended by tractor manufacturers.

9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and

use park lock if available.

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SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus­tomer. Your Front End Loader has been carefully
designed to give maximum service with minimum
down time. This manual is provided to give you the
necessary operating and maintenance instructions
for keeping your front end loader in top operating
condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use
it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the
machine and noted throughout the manual for safe
operation of implement. If any assistance or addi­tional information is needed, contact your authorized
Bush Hog dealer.

1-2 DESCRIPTION

Model 3545/4045/5045/6045 Front End Loaders are
designed for two wheel and four wheel drive trac­tors. They come equipped with parking stands to
support the loader so the tractor can be “driven in”
for quick attachment and a bucket level indicator that
allows operator to gauge bucket position when the
bucket cannot be seen. Available attachments
include buckets for lifting loose materials; a bale
spear for lifting round hay bales; and a fork lift for
palletized material. All operations should be con­ducted within the loader limits specified in Table 1-1.

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Figure 1-1 Major Components

Bucket Cylinder

Cross Tube

Bucket

Pedestal

Boom Cylinder

Parking Stands Stored

Mainframe Boom

Bucket Level
Indicator Rod

SERIES LOADER 3545 4045 5045 6045

A. Maximum Lift Height - Measured at Pivot Pin 120” 126” 133” 153”

B. Maximum Lift Height - Under Level Bucket 110” 116” 123” 144”

C. Clearance with Attachment Dumped 45° 92 in. 90” 97” 105 125”

D. Reach at Maximum Height 23” 36” 30” 30”

E. Maximum Dump Angle 45° 45° 45° 42°

F. Reach with Bucket on Ground 77 in. 78 in. 75” 83”

G. Maximum Rollback Angle 25° 25° 25° 25°

H. Digging Depth 3.5 in. 3.5 in. 7” 6”

J. Overall Height in Carry Position 52 in. 63 in. 66” 76”

U. Lift Capacity to Maximum Height - At Pivot Pin 3000 lbs. 3500 lbs. 4000 lbs. 4950 lbs.

V. Lift Capacity to Maximum Height - 31.5” 1950 lbs. 2200 lbs 2560 lbs. 3075 lbs.

Forward of Pivot Pin

W. Lift Capacity to 59” Height - At Pivot Pin 3900 lbs. 4100 lbs. 5000 lbs. 6500 lbs.

X. Lift Capacity to 59” Height - 31.5” 2500 lbs. 2950 lbs. 3500 lbs. 4325 lbs.

Forward of Pivot Pin

Y. Breakout Force - At Pivot Pin 4300 lbs. 5000 lbs. 6000 lbs. 8450 lbs.

Z. Breakout Force - 31.5” Forward of Pivot Pin 2750 lbs. 3500 lbs. 4280 lbs. 5400 lbs.

VV. Rollback Force at Maximum Height - 3550 lbs. 5100 lbs. 4800 lbs. 5820 lbs.

31.5” Forward of Pivot Pin

XX. Rollback Force at 59” Height - 4050 lbs. 5300 lbs. 5600 lbs. 6180 lbs.

31.5” Forward of Pivot Pin

ZZ. Rollback Force at Ground Level - 3550 lbs. 3600 lbs. 3750 lbs. 3840 lbs.

31.5” Forward of Pivot Pin

Raising Time - Ground Level to Full Height 5 sec. 5 sec. 5 sec. 9 sec.

Lowering Time - Full Height to Ground 4 sec. 3 sec. 3 sec. 6 sec.

Bucket Dumping Time - Full Rollback 5 sec. 5 sec. 5 sec. 6 sec.

to Full Dump

Bucket Rollback Time - Full Dump 3 sec. 3 sec. 3 sec. 4 sec.

to Full Rollback

Tractor HP Range 40 - 60 40 - 70 60 - 90 70 - 110

2 & 4 WD 2 & 4 WD 2 & 4 WD 2 & 4 WD

Based On Tractor Hydraulic System:

Pressure 2850 psi 2850 psi 2850 psi 2850 psi
Flow 11 gpm 11 gpm 16 gpm 29 gpm

Table 1-1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

G

E

J

C

B

A

H

F

D

XX

ZZ

W

X

Y

Z

U

V

VV

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TRACTORS THAT HAVE MOVABLE AXLES
MUST BE SET FORWARD IN THE LONG WHEEL­BASE POSITION AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 2-1 TO
PREVENT EXCESSIVE LEVERAGE BEING
EXERTED ON THE TRACTOR FRAME. FAILURE
TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY
AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE. REFER TO TRAC­TOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR ABOVE PRO­CEDURES AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR YOUR
TRACTOR.

2-1 PREPARING TRACTOR

CAUTION

2-2 MOUNTING LOADER

To aid in mounting and dismounting loader, apply a
small amount of grease, if needed, to each loader
bracket in area of top receiver and guide. Figure 2-2.

A. Slowly drive tractor to a position where the
hoses can be connected to the quick couplers. Stop
the engine. Connect the loader hydraulic hoses to
the correct couplers. Figure 2-3.

B. Retract Loader Lift Cylinders. Figure 2-3.

A. Check air pressure in tractor tires to be sure it

is adequate for heavy loads.

B. Add rear wheel weights, fluid in tires, or equiv-

alent to provide sufficient tractor stability.

C. It is recommended that tractor wheels be

moved to the widest settings.

D. Check tractor hydraulic oil reservoir to be sure

it is full.

E. Refer to your tractor operator’s manual for

above procedures and specifications for your tractor.

Figure 2-1

Short Wheelbase

Long Wheelbase

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Figure 2-2 Apply Grease To These Areas

Figure 2-3 Drive In Close Enough To Alllow Connecting Hydraulic Hoses To Tractor Outlets

SECTION II

LOADER MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING

C. Check that lift cylinders are fully retracted.
Figure 2-3. Then drive tractor forward. Use bucket
cylinders to position height of outer pedestal top pin.
Figure 2-4.

D. Align outer pedestal top pin with mounting
bracket guide post on both sides. Make sure loader
is centered right to left on both brackets.

E. Extend the bucket cylinders to lower the
pedestal top pins into mounting bracket receivers on
both sides.

F. Extend lift cylinders slowly making sure loader
is seated completely in mounting bracket top and
bottom receivers. Retract bucket cylinder until buck­et is approximately 1/2” off ground.

G. Slide quick pin into position and let pin handle
extend downward through the retaining loop at the
bottom of the subframe. Figures 2-5 and 2-6

Figure 2-5 Quick Pin

Figure 2-4 Outer Pedestal Top Pin

Figure 2-6 Pin In Operating Position

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H. Remove parking stands from the parked posi­tion and return them to their storage positions in the
cross tube. Figure 2-7

Figure 2-7 Storing Parking Stand

I. Lower loader to ground and secure loader
hydraulic hoses in a protected area.

IMPORTANT
To avoid hydraulic hose damage, be alert and
make sure hoses do not catch on tractor and/or
loader during mounting or dismounting.

Secure parking stands in the storage position by

using the provided pins. Figure 2-8

Figure 2-8 Parking Stand Stored

2-3 DISMOUNTING LOADER

CAUTION

ALWAYS PARK LOADER WITH MATERI­AL BUCKET OR AUTHORIZED BUSH
HOG ATTACHMENT ATTACHED TO THE
LOADER.

CAUTION

BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT,
LOWER ATTACHMENT OR LOADER
BOOM TO GROUND, STOP ENGINE,
LOCK BRAKES, RELIEVE HYDRAULIC
PRESSURE, AND REMOVE KEY.

DO NOT STAND, WALK, OR WORK UNDER
A RAISED LOADER OR ATTACHMENT
UNLESS IT IS SECURELY BLOCKED OR
HELD IN POSITION. ACCIDENTAL MOVE­MENT OF A CONTROL LEVER/LEVERS OR
LEAKS IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
COULD CAUSE THE LOADER TO DROP,
OR ATTACHMENT TO DUMP, CAUSING
SEVERE INJURY.

CAUTION

CAUTION

DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS IN LOADER
AREA.

IMPORTANT
Never allow weight of tractor to be placed on
parking stands when mounting or dismounting
loader.

A. Position the loader on a hard level surface.
The more level the surface, the easier the loader is
to mount and dismount.

B. Raise loader, dump bucket over, and then
lower loader so that bucket cutting edge is approxi­mately 1/2” off of surface.

C. Remove parking stands from their storage
positions in the boom crosstube as shown in Figure
2-8.

D. Position parking stands in attaching brackets
on inside of each loader arm and secure. Figure 2-9.

E. Dismounting procedures will be the reverse of
the mounting procedure.

F. Rollback bucket slightly while lowering loader
boom down until the parking stands make firm con­tact with ground. Dump bucket until bucket touches
the surface.

NOTE
Driving the tractor forward slowly while position­ing loader will allow parking stands to contact
ground firmly.

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Figure 2-9 Parking Stand Installed

G. Retract loader lift cylinders

H. Slowly rollback bucket while driving slightly
forward with tractor. Doing this will allow mounting
brackets to guide loader as loader is being parked
off of tractor.

I. Rollback bucket completely. Make sure all loader
components clear tractor. Stop the tractor engine and
then work valve control lever/levers to relieve hydraulic
fluid pressure in lines. Refer to tractor operator manual
for additional information.

J. Disconnect loader hoses from quick couplers.
Start tractor and slowly back tractor away from loader.
Figures 2-10, 2-11, 2-12

Figure 2-10 Hydraulic Hoses - Quick Couplers

Attaching Bracket Long End Positioned Rearward

MAKE SURE PARKED LOADER IS ON A
HARD LEVEL SURFACE. ENGAGE ALL
SAFETY DEVICES TO PREVENT LOADER
FROM FALLING AND BEING DAMAGED
OR INJURING SOMEONE. DO NOT REPAIR
LOADER IF IT IS NOT MOUNTED ON THE
TRACTOR. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC FLUID
OR REMOVAL OF PARTS COULD CAUSE
LOADER TO COLLAPSE RESULTING IN
INJURY.

Figure 2-12 Tractor Backed Away From Loader

WARNING

SECTION III

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

3-1 GENERAL SAFETY

Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s
manual should operate this machine. Operator
should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety
shoes. The operator should read, understand and
practice all safety messages shown on the caution,
warning and danger decals affixed to the loader to
avoid serious injury or death. It is recommended that
tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System
(ROPS) and a seat belt be used. Check for ditches,
stumps, holes or other obstacles that could upset
tractor or damage loader. Always turn off tractor
engine, set parking brake, and lower loader to
ground before leaving tractor operator’s seat.

3-2 PRE-OPERATION

IMPORTANT
Do not extend bucket cylinders without quick
hitch attachment installed on loader. Failure to
follow these instructions could cause bucket
cylinder damage and will void loader warranty.

NOTE
Check the tractor hydraulic fluid reservoir and
fill, if required.

3-3 INITIAL LOADER OPERATION

NOTE
Keep engine speed at low idle during the initial
loader operation.

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Figure 2-11 Preparing To Disconnect Hydraulics

IMPORTANT
To avoid hydraulic hose damage, be alert
and make sure hoses do not catch on trac­tor and/or loader during mounting or dis­mounting.

ESCAPING HYDRAULIC FLUID UNDER
PRESSURE CAN HAVE SUFFICIENT
FORCE TO PENETRATE SKIN, CAUSING
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY. BEFORE
APPLYING PRESSURE TO SYSTEM, BE
SURE ALL CONNECTIONS ARE TIGHT
AND THAT LINES, TUBES, AND HOSES
ARE NOT DAMAGED. FLUID ESCAPING
FROM A VERY SMALL HOLE CAN BE
ALMOST INVISIBLE. USE A PIECE OF
CARDBOARD OR WOOD, RATHER THAN
HANDS, TO SEARCH FOR SUSPECTED
LEAKS. IF INJURED BY ESCAPING FLUID,
SEE A DOCTOR AT ONCE. SERIOUS
INFECTION OR REACTION CAN DEVELOP
IF PROPER MEDICAL TREATMENT IS NOT
ADMINISTERED IMMEDIATELY.

WARNING

3-4 EXTERNAL LOADER AND/OR TRAC-

TOR VALVE.

NOTE

When properly installed, the tractor remote valve
or external valve control lever/levers will control
the loader hydraulic circuits as described below.
Refer to tractor Operator’s Manual for further
explanation of tractor remote control
lever/levers.

IMPORTANT
Contaminants in hydraulic fluid can cause valve
spools to stick. BE ALERT when operating
loader and follow your tractor Operator’s Manual
hydraulic fluid maintenance schedule.

3-5 LOADER MOUNTED CONTROL
VALVE EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE LEVER
CONTROL HANDLE OR TRACTOR
REMOTE VALVE EQUIPPED WITH SIN­GLE LEVER CONTROL HANDLE

If your loader utilizes a loader control valve equipped
with single lever control handle or tractor remote
valve equipped with single lever control handle, it will
function as shown in Figure 3-1.

3-7 NEUTRAL POSITION

The loader external valve provided by Bush Hog has
a “neutral position” which prevents movement of the
loader or attachment. When the control handle is
manually released from the work position, the valve
spool will return to the neutral position.

3-8 FLOAT POSITION

The loader external valve provided by Bush Hog has
a “float position” incorporated into the lift cylinder cir­cuit which allows the loader to float. This float fea­ture is important for satisfactory operation when
scraping, sweeping, leveling, or any job where it is
necessary to follow the contour of the surface. To
activate the float position, lower the bucket or attach­ment and push the control handle all the way for­ward into detent. The valve will stay in float detent
position until the operator manually pulls the control
handle out of detent position to deactivate float.

3-9 REGENERATIVE VALVE POSITION

When the handle is pushed all the way to the right,
it will go past the dump detent position into the
regenerative position. This position requires the
operator to hold it in place. This feature enhances
the performance and speed of the dump procedure.

3-10 LOAD SENSE LOADER VALVE

IMPORTANT
If your loader is equipped with a load sense type
control valve it may demonstrate the following
operation characteristic. Attempting to raise the
boom by finely feathering the control lever may
actually allow the boom to lower very slowly. To
prevent this from happening, move the control
lever far enough to ensure that the boom raises.

3-11 LOADER OPERATION

Before operating the loader, fully raise and lower the
boom three or four times. Then raise the loader
bucket approximately four (4) feet above the ground
and cycle the bucket two or three times. Lower the
bucket or attachment to the ground. Check the trac­tor hydraulic fluid level and fill as required. Refer to
the tractor Operator’s Manual for the proper
hydraulic fluid and the correct hydraulic fluid level.

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Figure 3-1

3-6 LOADER MOUNTED SERIES CON­TROL VALVE EQUIPPED WITH SINGLE
LEVER CONTROL HANDLE

If your loader utilizes a loader mounted series con­trol valve equipped with single lever control handle, it
will function as shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2

IMPORTANT
Always keep the cylinders in a retracted position
when the loader is not in use to guard against
rust and contamination which may cause dam­age to the cylinder rods and hydraulic system.

3-12 REMOVING AIR FROM HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM

Repeat raising and lowering the loader boom and
bucket operations until all the air is removed from
the system and the system responds properly.

3-13 HOSE IDENTIFICATION

Metal lines on the loader are color coded. Check
loader functions. Refer to instruction sheets for
hydraulic valve option on your loader.

3-14 BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR ROD

A bucket level indicator rod (Figure 3-3), located on
the bucket cylinder, can be used to determine bucket
angle. Before beginning work, observe the position
of indicator rod with the bucket flat on the ground.
The “kink” in the indicator rod should be located in
the bracket slot. If the kink is not in centered in the
slot, readjust the bracket. Refer to the assembly
instructions. Raise boom to several different posi­tions and operate the bucket cylinders. Observe the
indicator rod. Once familiar with the indicator rod
positions, operation of the loader will be easier and
more efficient.

The text and illustrations on the following pages
offer suggested loader and tractor operating
techniques.

CAUTION

BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT,
LOWER ATTACHMENT OR LOADER BOOM
TO GROUND, STOP ENGINE, LOCK
BRAKES, RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES­SURE, AND REMOVE KEY.

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Figure 3-3
Bucket Level Indicator Rod Showing That The
Bucket Is Resting Flat On The Surface

Rod Kink In Bracket Slot Indicator Rod

Indicator Rod

Lower Mounting Location