Bush Hog GT 48 User Manual

BUSH HOG

Gasoline Trailed

Rotary Cutter

MODEL

GT48

Operator’s Manual

ASSEMBLY ● OPERATION ● MAINTENANCE

600 $4.00

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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. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039.

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.

GT 48

Operator’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/PARA PAGE

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

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

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

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

Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . .7

I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . .8

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

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

II OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2-1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

2-2 Attaching To Towing Vehicle . . . . . . . .9

2-3 Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . . .9

2-4 Electric Start Control Box Mounting . .10

2-5 Engine Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

2-6 Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

2-7 Engine Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

SECTION/PARA PAGE

III MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3-1 Maintenance Check List . . . . . . . . . .12

3-2 Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3-3 Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

3-4 Hub Bearing Replacement . . . . . . . .13

3-5 Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

3-6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

IV DEALER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

4-1 Base Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4-2 Electric Start Connection . . . . . . . . . .16

4-3 Optional Front Roller Installation . . . .17

4-4 Optional Rear Roller Installation . . . .17

4-5 Optional Bumper Guard Installation . .17 4-6 Optional Offset Tongue Installation . .17

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

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.

BUSH HOG

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 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 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

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST

GT 48 Rotary Cutter

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

Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.

ASSEMBL

❒ 1. Axle assembly ❒ 2. Tongue assembly ❒ 3. Throttle assembly

ENGINE SER

VICE (Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual)

❒ 1. Oil reservoir filled ❒ 2. Gas tank filled

GENERAL

❒ 1. All shields in place ❒ 2. All safety decals legible (If damaged, Bush Hog will

furnish free upon request)

❒ 3. All bolts tight (Including blade bolts) ❒ 4

Machine operates properly

❐ 5. Overall condition good ❒ 6

Operator’s Manual and Engine Manual was delivered to owner, and he has

been instructed on the safe and proper use of cutter.

❒ 7. Kill switch cord included

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.

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.

DANGER

White letters on RED

WARNING

Black letters on ORANGE

CAUTION

Black letters on YELLOW

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

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.

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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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 precaution information often until you know the limitations.

1. Read the Operator’s Manual. (Persons who cannot read must have the information explained) 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. Stop the cutter engine, towing vehicle engine, and set towing vehicle parking brake before leaving operator’s position.

9. Stop the cutter engine, towing vehicle engine, disconnect spark plug wire, set towing vehicle brake, and listen to make certain cutter blade has stopped rotating before making any repairs or adjustments.

10. Stop cutter engine when transporting or not in use.

11. Take all possible precautions when leaving the vehicle unattended, such as shifting into neutral, setting the parking brake, stopping both engines and removing the key.

12. Do not stop, start or turn suddenly when going uphill or downhill. Mow up and down the face of slopes, never across the face.

13. Reduce speed and exercise extreme caution on slopes and in sharp turns to prevent tipping or loss of control. Be especially cautious when changing direction on slopes.

14. Stay alert for holes, rocks, stumps and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards.

15. Use only approved drawbar hitch points.

16. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.

17. Use counterweight(s) or wheel weights when suggested in the towing vehicle owner’s manual.

18. Handle gasoline with care - it is highly flammable. A. Use approved gasoline container. B. Never remove the fuel cap of, or add gasoline to, a running or hot engine, or fill the fuel tank indoors.

Wipe up spilled gasoline.

C. Open doors if the engine is running in the garage - exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the

engine indoors.

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