Bush Hog 1812, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
1812 08/14 Introduction Section 2-4
© 2014 Alamo Group Inc.
INTRODUCTION
KEY OPERATION POINTS
• Cutting performance and distribution are best when cutter is level from side to side. Mower front to rear
pitch should be 1” or less.
• In extra heavy material, rear chains will allow better discharge and better distribution than solid rear
deflectors or bands.
• Never operate the Flexwing below full PTO speed of 540rpm.
• For good distribution, the distribution baffles must be used.
• Make sure PTO driveline slip clutches are not frozen and are properly adjusted.
• To reduce uneven grass cutting and streaking.
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make sure tractor rear tire spacing is a minimum of 60” between the inside of the tires.
- make sure blades are not bent and are in good condition.
- reduce ground speed to allow more cutting time.
• If Tractor engine is lugging down, shift tractor to a lower gear
• ALWAYS OPERATE WITH THE WING HYDRAULIC CYLINDER CONTROL VALVES IN A FLOAT
POSITION.
• For maximum performance and service life, Always use Genuine Bush Hog replacement parts.
Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure
The sound levels at the operator's ear from the attached machine (rotary cutter) are at least 10 dB (A) below
the levels from typical Agricultural tractors used to power and transport this machine. Therefore, the Noise
emission values given by the OEM of the Agricultural tractor used to power and transport this machine would
be valid when this machine is attached to and operated by that Agricultural tractor in all OEM recommended
applications.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
In addition to the standard Limited Warranty shown on the facing page, Bush Hog also provides:
1. A FIVE-YEAR (60 months) LIMITED WARRANTY* on GEARBOX components provided they have been properly
maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use except as limited below.
* WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - GEARBOX
A. Users' Gearboxes may be rebuilt by Bush Hog or replaced by new or rebuilt Gearboxes at the option of Bush Hog.
1. ONE-YEAR (12 months) LIMITED WARRANTY** on the DRIVELINE components provided they have
been properly maintained† and have not been subjected to abuse or mis-use.
2. * *WARRANTY LIMITATIONS - DRIVELINE
A. Warranty is ONE-YEAR (12 MONTHS) for DRIVELINE SHIELDS except that evidence of wear from contact with
other parts on the shield voids this warranty.
B. Shield Bearings are wearing parts and are not warrantable.
C. Slip-Clutch Disks are wearing parts and are not warrantable. Evidence of “burning up” Slip Clutch Plates due to
improper adjustment will void warranty on Slip Clutch Parts.
† NOTE - “properly maintained” specifically includes, but is not limited to:
A) Running Gearboxes with the proper amount of the correct lubricant.
B) Adjusting Slip Clutches correctly to provide proper protection for Driveline and Gearbox Components.
C) Properly lubricate all driveline components as specified.
D) Maintaining proper bearing preload on all gearbox shafts.