Bush Hog DHP10, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
DHP8, DHP10, DHP12 05/21 Operation Section 4-20
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1. Raise unit out of the ground to make sharp turns. When making sharp turns, make sure the tractor tires do
not make contact with the disc harrow hitch.
2. Do not disc in reverse (traveling backwards), The disc harrow is designed to work soil while traveling
forward only. Damage to the harrow my occur.
3. Do not back disc harrow into corners and tight places with disc gangs down. Instead, lift unit up and back
unit into the corner or tight area. Lower disc to the ground and then proceed forward.
4. It is best to work ground traveling with a ditch and not across. Raise disc harrow up to cross shallow
ditches straight on at 90 degrees. Crossing a ditch on the diagonal can damage the disc and/or tractor
especially if a disc gang on one side digs into the ground. Never cross deep ditches.
12. DISCONNECTING THE IMPLEMENT FROM THE TRACTOR
Before disconnecting the implement move the implement to a level storage location and lower it to the ground.
If the implement is not resting securely on the ground, block the implement up securely before attempting to
disconnect it from the tractor.
Use extreme care to keep feet and hands from under the implement and clear of any pinch
points caused by the tractor hitch arms and implement pins.Never stand or allow another
person to stand between a running Tractor and the Implement when disconnecting the
Implement from the Tractor. Always shut the Tractor off completely and set the parking brake
before attempting to disconnect the Implement pins from the Tractor hitch.
1. Park on a level solid surface.
2. Remove all stroke control spacers from hydraulic cylinder and place on storage rack. Lower disc harrow
until wheels are resting on the ground.
3. Place tractor gear selector in park, set the brake, shut tractor engine off, and remove switch key, Move
cylinder lift lever back and forth to release hydraulic line pressure.
4. Rotate parking jack on the tongue down and install detent pin to lock parking jack in place. Set jack to
desired height to maintain proper hook-up height.
5. Unhook hydraulic hoses from tractor and store hose ends on hydraulic hose loop.
6. Un-Bolt hitch from tractor. Once tractor is clear of hitch, reinstall bolt, washers, and nuts to the disc harrow
clevis hitch for safe keeping.
13. IMPLEMENT STORAGE
Properly preparing and storing the implement at the end of the season is critical to maintaining its appearance
and to help ensure years of dependable service. The following are suggested storage procedures:
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Thoroughly clean all debris off the implement to prevent damage from rotting grass and standing water.
• Lubricate all implement grease points as detailed in the maintenance section.
Never unhitch without using the Tongue Jack. The Tongue is very heavy. Attempting to lift
the Tongue without using the Tongue Jack could cause strains or other injury. Allowing the
tongue to fall suddenly and unexpectedly could result in crushing injury. Use the Tongue
Jack for lifting the Implement only. Overloading the Tongue Jack can cause failure with
possible serious bodily injury or even death.
(STI-04)
Always shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in park, and set the
parking brake before you or anyone else attempts to connect or disconnect the Implement
and Tractor hitches.
(S3PT-15)