Bush Hog DHP10, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
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loose or are bending. on axle giving a false sense of Make sure they are all tight against
one another. Especially check to make
sure end washers and disc blade are
correct.
Foreign objects that become Completely disassembly disc gang
clamped between disc components components and clean thoroughly
and fall our through use. before reassembling. Check spacers
for uneven edges that will not allow a
tight seal between disc blade and
spacer.
Solid obstructions in the soil such Remove solid obstructions, raise disc
as rocks and stumps. up above solid objects or go around.
Travel 3 mph. or slower over small
obstructions.
Bearing problems Bent gang axle causing bearing to Replace gang axle and damaged
wobble. bearings.
Foreign objects and/or dirt caught Completely disassembly disc gang
between spacer and disc blades components and clean thoroughly
causing bearing to wobble. before reassembling. Check spacers
for uneven edges that will not allow a
tight seal between disc blade and
spacer.
Abrasive material such as wire Remove abrasive material right away.
rubbing against the bearing and Replace damaged bearings.
destroying the seals.
Contaminated bearings caused by Always clean grease fittings before
cleaning the grease fittings before pumping grease into the bearings.
adding grease to the bearings. Replace damaged bearings.
Pumping grease into the bearing to Pump grease into the bearings slower,
fast in cold weather will pop off especially in cold weather. Replace all
bearing seals. damaged bearings.