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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. Model EFM gearboxes are covered by a five (5) year limited warranty period. 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 equip-
ment 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 equip-
ment 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 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  I

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WRITING  AND  SIGNED  BY  BUSH  HOG’S  SERVICE  MANAGER,  2501  GRIFFIN AVE.,  SELMA,  ALABAMA
36703.

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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 INFORMATION
HAS BEEN FILED ONLINE WITH BUSH HOG
SELMA, ALABAMA.

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF RETAIL SALE

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Summary of Contents for EFM 480

Page 1: ...OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 04 09 Rev 1 4 00 50024642 EFM 480 600 Economy Finishing Mower Operator s Manual BUSH HOG...

Page 2: ...r we stock genuine Bush Hog parts which are manufac tured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment Our trained service per sonnel are well informed on methods required to service Bu...

Page 3: ...erator 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...

Page 4: ...allation 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 d...

Page 5: ...specifications given in Torque Chart r 6 All decals in place and readable See decal page r 7 Overall condition good i e paint welds r 8 Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been ins...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...y 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 ar...

Page 8: ...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...

Page 9: ...lean uni form finish is desired Parallel uplift blades form a suction during operation to lift the grass before cut ting it The four caster wheel arrangement along with the floating lift linkage and o...

Page 10: ...box input shaft Shut down tractor leaving cutter in position of greatest distance SECURELYBLOCK CUTTER IN POSITION F Hold down driveline sections parallel to each other and check for minimum 6 inches...

Page 11: ...place and in good condition Figure 2 4 Figure 2 5 MAKE CERTAIN DRIVELINE YOKES ARE SECURELY FASTENED FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY L Raise cutter off ground and adjust lower lift arms...

Page 12: ...the same height 3 3 OPERATION A Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance list in paragraph 4 1 B Start tractor Lower cutter until it is supported by caster wheels Position tractor lower lift arms as shown...

Page 13: ...ich might indicate loose parts damaged bearings or other damage Correct any deficiency before con tinuing operation AFTER EACH USE 1 Clean all debris from machine especially under side of deck underne...

Page 14: ...Bush Hog replacement parts A Remove right and left side shields B Relieve spring tension by loosening the two 1 2 hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod Figure 4 1 C C Remove old belt D Install new be...

Page 15: ...Check all bolts for tightness Low oil in gearbox Check oil per paragraph 4 2 Rapid Blade Wear Blade contacting Adjust cutting height to cutting edge ground eliminate ground contact Cutter Vibrating C...

Page 16: ...ASSEMBLY CAUTION AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO CEEDING WITH THAT STEP 11 After completing assembly thoroughly inspect the mac...

Page 17: ...on mounting brackets G If front roller is purchased install by securing the right and left roller mounts to the deck in the holes provided by using 3 8 x 1 carriage bolts flat washers lockwashers and...

Page 18: ...LIC SYSTEM RELEASE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SHUT OFF TRACTOR ENGINE REMOVE KEY SECURE TRACTOR PARKING BRAKE AND BLOCK UP OR SECURELY SUPPORT IMPLEMENT BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH STAND CLEAR IF...

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Page 20: ...2501 Griffin Ave l l Selma AL 36703 Telephone 334 874 2700 l l www bushhog com...

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