SECTION V
ASSEMBLY
CAUTION
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE
THOROUGHLY UNDERSTOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING
MACHINE ASSEMBLY.
1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use
crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechan-
ical devices.
2. Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of any debris which might cause persons
working on the assembly to trip.
3. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the
work area and have tools and other mechanical
assisting devices in easy reach.
4. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and
remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt
which might cause pieces to slip when handling.
5. Preview the assembly instructions in your oper-
ator’s manual before proceeding further.
6. If the assembly instructions call for parts or
assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking
material that is in good condition and is capable
of handling the weight of the assembly to be
blocked. Also, insure that the blocking material
is on a clean, dry surface.
7. Never put hands or any other body under
blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
8. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when
hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts.
9. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be
sure that there are no flammable materials close
at hand and that bystanders have taken neces-
sary precautions.
5-1 MAINFRAME ASSEMBLY
A. Attach bucket to boom using two 7/8” x 4-1/2”
pins. Secure pins with cotter pins. (Figure 5-1)
B. Attach bucket cylinders to bucket using 7/8” x
4-1/2” pins. Secure pins with cotter pins.
C. Attach level indicator rod with flatwashers and
cotter pins as shjown in Figure 3-1.
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AFTER COMPLETING ANY ASSEMBLY STEP, THOROUGHLY
READ THE NEXT STEP IN THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THAT STEP.
10. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect
the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts,
hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assem-
blies have been thoroughly tightened.
11. After completing assembly be sure that all
safety locking devices or guards are in place.
12. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read
the operation section of this manual.
13. Before operating, read the maintenance sec-
tion of this manual to be sure that any parts
requiring lubrication such as gearboxes are full
to avoid any possible damage.
14. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but
not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,
hands, lungs and head when assembling the
equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that may catch on equipment moving parts.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU HAVE ANY
QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROPER ASSEMBLY OR
OPERATION, CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG
DEALER OR REPRESENTATIVE.
Parking Stands
In Use
7/8” x 4-1/2”
Pins
Figure 5-1 Assembly
Rear Cuffs
