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Model ATH 720

Air Tunnel 

Model FTH 600

Flat Tunnel 

Summary of Contents for FTH 600

Page 1: ...ev 1 4 00 90898 A AT TH H F FT TH H A Ai ir r T Tu un nn ne el l F Fl la at t D De ec ck k F Fi in ni is sh hi in ng g M Mo ow we er rs s O Op pe er ra at to or r s s M Ma an nu ua al l BUSH HOG Model...

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

Page 3: ...r Operator 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...

Page 4: ...stallation 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...

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

Page 6: ...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 7: ...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 8: ...orm finish is desired Parallel uplift blades form a suction during operation to lift the grass before cutting it The four caster wheel arrangement along with the floating lift link age and optional fr...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...e certain driveline shielding is in 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 of...

Page 11: ...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 in Figure 2 6 page...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...elds B Relieve spring tension by loosening the two 3 8 hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod Figure 4 1C C Remove old belt D Install new belt referring to the diagrams below Also refer to the decal on...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...safety glasses when hammering grinding or drilling metal parts SECTION V DEALER ASSEMBLY CAUTION 13 Figure 5 1 Gearbox Mast Support Flex Link Caster Arm Mast Half Spacers Lower Lift Link 10 If the ass...

Page 16: ...ed ATH MODELS Install by securing the right and left roller mounts to the deck in the holes provided by using 3 8 x 1 1 4 carriage bolts flatwashers lockwashers and hex nuts Install bolts with heads t...

Page 17: ...ation 15 ROTATING DRIVE PARTS BENEATH ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING DRIVE PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THIS AND ALL OTHER SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION 50012615 5004228...

Page 18: ...2 UNF 553 749 1241 1682 2013 2728 2 1 16 1 3 8 6 UNC 655 887 1470 1992 2382 3228 2 1 16 1 3 8 12 UNF 746 1011 1672 2266 2712 3675 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 UNC 870 1179 1950 2642 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 979...

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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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