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D.

Place the lower frame assembly to the ends of the

frame bracket s as shown in (Figure 10). Use Four 3/8”

x 3/4” bolts and 3/8” Nyloc locknuts from the hardware

package.

Figure 10

3-4 Installing the Top and Inlet Tube

A.

Place the top assembly  on the upper frame

assembly so the hinge areas are located between the

hinge lugs on the upper frame assembly. Align the

holes and insert a 5/16” x 2-1/2” bolts and two 5/16”

nyloc nuts. 

Do not overtighten the nut

, the top

assembly should raise and lower freely. Refer to

(Figure 12).

Figure 12

B. Locate the inlet tube and install to the top assem-

bly. To install raise the lid and place the smooth end of

the tube through the hole. Push the tube through the

hole and firmly apply pressure until the lip has seated

against the inside of the top. Refer to (Figure 13)

Lower Frame

Assembly

3/8” x 3/4” Bolts

3/8” Nyloc Locknuts

Frame Bracket

Ends

5/16” x 2-1/2 bolt

5/16”Nylock nut

Top Assembly

Hinge Lugs

Upper

Frame

Assembly

Figure 13

C.

After the inlet tube is in place attach the 6”  hose to

the inlet tube and the boot assembly.  Use the two large

hose clamps supplied in the bag of hardware. For best

collection results, trim hose so there is no more than 2

inches excess hose with mower deck in the lowest

position. Refer to (Figure 14).

Figure 14

3-5 Installation / Removal of Collection

Bags

A.

To install the bag onto the ring, first install the ring end caps

onto both ends of the ring. Place the seam openings of the bag

onto the bag ring openings and slide the bag around the ring

until the bag is completely on the ring. Continue to slide the bag

around the ring until the seam opening in the bag is opposite

the gap in the bag ring. Refer to (Figure 15)

Top Assembly

Inlet Tube

Inlet Tube Lip

Hose Clamps

Ring End Caps

Bag Ring

Location of

Bag Ring End

Caps after

installation

(Under Fabric)

Figure 15

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Summary of Contents for GC-250

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 908 4 00 50066598 GRASS CATCHER Model GC 250 BUSH HOG All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m...

Page 2: ...sh 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 Bush Hog equipment and ar...

Page 3: ...R THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to read the Operator s Manual to operate lubricate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions...

Page 4: ...loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the deliv ery of equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control o...

Page 5: ...ions 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 before servicing adjus...

Page 6: ...ntial footwear and long trousers Do not operate equipment when barefoot or when wearing open sandals Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all stones sticks wires bo...

Page 7: ...s when mowing uphill Mower may tip backwards Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and st...

Page 8: ...VERTICAL SURFACE TREE BUILDING FENCE POST POLE ETC FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE COMPARE SLOPE WITH FOLDED EDGE T H I S I S A 1 5 S L O P E T H IS IS A 1 0 S L O P E TH IS IS A 5 S LO P E 6 All...

Page 9: ...gns 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 avoided will result in...

Page 10: ...an occur to safety decals either through shipment use or reconditioning Bush Hog will upon request provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Bush...

Page 11: ...wer Note All work must be performed with the engine off and the parking brake locked 1 2 Description The GC 250 Grass Catcher Figure 1 is designed for turf maintenance where there is a need to collect...

Page 12: ...ts to the front crosmember with the weight bracket hangers passing through foot panel mount brackets as shown in Figure 3 B The front weight is 3 x 4 x 18 long and weighs approximately 60 pounds If yo...

Page 13: ...unting Lugs 3 32 x 2 Hair Pin Boot Assembly B Attach the right hand and left hand frame brackets and the optional ROPS mounting brackets to the out side of the ZT frame as shown in Figure 8 Use four 3...

Page 14: ...Nyloc Locknuts Frame Bracket Ends 5 16 x 2 1 2 bolt 5 16 Nylock nut Top Assembly Hinge Lugs Upper Frame Assembly Figure 13 C After the inlet tube is in place attach the 6 hose to the inlet tube and th...

Page 15: ...H A Lift Deck and secure in raised position B Begin by removing the standard blades C Remove bolt cup washer and blade from shaft D Install the new parallel uplift blades to the spindle with the curve...

Page 16: ...t of the mower an excessive amount of clippings blowing out indicates that the bags are full or plugged 4 3 Emptying the Collection Bags WARNING To determine when the collection bags are full follow t...

Page 17: ...3 8 Flatwashers SECTION V MAINTENANCE 5 1 Maintenance Checklist Before each use 1 Check blades and spindles to be sure that no for eign objects such as wire or steel strapping bands are wrapped around...

Page 18: ...omotive detergent to remove stubborn dirt 2 Make sure you remove matted grass from all parts 3 After washing let all of the parts dry thoroughly Do not wash the grass bags Storage Storing the Grass Ca...

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