Bush Hog HDTH5, Operator'S Manual

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HDTH 5 & 6 Finish Mower 08/21
Operation Section 4-18
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OPERATION
OPERA
TION
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT
AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE.
The operator must read and understand the Safety
and Operation Sections of the implement and tractor operator’s manuals. These manuals must be read and explained
to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the implement and tractor without complete oper-
ating instructions.
Before starting any operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be worked in and any obstacles and
hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special attention should be
paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area. OPS-U- 0015
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as
gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before mowing. Foreign
objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine damage and/or
bodily injury or even death. Any objects that cannot be removed must be clearly
marked and carefully avoided by the operator. Stop mowing immediately if
blades strike a foreign object. Repair all damage and make certain rotor or
blade carrier is balanced before resuming mowing.
(SGM-05)
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating
parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities
than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even
death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like object from the
site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
(SGM-06)
Foreign Debris Hazards
Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure there are no foreign objects that
the mower blades could hit or become entangled with. Remove all foreign ob-
jects and debris. If objects are too big to remove, mark them clearly and be
sure to prevent the mower blades from contacting them.
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the mower and tractor at once.
Immediately idle the engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for all mower
rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and move the tractor and imple-
ment off the object. Inspect the area and remove, or mark the location of the
debris. Inspect the condition of the mower and make any needed repairs im-
mediately. Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced
before resuming operation.
Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and
mower with the ROPS in the raised position. If the tractor or mower hits a tree
stump, rock, or bump, a sudden movement could throw you off of the seat and
under the tractor and/or mower. The seat belt is your best protection from
falling off the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed
during a tractor roll-over. OPS-R-0023