Bush Hog HT210, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Messages ................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................................................ 1-3
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices..................................................................................... 1-5
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices........................................................... 1-8
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices .................................................................................................. 1-9
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................................................ 1-12
Decal Location .................................................................................................................................................. 1-15
Decal Description .............................................................................................................................................. 1-17
Federal Laws and Regulations ......................................................................................................................... 1-18
INTRODUCTION SECTION.................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
GENERAL ASSEMBLY ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
AXLE INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
TIRE & WHEEL ASSEMBLIES INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 3-3
ASSEMBLY STEPS................................................................................................................................... 3-3 to 3-8
OPERATION SECTION ........................................................................................................ 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ............................................................................................................. 4-2
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................... 4-3
ROPS and Seat Belt ........................................................................................................................................... 4-4
Tractor Horsepower ............................................................................................................................................ 4-4
Drawbar - Pull-Type Mower ................................................................................................................................ 4-5
Front End Weight ................................................................................................................................................ 4-5
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................................... 4-5
Boarding the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Dismounting the Tractor...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................... 4-7
CONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER TO THE TRACTOR ................................................................................... 4-7
Connecting the Hay Tedder ................................................................................................................................ 4-8
Safety Tow Chain................................................................................................................................................ 4-8
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................... 4-9
Driveline Length Check ....................................................................................................................................... 4-9
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ............................................................................................ 4-11
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................... 4-11
Starting the Tractor ........................................................................................................................................... 4-16
Brake and Differential Lock Setting................................................................................................................... 4-16
Driving the Tractor and Hay Tedder.................................................................................................................. 4-17
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................4-17
Adjustment For Correct Working Position ......................................................................................................... 4-18
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .......................................................................................................................... 4-18
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................ 4-18
Shutting Down the Implement ........................................................................................................................... 4-19
DISCONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER FROM THE TRACTOR ..................................................................... 4-19
HAY TEDDER STORAGE ................................................................................................................................ 4-20