Bush Hog HT625H, 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..................................................................................... 1-4
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices .......................................................... 1-7
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices .................................................................................................. 1-9
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................................................ 1-11
Decal Location .................................................................................................................................................. 1-14
Decal Description.............................................................................................................................................. 1-16
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS........................................................................................................... 1-19
INTRODUCTION SECTION.................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Checking the Machine on Delivery ..................................................................................................................... 3-2
Unpacking the Machine ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
General Assembly............................................................................................................................................... 3-3
ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE ................................................................................................................................... 3-4
OPERATION SECTION........................................................................................................ 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ............................................................................................................. 4-2
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS.......................................................................................................................... 4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................. 4-4
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 Hay Tedder to Tractor ..................................................................................................................... 4-8
Safety Tow Chain............................................................................................................................................... 4-9
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ............................................................................................................................ 4-10
Driveline Length Check..................................................................................................................................... 4-10
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE............................................................................................ 4-11
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service......................................................................................................... 4-12
Hay Tedder Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ................................................................................................. 4-12
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT.................................................................................................. 4-15
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
Operating the Hay Tedder in Field (Hydraulic Fold) ........................................................................................ 4-18
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .......................................................................................................................... 4-19
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................ 4-19
Shutting Down the Implement........................................................................................................................... 4-20
DISCONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER FROM THE TRACTOR ..................................................................... 4-20
HAY TEDDER STORAGE ................................................................................................................................ 4-21