SECTION V
ASSEMBLY
1. Do not lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use crane,
jack, tackle, fork trucks, or other mechanical
devices.
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Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of any debris which might cause persons
working on the assembly to trip.
3. Arrange parts to be assembled neatly in the work
area and have tools or other mechanical assist
ing devices in easy reach.
4. Inspect all parts and assemblies thoroughly and
remove any sharp edges, grease, oil, or dirt
which might cause pieces to slip when handling.
5. Preview the assembly instructions in your opera
tor’s manual before proceeding further.
6. If the assembly instructions call for parts or
assemblies to be blocked up, use only blocking
material that is in good condition and is capable
of handling the weight of the assembly to be
blocked. Also insure that the blocking material is
on a clean, dry surface.
7. Never put hands on any other part of body under
blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
8. Always wear goggles or safety glasses when
hammering, grinding or drilling metal parts.
9. If the assembly calls for welding or cutting, be
sure that there are no flammable materials close
at hand and that bystanders have taken neces-
sary precautions.
AFTER
COMPLETING
ANY
ASSEMBLY
STEP,THOROUGHLY READ THE NEXT STEP IN
THE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PRO-
CEEDING WITH THAT STEP.
10. After completing assembly, thoroughly inspect
the machine to be sure that all nuts, bolts,
hydraulic fittings or any other fastened assem-
blies have been thoroughly tightened.
11. After completing assembly, be sure that all safety
locking devices or guards are in place.
12. Before operating the machine, thoroughly read
the operation section of this manual.
13. Before operating, read the maintenance section
of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring
lubrication such as gearboxes are full to avoid
any possible damage.
14. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but
not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,
hands, lungs and head when assembling the
equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that may catch on equipment moving parts.
BEFORE OPERATING THE EQUIPMENT, IF YOU
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE PROP-
ER ASSEMBLY OR OPERATION, CONTACT
YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER OR
REPRESENTATIVE.
5-1 MAINFRAME ASSEMBLY
BE SURE ALL STEPS ARE COMPLETED IN SUP-
PLEMENTAL
BRACKET
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE BEGINNING FINAL ASSEMBLY.
A. Bolt the front mount, side mounts and cross
tube (some models do not require cross tubes) to
the tractor according to the supplemental instruc-
tions furnished with the mounting kit.
B. Attach level indicator rod guide to right hand
side of boom using 1/4” bolt, flat washers and lock
nut as shown in Figure 5-1. Do not tighten so as to
prevent indicator rod from pivoting.
C. Slide indicator rod through guide and secure
other end to outside of quick hitch with flat washer
and cotter pin. Check to ensure that indicator rod will
pivot freely.
D.Install elbow fitting (supplied in bag of hard-
ware) to the rod end of each bucket cylinder and
attach corresponding hoses.
E. Raise rear of loader to install parking stands
as shown.(Figure 5-2)
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD BE THOROUGHLY UNDER-
STOOD BEFORE ATTEMPTING MACHINE
ASSEMBLY.
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INSURE THAT METHOD OF RAISING
THE FRAME ASSEMBLY PROVIDES
SECURE SUPPORT AT ALL TIMES TO
PREVENT IT FALLING ONTO FEET,
HANDS, ETC.
CAUTON
CAUTON
Figure 5-1
Level Indicator Rod
Boom
Rod Guide
Quick Hitch
