SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1 -1 INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer.
Your model
2400
Front End Loader has been careful
ly designed to give maximum service with minimum
down time. This manual is provided to give you the
necessary operating and maintenance instructions for
keeping your loader in top operating condition. Please
read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each
control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety
precautions decaled on the machine and noted
throughout the manual for safe operation of imple
ment. If any assistance or additional information is
needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.
Figure 1-1 Major Components
Boom Cylinder
Table 1 -1 Technical Specifications
Weight ......
. . .
...
. . .
........
.
..... 1245 lbs.
Recommended Hydraulic Pressure
.
..
.
.
.
2500 psi
Bucket Cylinders
.
.......
. .
.
.
...
. . . .
2"
x 21112
",
Double-Acting
Boom Cylinders ..
.
.
.
..........
.
..
2%"
x
273/4",
Double-Acting
Breakaway Capacity ...
.
...........
.
.. 3340 lbs.
The following specifications correspond with Fig. 1-2.
A. Max. Lift Height ..................... 110112"
B. Clearance With Attachment Dumped ..
.
. 84112"
C. Reach At Max. Height ..
. .
..
. .
...
. .
.....
26"
D. Max. Dump Angle
. . . .
....
.
....
.
...
. . . . .
43°
E. Reach With Attachment On Ground .
.
.
. . .
.
62"
F. Attachment Rollback Angle .........
. . . .
13112°
G. Digging Depth .
. . . . . . .
...
.
.
. . . . . . . .
..
23/4"
H. Overall Height In Carrying Position .
. . . .
.
. .
54"
J.
Lift Capacity To Full Height .......
.
.. 2400 lbs.
1-2 DE SCRIPTION
The model 2400 Front End Loader is designed for
two-wheel drive tractors up to
75
hp. Two
2"
x 21112"
hydraulic cylinders control the bucket and two
2%"
x
273/4"
hydraulic cylinders control the boom. All
cylinders are double-acting. A bucket level indicator
allows operator to gauge bucket position even when
bucket cannot be seen. Parking stands support loader
so tractor can be "driven in" for quick attaching. Major
components of loader are shown in Figure 1-1 .
Technical specifications are given in Table 1 - 1 .
Specifications based on tractor system of
2500
psi
hydraulic pressure and 11 gpm pump capacity.
Specifications will vary slightly with different tractors.
Figure 1-2
Loader Specifications
