Bush Hog DHM7 - Page 7

Table of Contents
SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................. 1-1
General Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................................................ 1-2
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices ................................................................................... 1-5
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions and Practices ................................................... 1-10
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices .............................................................................................. 1-10
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices .......................................................................... 1-12
Storage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices .................................................................................. 1-15
Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices ................................................................................................. 1-15
Decal Location ................................................................................................................................................ 1-16
Decals ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-18
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 1-21
INTRODUCTION SECTION ................................................................................................ 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ....................................................................................................... 3-1
TECHNICAL NOTES TO AID IN ASSEMBLY OF DHM7 ................................................................................. 3-2
Pins and Screws ............................................................................................................................................... 3-2
Shims, Spacers, Bushings and Washers .......................................................................................................... 3-2
Nuts, Grease Nipples ........................................................................................................................................ 3-2
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OPERATION SECTION ...................................................................................................... 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications ........................................................................................................... 4-3
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................ 4-4
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................... 4-5
ROPS and Seat Belt ......................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Tractor Safety Devices ...................................................................................................................................... 4-5
Tractor Horsepower .......................................................................................................................................... 4-5
3-Point Hitch ..................................................................................................................................................... 4-6
Front End Weight ............................................................................................................................................. 4-6
Power Take Off (PTO) ...................................................................................................................................... 4-6
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................................ 4-7
Boarding the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-7
Dismounting the Tractor ................................................................................................................................... 4-8
STARTING THE TRACTOR ............................................................................................................................. 4-8
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................... 4-9
Connecting the Mower ...................................................................................................................................... 4-9
How to adapt the cardan shaft ........................................................................................................................ 4-11
Road Use ........................................................................................................................................................ 4-12
Adjustments and Set-up .................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Belt Tension .................................................................................................................................................... 4-13
Cutting Height ................................................................................................................................................. 4-13
Use .................................................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Work Position .................................................................................................................................................. 4-14
Mowing ............................................................................................................................................................ 4-14
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE .......................................................................................... 4-14
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-15
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ....................................................................................................... 4-16
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4-17
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ................................................................................................ 4-21
Starting the Tractor ......................................................................................................................................... 4-22
Brake and Differential Lock Setting ................................................................................................................. 4-22
Driving the Tractor and Mower ........................................................................................................................ 4-23