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© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.
RD5/RD6
Published 05/12
Part No. 50068908C
OPERA
T
OR’S MANUAL
BUSH HOG
®
2501 Grif
fin A
ve.
Selma, AL 36703
334-874-2700
Correo electronico: www
.bushhog.com
ROT
AR
Y MOWER
This Operator's Manual is an
integral p
art of the safe operation
of this machine and must be
maint
ained with the unit at all
times. READ,
UNDERST
AND,
and
FOLLOW
the Safety and
Operation Instructions cont
ained
in this manual before operating
the equipment.
C01-Cover_B
Import
ant Operating
and Safety Instructions
are found in the Mower
Safety V
ideo that can
be inst
antly accessed
on the internet
at:
www
.algqr
.com/bve
$0.00
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
1
Rotary Mower
1
Table of Contents
7
Safety Section
9
General Safety Instructions and Practices
10
Operator Safety
11
Connection or Disconnecting Implement Safety
12
Crushing Hazards
13
Thrown Object Hazards
14
Run over Hazards
16
Pto Entanglement Hazards
17
Mower Blade Contact Hazards
18
High Pressure Oil Leak Hazards
18
Electrical & Fire Hazards
19
Transporting Hazards
20
Hazards with Maintenance of Implement
21
Parts Information
22
Decal Location
23
Decal Description
25
Federal Laws and Regulations
31
Introduction Section
33
Equipment Specifications
35
Key Operation Points
36
Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure
36
Limited Warranty
37
Assembly Section
39
Dealer Setup Instructions
40
Shield Assembly
40
A-Frame Installation
41
Tailwheel Installation
42
SHEAR BOLT or SLIP CLUTCH DRIVELINE INSTALLATION
43
FRONT DEFLECTORS and REAR METAL BAND (Standard Equipment)
43
Front Deflector
44
Rear Metal Band
44
Gearbox Lubrication
44
Operation Section
45
Operator Requirements
47
Tractor Requirements
48
ROPS and Seat Belt
48
Tractor Safety Devices
48
Tractor Horsepower
49
3-Point Hitch
49
Front End Weight
49
Power Take off (PTO)
49
Tire Spacing
50
Getting on and off the Tractor
50
Boarding the Tractor
51
Dismounting the Tractor
51
Starting the Tractor
52
Connecting the Mower to the Tractor
52
Connecting Mower
53
Safety Tow Chain
53
Setting the Mower
54
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch)
55
Setting Deck Pitch
56
Driveline Attachment
56
Driveline Length Check
57
Pre-Operation Inspection and Service
58
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
60
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service
60
Cutting Component Inspection
63
Blade Bolt Inspection
66
Driving the Tractor and Implement
69
Starting the Tractor
70
Brake and Differential Lock Setting
70
Raising the Mower
71
Driving the Tractor and Mower
71
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines
72
Operating the Tractor and Implement
73
Foreign Debris Hazards
74
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions
75
Engaging the Power Take off (PTO)
75
PTO RPM and Ground Speed
76
Operating the Mower
77
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing
80
Shutting down the Implement
81
Disconnecting the Mower from the Tractor
81
Mower Storage
83
Transporting the Tractor and Implement
83
Tire and Wheels
84
Transporting on Public Roadways
85
Hauling the Tractor and Implement
86
Troubleshooting Guide
87
Maintenance Section
89
Hazards with Maintenance of Implement
90
Parts Information
91
Lubrication
91
Gearbox Lubrication
93
Driveline Lubrication
93
Shear Pin Yoke Lubrication
94
Blade Servicing
95
Blade Sharpening
96
Blade Carrier Removal
96
Blade Carrier Inspection
97
Blade Carrier Installation
98
Blade Removal
98
Blade Bolt Inspection
99
Proper Torque for Fasteners
100
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Bush Hog RD5 Specifications
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Brand
Bush Hog
Model
RD5
Category
Lawn Mower
Language
English
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