Bush Hog EFM 480 Bedienungsanleitung

BUSH HOG®

ASSEMBLY ● OPERATION ● MAINTENANCE

300 $4.00 50024642

EFM 480/600

Economy Finishing Mower

Operator’s Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!

You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.

The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction

with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide

you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as

suggestions for operation and maintenance.

If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with

a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039.

As an authorized Bush Hog dealer, we stock genuine Bush Hog parts which are

manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment. Our trained

service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog equipment,

and are ready and able to help you.

Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact us.

YOUR AUTHORIZED

BUSH HOG DEALER

BECAUSE BUSH HOG MAINTAINS AN ONGOING

PROGRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT, WE

RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN

DESIGN OR CHANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS WITH-

OUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO INSTALL

THEM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.

BECAUSE OF THE POSSIBILITY THAT SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF

PROTOTYPE MODELS, PRODUCTION MODELS MAY

VARY IN SOME DETAIL. IN ADDITION, SOME

PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW SHIELDS REMOVED

FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE

THIS IMPLEMENT WITHOUT ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

EFM 480/600

Operator’s Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION/PARA PAGE

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . .3

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . .6

I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . .7

1-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

1-2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

II PREPARATION FOR USE . . . . . . . . . . . .8

2-1 Attaching to Tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . .10

3-1 General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3-2 Cutting Height Adjustment . . . . . . . . .10

SECTION/PARA PAGE

3-3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

3-4 Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

IV MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4-1 Maintenance Check List . . . . . . . . . .10

4-2 Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4-3 Belt Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4-4 Belt Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4-5 Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

4-6 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

V DEALER ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5-1 Base Unit Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Torque Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s

Manual, to operate, lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all

instructions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s

Manual is a misuse of this equipment.

It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to

have any part(s) repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage

or excessive wear to other parts or cause a safety hazard.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush

Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts

which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration

must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.

It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for travel-

ing to or hauling of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or

inspection.

BUSH HOG®

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an

authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period

of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from

date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or

replacement of defective parts.

Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this limited warranty are warranted

for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equip-

ment warranty period, whichever occurs later. Warranted parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an

authorized Bush Hog dealer during regular working hours. Bush Hog reserves the right to inspect any equip-

ment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

Bush Hog’s obligation under this limited warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all war-

ranties, implied or expressed, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to

the sale or use of the items warranted. Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be

limited to: transportation charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost

approved by Bush Hog; duty; taxes; charges for normal service or adjustment; loss of crops or any other loss of

income; rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of

equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control of Bush Hog.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:

1. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as engines, tires, and tubes.

2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.

3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judge-

ment of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.

4. If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Bush Hog dealership in a manner

which, in the sole judgement of Bush Hog, affects its performance, stability or reliability.

5. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid,

worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish due to use or

exposure.

6. To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and any other items that in the

company’s sole judgement is a wear item.

NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF BUSH HOG IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS LIM-

ITED WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH CHANGE IS MADE

IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BUSH HOG’S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 1039, SELMA,

ALABAMA 36702-1039.

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Record the model number, serial number and date

purchased. This information will be helpful to your

dealer if parts or service are required.

MAKE CERTAIN THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION

CARD HAS BEEN FILED WITH BUSH HOG/

SELMA, ALABAMA

MODEL NUMBER

SERIAL NUMBER

DATE OF RETAIL SALE

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST

EFM 480/600 Finishing Mowers

BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.

Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.

❒1. Assembled completed.

❒2. Gearboxes filled with oil.

❒3. All fittings lubricated.

❒4. All shields in place and in good condition.

❒5. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart

❒6. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.)

❒7. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds)

❒8. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed

on the safe and proper use of the cutter.

Dealer’s

Signature

Purchaser’s

Signature

THIS CHECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL

It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed

above before delivery of this implement to the customer.

Safety Alert Symbol

This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!

YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”

This symbol is used to call attention to safety

precautions that should be followed by the

operator to avoid accidents. When you see this

symbol, carefully read the message that follows

and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safe-

ty precautions could result in death or serious

bodily injury.

Safety Signs Signal Words

The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipment safety signs. These words

are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

White letters on RED

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation

which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Black letters on ORANGE

This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation exist

which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

Black letters on YELLOW

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This symbol is used to call attention to safe-

ty precautions that should be followed by

the operator to avoid accidents. When you

see this symbol, carefully read the message

that follows and heed its advice. Failure to

comply with safety precautions could result

in death or serious bodily injury.

In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen-

dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation, transport,

maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury,

reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies prompt-

ly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this machine.

Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and maintenance proce-

dures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until you know the limitations.

1. Read the Operator’s Manual. Failure to read the Operator’s Manual is considered a misuse of this

equipment.

2. Become familiar with all the machine’s controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals affixed

to the machine before attempting to start or operate.

3. Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious

defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before

starting.

4. Do not allow children to operate the cutter. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.

5. Do not carry passengers.

6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator

should cease mowing whenever anyone comes within the operating area.

7. Clear the work area of objects which might be picked up and thrown.

8. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than hands to search for hydraulic leaks. Escaping hydraulic

oil under pressure can penetrate skin. If fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed

within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury or gangrene may result.

9. Do not operate without all guards and shields in place and in good condition.

10. Lower implement to ground, stop tractor engine, apply parking brake, and allow blades to completely

stop before leaving the tractor.

11. Keep hands and feet away from blades.

12. This cutter is not to be operated along highways or in any area where people may be present unless

all sides of the unit are enclosed by permanent bands, safety chains or other factory approved safety

shields that are in good repair.

13. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet, hands

and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may

catch on equipment moving parts.

14. When performing adjustments or maintenance on the cutter, first lower it to the ground or block it

securely at a workable height.

15. Never stand between tractor and cutter while tractor is being backed to the cutter hitch.

16. Reduce speed when transporting cutter to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering.

17. Use tractor flashing warning lights, day or night, when transporting cutter on road or highways unless

prohibited by law.

18. It is recommended that tractor be equipped with Rollover Protective System (ROPS) and seat belt be

used in all mowing operations.

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING

EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS.

*(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and

regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such).

U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA

This Act Seeks:

“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working

conditions and to preserve our human resources...”

DUTIES

Sec. 5 (a) Each employer—

(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment

which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause

death or serious physical harm to his employees;

(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under

this Act.

(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards

and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are

applicable to his own actions and conduct.

OSHA Regulations

Current OSHA regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the

employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the

employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to:

Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;

Permit no riders on equipment;

Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before

servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be

running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees

as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.

Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating

the machine.

Child Labor Under 16 Years Old

Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your

responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of

Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & Home Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)

EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a

ROPS.

2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near

ditches, embankments, and holes.

3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and

on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.

4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.

5. Watch where you are going, especially at row

ends, on roads, and around trees.

6. Do not permit others to ride.

7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,

starts, or stops.

8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-

mended by tractor manufacturers.

9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and

use park lock if available.

1-1 INTRODUCTION

We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-

tomer. Your EFM Series Rotary Cutter has been

carefully 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 rotary cutter in top

operating condition. Please read this manual thor-

oughly. 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 implement. If any assistance or

additional information is needed, contact your autho-

rized Bush Hog dealer.

1-2 DESCRIPTION

The EFM cutters (Figure 1-1) are intended for cutting

lawns or any maintained area where a clean, uni-

form finish is desired. Parallel uplift blades form a

suction during operation to lift the grass before cut-

ting it. The four caster wheel arrangement, along

with the floating lift linkage and optional front mount-

ed roller, all work together to give an even cut and

minimize scalping.

Power from the tractor is transmitted through a trian-

gular, telescoping driveline to the 90 degree gear-

box. It is then passed to the spindle housings and

blades by a single, B-section, Kevlar reinforced belt.

Drivetrain protection is provided by belt slippage.

Table 1-1 EFM Specifications

EFM 480 EFM 600

Cutting Width (in.) 48 60

Cutting Height (in.) 1 to 6

Horsepower Range 14 - 30

Blade Tip Speed (fpm) 14,800 16,800

Weight (lbs.) 420 450

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION

NOTE

All references made to right, left, top,

bottom, front or rear are as viewed

facing the direction of travel with

implement properly attached to trac-

tor.

Figure 1-1 EFM 600

2-1 ATTACHING TO TRACTOR

A. Attach to tractor Cat. I three point hitch as

described in tractor operator’s manual.

B. Raise and lower cutter to determine position

with shortest distance between the tractor PTO

shaft and gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractor

leaving cutter in position of shortest distance.

SECURELY BLOCK CUTTER IN POSITION.

C. Pull driveline apart. Attach outer (female) sec-

tion to tractor PTO shaft. Pull on driveline section to

be sure yoke locks into place.

SECTION II

PREPARATION FOR USE

D. Hold driveline sections parallel to each other to

determine if too long. Each section should end

approximately 3 inches (76mm) short of reaching

universal joint shield on opposite section. If too

long, measure 3 inches (76mm) back from univer-

sal joint shield and mark opposite section. (Figure

2-1). Do this for both sections.

E. Raise and lower cutter to determine position

with greatest distance between PTO shaft and

gearbox input shaft. Shut down tractor leaving cut-

ter in position of greatest distance. SECURELY

BLOCK CUTTER IN POSITION.

F. Hold down driveline sections parallel to each

other and check for minimum 6 inches (152mm)

overlap. (Figure 2-2) If driveline has been marked for

cutting, overlap will be the distance between two

marks. If driveline has less than minimum overlap,

DO NOT USE. Contact authorized Bush Hog dealer.

WARNING

NEVER STAND BETWEEN TRACTOR

AND CUTTER WHILE TRACTOR IS

BEING BACKED TO HITCH.

WARNING

ADDITIONAL TRACTOR FRONT

BALLAST MAY BE NEEDED FOR

STABLE OPERATION AND TRANSPORT

OF CUTTER. SEE TRACTOR OPERA-

TOR’S MANUAL FOR RECOMMENDED

WEIGHTS. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT

TRACTOR BE EQUIPPED WITH

ROLLOVER PROTECTIVE SYSTEM

(ROPS) AND SEAT BELTS.

NOTE

Due to the many variations in

tractor/implement hitch points and corre-

sponding differences in distances between

tractor PTO shafts and implement input

shafts, drivelines may need to be short-

ened as described in the following steps:

NOTE

If driveline is correct length, omit the fol-

lowing steps “G” through “J” and proceed

to step “K”.

Figure 2-1

Figure 2-2

Minimum

Overlap

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