Alamo 60C Operator's Betreibershandbuch

BH20SeriesBH25, BH26, BH27Rotary MowerPublished 04/13 Part Number 50070397OPERATOR’S MANUALBUSH HOG®2501 Griffin Ave.Selma, Al 36703334-874-2700www.bu

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-2© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYGENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICESA careful operator is the best opera

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-6© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEMAIN & JACKSHAFT DRIVELINE SHIELDSTo remove the main inner

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-7© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEMAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD To remove the outer CV cone, re

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-8© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEBLADE SERVICINGInspect blades before each use to determine that

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-9© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEBLADE SHARPENINGWhen sharpening blades, grind each blade the sa

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-10© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEBLADE CARRIER INSTALLATIONClean the splines on both the blade

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-11© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCESLIP CLUTCH OPERATIONAL CHECKNOTE: After implement has been st

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 0413 Maintenance Section 5-12© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCESTORAGEYour rotary cutter represents an investment from which y

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-13© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCE

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-25© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

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SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-3© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYOPERATOR SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:• READ, UNDE

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SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-16© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDescripción de Calcomanía

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-15© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYINFORMACIÓN DE PARTESNOTA: Si necessita un manual completamente en esp

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-14© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGOS CON EL MANTENIMIENTO DEL IMPLEMENTOMANTENGA LOS IMPLEMENTOS EN

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-4© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCONNECTION OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETYTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-13© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGOS EN TRANSPORTEPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE AL REMOLC

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-12© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGOS ELÉCTRICOS Y DE FUEGOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-11© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE FILTRACION DE ACEITE HIDRÁULICO DE ALTA PRESIÓN PARA EVITAR

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-10© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DEL CONTACTO A LAS CUCHILLAS DE CORTADORA MANTÉNGASE LEJOS DE L

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-9© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE ENREDO POR EL PTO MANTÉNGASE ALEJADO DE LAS LÍNEAS DE CONDUCC

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-8© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE ATROPELLOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE POR CAÍDA DE

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-7© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOS ContinuadoOPERACIÓN DE LA CORTADORA:• NO ex

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-6© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE OBJECTOS LANZADOSLAS CORTADORAS GIRATORIAS PUEDEN ARROJAR OBJ

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-5© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRIESGO DE APLASTAMIENTOPARA EVITAR UNA LESIÓN GRAVE O LA MUERTE POR CAÍ

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-4© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYSEGURIDAD DE CONECTAR O DESCONECTAR IMPLEMENTOPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAV

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-5© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYCRUSHING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR, EQ

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-3© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYSEGURIDAD DEL OPERADORPARA EVITAR LESIONES GRAVES O LA MUERTE, SIGA LAS

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Sección de Seguridad 1-2© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYINSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y PRÁCTICAS GENERALESEl mejor operador es un

Sección de Seguridad 1-1© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SECCIÓN DE SEGURIDAD

Instrucciones de operaciones antes de la entrega del DISTRIBUIDOR al CLIENTEEl distribuidor deberá informar al comprador de este producto las condicio

Bush Hog está dispuesto a suministrar un (1) Video de Prácticas de Seguridad para Cortadoras AEMPor favor enviar: Video de Seguridad para el Operador

A fin de reducir la tasa de accidentes y mejorar la operación segura de las cortadoras, Alamo Group Ag Division seha asociado con otros fabricantes de

Al propietario/operador/distribuidorEste Manual del Operador es una parte esencial de la operación segura de esta máquina y se debe mantener conla uni

© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.BH20SERIES BH25, BH26, BH27Publicado en 04/13 Parte nº. 50070397MANUAL DE OPERADOR BUSH HOG®2501 Griffin Ave.Selma, AL 3

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-6© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDSROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-7© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTHROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS (CONTINUED)MOWER OPERATION:• DO NOT exceed mower'

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-8© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYRUN OVER HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR ORE

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-9© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING DRIVELINES AND ELEMENTS TO AV

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-10© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYMOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDSKEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES TO AVOID SERIOUS I

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-11© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM HIGH PRE

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-12© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICA

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-13© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYTRANSPORTING HAZARDSTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH WHEN TOWING OR TRANSPO

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-14© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYHAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM COMP

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-15© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYPARTS INFORMATIONPARTS INFORMATIONBush Hog mowers use balanced and matched s

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-16© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal LocationNOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this product to promo

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-17© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYITEM PART NO. QTY TYPE DESCRIPTION1. 50061049 2 LOGO Bush Hog2. D546 1 DAN

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-18© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYDecal Description

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-19© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-20© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-21© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Group Ag Division, in cooperationwith other industry manufacturers has de

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SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-24© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY

SAFETYBH20 Series 04/13 Safety Section 1-25© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETYFederal Laws and RegulationsThis section is intended to explain in broad ter

Introduction Section 2-1© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTION SECTION

INTRODUCTIONBH20 Series 04/13 Introduction Section 2-2© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your Rot

INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION1. A-Frame2. Driveline3. Cutter Deck4. Tailwheel5. Clutch Shield6 Adjusting Strap7. Support Yoke8. Chain GuardThe BH20 Series

INTRODUCTIONBH20 Series 04/13 Introduction Section 2-4© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONKEY OPERATION POINTS• Cutting performance and distribution

INTRODUCTIONBH20 Series 04/13 Introduction Section 2-5© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.INTRODUCTIONLIMITED WARRANTYBush Hog war

To the Owner/Operator/DealerThis Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with theimple

Assembly Section 3-1© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLY SECTION

ASSEMBLY BH20 SeriesSeries 04/13 Assembly Section 3-2© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONSSet up mower as received from factory w

ASSEMBLYBH20 Series 04/13 Assembly Section 3-3© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYSET UP INSTRUCTIONS - QUICK HITCH1. With the mower sitting flat on the

ASSEMBLYBH20 Series 04/13 Assembly Section 3-4© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYSETUP INSTRUCTIONS - SHIELDING AND DEFLECTORSBush Hog BH20 Series model

ASSEMBLY BH20 Series 04/13 Assembly Section 3-5© 2013Alamo Group Inc.ASSEMBLYDRIVELINE ATTACHMENTBefore starting assembly, make certain that all pai

Operation Section 4-1© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION SECTION

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-2© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBUSH HOG BH20 SERIES ROTARY MOWEROPERATION INSTRUCTIONSBush Hog rotar

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-3© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION1. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTSSafe operation of the unit is the responsibil

Bush Hog will provideone (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices VideoPlease Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA M

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-4© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION2. TRACTOR REQUIREMENTSThe tractor used to operate the mower must hav

2.4 3-Point HitchThe tractor 3-point hitch must be rated to lift at least, 1025 lbs (BH25), 1160 lbs (BH26), and 1540 lbs (BH27). These models are des

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-6© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not connect the PTO driveline to the tractor or operate the implem

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-7© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever allow children to operate, ride on, or come close to the Tracto

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-8© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION4. STARTING THE TRACTORThe operator must have a complete understandin

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-9© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.1 Connecting the Mower-Lift Type1. Make sure the tractor is equippe

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-10© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.2 3-Point Quick HitchOur 3-Point Quick Hitch is designed to connec

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-11© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION5.4 Safety Tow ChainIf the mower is towed on a public roadway, a saf

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-12© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.1 Setting Mower Height- Lift Type - (Standard or Quick Hitch)1. Pa

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-13© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. Extend the tractor’s top 3-point link so thatwhen lifting the mow

DEALER to CUSTOMER Pre-Delivery/ Operation InstructionsDealer should inform the Purchaser of this product of Warranty terms, provisions, and procedure

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-14© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6.2 Setting Deck Pitch Lower Horse Power - Better Fuel Efficiency To

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-15© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7.1 Driveline Length Check1. Raise and lower cutter to determine pos

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-16© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION6. Hold driveline sections parallel to each otherand check for minim

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-17© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION10. Deburr ends of driveline sections and cleanaway all chips and fi

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-18© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION7.2 Constant Velocity (CV) DrivelineFor mowers equipped with a Const

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-19© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8. PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICEBefore each use, a pre-operat

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-20© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.1 Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/ServiceRefer to the tractor ope

OPERATIONBH20 Series 0413 Operation Section 4-21© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Perform scheduled lubrication as detailed inthe maintenance section

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-22© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Lift Type-Ensure the tailwheel support bolts areproperly installed

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-23© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION• Inspect blades and blade bolts for loosenessand excessive wear. M

Table of ContentsSAFETY SECTION ... 1-1GENER

OPERATIONBH20 Series 0413 Operation Section 4-24© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONOperating the mower with loose blade hardware will damage the blade h

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-25© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInspect the Blades daily for abnormal wear. REPLACE BOTH BLADES on t

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-26© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.4 Blade Bolt InspectionInspect Blade Bolt Head daily for wear as f

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-27© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mower PRE-OPERATION InspectionMower ID#________________Date:

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-28© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENTTractor PRE-OPERATION InspectionTra

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-29© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONSafe tractor transport requires the operator possess a thorough know

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-30© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.5 Starting the TractorThe procedure to start the tractor is model

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-31© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.7 Raising the MowerUsing the tractor 3-point hitch control lever,

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-32© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION8.9 Crossing Ditches and Steep InclinesWhen crossing ditches with st

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-33© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONInclines and ditches should be approached along aline which is at an

Safety Tow Chain ...

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-34© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMany varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can becom

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-35© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONRotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobject

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-36© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION9.5 Operating the MowerOnly operate the mower from the tractor opera

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-37© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONMow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight o

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-38© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for anyreas

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-39© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONDo not mow, or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or a

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-40© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONNever stand or allow another person to stand between a running Tract

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-41© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONAlways shut the Tractor completely down, place the transmission in p

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-42© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION11. MOWER STORAGEProperly preparing and storing the mower at the end

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-43© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBefore transporting the tractor and mower, idle thetractor engine, d

Safety Section 1-1© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.SAFETY SECTION

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-44© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12.2 Transporting on Public RoadwaysExtreme caution should be used w

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-45© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION12.3 Hauling the Tractor and ImplementBefore transporting a loaded t

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-46© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATION13. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEProblem Possible Cause RemedyUneven Cut Ex

OPERATIONBH20 Series 04/13 Operation Section 4-47© 2013 Alamo Group Inc.OPERATIONBlade Bolts Working Loose Bolts not tightened. Tighten Bolts to 600

Maintenance Section 5-1© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCE SECTION

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-2© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCE HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENTAVOID SERIOUS INJURY O

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-3© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEBefore operating your Rotary Cutter, make sure it is properly l

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-4© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCE

MAINTENANCEBH20 Series 04/13 Maintenance Section 5-5© 2013 Alamo Group IncMAINTENANCEGEARBOX The gearbox should be full (3 quarts) and notrequire ad