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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%" 

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%" 

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 

Summary of Contents for 2400 QT

Page 1: ...487 I 2400 OT Front End Loader Operator s Manual Assembly Operation Maintenance 3 00 Part No 25H30142...

Page 2: ...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 meth...

Page 3: ...Bale Spear 19 Safety Decals 20 Torque Specifications 21 OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILITY It is the responsibility of the user to read the Operator s Manual and understand the safe and correct operating proc...

Page 4: ...by Bush Hog duty taxes charges for normal service or adjustments loss of crops or any other loss of income expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulti...

Page 5: ...que specifications given in torque chart D Machine operates properly D Customer has appropriate mounting kit for his tractor and loader D Operator s manual has been delivered to owner and he has been...

Page 6: ...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 loader Do not all...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...into loader Figure 2 2 B Connect hydraulic hoses to tractor auxiliary outlets If PTO pump is used attach to tractor per paragraph 2 2 Figure 2 1 Figure 2 2 Mounting Loader Front Bracket Pin Front Cro...

Page 9: ...eard when cylinders bottom out and hydraulic oil passes through relief valve This may cause overheating if valve is held open longer than 5 seconds K Check hydraulic oil level in either tractor hydrau...

Page 10: ...ated with the tractor engine running at 1200 1700 rpm Excessive speeds are dangerous and may cause bucket spillage and un necessary strain on both the tractor and loader When operating in temperatures...

Page 11: ...COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OR CRUSHING A CAUTION A DO NOT PUSH ANYTHING WITH BUCKET WHEN LIFTED ABOVE HEIGHT SHOWN ABOVE DOING SO CAN CAUSE EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO TRACTOR AND O...

Page 12: ...nd a slight bucket angle for penetration to the desired working depth After reaching the desired working depth use only the bucket lever leaving the lift lever in either the float or neutral position...

Page 13: ...veling over rough terrain or on slopes A CAUTION A WHEN TRANSPORTING THE LOAD KEEP THE BUCKET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO RESIST TIPPING IN CASE A WHEEL DROPS IN A RUT THIS WILL AVOID TIP PING AND POSSIBLE...

Page 14: ...ubrication Points 3 Before E h Use 4 Bucket Pivot Pin Apply multi purpose grease to each fitting 1 fitting each side 5 Hydraulic Oil Cycle boom and bucket cylinders 2 or 3 times before use than check...

Page 15: ...alve improperly connected to rear of tractor Hydraulic control valve relief stuck open Hydraulic control valve set too low Hoses improperly connected REMEDY Warm oil by raising and lowering boom with...

Page 16: ...and three flatwashers Do not overtighten nut Guide tube must be free to rotate during operation D Pin parking stands to loader as shown in Figure 5 4 E Connect hydraulic hoses to loader as shown in Fi...

Page 17: ...tube to bracket using a 3 8 x 3 bolt flatwasher lockwasher and nut through slot and 112 x 3112 bolt flatwasher lockwasher and nut through round hole C Attach valve plate to tube using U bolts nuts an...

Page 18: ...alve as shown in Figure 5 8 Figure 5 8 Self Leveling Valve Plumbing Diagram Hydraulic Control Valve KEY OTY DESCRIPTION 1 1 Self Leveling Valve 2 1 goo Elbow W JIC male to 3 o JIC male 3 2 Tee W JIC m...

Page 19: ...n a fluctuating manner check first the clamps holding the large hose to the pump and tank and oil level in the tank This is the most common cause of air in the lines 17 90 Male Eihr ws I IH 1 l 1 1 I...

Page 20: ...K E T OPTIONS Assembly of the different bucket options is shown in Figure 5 9 Figure 5 9 Bucket Option Assembly x1Yz Gr 5 3 8 U Bolt a BUCKET TEETH ASSEMBLY 18 BladePoints Toward Bucket BLADE ASSEMBLY...

Page 21: ...R Attach mounting brackets to bale spear using U bolts as shown in Figure 5 11 Brackets should be spaced 43inches apart center to center and an equal space from each end of bale spear B Position lower...

Page 22: ...oll over protective structure Is recommended for a tractor equipped with a loader 10 Escaping hydraulic oil under pressure can have suHiclent force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal Injur...

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