SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
1-1 INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your Front End Loader 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 front end 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 implement. If any assistance or addi-
tional information is needed, contact your authorized
Bush Hog dealer.
1-2 DESCRIPTION
The Models 2427 and 3227 Front End Loaders are
designed for two wheel drive tractors. The Models
2447 and 2847 Front End Loaders are designed for
two wheel and four wheel drive tractors. They come
equipped with parking stands to support the loader
so the tractor can be “driven in” for quick attachment
and a bucket level indicator that allows operator to
gauge bucket position when the bucket cannot be
seen. Available attachments include buckets for lift-
ing loose materials; a bale spear for lifting round hay
bales; and a fork lift for palletized material. All opera-
tions should be conducted within the loader limits
specified in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-1 Major Components
Hydraulic Hoses Mainframe Boom Level Indicator Bucket Cylinder
Boom Cylinder Parking Stands Bucket
8
Subframe
Cross Tube
IMPORTANT
This manual covers four different models of front end loaders. There will be minor differences in
configuration and appearance of some components. However, the basic assembly and operation of
the different models will be the same. All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or bottom is as
viewed facing the direction of travel with implement properly attached to tractor.
