Bush Hog M146, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...BUSH HOG ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE 401 4 00 50029373 OPERATOR S MANUAL Front End Loaders M146 M246...

Page 2: ...h 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...

Page 3: ...nsibility 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 Cust...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...e attachments for loader operations Buckets for lifting loose materials bale spear for lifting round bales fork lift for lifting palletized material Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he...

Page 6: ...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...

Page 7: ...urn the tractor at low speeds 7 Stop tractor engine place transmission in park or neutral engage parking brake lower loader arms to ground cycle all hydraulic controls to relieve pressure allow machin...

Page 8: ...rly small children The operator should cease operation whenever anyone comes within the operating area 5 Operate the loader from the Operator s Seat Only 6 Exercise caution when operating the loader w...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ...ment If any assistance or additional information is needed contact your autho rized Bush Hog dealer 1 2 DESCRIPTION Model M146 M246 Front End Loaders are designed for two wheel and four wheel drive tr...

Page 11: ...t Pin 1730 lbs 940 lbs X Lift Capacity to 59 Height 31 5 M246 1195 lbs 710 lbs 19 7 M146 Forward of Pivot Pin Y Breakout Force At Pivot Pin 2370 lbs 1335 lbs Z Breakout Force 31 5 M246 1530 lbs 965 lb...

Page 12: ...ly drive tractor to a position where the hoses can be connected to the quick couplers Stop the engine Figure 2 3 Connect the loader hydraulic hoses to the correct couplers B Retract Loader Lift Cylind...

Page 13: ...ure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Loader Installed With All Pins In Working Position Figure 2 7 Clamp Installed In Working Position 11 F Extend lift cylinders slowly making sure loader is seated completely in mounti...

Page 14: ...HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COULD CAUSE THE LOADER TO DROP OR ATTACHMENT TO DUMP CAUSING SEVERE INJURY CAUTION CAUTION DO NOT ALLOW BYSTANDERS IN LOADER AREA IMPORTANT Never allow weight of tractor to be placed...

Page 15: ...uplers Start tractor and slowly back tractor away from loader Figure 2 10 IMPORTANT To avoid hydraulic hose damage be alert and make sure hoses do not catch on tractor and or loader during mounting or...

Page 16: ...POSITION The loader external valve provided by Bush Hog has a float position incorporated into the lift cylinder cir cuit which allows the loader to float This float fea ture is important for satisfac...

Page 17: ...from the system and the system responds properly CAUTION BEFORE LEAVING THE TRACTOR SEAT LOWER ATTACHMENT OR LOADER BOOM TO GROUND STOP ENGINE LOCK BRAKES RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRES SURE AND REMOVE KEY 1...

Page 18: ...each pass FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter the pile with a level bucket The lift and rollback of the bucket will increase efficiency because DO THIS a level bucket throughout the lifting cycle r...

Page 19: ...visibility whether the bucket is loaded or empty Use extreme caution when operating the loader on a slope and keep the bucket as low as possible This keeps the bucket and tractor center of gravity low...

Page 20: ...G FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that provides sufficient ground speed for loading Exercise caution when undercutting high banks Dirt slides can be dangerous Load from as low as possi ble for maxim...

Page 21: ...LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADERS FROM A PILE For faster loading minimize the angle of turn and length of run between pile and spreader Backgrade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep the working su...

Page 22: ...ground speed when transporting a load Take extra care when traveling over rough terrain or on slopes WHEN TRANSPORTING THE LOAD KEEP THE BUCKET AS LOW AS POSSIBLE TO RESIST TIP PING IN CASE A WHEEL DR...

Page 23: ...ket cylinder so that bottom of attachment will swing into position Rotate handles downward locking spring loaded pins into place in slot on attachment hitch for operation To dismount the attachment Ti...

Page 24: ...ning dur ing operation periodically check that all loader mounting kit hardware is torqued to specifications noted in torque chart Page 36 To aid in mounting and dismounting loader apply a small amoun...

Page 25: ...lve is pre set at the factory and should not be adjusted 4 4 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting procedures are listed on page 24 If the problem cannot be solved or replacement parts are necessary contact...

Page 26: ...ift capacity Check tractor system Internal boom cylinder leakage Replace any worn parts and install a seal repair kit Improper hydraulic valve Repair or replace valve operation Slow leakdown Worn cont...

Page 27: ...SSEMBLY CAUTION 25 Read entire instructions before beginning to install the loader Personal injury and machine damage may be prevented if you read and understand these instructions and special safety...

Page 28: ...VING ATTACHING STRAPS THE LOADER MAY SHIFT DURING SHIPPING AND HANDLING MAKING IT UNSTABLE ON THE PALLET SUPPORT LOADER WITH AN OVERHEAD HOIST OR OTHER SUITABLE MEANS PRIOR TO REMOVING BANDS OR ATTACH...

Page 29: ...ket to Mount Bracket L H 1 1 2 x 1 3 4 Capscrew 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Valve Mount to Mount Bracket R H 1 3 8 x 1 Capscrew 1 3 8 Flatwasher 1 3 8 Lockwasher 1 3 8 Hex Nut Valve Mount to Mount...

Page 30: ...r Bracket to Mount Bracket L H 1 1 2 x 1 3 4 Capscrew 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Valve Mount to Mount Bracket R H 1 3 8 x 1 Capscrew 1 3 8 Flatwasher 1 3 8 Lockwasher 1 3 8 Hex Nut Valve Mount to...

Page 31: ...t Plate L H 1 1 2 x 2 1 4 Capscrew 2 1 2 Flatwashers 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Mount Plate R H to Loader Bracket to Mount Plate L H 1 1 2 x 2 Capscrew 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Valve Mount t...

Page 32: ...nt Plate L H 1 1 2 x 2 1 4 Capscrew 2 1 2 Flatwashers 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Mount Plate R H to Loader Bracket to Mount Plate L H 1 1 2 x 2 Capscrew 1 1 2 Lockwasher 1 1 2 Hex Nut Valve Mount...

Page 33: ...leted by connecting pressure port to return port Failure to do this will cause serious damage to tractor hydraulic pump INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 1 Remove plug from right side of valve 2 Install power...

Page 34: ...ue 5 11 STANDARD BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR ROD A Attach boom and hydraulic cylinders to bucket using fasteners provided as shown in Figure 5 3 B Place indicator rod through guide tube and posi tion as sh...

Page 35: ...bes Secure in place with roll pins Roll Pin Support Rod Mainframe Fork 5 12 SKID STEER QUICK HITCH M246 Only Attach the boom and hydraulic cylinders to the quick hitch assembly using the fasteners pro...

Page 36: ...ls for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information 34 500100233 50100231 50100243 Decals 50100231 50100233 50100234 and 24H41969 are loca...

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