Bush Hog TOUGH 2347QT, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 1207 4 00 50057986 Model 2347 QT Front End Loader Operator s Manual BUSH HOG...

Page 2: ...ler 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 Bu...

Page 3: ...ocedures 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 re...

Page 4: ...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 equi...

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

Page 6: ...ement 4 Add wheel ballast or rear weight for stability 5 Move wheels to the tractor manufacturer s widest recommended settings to increase stability 6 For better stability use tractor with wide front...

Page 7: ...and check for loose or damaged components Correct any deficiency before starting 4 Keep the area of operation clear of all persons particularly small children The operator should cease operation when...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...l references made to right left front rear top or bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward travel with implement properly attached to tractor 1 2 DESCRIPTION The model 2347 QT Front End Loa...

Page 10: ...ft Capacity to 59 Height 31 5 1570 lbs Forward of Pivot Pin Y Breakout Force At Pivot Pin 2985 lbs Z Breakout Force 31 5 Forward of Pivot Pin 2005 lbs VV Rollback Force at M axim um Height 2640 lbs 31...

Page 11: ...equate for heavy loads B Add rear wheel weights fluid in tires or equiv alent to provide sufficient tractor stability C It is recommended that tractor wheels be moved to the widest settings D Check tr...

Page 12: ...G DO NOT STAND UNDER LOADER WHILE REMOVING INSTALLING PARKING STANDS Tighten Nut To 85 ft lbs Pivot Pin Cuff NOTE When valve control is held open a squealing noise will be heard when cylinders bottom...

Page 13: ...he position of boom cylinder mount ing bushing in relation to the subframe Figure 2 6 Remember this position to aid in aligning cross tube with front bracket when loader is being mounted to tractor B...

Page 14: ...s operator s manual should operate this machine Operator should wear hard hat safety glasses and safety shoes The operator should read understand and practice all safety messages shown on the caution...

Page 15: ...erial loaded in a given period of time Time is lost if two or more attempts are made to fill the bucket on each pass LIFTING THE LOAD WARNING DO NOT LIFT OR CARRY ANYONE IN THE BUCKET OR ON ANY OTHER...

Page 16: ...IS DANGEROUS EXTREME CARE IS RECOMMENDED DO THIS NOT THIS When transporting the load keep the bucket as low as possible to avoid tipping in case a wheel drops in a rut NOT THIS DO THIS DUMPING THE BU...

Page 17: ...DING 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 ma...

Page 18: ...cise cut 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 w...

Page 19: ...H Possibility of the object rolling or sliding down the loader arms onto the operator 3 3 BALE SPEAR OPERATION The bale spear Figure 3 2 is intended for handling large round bales Before operation set...

Page 20: ...ff on attachment and lift off ground using boom cylinders only Tilt quick hitch backward so that bottom of attach ment will swing into position Release spring loaded pins into place behind hitch lug f...

Page 21: ...AILURE TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH SECURELY SUPPORT LOADER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH 4 2 LUBRICATION Figure 4 1 NOTE The multi purpose grease referenced in this section is an NLGI grade 2 type gr...

Page 22: ...a seal repair kit Improper hydraulic valve Repair or replace valve operation Slow leakdown Worn control valve Have authorized Bush Hog dealer replace seals Worn cylinder piston seals Have authorized...

Page 23: ...e 12 Before operating the machine thoroughly read the operation section of this manual 13 Before operating read the maintenance section of this manual to be sure that any parts requiring lubrication s...

Page 24: ...3 Tractor Hydraulic Kit Straight Adaptor 1 2 NPT to 3 4 JIC 3 4 16 JIC Threads 4 Hoses Mainframe To Tractor Outlets Through Quick Couplers Not Supplied 22 Figure 5 4 Cuff Arrangement NOTE HOSES COMING...

Page 25: ...ket using 1 2 x 3 bolts lockwashers and nuts The slotted hole also requires a flatwasher as shown D Attach valve plate to tube using U bolts lock washers and nuts Note Mounting tube may be too long fo...

Page 26: ...IC Attach Quick Couplers to these fittings Quick couplers not supplied in kit 24 NOTES 1 When attaching a loader valve to the rear remotes of the tractor a power beyond kit is not required Figure 5 6...

Page 27: ...WILL CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO TRACTOR HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Power Beyond Plug To Pressurized Return Inlet To Sump Inlet Use Long Hose Here To Pressure Inlet B C A These hoses to be furnished by dealer 5 4 B...

Page 28: ...short spears into tubes at bottom of frame and tight en lock bolts 1 2 X 1 1 2 Bolt 3 8 U Bolt Lockwashers Nuts 5 7 TINE TEETH Fasten tine teeth to bucket with fasteners provided as shown Tine Tooth...

Page 29: ...will upon request provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information REAR VIEW OF SUBFRAME Decals 25H46070 25H46071 25...

Page 30: ...4 12 UNF 553 749 1241 1682 2013 2728 2 1 16 1 3 8 6 UNC 655 887 1470 1992 2382 3228 2 1 16 1 3 8 12 UNF 746 1011 1672 2266 2712 3675 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 UNC 870 1179 1950 2642 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 9...

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