Bush Hog Multi-Spindle Rotary Cutter Owner's manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
Owner's manual
This Operator's Manual is an
integral part of the safe operation
of this machine and must be
maintained with the unit at all
times. READ,
UNDERSTAND, and
FOLLOW the Safety and
Operation Instructions contained
in this manual before operating
the equipment. C01-Cover_A
Important Operating
and Safety Instructions
are found in the Mower
Safety Video that can
be instantly accessed
on the internet at:
www.algqr.com/bve
3308 Pull Model
3308SH
Swing Hitch Model
3308 Lift Model
3308 SERIES
Models 3308, 3308SH
ROTARY MOWER
Rigid Deck / Multi Spindle
Publish Date 01/19 Manual Part No. 50075871
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION........................................................................................................................................... 1-1
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES.................................................................................1-2
OPERATOR SAFETY ........................................................................................................................................1-3
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY.....................................................................................................................1-3
CONNECTION OR DISCONNECTING IMPLEMENT SAFETY ........................................................................1-4
CRUSHING HAZARDS .....................................................................................................................................1-5
THROWN OBJECTS HAZARDS.......................................................................................................................1-6
RUN OVER HAZARDS......................................................................................................................................1-8
PTO ENTANGLEMENT HAZARDS ...................................................................................................................1-9
MOWER BLADE CONTACT HAZARDS..........................................................................................................1-10
HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARDS ........................................................................................................1-11
ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS ....................................................................................................................1-12
TRANSPORTING HAZARDS ..........................................................................................................................1-13
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ......................................................................................1-14
PARTS INFORMATION ...................................................................................................................................1-15
DECAL LOCATION..........................................................................................................................................1-16
DECAL DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................1-18
Federal Laws and Regulations ........................................................................................................................1-26
INTRODUCTION SECTION ..............................................................................................................................2-1
Equipment Specifications ..................................................................................................................................2-3
KEY OPERATION POINTS ...............................................................................................................................2-4
Operating Noise Level/Sound Pressure ............................................................................................................2-4
Limited Warranty................................................................................................................................................2-6
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................................................3-1
DEALER SETUP INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................3-2
NOTICE (FILL GEARBOXES WITH OIL) ..........................................................................................................3-3
LIFT MODEL ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................................3-5
SEMI-MOUNT MODEL ASSEMBLY ..................................................................................................................3-4
SWING HITCH MODEL ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................3-6
TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY (DUAL TAILWHEEL BEAM ASSEMBLY) ..................................................................3.7
TAILWHEEL ASSEMBLY (HEAVY DUTY CUSHIONED ASSEMBLY) ..............................................................3-8
PULL TYPE MODEL ASSEMBLY .....................................................................................................................3-9
TIRES & WHEELS FOR PULL MODELS ........................................................................................................3-11
AXLE HEIGHT CONTROL - HYDRAULIC & RATCHET .................................................................................3-12
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT.............................................................................................................................3-13
OPERATION SECTION.................................................................................................................................... 4-1
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................4-4
ROPS and Seat Belt ..........................................................................................................................................4-4
Tractor Safety Devices.......................................................................................................................................4-5
Tractor Horsepower ...........................................................................................................................................4-5
3-Point Hitch ......................................................................................................................................................4-5
Drawbar - Pull Type Mower ...............................................................................................................................4-6
Front End Weight...............................................................................................................................................4-6
Power Take Off (PTO)........................................................................................................................................4-6
Tire Spacing.......................................................................................................................................................4-7
GETTING ON & OFF THE TRACTOTR ............................................................................................................4-7
Boarding the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-7
Dismounting the Tractor.....................................................................................................................................4-8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STARTING THE TRACTOR...............................................................................................................................4-9
CONNECTING THE MOWER TO THE TRACTOR ...........................................................................................4-9
Connecting the Mower-Lift Type and Semi-Mount Type ..................................................................................4-10
3-Point Quick Hitch ..........................................................................................................................................4-10
Connecting Mower - Lift Type (Quick Hitch).....................................................................................................4-11
Safety Tow Chain .............................................................................................................................................4-11
Connecting the Mower-Pull Type.....................................................................................................................4-12
SETTING THE MOWER ..................................................................................................................................4-13
Setting Mower Height- Lift Type.......................................................................................................................4-13
Setting Mowing Height-Pull Type.....................................................................................................................4-14
Setting Deck Pitch ...........................................................................................................................................4-14
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT .............................................................................................................................4-15
Driveline Length Check....................................................................................................................................4-15
Constant Velocity (CV) Driveline......................................................................................................................4-17
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE ...........................................................................................4-18
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service........................................................................................................4-19
Mower Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ........................................................................................................4-19
Cutting Component Inspection ........................................................................................................................4-23
Blade Bolt Inspection .......................................................................................................................................4-25
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT .................................................................................................4-28
Starting the Tractor ..........................................................................................................................................4-29
Brake and Differential Lock Setting .................................................................................................................4-29
Raising the Mower ...........................................................................................................................................4-30
Driving the Tractor and Mower.........................................................................................................................4-30
Crossing Ditches and Steep Inclines ...............................................................................................................4-31
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ...........................................................................................4-32
Foreign Debris Hazards...................................................................................................................................4-33
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions .................................................................................................................4-33
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ...............................................................................................................4-34
PTO RPM and Ground Speed .........................................................................................................................4-35
Operating the Mower .......................................................................................................................................4-35
Right of Way (Highway) Mowing......................................................................................................................4-38
Shutting Down the Implement..........................................................................................................................4-39
DISCONNECTING THE MOWER FROM THE TRACTOR .............................................................................4-39
MOWER STORAGE ........................................................................................................................................4-41
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT....................................................................................4-41
Tire and Wheels...............................................................................................................................................4-42
Transporting on Public Roadways ...................................................................................................................4-43
Hauling the Tractor and Implement..................................................................................................................4-44
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ........................................................................................................................4-45
MAINTENANCE SECTION .............................................................................................................................. 5-1
HAZARDS WITH MAINTENANCE OF IMPLEMENT ........................................................................................5-2
Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................................5-3
GEARBOX .........................................................................................................................................................5-7
Driveline Lubrication ..........................................................................................................................................5-7
MAIN DRIVELINE SHIELDS .............................................................................................................................5-9
MAIN CV DRIVELINE SAFETY SHIELD.........................................................................................................5-10
BLADE SERVICING.........................................................................................................................................5-11
BLADE SHARPENING ....................................................................................................................................5-12
BLADE REMOVAL...........................................................................................................................................5-12
BLADE CARRIER REMOVAL .........................................................................................................................5-12
Blade Bolt Inspection .......................................................................................................................................5-13
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BLADE CARRIER INSTALLATION..................................................................................................................5-14
BLADE PAN TIMING .......................................................................................................................................5-14
SLIP CLUTCH .................................................................................................................................................5-15
Slip Clutch Operation Check............................................................................................................................5-15
Slip Clutch Adjustment.....................................................................................................................................5-15
STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................................5-16
PROPER TORQUE FOR FASTENERS ..........................................................................................................5-16
SAFETY SECTION
Safety Section 1-1
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Safety Section 1-2
SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
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3308 SERIES 01/19 Safety Section 1-3
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3308 SERIES 01/19 Safety Section 1-4
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3308 SERIES 01/19 Safety Section 1-6
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3308 SERIES 01/19 Safety Section 1-9
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3308 SERIES 01/19 Safety Section 1-10
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Bush Hog Multi-Spindle Rotary Cutter Owner's manual

Category
Lawnmowers
Type
Owner's manual

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