BUSH HOG ® MPG 600/720 Pluggers Core-Type Aerators Operator’s Manual OPERATION l MAINTENANCE 807 $4.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy.
® BUSH HOG MPG 600/720 PLUGGER OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty -------------------------------2 Dealer Preparation Check List ---3 Safety Precautions ------------------4 Laws and Regulations--------------5 Specifications-------------------------6 I OPERATION--------------------------6 Attachment ----------------------------6 SECTION PAGE Detaching From Tractor -----------6 Operation ------------------------------7 Transportation------------------------7 II MAINTENANCE -----------
LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST PLUGGER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r r r r r 1. Assembly completed. 2. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart. 3. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.) 4. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds) 5. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the implement.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury.
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL MPG-600 MPG-720 SIZE 60” 72” TYPE HITCH Lift Lift HUBS 10 12 SPOONS 80 96 APPROX. WT. 460 lbs. 500 lbs. SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE Top Link Lift Point Figure 1 MPG 600 Plugger Mast Weight Rack Lower Lift Points Greasable Shaft Sleeve Parking Strand Spoons SECTION I OPERATION Back the tractor until the ends of the lift arms can be attached to the lift points on the implement. Secure the lift arms to the lower lift points.
Figure 2 MPG Plugger Figure 3 Optional Slicing Knives Weight Box Knives should be assembled with two blades between the two hub plates and two blades to the outside of hub plates, on alternating sides. Grease Before Each Use TRANSPORTATION OPERATION CAUTION Level the implement from side to side and front to rear using adjustments on the tractor’s 3-point lift. WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, USE NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY LOCAL REGULATIONS FOR ADEQUATE WARNING TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damages can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog 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.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 2 (No Dashes) SAE Grade 5 (3 Dashes) lt ” Bo er “B t e m Dia Wrench Size “A” B O L T D IA M E T E R (IN .) “ B ” A N D T H R E A D S IZ E SAE GRADE 2 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 1/2 1/2 W RENCH S IZ E (IN .
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