Bush Hog 2545 manuel d'utilisation

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    © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2545 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 50069203 OPERA T OR’S MANUAL BUSH HOG ® 2501 Grif fin A ve. Selma, AL 36703 334-874-2700 www .bushhog.com LOADER This Operator' s Manual is an integral p art of th e safe operation of this machine an d must be maintaine d with the un it at all times. READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLO[...]

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    T o the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implement s with moving part s are potentially ha zardous . There is no substit ute for a c autious , safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reason able safety practices. The manufa cturer has designed this impleme nt to be used with all its safety equipment proper ly attach ed to min[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SECTION ........ ................................................. .......................................... ........... 1- 1 General Safety Instructions and Practic es ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ . ........ ............ 1-2 Operator Safety I nstructions and Pra[...]

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    MAINTENANCE SECTION ................. ...................................................................... ........... 5-1 Lubrication Schedule ................ ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ...... ....................... ........ 5-4 Adjusting Bucket Lev el Indicator ............... ...[...]

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    Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY General Safety Instruct ions and Practices A careful operator is the best opera tor . Safety is of primary import ance to the manu facturer and should be to the owner/operator . Most accidents ca n be avoided by being a ware of your equipment, your sur roundings, and observing c [...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never allow children to operate, ride on, or co me close to the T ractor or Implement. Usually , 16-17 ye ar-old children who a re mature and responsible can operate the implement with adult supe rvision, if they have read and underst and the Opera tor ’s Manuals, be en trained[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Operator Safety Inst ructions and Practices Never operate the T r actor or Implement until you h ave read and completely underst and th is Manual, the T ractor Operator ’ s Manual, an d each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the T ractor and Implement. Learn ho w[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Use extreme caution when getting onto the Impl eme nt to perform r ep airs, maintenan ce and when removing accu mulated material. Only st an d on solid flat surfaces to e nsure good footing. Use a lad der or raised st and to a[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY BEFORE leaving the tracto r seat lower the implement, set the parking brake and/or set th e tractor transmission in p arking gear , disengage the PTO, stop th e engine, remove the key , and wait for all mo ving part s to stop. Place the tractor sh ift lever into a low ra nge or p[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of the operato r , install a certified Falling Object Prot ective S tructure. Shiftable loads, round bales, large loose items, and loade r attachmen ts can fall toward the operator resulting in serious injury or death. Falling[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Carry the loader and att achment low when transporting to reduce the potential of the tractor tipping ov er . T ransport on slopes on ly at slow speeds and use grad ual turning angles. T ractor wheel cont act with any wash out, drop o ff or gr ound obstruction with a raised loade[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Use extreme care when piling material above 6 feet high. Material could shift and fall onto the operator or by st anders. Th e material could crush or suf focate the operator or byst ander resulting in serious in jury or death. (SL-17) Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Be particularly car eful in transport. The Implement has ra ised and moved the cen ter of gravity to the front of the Power Unit increa sing the possibility of overturn and tipping forward. T urn curves or go up slo pes only at low sp eed and using a gradual turn ing angle. Go [...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-11 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconn ecting Implement Safet y Instructions and Practices Do not stand or allow byst ander or coworkers between the loader and th e tractor while installing or disconnecting the loader from the tractor . Keep hands and body clear of the loader and the loader mou[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Inst ructions and Practices T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s accident s and injuries can result fro m operating this equipment at high sp eeds. Unders t and the T ractor and Implement and how it handles be[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-13 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Safet y Instructions and Practices Lower the loader to th e bed of the truck or tra iler when transporting the tractor and loader with a truck. Measure to ensure the tr ansport heigh t does not exceed the legal limit s. Contact with overhead obstructions[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or blocked up to p revent sudden or inad vertent fallin g which could ca use serious inju ry or even death. (SL-36) Do not operate this Equi pment with hy draul[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-15 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Avoid contact with ho t surfaces of the engine or muffler . Use gloves and eye p rotection when servicing hot component s. Contact with a hot surface or fluid can cause serious [...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Location NOTE: Bush Hog supplies safety decals on this produ ct to promo te safe op era t ion. Damag e to th e decals may occur while in shipping, use, or re conditioning. Bush Hog cares about th e safety of its customers, op erators, and bystanders, and will replace the [...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-17 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 5005741 1 2 LOGO Bush Hog 2. 50069074 2 MODEL 2545 3. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 4. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V a lv e in T r ansport 5. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader Positions 6. D469 1 W AR NING Loader Safety 7. D468 2 DANGER Multi-Hazard 8. D471[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) MODEL NAME: 2545 P/N 50069074 W A R N IN G! - DO NOT operate with oil leaks. -Inspect hoses regularly . Failure to inspect and replace worn hoses may allow th em to rupture suddenly and violently , resulting i[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-19 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY W ARNING! Lock valve when in transport or storage. P/N 52203 Loader Positions. P/N 52204 Loader Safety -Read, understand and follow the operation, wa rning, and safety instruction s in the Operator ’s Manual. -Equip tractor with ROPS (Ro ll Over Protection System) before inst[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Crushing Hazard, Electr ocution Hazard, Falling Hazard. D468 Crushing Hazard D471 DANGER! - Use ROPS and seatbelt at all times. Add recommende d rear ballast. Operate tr actor at low speeds. Failure to comp ly may result in serious injury or death. D470 Read Operato r ’s Ma n[...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-21 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Slow Moving V ehicle Decal. Keep SMV reflector clean and visible. DO NOT transpo rt or operate without the SM V . P/N 03200347 W AR NIN G! - Crushing Haz ard. -T o A v oi d Serious Injury or Death Make sure attachment is securely attached to the loader . See Operat or ’s Man [...]

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    SAFETY 2545 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Federal Laws and Re gulations This section is intended to explain in broad terms the conc ept and effect of federal laws and regulations conce rning employer and employee eq uipment operators. This section is no t intended as a legal interpretation of the law and should not be [...]

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    Introduction Section 2-1 INTRODUCTION SECTION[...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2545 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2545 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance, and ope rating practices, as described in this manual, will help t he owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2545 01/11 Introduction Section 2-3 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipment safely . Before [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2545 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 2545 Loade r is designed fo r two or four -wheel drive tracto rs. They are intend ed to lif t only loo se materials that will fit in the bucket. All cylinders are dou ble-acting. Parking stands su pport loader so tractor can be “driven in” for [...]

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    INTRODUCTION 2545 01/11 Introduction Section 2-5 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. INTRODUCTION Attention Owner/Operator BEFORE OPERA TING THIS MACHINE: 1. Carefully read the Operator’s Manual, com pletely underst and the Safety Messages and instructions, and know how to operate correctly both the tractor and implement. 2. Fill out the Warranty Card in f[...]

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    Assembly Section 3-1 ASSEMBL Y AND CONNECTING THE LOADER SECTION[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembly Instructions T o avoid injury during installation of the load er att achment, do not allow byst anders withi n 10 feet of load er or attachment. Always wear safety glasses when removing or installing buckets. Always use a drif t and hammer made of no n-sparking m[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 201 1 Al amo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attached to th e quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel a fi[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Ballasting and Wheel S p acing S pread fro nt wh ee ls to m axim u m distance. S pread rea r wh ee ls to maxim u m dis tance. Add rear wheel weight, rea r ballast box or implement. Ma ke sure ther e is 20% of total weigh t on rear ax le.[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 201 1 Al amo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting and Mounting Mid-Mount Loader Mounting Loader Mounting is basically reve rse of dis mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor into loader ap pr oximately 6” from loader mount s. Shut off tractor engine and set parking brake. 2. Connect hydraulic hoses. Make sure cou[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Set parking br ake. Inser t two 1” hit ch pins a nd linch pins. 7. Remove linch pins and clevis pins from parking stands, rot ate stands into storage position and secure with clevis pins and lin ch pins. Note: If front wheel sp acings were changed while loader was of[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 201 1 Al amo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Att aching Pin on Bucket Material bucket can be insta lled using tool ordinarily available. 1. Attach bucket to lift boom frame and cylinde rs with four 1” pins, using a 3/8 should er bolt and 3/8 lock nut to secure ea ch pin. Use upper bolt hole in bucket mounting ea r[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 6. Remove linc h pins and 1” hit ch pins from loader upright. 7. S tart tractor eng ine and release brakes. Retract bucket cylinders to allow parking stands to cont act ground. 8. Extend lift cylinders 6” to 8” to rotate top of loader upright s forward out of the mo[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 201 1 Al amo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick attach device can be installed using tools ordinarily availa ble . T orque all hardware to spec ifications listed in loader operator’s manual. Shut of f the tractor engine and engage th e tractor brakes dur ing installation. Only qu[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Att ach Device 1. Fasten quick att ach device to lower boom arms and bu cket tilt cylin ders using 1” x 4-3 /8” anti-ro t ation pins, 3/8” x 3/4” shoulder bo lt s, and 3/8” lock nut s (supp lied with loade r). Use uppe r bolt hole in bucket mo[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 201 1 Al amo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Connecting Att achment When Connecting an Att achment to the Loader Quick Hitch 1. Be sure both quick hitch pin levers are in the unlocked position, with the levers pointing up. T ilt the loader quick hitch forwar d, drive the loader in to the atta chment bracket and eng[...]

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    ASSEMBLY 2545 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt the attachment down 90 degree s and lower it to the groun d. L ower th e lo ad er fu rthe r to slightly raise the front of th e tractor of the tractor off the ground. Drive the tractor in reverse whi le the attachment is on the groun d for 20-3 [...]

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    Operation Section 4-1 OPERA TION SECTION[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 2545 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our Loader should now be assembled an d inspected for any evidence of defe ctive or damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damage should be reported to your dealer immediately . This section of the Operator ’s Man ual[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. S t andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tire si ze, hydraulic system and bucket used. S pecificat ions are given for a loader equipped with a 72” bucket, external hydraulic syste m of 12 GPM with engine operating at 2500 RPM and rel[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-4 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 2. Operator Requirement s DO NOT use drugs or alc ohol immediately befo re or while operating the T ractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol w ill affect an operator ’s alertness and coordination and theref ore af fect the operator ’s ability to operate the eq uipmen[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) Battery posts, ter minals and related accesso ries contain le ad and lead compounds, chemicals known to the state of Califo[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s Safe operation of the unit is the responsibility of a qualifi ed operator . A qualified operator ha s read and understands th e implement and tractor Operator’s Ma nuals an d is experienced in implement and tractor operation and all associate[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • Tractor Safety Devices ................. Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast ........ ... ... .... ... ... ..[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 4. Getting On an d Off the T ractor 4.1 Boarding the T ractor T o ens ure tractor stab ility when operating add wheel ballast or rear weights to rear tra ctor tires. For better stability , use tractor with wide front axle rather than tricycle fron t wheels. Move wheels [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor Use both hands and equippe d handrails and steps for supp ort when boarding the tractor . Never use control levers for support wh en mounting the tractor . Seat your self in the operator’s seat and secure th e seat belt around you. Never [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-10 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 5. St arting the T ractor Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be hazardou s to your health. (SG-23) S tart tractor only when pr operly seated in the T ractor seat. S tarting a tractor in gear can [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 6. Pre-Operation Inspection and Service Periodically inspect all moving part s for wear and replace whe n necessary with au thorized service part s. Look for loose fastener s, worn or broken p arts, and leaky or loose fittings. Make su re all pins have cotter pins an[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection/Service 6.1 T ractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service Refer to the tr actor operator’s manual to ensure a complete pre-operation inspection and scheduled service is performed accordi ng to the manufacturers recommenda tions. The f[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Before operatio n, a complete inspection and service is required to e nsure the loader is in a good and safe working condition. Damaged and/or br oken part s should be repaired and /or replaced immediately . T o ensure the loader is ready for operation, cond uct the [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADER BOOM ASSEMBL Y • Inspect condition of each arm se ction weldment • Ensure all pins are in pl ace. • Ensure all bolt s and screws are properly installed. • Check condition of bushings at boom pivot points. • Ensure each hydraulic cylinder is installed [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-15 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION T ractor PRE-OPERA TION Inspection T ractor ID#:___________ _____________Make:________________________ Date:______________________________Shift:________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sur e the tractor engine is off, all rotation has stopped a[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-16 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION FRONT END LOADER PRE- OPERA TION Inspection Front End Loader ID#_______________Make____________________ Date_____________________________Shift____________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the tractor en gine is off, all rotation has stopped and the [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader Be careful when oper ating or transporting th is equipme nt to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign post s, guard rails, concrete abutment s or other solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and T [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-18 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Safe tractor transport requ ires the operator p ossess a thorough knowledg e of the model be ing operated and precautions to t ake while driving with a n attached impl em ent. Ensure the tractor has the cap acity to handle the weight of the implement and the tracto r [...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-19 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loader on a hillside. Do not transport across a slope with a raised loader . When the loader is raised, the center of gravity of the tractor and loader is ra ised increasing the pote ntial for the tractor to tip over . Tractor whe el contact with any[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not raise the loade r into an overhead str ucture or allow a raised att achment to contact overhead st ructures. S udden or unex pected contact w ith an overhe ad structure could result in serious injury . (SL-08) Do not let the lo ader or att achment cont act elec[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-21 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use an attachment tha t is not securely attached to th e quick hitch, The attachment could fa ll resu lting in severe crushing injuries or death to the operat or or bystander s. • Rotate both hitc h pin le vers down to the locked position . Y ou shoul d feel[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Do not use loader a s a jack to raise the tractor tires off the gr ound. The loader co uld fail causing the tractor and loader to fall to the ground resulting in serious inju ry . (SL-25) Use extreme care when loading, transp orting or dumping loads that imp a ir or p[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-23 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always have a heavy att achment, such as a bu cket mounted on loader when it is removed from tractor . It is important not to put excessive weight on parking st ands with lift cylinder retr action. Damage may result. If the loader valve controls fail to functions pro[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.1 Operating the Loader The following text and illustrati ons offer suggested loader an d tractor operating techniques. FILLING THE BUCKET Approach and enter th e pile with a level bucket. Loaders with 1-lever contro l, ease lever back toward you to lift and roll bac[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-25 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Lift and roll back of bucket will increase efficiency because... A level bucket throughout the lif ting cycle resists bucket lift and increa ses breakaway ef f ort. NOTE: Do not be concerned if the bucket is not completely filled durin g each pass. Maximum productivi[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION CARR YING TH E LOAD Position bucket just below tractor hood for maximum stability and visib ility , whether bucket is loaded or empty . Use extreme care when ope rating loader on a slope, keep bucket as low as possible. This keep s center of gravity low and will provi[...]

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    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION DUMPING THE BUCKET Lift bucket high enough to clear side of vehicle. Move tractor in as close as possible to side of vehicle, then dump bucket. LOWERING THE BUCKET After bucke t is dumped, back away fro m vehicle while lowering and rolling back bucket.[...]

  • Page 72

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION OPERA TING WITH FLOA T CONTROL During hard sur face operation, keep bucket level and put lift control in flo at position to permit bucket to float on workin g surface. If hy draulic down pressure is exerted on bucket, it will wear faster than normal. Float will also p[...]

  • Page 73

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Side cutting is a good technique for cutting down a big pile. If the pile sides are too high a nd liable to cause cave-in, use loader to break do wn the sides until a slot can be cut over the top. Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ram p approach to th[...]

  • Page 74

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea . PEELING AND SCRAPING Use a slight bucket angle, travel forward and hold lift control forward to st art the cut. Make a short 5 to 8 foot angle cut[...]

  • Page 75

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Make additional passes until desired dep th is reached. Dur ing each pass, use only buck et control while working depth. This will allow you to concentrate on controlling bu cket angle to mainta in a precise cut. LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faste[...]

  • Page 76

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BACKFILLING Approach pile wit h a level bucket. Poor methods actually move no more dirt and make it more diff icult to hold a level grade. Do not use bucket in dumped position for bulldozing. This method , shown above, will impose severe shock loadings on dump linkage[...]

  • Page 77

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt in bucket. Dumping o n each pass wastes time. Operate tractor at righ t angles to ditch. T ake as big a bite as tractor can ha ndle without lugging down.[...]

  • Page 78

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Leave dirt which drif ts over side of bucket for final cleanup. Pile dirt on high side for easier backfilling on a slope. HANDLING LARGE HEA VY OBJE CTS 1. Using front end loaders for handling large heavy object s such as larg e round or rect angular bales, logs an d [...]

  • Page 79

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 8.2 Operating Bale Spear (Optional Att achment) Operate bale spear using extreme caution. Sh arp po ints on bale spea r can cause serious injury or death. Because of size and weight of large b ales, extreme care must b e taken in handling them. Be aware of fo r ces a[...]

  • Page 80

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 9. Loader Storage Never allow children to play on or around T ractor or Implement. Children ca n slip or fall of f the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contac t[...]

  • Page 81

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. T ransporting the T ractor and Implement Never allow children or other persons to ride on the T ractor or Implement. Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-1 0) T ransport only at speeds where you can maint ain control of the equipment. Seriou s a[...]

  • Page 82

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION In case of mechanical dif f iculty during operation, place th e transmission in the park position, set the parking brak e, shu t dow n all po we r , inc l ud ing th e PTO and the eng ine and remove the key . Wa it until all rotatin g motion has stopped before dismount[...]

  • Page 83

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Make cert ain that the “Slow Moving V ehicle” (SMV) sign is inst alled in such a wa y as to be clearly visible and legible. When trans porting t he Equipment use the T ractor flashing warning light s and follow all local traf[...]

  • Page 84

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 10.2 Hauling the T racto r and Implement Before transporting a loade d tractor and imple ment, measure the height and width dimension s and gross weight of the complete loaded unit. Ensure that the load will be in compliance wit h the legal limits set for the areas th[...]

  • Page 85

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1 1. T roubleshooting Guide TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Loader slow or will not lif t Hydraulic oil too heav y . Change to proper oil. and/or dump Oil filter plugged. Clean or replace filter . Hydraulic pump worn. Repai r or replace pump. Oil line restrict[...]

  • Page 86

    OPERATION 2545 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Insufficie nt lift cap acity Load is greater than boom Check loade r specifica tions. lif t cap acity . Improper hydraulic pump Repair or replace pump. operation. Internal lift cylinder l eakage. Replace any worn part s and install a seal[...]

  • Page 87

    Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE SECTION[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Never interfere with factory-set hydraulic calibrations. Any change in calibra tion could cause a failure of the eq uip m en t an d may re su lt in injury . (SBH-13) READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur u[...]

  • Page 89

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE NEVER perform maintenance benea th a raised loader unless lo ader is properly supported to prevent accident al lowering. Avoid co ntact with hot surfaces inclu ding hydraulic oil tanks, p umps, motors, valves and hose connections. Relieve hydraulic pressure befo [...]

  • Page 90

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lubrication Schedule Before operating your L oader , take the time to inspect a nd repair any damage to the machine or tracto r . Only a minimum of time and ef fort is required to regula rly main tain this machine to pr ovide long life and trouble fre e operation[...]

  • Page 91

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Daily Maintenance Regular maintenance of your loader and hydraulic system will insure maximum load er efficiency and long life. 1. Check fluid level of tracto r hydraulic syste m before starting each da y’s operation. If necessar y , add hydraulic oil as recomm[...]

  • Page 92

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Cylinder Service Loader cylinders are designed to be re liable and easy to service. If a cylinder sh ould malfunctio n during warranty perio d, return co mplete cylinde r assemb ly , without disassembling, to your authorized service depar tment or cont act your a[...]

  • Page 93

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Lif t and Bucket Cylinder Reassembly Note: Be careful not to dama ge seals and o -rings on edge s or hole s in cylinder tu be. Inspect and rem ove burrs and sharp edges if necessary befo re reassembly . 1. Place rod seal ( 3) into gro ove inside cylinder he ad. N[...]

  • Page 94

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 1. S tore loader with att achment securely attached. 2. Place dust caps on hydraulic qu ick couplers. 3. Do not remove att achment from stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to play on or around loader .[...]

  • Page 95

    MAINTENANCE 2545 01 /11 Maintenance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE Proper T orque for Fasteners The chart lists the cor rect tightening torque fo r fastener s. When bolt s are to be tightened or re placed, refer to this chart to determine the grade of bolts and the prop e r torque except when specific torque valu es are assigned[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2545 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

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    MAINTENANCE 2545 01/11 Maintenance Section 5-11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE[...]

  • Page 98

    LIMITED W ARRANTY  Bush Hog warrants to the or iginal purcha ser of any ne w Bush Hog equipmen t, pur chased from an au thor ized Bu sh Hog dealer , that the equipment be free from defect s in material and workmanship for a period o f one (1) year for non-c[...]

  • Page 99

    T O THE OWNER/OPERA T OR/DEALER T o keep your implement running ef ficiently and safely , read your manua l thoroughly and follow these d irections and the Safety Messages in this Manua l. The T able of Contents clearly id entifies each section wher e you can easily find the informa tio n yo u ne ed . The OCCUP A TIONAL SAFETY AND HEAL TH ACT (19 2[...]

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    2545-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 50069203 Printed U.S.A 2545 LOADER[...]