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  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 1

    © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. $0.00 2547 Published 01/1 1 Part No. 50069204 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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    Operating the Tractor and Loader .......... ... ... ... .... ............ .... ... ... ............. ... .... ... ............. ... ... ... .... ................... ... 4-18 Operating the Loader ................... ................ ............. ............. ................ ............. ............. ... ....................... ...... 4-24 Opera ...

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    Safety Section 1-1 SAFETY SECTION ...

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    SAFETY 2547 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 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-3 © 2011 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 2547 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 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices Prolonged operation may cause operato r bor edom and fa tigue af fecting safe operation. T ake scheduled work breaks to help prev ent these p otentially impaire d operating conditions. Never operate the Implement and T ra ctor ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY The Boom is designed only to position and operat e the Bucket which is att ached to it. Never attempt to lift, pull, or push ot her solid object s with the boom or bucket. Serious injury could result from a structural failu re when the Boom is used fo r purposes other than those ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Keep bysta nders 10 feet away from the tractor and loader while operating. The byst anders could enter the p ath of the tractor or items could fall from the loader resultin g in serious injury to the bystand er . (SL-01) For added safety when lif ting loads above the height of the ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Only mount the load er on a tractor that is listed on the mounting in structions. Never mount on a tricycle stee ring front axle . Move the tractor front and re ar wheels to the widest sp acing and add the recommen ded rear tractor ballast to prevent tractor tip over . Keep the ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/11 Safety Section 1-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 firm resist ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical power line ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattend ed while the Implemen t is in the raise d position. Accidental op eration of a lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause the implement to suddenly fa ll causing serious in jury or possible death to anyone who might inadvert ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Connecting or Disconnecting Im plement Safety 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 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY T ransporting Safety Instructions 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 befo ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-14 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Maintenance and Service Saf ety 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 obstruction ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-15 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit an yone to modify o r alter this Implement, any of its compon ents or any Impl ement func tion. (SG -8) Never work under the Imp lement, the framework, or an y lifted compo nent unless the Implement is secure ly supported or b ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-16 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Use caution and wear protective gloves wh en handling sharp obje cts such as blades, knives, and o ther cutting edges. Be alert to worn componen t surfaces which h ave sharp edges. Sharp surfaces can inflict seve re laceration injuries if proper hand protec tion is not worn. ( ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-17 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY S torage and Parking Safety Instructions and Practices Concluding Safety Instr uctions and Practices Never crawl under or allow childr en to play ar ound or on a loader that is discon nected from the tractor . The loader could fall crushing a pe rson resulting in seri ous injury ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-18 © 201 1 Alam o 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 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-19 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY ITEM P ART NO. QTY LEVEL DESCRIPTION 1. 5005741 1 2 LOGO Bush Hog 2. 50057413 1 LOGO Bush Hog 3. 50069075 2 MODEL 2547 4. D468 2 DANGER Crushing, Electrocution, Falling Hazard 5. 52740 2 W ARNING Oil Leaks 6. 52203 1 W ARNING Lock V alve in Transport 7. 52204 1 INSTRUCT Loader P ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-20 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY Decal Description P/N 5005741 1 Logo: BUSH HOG (3.20” x 14.50” ) P/N 50057413 Logo: BUSH HOG (4.25” x 19.316” ) MODEL NAME: 2547 P/N 50069075 Crushing Hazard, Electr ocution Hazard, Falling Hazard. D468 ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-21 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. SAFETY 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 in serious bodily inju ry or death from scalding, fire burn injury , or oil penetration. -Frayed, tor ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-22 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. SAFETY 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 installing or operati ng th e loader . -Operate Loader only from opera tor ’s seat with th ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-23 © 2011 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 Read Operato r ’s Ma nual! The opera tor ’s ma nual is located inside this canister . If the manual is missing order one from you r dealer . P/N 007 ...

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    SAFETY 2547 01/1 1 Safety Section 1-24 © 201 1 Alam o 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 2547 01/11 Introduction Section 2-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION This 2547 Loader is des igned with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers. Proper assembly , maintenance and operat ing practices, as described in this manual, will help the owner/operator get years of satisfactory service from the machine. Th ...

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    INTRODUCTION 2547 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 2547 01/11 Introduction Section 2-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog 2 547 Loader is designe d for four-wheel drive tractors. They are inte nded to lif t only loose 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 quick att ...

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    INTRODUCTION 2547 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 2547 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 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-3 © 2011 Alamo 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 firm ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-4 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Proper Rear Ballastin g and Wheel Sp 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 25% of total weight on rear ax le. ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-5 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Dismounting Loader and Mo unting Loader to T ractor Dismounting Loader T o av oid injury during installation of loader: • Place loader bucket against barrier to restr ict forward movemen t of loader . • Do not permit byst anders within 10 feet of loader . Loader must be ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-6 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Prep aring Stored Loader for Mounting If your loader has b een completely collap sed for long-term storage, it is necessary to exp and loader first, before it can be mounted on tracto r . Follow instructions below to prep are loader for mounting. 1. Slowly drive tractor u ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-7 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Mounting Loader Position loader uprigh ts so m idmounting tubes are tigh t against hinges un til loader has finished rotatin g so loader yoke cross-tube does not hit lower flange of fro nt mounting channel. Maint ain gap between cut-out s in loader uprights and midmounting ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Quick-Att ach Round Bale Spear 1. T emporarily remove 1/2 x 3- 1/4 cap screw (3) and lock nut (4). 2. Place bale spike ( 2) into sleeve of ba le spear bracket (1). Use 1/2 x 3-1/4 cap screw ( 3) and lock nut (4 ) to fas ten bale spike (2 ) in sl eeve of bale spear bracke ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-9 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Det aching Quick Attach Bu ckets or Round Bale S pear To avoid injury during removal of bucket or bale spear , do not allow bystande rs within 10 feet of loader , bucke t an d ba le spea r . 1. Locate tractor and loader on firm level groun d. 2. Lower boom arms until bu cke ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-10 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Assembling Quick Att ach Device Quick att ach device can be insta lle d using tools ordinarily available. T orque all hardware to specifications listed in loader operator ’s manual. Shut off th e tractor engine and engage the tra ctor brakes during inst allation. Only ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-11 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y Inst alling Quick Att ach Device Always use a drift and hammer made of non-sparking mate rial (a shot-filled mallet is recommended) to inst all or remove pins. A steel hammer or drif t could generate flying metal fragments and result in injury . Always wear safety glasses ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 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 age top of the quick h ...

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    ASSEMBLY 2547 01/11 Assembly Section 3-13 © 2011 Alamo Group Inc. ASSEMBL Y 5. On level g round, tilt th e attachment do wn 90 degr ees 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 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-2 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION BUSH HOG 2547 LOADER OPERA TION INSTRUCTIONS Y our 2547 Load er should now be assembled and insp ected for a ny evidence of defective o r damaged p arts before use. Any evidence of damag e should be reported to your dealer imme diately . This section of the Operator ’ ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-3 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 1. St andard Equipment and Specifications S pecifications will vary w ith tractor , tire size, hydrau lic system and bucket used. T he specifications are given for a loader equipped with 72” material bucket operated with an aver age tractor hydraulic system of 10.8 G ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-5 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer ’ s instructions when handling oil, solvents , cleansers, and any other chemical agent. (SG-22) Never run the T ractor engine in a closed building or with out adequate ventilation. T he exhaust fumes can be ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-6 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Repeated or subst antial breathing of hazardous dust s, including crystalline silica, could ca use fatal or serious respiratory disease including silicosis. Concrete, maso nry , many types of rock, and various other materials contain silica sand. Californi a lists respi ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-7 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 3. T ractor Requirement s T ractor Requirement s and Cap abilities • ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective S tru cture (ROPS) or RO PS cab and seat belt. • T ractor Safety Devices ....... ... ... .... Slow Moving V ehicle (SMV) emblem, lighting • Tractor Ballast .. ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-8 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 3.3 T ractor Ballast Before operating tractor and loader , add suf ficient counter weight so a m inimum of 2 5% of the total weight is on the rear axle . T otal weight include s weight of: tractor , loader , rated load i n bucket, and counter weight. Rated lo ad is lift ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Operation Section 4-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 4.1 Boarding the T ractor 4.2 Dismounting the T ractor 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) Never grasp control levers wh en mounting the machine. (SBH-4) Use both hands ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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 2547 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 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-12 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 6.2 Loader Pre-Operation Inspection and Service 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 t ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-13 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION The operator’s manual and safety signs af fixed on the unit contain important instru ctions on the saf e and proper use of the equi pment. Maintain these importan t safety features on the implement in good condition to ensure the information is available to the ope ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-14 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION HYDRAULIC LINE INSPECTION • Check for hydraulic le aks along hoses, cylinders and fittings. IMPORT ANT : DO NOT use your hands to check for oil leaks. Use a piece of heavy p aper or cardboard to check for hydraulic oil leaks. • Inspect the condition of th e valve ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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 2547 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 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-17 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7. Driving the T ractor and Loader This Implemen t may be wider than t he T rac tor . Be careful when op erating or transp orting this equipment to pr event the Impl ement from runni ng into or striking si gn posts, guard rails, concrete abutments o r other solid obj ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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 2547 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 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-20 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Use extra care when turn ing or stopping. Allow for in creased length and weight of ad ded loader . The loader adds five to six fee t of le ngt h in front of the tr actor and si gnificant weigh t. Allow extra dist ance when stopping or turning. Do not allow loader o r ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-22 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Know before you DIG . Call 88 8-258-0808 and reques t that all buried utilities locations be identified before digging in un familiar ground. Do not let the loader or attachment contact buried electrical power lines, ut ilities or gas lines. Contact wit h electrical p ...

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    OPERATION 2547 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. Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattend ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-24 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.3 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 2547 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... ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-26 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 productivity is de term ined b y the a mount of m ateri al loaded in a give ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-27 © 201 1 Alam o 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 prov ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-28 © 201 1 Alamo 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. ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-29 © 201 1 Alam o 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 ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-30 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING FROM A BANK Choose a forward gear that pr ovides sufficient ground speed for loading. Exercise caution when un dercutting high ba nks. Dirt slides can be dangerous. Load from as low as possible for maximum efficien cy . Loader lift an d breakaway capacity dimi ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-31 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Another method for large dirt piles is to build a ram p approach to the pile. It is important to keep the bucket level when approaching a bank or pile. This will help prevent gouging the work ar ea . ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-32 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 and break out cleanly . With bucket level, st art a cut at notch approximately 2 inches deep. Hold dep th by feathering b ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-33 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION LOADING LOW TRUCKS OR SPREADE RS FROM A PILE For faster load ing, minimize angle of turn a nd length of run between pile and spreader . Back grade occasionally with a loaded bucket to keep working surface free of rut s and holes. Also, hold lift control forward so fu ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-34 © 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 ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-35 © 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. ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-36 © 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 hea vy objects such as large roun d or re cta ngular bales, log s and ...

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    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-37 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 7.4 Operating Bale Spear Operate the bale spear using extreme caution . Sharp point s on bale spear can cause serious injur y or death. Because of size and we ight of lar ge bales, extreme care must be taken in handlin g them. Be aware of fo rces acting on stacked ba ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 86

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-38 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION Carry bales as low to th e ground as possible to allow maximum visibility and avoid tipping. 8. Loader Storage Properly prep aring and storing the loader at the end of t he season is critical to ma in taining it s appearance and to help ensure years of depend able ser ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 87

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-39 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 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 before transporting on street s and high ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 88

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-40 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.1 T ransporting on Public Roadways Inherent hazards of operating the tr actor and implement and the possibilit y of accidents are not left behind when you finish working in an area . Therefor e, the op erator mu st empl oy g ood ju dge ment an d sa fe op er ation pr ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 89

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-41 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION Extreme caution should be used wh en transpo rting the tracto r and imp lement on public roa dways. The tractor must be eq uipped with all required safety warn ing featur es includin g a SMV emb lem and fla shing warnin g lights to a lert drivers of the tractor’s p ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 90

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-42 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION 9.2 Hauling the T ractor 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 that ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 91

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-43 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. OPERA TION 10. 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 restricte ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 92

    OPERATION 2547 01/11 Ope ration Section 4-44 © 201 1 Alamo Group Inc. OPERA TION PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY *With bucket dumped, Dampening of fice in unloading Remove unloading spool and clean boom is slow in starting spool is plugged. dampening or ifice. *Bucket does not move Set s c rew is screwed in all Readj ust set screw to achiev e in sel ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 93

    Maintenanc e Sec tio n 5- 1 MAINTENANCE SECTION ...

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    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-2 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE READ, UNDERST AND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messag es. Serious injury or death may occur unless care is t aken to follow the warnings and instructions st ated in the Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2) Never interfere wi ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 95

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance 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. Do Not fill fuel tank while engine is running. Refuel only after engi ne has cooled down. If fuel is spilled, move machine away from the area ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 96

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 operatio ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 97

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 day’s operation. If necessar y , add hydraulic oil as recomm ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 98

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 99

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance 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 se al (3) into gro ove inside cylinder he ad. ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 100

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-8 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE St o r a g e NOTE: When loader hydraulics are d isconnected from tractor , the tractor hydraulic circuit must be complete d. Failure to do so will result in tractor hy draulic pump damage. 1. S tore loader with attachment secur ely attached. 2. Place dus t caps ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 101

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01 /11 Mainten ance Section 5-9 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE 3. Do not remove attach ment from stored loader . 4. Do not allow children to pl ay on or around loader . ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 102

    MAINTENANCE 2547 01/11 Maintenance Section 5- 10 © 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 assigne ...

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    MAINTENANCE 2547 01/11 Maintenance Section 5- 11 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ...

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    MAINTENANCE 2547 01/11 Maintenance Section 5- 12 © 201 1 Alam o Group Inc. MAINTENANCE ...

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    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 ...

  • Bush Hog 2547 - page 107

    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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    2547-SOM-01/1 1 P/N 50069204 Printed U.S.A 2547 LOADER ...

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