Bush Hog BBC 48 User manual

OPERATION ll MAINTENANCE
807 $4.00 50047324
BBC 48 / BBC 60
Box Blades
OOppeerraattoorr’’ss MMaannuuaall
BUSH HOG®

CONGRATULATIONS!
You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.
The care you give your Bush og 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 og will be glad to provide you with
a new copy. Order from Bush og, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039. Most of
our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at website at www.bushhog.com.
As an authorized Bush og dealer, we stock genuine Bush og parts which are
manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment. Our trained
service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush og equipment,
and are ready and able to help you.
Should you require additional information or assistance, please contact us.
YOUR AUT ORIZED
BUS OG DEALER
BECAUSE BUS OG MAINTAINS AN ONGOING
PROGRAM OF PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT, WE
RESERVE T E RIG T TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS IN
DESIGN OR C ANGES IN SPECIFICATIONS WIT -
OUT INCURRING ANY OBLIGATION TO INSTALL
T EM ON UNITS PREVIOUSLY SOLD.
BECAUSE OF T E POSSIBILITY T AT SOME
P OTOGRAP S IN T IS MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF
PROTOTYPE MODELS, PRODUCTION MODELS MAY
VARY IN SOME DETAIL. IN ADDITION, SOME
P OTOGRAP S MAY S OW S IELDS REMOVED
FOR PURPOSES OF CLARITY. NEVER OPERATE
T IS IMPLEMENT WIT OUT ALL S IELDS IN PLACE.

RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY
It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate,
lubricate, maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures.
Failure of the operator to read the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.
It is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility to inspect the product and to have any part(s)
repaired or replaced when continued operation would cause damage or excessive wear to other parts
or cause a safety hazard.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from
whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty.
Repairs to be submitted for warranty consideration must be made within forty-five (45) days of failure.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost incurred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling
of the product for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or inspection.
BUSH HOG
BBC BOX BLADE
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
SECTION PAGE
Attachment----------------------------6
Detaching From Tractor -----------6
Operation------------------------------7
II MAINTENANCE ---------------------7
III Safety Decals ------------------------8
Torque Specifications--------------9
1

LIMITED WARRANTY
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Bush og warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush og equipment, purchased from an
authorized Bush og 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 og to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or
replacement of defective parts.
Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this limited warranty are warranted
for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase of such part or to the expiration of the applicable new equip-
ment warranty period, whichever occurs later. Warranted parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an
authorized Bush og dealer during regular working hours. Bush og reserves the right to inspect any equip-
ment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Bush og’s obligation under this limited warranty, to the extent allowed by law, is in lieu of all war-
ranties, implied or expressed, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to
the sale or use of the items warranted. Such incidental and consequential damages shall include but not be
limited to: transportation charges other than normal freight charges; cost of installation other than cost
approved by Bush og; duty; taxes; charges for normal service or adjustment; loss of crops or any other loss of
income; rental of substitute equipment, expenses due to loss, damage, detention or delay in the delivery of
equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control of Bush og.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:
1. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as engines, tires, and tubes.
2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident.
3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush og have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judge-
ment of Bush og such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.
4. If the unit has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized Bush og dealership in a manner
which, in the sole judgement of Bush og, affects its performance, stability or reliability.
5. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items such as gearbox lubricant, hydraulic fluid,
worn blades, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and exterior finish due to use or
exposure.
6. To expendable or wear items such as teeth, chains, sprockets, belts, springs and any other items that in the
company’s sole judgement is a wear item.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE OF BUS OG IS AUT ORIZED TO C ANGE T IS LIM-
ITED WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OT ER WARRANTY UNLESS SUC C ANGE IS MADE
IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY BUS OG’S SERVICE MANAGER, POST OFFICE BOX 1039, SELMA,
ALABAMA 36702-1039.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
DATE OF RETAIL SALE
2
Record the model number, serial number and date
purchased. This information will be helpful to your
dealer if parts or service are required.
MAKE CERTAIN T E WARRANTY REGISTRATION
CARD AS BEEN FILED WIT BUS OG/
SELMA, ALABAMA

DEALER PREPARATION C ECK LIST
BOX BLADES
BEFORE DELIVERING MAC INE — The following check list should be completed.
Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.
r1. Assembly completed.
r2. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart.
r3. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.)
r4. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds)
r5. Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the
safe and proper use of the implement.
Dealer’s Signature
T IS C ECKLIST TO REMAIN IN OWNER’S MANUAL
It is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the procedures listed
above before delivery of this implement to the customer.
3

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen-
dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personnel in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment. Lack of attention to safety can result in accident, personal injury,
reduction of efficiency and worst of all—loss of life. Watch for safety hazards and correct deficiencies prompt-
ly. Use the following safety precautions as a general guide to safe operations when using this machine.
Additional safety precautions are used throughout this manual for specific operating and maintenance proce-
dures. Read this manual and review the safety precautions often until you know the limitations.
1. Read the Operator’s Manual. Failure to read the Operator’s Manual is considered a misuse of this
equipment.
2. Become familiar with all the machine’s controls and all the caution, warning and danger decals
affixed to the machine before attempting to start or operate.
3. Before starting or operating the machine, make a walk around inspection and check for obvious
defects such as loose mounting bolts and damaged components. Correct any deficiency before
starting.
4. Do not allow children to operate the implement. Do not allow adults to operate it without proper
instruction.
5. Do not carry passengers.
6. Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets. The operator
should cease operation whenever anyone comes within the area.
7. Lower implement to ground, stop tractor engine and apply parking brake before leaving the tractor.
8. Keep hands and feet away from implement.
9. Wear personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, protection for eyes, ears, feet,
hands and head when operating or repairing the equipment. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry
that may catch on equipment moving parts.
10. When performing adjustments or maintenance on the implement, first lower it to the ground or block
it securely at a workable height.
11. Never stand between tractor and implement while tractor is being backed to the hitch.
12. Reduce speed when transporting implement to avoid bouncing and momentary loss of steering.
13. Use tractor flashing warning lights, day or night, when transporting implement on road or highways
unless prohibited by law.
14. Use a Rollover Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt equipped tractor for all implement operations.
This symbol is used to call attention to safe-
ty 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.
4

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 ealth Act of 1970) OS A
This Act Seeks:
“...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and healthful working
conditions and to preserve our human resources...”
DUTIES
Sec. 5 (a) Each employer—
(1) shall furnish to each of his employees employment and a place of employment
which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to his employees;
(2) shall comply with occupational safety and health standards promulgated under
this Act.
(b) Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards
and all rules, regulations and orders issued pursuant to this Act which are
applicable to his own actions and conduct.
OSHA Regulations
Current OS A regulations state in part: “At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter, the
employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the
employee is, or will be involved.” These will include (but are not limited to) instructions to:
Keep all guards in place when the machine is in operation;
Permit no riders on equipment;
Stop engine, disconnect the power source, and wait for all machine movement to stop before
servicing, adjusting, cleaning or unclogging the equipment, except where the machine must be
running to be properly serviced or maintained, in which case the employer shall instruct employees
as to all steps and procedures which are necessary to safely service or maintain the equipment.
Make sure everyone is clear of machinery before starting the engine, engaging power, or operating
the machine.
Child Labor Under 16 Years Old
Some regulations specify that no one under the age of 16 may operate power machinery. It is your
responsibility to know what these regulations are in your own area or situation. (Refer to U.S. Dept. of
Labor, Employment Standard Administration, Wage & ome Division, Child Labor Bulletin #102.)
EMPLOYEE TRACTOR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Securely fasten your seat belt if the tractor has a
ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near
ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and
on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going, especially at row
ends, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns,
starts, or stops.
8. itch only to the drawbar and hitch points recom-
mended by tractor manufacturers.
9. When tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and
use park lock if available.
5

Figure 1
Lower Lift Arm Pins
Mast
Scarifier Shank
Top Center Link
Mounting Position
DURING BLADE AD USTMENT
KEEP BODY, HANDS AND FEET CLEAR
OF BLADE.
ATTACHMENT
The box blade should be placed on level ground.
Place the tractor rockshaft control in “position con-
trol” (non-floating) for attaching and detaching the
rear mounted blade. “Draft control” or “position con-
trol” can be used while operating.
Back the tractor until the ends of the lift arms can be
attached to the lift pins on the implement.
Attach the center link to the top of the mast and
adjust so that the blade frame will be level in the
operating position.
DETACHING FROM TRACTOR
Lower the blade to the ground with rockshaft control
in position control. Remove top link from mast, dis-
connect hitch arms from bottom pins and pull tractor
away from blade.
SECTION I
OPERATION
NOTE: Hitch pins can be mounted extending
toward the outside or center of the implement to
fit different tractor lift arms. Secure the lift arms
to the pins. (Figure 1)
6
WARNING
MODEL BBC-48 BBC-60
Working Width 48” 60”
Moldboard Height 11-1/2” 11-1/2”
Box Depth 12” 12”
Overall Depth 18-3/4” 18-3/4”
Overall Height 26-1/4” 26-1/4”
Overall Width 48-3/4” 60-3/4”
Side Sheet Thick. 1/4” 1/4”
Scarifier Size 3/4” x 2-1/2” 3/4” x 2-1/2”
Scarifier Teeth 45
Hitch Category 1 Category 1
Lower Hitch Cat 1 Pin Cat 1 Pin
Cutting Edge 1/2” x 6” 1/2” x 6”
Number of Blades 22
Approx. Weight 248 lbs. 258 lbs.
Tractor HP 24 (Maximum) 24 (Maximum)
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

OPERATION
Level the box blade from side to side and front to
rear using adjustments on the tractor’s 3-point lift.
To adjust the scarifier shanks, first remove the pins
which hold the shanks in place. Slide the shanks up
or down to desired position and replace the pins.
(Figure 3)
The scarifiers should be adjusted to the lowest posi-
tion to penetrate and break up the surface when
moving large volumes of soil. When leveling, the tips
should be positioned to barely chip the surface, and
when smoothing, the tips should completely clear
the ground.
Care should be exercised during use of the box
blade to prevent hanging the scarifier points or the
blades on immovable objects or otherwise use the
implement under conditions beyond its designed
capacity.
WHEN EQUIPMENT IS TRANSPORTED, USE
NECESSARY DEVICES REQUIRED BY LOCAL
REGULATIONS FOR ADEQUATE WARNING
TO OPERATORS OF OTHER VEHICLES.
LOWER THE BLADE AS MUCH AS POS-
SIBLE AND SECURELY SUPPORT
BEFORE MAKING ANY AD USTMENT.
Inspect your box scraper periodically and replace
any worn or broken parts in order to have it ready
for use when needed.
Worn scarifier tips may be replaced by grinding
or torching off the old tips and welding on
replacements. (Figure 3)
Store the box blade out of the weather when it is not
in use. This helps prevent rusting of the blades and
other components.
SECTION II - MAINTENANCE
Keep all blade nuts and bolts tightened to 175 ft. lbs.
Blades can be reversed to use opposite cutting edge
when needed. (Figure 2)
7
CAUTION
CAUTION
Scarifier Shank
Adjustment Pin
Figure 3
Replaceable
Tips
Reversible Blade

SAFETY DECALS
To promote safe operation, Bush og supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damages
can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush og will, upon request, provide
safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush og dealer for
more information.
8

B O L T D IA M E T E R
W R E N C H (IN .) “ B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E
S IZ E (IN .) “ A ” T H R E A D S IZ E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 8
7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16)
7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18)
1/2 5/16 - 18 UNC 11 (15) 17 (23) 25 (33)
1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (17) 19 (26) 27 (37)
9/16 3/8 - 16 UNC 20 (27) 31 (42) 44 (60)
9/16 3/8 - 24 UNF 23 (31) 35 (47) 49 (66)
5/8 7/16 - 14 UNC 32 (43) 49 (66) 70 (95)
5/8 7/16 - 20 UNF 36 (49) 55 (75) 78 (106)
3/4 1/2 - 13 UNC 49 (66) 76 (103) 106 (144)
3/4 1/2 - 20 UNF 55 (75) 85 (115) 120 (163)
7/8 9/16 - 12 UNC 70 (95) 109 (148) 153 (207)
7/8 9/16 - 18 UNF 79 (107) 122 (165) 172 (233)
15/16 5/8 - 11 UNC 97 (131) 150 (203) 212 (287)
15/16 5/8 - 18 UNF 110 (149) 170 (230) 240 (325)
1-1/8 3/4 - 10 UNC 144 (195) 266 (360) 376 (509)
1-1/8 3/4 - 16 UNF 192 (260) 297 (402) 420 (569)
1-5/16 7/8 - 9 UNC 166 (225) 430 (583) 606 (821)
1-5/16 7/8 - 14 UNF 184 (249) 474 (642) 668 (905)
1-1/2 1 - 8 UNC 250 (339) 644 (873) 909 (1232)
1-1/2 1 - 12 UNF 274 (371) 705 (955) 995 (1348)
1-1/2 1 - 14 UNF 280 (379) 721 (977) 1019 (1381)
1-11/16 1-1/8 - 7 UNC 354 (480) 795 (1077) 1288(1745)
1-11/16 1-1/8 - 12 UNF 397 (538) 890 (1206) 1444 (1957)
1-7/8 1-1/4 - 7 UNC 500 (678) 1120 (1518) 1817 (2462)
1-7/8 1-1/4 - 12 UNF 553 (749) 1241 (1682) 2013 (2728)
2-1/16 1-3/8 - 6 UNC 655 (887) 1470 (1992) 2382 (3228)
2-1/16 1-3/8 - 12 UNF 746 (1011) 1672 (2266) 2712 (3675)
2-1/4 1-1/2 - 6 UNC 870 (1179) 1950 (2642) 3161 (4283)
2-1/4 1-1/2 - 12 UNF 979 (1327) 2194 (2973) 3557 (4820)
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush og equipment.
Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).*
Proper torque for metric fasteners used on Bush og equipment.
Recommended torque in foot pounds (newton Meters).*
—WRENCH BOLT
SIZE DIA. ASTM ASTM ASTM ASTM
(mm) “A” (mm) “B” 4.6 8.8 9.8 10.9
851.8 (2.4) 5.1 (6.9) 6.5 (8.8)
10 6 3 (4) 8.7 (12) 11.1 (15)
13 8 7.3 (10) 21.1 (29) 27 (37)
16 10 14.5 (20) 42 (57) 53 (72)
18 12 25 (34) 74 (100) 73 (99) 93 (126)
21 14 40 (54) 118 (160) 116 (157) 148 (201)
24 16 62 (84) 167 (226) 181 (245) 230 (312)
30 20 122 (165) 325 (440) 449 (608)
33 22 443 (600) 611 (828)
36 24 211 (286) 563 (763) 778 (1054)
41 27 821 (1112) 1138 (1542)
46 30 418 (566) 1119 (1516) 1547 (2096)
*U s e 7 5 % o f th e s p ec ifie d to rq u e v a lu e fo r
p la te d fa ste ne rs . U s e 8 5% of th e s p e c i-
fie d to rq u e v a lu e s fo r lu bric ate d fa ste ne rs .
Numbers appearing on bolt heads
indicate ASTM class.
METRIC
AMERICAN
Bolt ead Markings
Wrench
Size “A”
Bolt
Diameter “B”
SAE Grade 8
(6 Dashes)
SAE Grade 2
(No Dashes)
SAE Grade 5
(3 Dashes)
Wrench
Size “A” 8.8
Bolt
Diameter “B”
9

P.O. Box 1039 llSelma, AL 36702-1039
Telephone [phone] ll www.bushhog.com