Bush Hog HT417 User manual

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HT417
HT417H
Published 05/22 Part No. 50068961
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
BUSH HOG®
2501 Griffin Ave.
Selma, AL 36703
334-874-2700
www.bushhog.com
HAY TEDDER
This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must
be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety
and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. C01-
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This Manual applies to
Models with Serial Numbers
271855 and above.

To the Owner/Operator/Dealer
All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of
accidents.
BEFORE YOU START! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual. Observe the rules
of safety and common sense!
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration
Form in full and return it to within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the
Warranty Card and on the Warranty Form that you retain.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SECTION ............................................................................................................... 1-1
Safety Messages ................................................................................................................................................ 1-2
Operator Safety Instructions and Practices ........................................................................................................1-3
Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices..................................................................................... 1-4
Connecting or Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices ..........................................................1-7
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices ..................................................................................................1-8
Maintenance and Service Safety Instructions and Practices ............................................................................1-10
Decal Location ..................................................................................................................................................1-13
Decal Description.............................................................................................................................................. 1-15
FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS...........................................................................................................1-18
INTRODUCTION SECTION.................................................................................................. 2-1
ASSEMBLY SECTION ......................................................................................................... 3-1
Checking the Machine on Delivery .....................................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking the Machine ......................................................................................................................................3-2
General Assembly...............................................................................................................................................3-3
Support and Wheel Assembly............................................................................................................................. 3-3
Assembling Steps ...............................................................................................................................................3-5
Assembly Steps for Hydraulic Kit......................................................................................................................3-11
HYDRAULIC TILT KIT ASSEMBLY..................................................................................................................3-14
HAY TEDDER ADJUSTMENTS .......................................................................................................................3-17
OPERATION SECTION........................................................................................................ 4-1
Standard Equipment and Specifications .............................................................................................................4-2
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................................................4-3
TRACTOR REQUIREMENTS.............................................................................................................................4-4
ROPS and Seat Belt ...........................................................................................................................................4-4
Tractor Horsepower ............................................................................................................................................4-4
Drawbar - Pull-Type Mower ................................................................................................................................4-5
Front End Weight ...............................................................................................................................................4-5
GETTING ON AND OFF THE TRACTOR .......................................................................................................... 4-5
Boarding the Tractor ...........................................................................................................................................4-5
Dismounting the Tractor.....................................................................................................................................4-6
STARTING THE TRACTOR ...............................................................................................................................4-7
CONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER TO THE TRACTOR...................................................................................4-7
Attaching the Hay Tedder ...................................................................................................................................4-8
Safety Tow Chain...............................................................................................................................................4-9
DRIVELINE ATTACHMENT ..............................................................................................................................4-9
Driveline Length Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-10
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION AND SERVICE............................................................................................4-11
Tractor Pre-Operation Inspection/Service.........................................................................................................4-11
Hay Tedder Pre-Operation Inspection/Service ................................................................................................ 4-12
DRIVING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT..................................................................................................4-15
Starting the Tractor ...........................................................................................................................................4-16
Brake and Differential Lock Setting...................................................................................................................4-16
Driving the Tractor and Hay Tedder..................................................................................................................4-17
OPERATING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT............................................................................................4-17
Operating the Hay Tedder In Field (Manual Fold) ............................................................................................4-18
Adjustment For Correct Working Position.........................................................................................................4-18

PTO RPM and Ground Speed ..........................................................................................................................4-19
Engaging the Power Take Off (PTO) ................................................................................................................4-19
Shutting Down the Implement...........................................................................................................................4-20
DISCONNECTING THE HAY TEDDER FROM THE TRACTOR .....................................................................4-20
HAY TEDDER STORAGE ................................................................................................................................4-21
TRANSPORTING THE TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT ....................................................................................4-22
Transport Instructions for Manual Fold .............................................................................................................4-22
Transport Instructions for Hydraulic Fold ..........................................................................................................4-23
Transporting on Public Roadways ....................................................................................................................4-24
Hauling the Tractor and Implement...................................................................................................................4-26
MAINTENANCE SECTION................................................................................................... 5-1
General Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................5-2
Lubrication Points ...............................................................................................................................................5-3
Driveline Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................5-4
Driveline Dismantle .............................................................................................................................................5-4
Driveline Assembly .............................................................................................................................................5-5
Storage ...............................................................................................................................................................5-7
Scrapping the Machine .......................................................................................................................................5-7
Proper Torque For Fasteners .............................................................................................................................5-7

Safety Section 1-1
SAFETY SECTION

SAFETY
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SAFETY
Safety Messages
A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to
the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings, and
observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if
followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these Safety
Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be operated
by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how to do so
responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word
are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury
faced when operating this equipment.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR
INJURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.
NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.(SG-1)
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---remember safety is
up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death from unsafe practices.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Death or serious
injury may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2)
Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)

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Operator Safety Instructions and Practices
Never operate the Tractor or Implement until you have read and
completely understand this Manual, the Tractor Operator’s Manual, and
each of the Safety Messages found in the Manual or on the Tractor and
Implement. Learn how to stop the tractor engine suddenly in an
emergency. Never allow inexperienced or untrained personnel to operate
the Tractor or Implement without supervision. Make sure the operator
has fully read and understood the manuals prior to operation. (SG-4)
The operator and all support personnel should wear hard hats, safety
shoes, safety glasses, and proper hearing protection at all times for
protection from injury including injury from items that may be thrown by
the equipment. (SG-16)
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS! Tractors with or without an Implement
attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent hearing loss.
We recommend that you always wear hearing protection if the noise in
the Operator’s position exceeds 80db. Noise over 85db over an
extended period of time will cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 90db
adjacent to the Operator over an extended period of time will cause
permanent or total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise
[from tractors, chain saws, radios, and other such sources close to the
ear] is cumulative over a lifetime without hope of natural recovery. (SG-I7)
Always read carefully and comply fully with the manufacturer’s
instructions when handling oil, solvents, cleansers, and any other
chemical agent. (SG-22)
KEEP AWAY FROM ROTATING ELEMENTS to prevent entanglement
and possible serious injury or death. (SG-24)
Never allow children to play on or around Tractor or Implement. Children can slip or fall off
the Equipment and be injured or killed. Inadvertent contact with controls can cause the
Implement to shift or fall crushing themselves or others. (SG-25)

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Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices
DO NOT use drugs or alcohol immediately before or while operating the
Tractor and Implement. Drugs and alcohol will affect an operator’s
alertness and coordination and therefore affect the operator’s ability to
operate the equipment safely. Before operating the Tractor or Implement,
an operator on prescription or over-the-counter medication must consult
a medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication that
would hinder their ability to operate the Equipment safely. NEVER
knowingly allow anyone to operate this equipment when their alertness or
coordination is impaired. Serious injury or death to the operator or others
could result if the operator is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. (SG-27)
Prolonged operation may cause operator boredom and fatigue affecting safe operation.
Take scheduled work breaks to help prevent these potentially impaired operating
conditions. Never operate the Implement and Tractor in a fatigued or bored mental state
which impairs proper and safe operation. (SG-32)
Use extreme caution when getting onto the Implement to perform repairs, maintenance and
when removing accumulated material. Only stand on solid flat surfaces to ensure good
footing. Use a ladder or raised stand to access high spots which cannot be reached from
ground level. Slipping and falling can cause serious injury or death. (SG-33)
DO NOT operate this Implement on a Tractor that is not properly maintained. Should a
mechanical or Tractor control failure occur while operating, immediately shut down the
Tractor and perform repairs before resuming operation. Serious injury and possible death
could occur from not maintaining this Implement and Tractor in good operating condition.
(SG-36)
Extreme caution should be used by the Tractor operator when operating near passersby.
Stop raking if anyone comes within 25 feet of the Implement to prevent possible passerby
injury or death from being struck from a thrown object, entanglement with the rakes, or run
over. (SRK-01)
Never leave the Tractor and Implement unattended while the Implement is in the lifted
position. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause sudden drop
of unit with injury or death by crushing. To properly park the implement when disconnecting
it from the tractor, lower the stand and put the retaining pin securely in place, or put a secure
support under the A-Frame. Lower the implement carefully to the ground. Do not put hands
or feet under lifted components. (S3PT-1)
Do not back up with this implement. Backing could damage the machine or its components.
(S3PT-4)

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Use extreme care when lowering or unfolding the implement’s wings. Make sure no
bystanders are close by or underneath the wings. Allow ample clearance around the
implement when folding or unfolding the wings. Use extreme caution around buildings or
overhead power lines. (S3PT-05)
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this implement as in all
power-driven or pulled equipment. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in rough
terrain conditions that include tall grass, weeds, gullies, holes, slopes, hidden obstructions
and the like. Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to assure the
safety of the operator and bystanders in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone
in the immediate area (S3PT-07)
This Implement may be wider than the Tractor. Be careful when operating or transporting
this equipment to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign posts, guard rails,
concrete abutments or other solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and
Tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control, serious injury, or even death.
Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles. (S3PT-12)
Operate this Implement only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with
adequate artificial lighting. Never operate in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot
clearly see at least 100 yards in front and to the sides of the tractor and implement. Make
sure that you can clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs,
overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearly
see these types of items discontinue operating this equipment.(S3PT-21)
Operate this Equipment only with a Tractor equipped with an approved roll-
over-protective system (ROPS). Always wear a seat belt. Death or serious
injury can result from falling off the tractor and/or becoming pinned or trapped
under the tractor or implement particularly during a rollover accident. (SG-7)
Do not modify or alter this Implement. Do not permit anyone to modify or alter this
Implement, any of its components or any Implement function. (SG-8)
BEFORE leaving the tractor seat, lower the implement, set the parking
brake and/or set the tractor transmission in parking gear, disengage the
PTO, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop. Place the tractor shift lever into a low range or parking gear to
prevent the tractor from rolling. Never dismount a Tractor that is moving
or while the engine is running. Operate the Tractor controls from the
tractor seat only. (SG-9)

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Never allow children or other persons to ride on the Tractor or Implement.
Falling off can result in serious injury or death. (SG-10)
Never allow children to operate, ride on, or come close to the Tractor or
Implement. Usually, 16-17 year-old children who are mature and
responsible can operate the implement with adult supervision, if they
have read and understand the Operator’s Manuals, been trained in
proper operation of the tractor and Implement, and are physically large
enough to reach and operate the controls easily. (SG-11)
Do not mount or dismount the Tractor while the tractor is moving. Mount
the Tractor only when the Tractor and all moving parts are completely
stopped. (SG-12)
Start tractor only when properly seated in the Tractor seat. Starting a
tractor in gear can result in injury or death. Read the Tractor operators
manual for proper starting instructions. (SG-13)
Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil
and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do
not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from
breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage
including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE
OFF and remove all hydraulic pressure. Wear oil impenetrable gloves,
safety glasses and use cardboard to check for evidence of oil leaks. If
you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it tested at a Dealer.
If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a
physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)
Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The
exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23)
Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause
Implement driveline or component failures resulting in serious injury or death. (SG-26)