Bush Hog Off Road Utility Vehicle 4430 User manual

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MODEL
4430
OFF ROAD UTILITY EHICLE
Operator’s Manual
ASSE BLY • OPERATION • AINTENANCE
BUSH HOG®

CONGRATULAT ONS!
You have invested in the best vehicle of its type on the market today.
The care you give your Bush Hog vehicle will greatly determine your
satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a care-
ful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding
of your new vehicle before operating, as well as suggestions for op-
eration and maintenance.
f your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad
to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O.Box 1039,
Selma, Alabama 36702-1039. Most of our manuals can also be down-
loaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
As an authorized Bush Hog dealer, we stock genuine Bush Hog parts
which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our orig-
inal equipment. Our trained service personnel are well informed on
methods required to service Bush Hog equipment, and are ready and
able to help you.
Should you require additional information or assistance, please con-
tact us.
YOUR AUTHOR ZED BUSH HOG DEALER
BECAUSE BUSH HOG MA NTA NS AN ONGO NG PROGRAM OF
PRODUCT MPROVEMENT, WE RESERVE THE R GHT TO MAKE
MPROVEMENTS N DES GN OR CHANGES N SPEC F CAT ONS
W THOUT NCURR NG ANY OBL GAT ON TO NSTALL THEM ON
UN TS PREV OUSLY SOLD.
BECAUSE OF THE POSS B L TY THAT SOME PHOTOGRAPHS
N TH S MANUAL WERE TAKEN OF PROTOTYPE MODELS,
PRODUCT ON MODELS MAY VARY N SOME DETA L. N ADD -
T ON, SOME PHOTOGRAPHS MAY SHOW SH ELDS REMOVED
FOR PURPOSES OF CLAR TY. NEVER OPERATE TH S MPLE-
MENT W THOUT ALL SH ELDS N PLACE.

BUSH HOG®
4430 Utility Vehicle
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Retail Customer’s Responsibility 2
Warranty 3
Dealer Preparation Check List 5
Safety Alert Symbols 6
Safety Precautions 7
I INTRODUCTIONANDDESCRIPTION 20
ntroduction 20
Description 20
Specifications 27
II OPERATION 29
General Safety 29
Pre-Operation Checklist 29
Vehicle Break- n Period 29
Starting The Engine 30
Driving The Vehicle 30
Braking 31
Stopping The Engine 31
Using The Cargo Box 32
Load Distribution 33
Driving Safely 34
Driving On Slippery Surfaces 34
Driving Uphill 35
Sidehilling 36
Driving Downhill 36
Driving Through Water 36
Driving Over Obstacles 38
Driving n Reverse 39
Parking On An ncline 40
Hauling Cargo 41
Emptying The Cargo Box 42
Towing Loads 43
Parking The Vehicle 43
4-Wheel Drive 44
Disengaging 4-Wheel Drive 44
Noise Emission Control System 45
Spark Arrestor 46
SECTION PAGE
III AINTENANCE 46
Periodic Maintenance Schedule 47
Lubrication Recommendations 50
Engine Oil 51
Engine Oil Filter Change 52
Transaxle 52
Front Differential 53
Right Angle Drive 54
Constantly Variable Transmission 55
Vehicle mmersion 56
Engine Air Filter 57
CVT Enclosure Air Filter 57
Fuel filter 58
Spark Plugs 58
Spark Arrestor 59
Throttle System 60
Brake nspection 61
Parking Brake Adjustment 62
Steering Wheel nspection 63
Seat Belts 63
Tires 64
Wheel Lug Nuts 64
Wheel nstallation 65
Lights 65
Cleaning Your Vehicle 66
Storage 67
Removal From Storage 67
Battery 67
Replenishing Battery Fluid 68
Battery Removal 68
Battery nstallation 69
Battery Storage 69
IVASSE BLY 70
Attaching Occupant Protection
Structure 70, 71
Optional Equipment 70
tems To Check 70
Seat Belt nstallation 71
Rubber Bumper Pad Adjustment 72
Troubleshooting CheckList 73
Safety Decals 74
Torque Specifications 76
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RETAIL CUSTO ER’S
RESPONSIBILITY
UNDER THE
BUSH HOG WARRANTY
t is the Retail Customer and/or Operator’s responsibility
to read the Operator’s Manual, to operate, lubricate, main-
tain and store the product in accordance with all instruc-
tions and safety procedures. Failure of the operator to read
the Operator’s Manual is a misuse of this equipment.
t 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.
t is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the prod-
uct to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he pur-
chased it, for service or replacement of defective parts
which are covered by warranty. Repairs to be submitted
for warranty consideration must be made within thirty (30)
days of failure.
t is the Retail Customer’s responsibility for any cost in-
curred by the Dealer for traveling to or hauling of the prod-
uct for the purpose of performing a warranty obligation or
inspection.
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L M TED WARRANTY
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Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush
Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that
the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’
use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale.
Model 4430 also carries a three (3) year limited drive train warranty.
This three (3) year limited drive train warranty covers the CVT
clutches, transaxle, driveline, front differential, and all four CV shaft
assemblies.The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this
warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment cov-
ered 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 equipment warranty period, whichever occurs later. Warranted
parts shall be provided at no cost to the user at an authorized Bush
Hog dealer during regular working hours. Bush Hog reserves the right
to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been de-
fective in material or workmanship.
DISCLAI ER OF I PLIED WARRANTIES & CON-
SEQUENTIAL DA AGES
Bush Hog’s obligation under this limited warranty, to the ex-
tent allowed by law, is in lieu of all warranties, implied or expressed,
INCLUDING I PLIED WARRANTIES OF ERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and any liability for inci-
dental 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 Hog; 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
Hog. CONTINUED
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CONTINUED
THIS LI ITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:
1. To vendor items which carry their own warranties, such as engines,
tires, and tubes.
2. f the vehicle has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse,
negligence, racing, fire or other accident.
3. f parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in con-
nection with the vehicle, if, in the sole judgement of Bush Hog such
use affects its performance, stability or reliability.
4. f the vehicle has been altered or repaired outside of an authorized
Bush Hog dealership in a manner which, in the sole judgement of
Bush Hog, affects its performance, stability or reliability.
5. To normal maintenance service and normal replacement items to
include, but not limited to gearbox lubricant, engine oil, all filters, and
spark plugs, or to normal deterioration of such things as belts and
exterior finish due to use or exposure.
6. To expendable or wear items to include, but not limited to teeth,
chains, sprockets, belts, brake pads, springs and any other items that
in the company’s sole judgement is a wear item.
7. To CV boots nor damage to the shaft assemblies from running with
damaged or missing boots.
NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTAT VE OF BUSH HOG S
AUTHOR ZED TO CHANGE TH S L M TED WARRANTY N ANY
WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH
CHANGE S MADE N WR T NG AND S GNED BY BUSH HOG’S
SERV CE MANAGER, POST OFF CE BOX 1039, SELMA,
ALABAMA 36702-1039.
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Record the model number, serial number and date purchased. This in-
formation will be helpful to your dealer if parts or service are required.
MODEL NUMBER
SER AL NUMBER
DATE OF RETA L SALE
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DEALER PREPARAT ON CHECK
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UT L TY VEH CLE
BEFORE DEL VER NG MACH NE — The following
check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s
Manual as a guide.
r1. Engine has been serviced.
r2. Battery fluid level is checked.
r3. All warning lights checked for operation.(Engine oil, park
brake, & neutral light)
r4. Assembly completed
r5. All fittings lubricated.
r6. All shields in place and in good condition.
r7. All fasteners torqued to specifications given in
Torque Chart.
r8. All decals in place and readable. (See decal page.)
r9. Overall condition good (i.e. paint, welds)
r10.Parking brake checked and adjusted, if necessary.
r11.Steering checked and adjusted, if necessary.
r12.Check tire pressure.
r13.Operators manual has been delivered to owner and
he has been instructed on the safe and proper use
of the utility vehicle.
Dealer’s Signature
Purchaser’s Signature
TH S CHECKL ST TO REMA N N
OWNER’S MANUAL
t is the responsibility of the dealer to complete the proce-
dures listed above before delivery of this vehicle to the
customer.
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Safety Alert Symbol
Safety Signs Signal Words
The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on
the equipment safety signs. These words are intended to alert the
viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness.
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury
This signal word indicates a poten-
tially hazardous situation exist
which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury. t may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
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This Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECO E ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!”
This symbol is used to call attention to safety pre-
cautions that should be followed by the operator to
avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, care-
fully read the message that follows and heed its ad-
vice. Failure to comply with safety precautions
could result in death or serious bodily injury.

I PORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
n addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard con-
trol and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, 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 de-
ficiencies promptly. 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 procedures. Read this manual and review the safety
precautions often until you know the limitations.
I PORTANT OPERATOR SAFETY PRACTICES:
BEFORE OFF-ROAD UTILITY VEHICLE USE:
•Read, understand and follow all the Operator’s Manual instruc-
tions.
• Explain all instructions to operators who cannot read or under-
stand the instructions.
• Only allow vehicles to be operated by trained persons.
• Allow no persons younger than 16 years old to operate.
• Do not operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• nspect vehicle for safe operating condition.
DURING OFF-ROAD UTILITY USE:
• Fasten seat belt.
• Use vehicle only for off-road operations.
• Avoid sudden starts, stops, turns, or direction reversals to prevent
load shifts, endanger passengers, or losing vehicle control.
• Use speeds to allow vehicle to stop safely and be under control
in all travel conditions.
• Reduce speeds for wet, slippery, loose surfaces, steep grades
and unfamiliar terrain.
• Never operate vehicle on hills steeper than 15 degree slope.
• Use proper loading and securing material for loads in cargo box
and trailers.
• Use proper towing practices. 7
This symbol is used to call attention
to safety precautions that should be
followed by the operator to avoid ac-
cidents. When you see this symbol,
carefully read the message that fol-
lows and heed its advice. Failure to
comply with safety precautions
could result in serious bodily injury.

• Do not tow heavy loads on hills steeper than 5 degree slope.
• Avoid driving through water exceeding floorboard height.
• Before leaving, servicing, or adjusting the vehicle, stop engine,
set parking brake, remove key, wait for engine and all moving
parts to stop.
AVOID VEHICLERUNOVER ANDRIDEROR OPERATOR FALL OFF:
• Only allow persons to ride in seats equipped with seat belts.
• All persons fasten seat belts when riding.
• Allow no riders in cargo box or on vehicle.
• Keep all persons clear of operating vehicle.
• Keep alert for stumps, holes, ruts, wet, slippery and uneven terrain.
• Before backing up or turning, look behind and around vehicle for
persons.
AVOID VEHICLE UPSETS AND ROLLOVER:
• Avoid sudden starts, stops, or turns.
• Use very slow speed when turning.
• Always use brakes when going down slope.
• Reduce speed and load on rough or hilly terrain.
• Avoid overloading vehicle and shifting loads.
• Keep alert for stumps, holes, ruts, wet, slippery and uneven terrain.
AVOID FUEL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS:
•Stop engine and allow to cool before refueling.
• Do not smoke while refueling.
• Never fill fuel tank indoors.
• Clean up spilled fuel before starting engine.
• Only use approved Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) or American
Society for Testing & Material (ASTM) non-metal portable fuel
containers.
• Remove fuel containers from vehicle beds or trunks and placing
on the ground before filling.
• Keep nozzle in contact with fuel container opening while filling.
• Remove utility vehicle and equipment from truck beds or trailers
and re-fuel on the ground.
CARGO BOX LOAD OPERATIONS:
LOADING:
• Do not exceed vehicle’s Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) rating. This
includes vehicle operating weight, material load (cargo box load),
personnel weight, options weight, accessories weight, and
attachments weight (towing loads).
• Do not exceed cargo box load rating.
• Confine loads to cargo box physical dimensions.
• Spread load evenly and securely anchor all loads in cargo box.
Shifting and uneven loads will effect vehicle control and stability.
• Avoid sudden starts, stops, and turns which could cause load
shifts. 8