Are the blades on a bush hog supposed to be loose?

They should fold back if they hit something to hard. They don’t need to be that loose, but loose enough to fold when hitting a stump or something. To remove the blade, you must turn the blade’s retaining bolt to the left, or counterclockwise. …

What does a slip clutch do on a brush hog?

A PTO slip clutch is a torque limiting device that, when overcome with too much torque, limits the amount of torque being transferred from the tractor to the implement. This is accomplished by, you guessed it, slipping or spinning free which allows the two sides of the PTO shaft to spin at different speeds.

How big of a tree can a bush hog cut?

The blades on a rotary cutter can have top speeds of over 150 miles per hour. Therefore the kinetic energy enables the blades to cut through saplings and small trees up to several inches in diameter.

Can you bush hog in the rain?

Can You Brush Hog in the Rain? Expect far more clogging of the rough mowing deck blades when attempting to cut on anything but dry ground. The brush hog mower will be forced to work harder to clear the land when the ground is wet.

What causes a slip clutch to smoke?

If the slip clutch springs are too loose your friction plates will slip. You could notice ‘smoke’ coming from the slip clutch. If this in the case you need to adjust the bolts on the slip clutch by tightening them a further 1/2 revolution. Continue to do this until your slip clutch is not slipping.

Can you adjust a slip clutch?

Adjusting a plate-type slip clutch is done by tightening springs or Belleville washers. In the case of the Waltersheid slip clutch, a ring is installed in slots. The advantage to a plate-type clutch, except the Waltersheid, is you can easily adjust the slip clutch to the specs.

How short can a bush hog cut?

You’ll want to make a determination based on the type and density of vegetation on the property, in addition to the growth of any tree saplings. A good rule of thumb is to keep the blades a minimum of six inches off the ground, which will allow you to cut back without completely cutting away or tearing up the ground.

What grade should shear bolt for bush hog?

A 1/2 x 3” Grade 2 shear bolt protects the gearbox and drive- line from damage. The 35 HP gearbox is designed for 540 RPM input speed giving the blades a 12,468 ft./min.

Should I brush hog my pasture?

Why Should You Bush Hog a Pasture? Even existing livestock pastures should be brush hogged at least once a year to prevent weeds from taking over, and vastly decreasing grass growth, and to keep adjacent woods from spreading into the grazing area.

Is there oil in gear box for JD 513 rotary cutter?

I have a 513 cutter that transferred with the property we bought last summer. I’m doing my spring maintenance and was checking the oil in the gear box for the cutter. This is my first time doing this.

What kind of oil is in a JD 513?

A white/brown (milky brown) fluid poured from the check plug hole. After getting a container, I let it flow for a bit; after a while, the fluid started looking like oil. I then took the cover plate off – oil just about fills the entire gear box. I stirred the oil with a screwdriver and the white/brown material is on the bottom.

How to remove oil from a John Deere rotary cutter?

Remove check plug on side…oil should seep from hole. If necessary. remove plug on top and slowly pour oil (John Deere EXTREME-GARD or John Deere GL-5 Gear Lubricant) into gear case until oil seeps from check plug hole. Replace both plugs. Paul, thanks for the info; that is what I suspected, but have never seen water contaminated oil before.

What kind of blades do John Deere use?

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