Bush hog

   / Bush hog #1  

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Kubota B6100E Kubota L 2501 Kubota T1460
Good morning, is it normal that these blades be loose?
I know nothing about this, I need one and it’s been sitting
The bolt/ nut is tight, just sloppy from wear.
Not stupid loose in my uneducated opinion but definitely wobbly.
Someone has just abused this thing
Thanks
 

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   / Bush hog #2  
They should be able to spin around the nut. If it hits a stump, they can absorb the hit better (by spinning backwards). As for how "loose", mine are somewhat tight and takes a little effort to spin them.

That one does look to have been used a bunch... What price are they asking?
 
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#3  
They should be able to spin around the nut. If it hits a stump, they can absorb the hit better (by spinning backwards). As for how "loose", mine are somewhat tight and takes a little effort to spin them.

That one does look to have been used a bunch... What price are they asking?
It came with a B6100 I bought years back
I unhooked it and dropped it not thinking I’d have need for it
 
   / Bush hog #4  
I would worry more about the gearbox than the blades. Before I used it, I would try to tighten the blades but also, change the gearbox oil.
 
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#5  
I would worry more about the gearbox than the blades. Before I used it, I would try to tighten the blades but also, change the gearbox oil.
I pulled the plugs on it and no detachable fluid so I’ll fill it up and see what happens
Thanks
 
   / Bush hog #7  
The blades are "lose" so they can swing back if they hit something like a rock or a stump. In normal operation, centrifugal force keeps them extended in cutting position. Fill the gearbox with 80w-90 gear oil. If it leaks, use cornhead grease.
 
   / Bush hog #8  
Correlation of blade to bolt appears fine to me. As others stated blade to blade arm needs to have a little clearance so blade can rotate away from unknown obstacles encountered when mowing.
 
   / Bush hog #9  
I wouldn't fill it up too much, just enough to see if it's leaking out the bottom. Maybe fill it to a certain level. (My guess it will leak). Cornhead grease 00, works well if the bottom seal is shot...
 
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Surprisingly the box took very little gear oil and cuts like a champ considering all things.
The B6100 is probably too small for it so I have to put it in turtle mode but I’m still at the learning curve.
Can someone tell me what the chain may have been used for?
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