Help please

gotrocks · Jul 3, 2011

I've got a Bush Hog 48" finish mower (three blade) TH 48.
Was working great, had even found some new blades to fit.
Whang! One spindle stopped turning, other two OK.
There are two belts that drive the blades, one belt is broken.
I've searched numerous sites, Bush Hog does not
show this model in their "manual" list.

I will rejoice if anyone can direct me to a source for the manual
with diagram for replacement of the belt and part number.

HAVE A SAFE-HAPPY 4TH

Bird · Jul 3, 2011

I know nothing about these companies, but a search on Bing.com for "Bush Hog TH48 manuals" turns up some, such as Surplus Manuals.com and Agri-Con Manuals that might help you.

gotrocks · Jul 4, 2011

Hello Bird,
Long time no see. Hope all is well with you and yours.
Thanks for this info. I looks like what I need.
Norris

God Bless US All!

Damifino · Jul 4, 2011

gotrocks,

Don't know if this is what your looking for, but may help.
Parts for Bush Hog TH48 Turf Hog

Good Luck

J_J · Jul 5, 2011

Even if you can not find a manual, you can take the old belt to a supplier and get a replacement. Can also take the one good belt in to match. Last resort, get two new belts that are a close match. They make different grades of belts, from light duty to heavy duty, etc, with different material through out the belt for strength, and durability.

Soundguy · Jul 5, 2011

ditto 100% what JJ said.

if like belts.. match the good one and get a pair.

get power belts as they will take the punishment a more can put out.

check here.. may be what you need.. about 4th listing down..

Lawn & Garden & Specialty Belts - Bush Hog - TracParts.com

Item #: A-86326
Rotary Mower (FINISHING MOWER: TH48-01, TH48-02) Quantity in package = 1 DIM A (1): Set of 2 belts REPLACES: 86326

gotrocks · Jul 8, 2011

More thanks to each of you guys.
Damifino
Interesting comparison from Messicks link;

83121 Belts, Matched Pair. $62.53 4 In Stock
Looks like "pencil vain you" knows how to put the pencil to you.

:laughing:

Soundguy
Belt, Drive Trackparts.com
Item #: A-86326 Rotary Mower (FINISHING MOWER: TH48-01, TH48-02) Quantity in package = 1 DIM A (1): Set of 2 belts REPLACES: 86326
$20.31

I had already been able to remove the belts and one was still clearly marked "Bush Hog 86326"

Found
Madison Tractor Company
71 Jasons Way
Marshall, NC 28753
828-380-0731 Don order belts 22.46
Tuesday - on my front porch Thursday.
Can't get much better than that.

Thank all of you gents again.

Norris