Bush Hog Chain Length

[bones66]

When I am operating my bush hog and using a chain instead of a top link should the chain be tight, have slack. If you say slack about how much.

Please do not try to save my life by telling me how dangerous using a chain is.... I already know it is not OSHA approved! Thanks!

 

[K5lwq]

This is soooo dangerous! :laughing:

The only time the chain needs to be tight is to raise the mower for transport or to back into tall stuff. Take the top link off and raise your lift arms to the highest point you plan to mow at and then measure for the proper length of chain. No problem.

 

[bones66]

Thanks! That is exactly how I have mine set. I contemplated letting it out a couple links to allow it to conform to the ground contour rather than lifting the tail wheel and in many instances allowing the tail wheel to bounce down against the ground rather hard.

 

[FTG-05]

Why isn't it OSHA approved?

 

[K5lwq]

Because it is so dangerous. Be safe out there! :thumbsup:

 

[MESSMAKER]

You can always throw a quick link in there so it is adjustable to a point.

 

[Wyobuckaroo]

Please do not try to save my life by telling me how dangerous using a chain is.

Use a bit of rope and bungee cord in the middle of the chain, up to the top of the roll over bar to hold up the chain when it has slack..

 

[FTG-05]

Because it is so dangerous. Be safe out there! :thumbsup:

Why????

 

[K5lwq]

I was joking with the OP. I do not think it is dangerous at all. I found humor in his first post.

 

[rob in ore]

Why isn't it OSHA approved?

I think it's because there's a chance that the mower deck could flip forward if there is not a rigid connection to the top link.
I had the same question years ago. Imagine that the front edge of the mower hit something like a stump. It would probably take a perfect storm of beer and bad decisions in order for this to happen though. Three Stooges meet the Keystone Kops.