Rotary Cutter KK Bush Hog Rust Prevention

[mrutkaus]

Being somewhat of a rust fanatic, I was dismayed to see the top part of the KK 6' Bush Hog's Stump Jumper full of water and heavily rusted even while covered with a tarp for several years.

Any water that got in under/thru the tarp decended thru several holes into the cup shaped top of the stump jumper, there to stay.

So, I:

1. Drilled some small holes thru the stump jumper spaced evenly around, for any water that gets in to drain out.

2. Removed water, cleaned, and painted the inside top of the stump jumper liberally with Eastwood's Rust Paint.

3. Used GOOP to seal holes in the welding of the gear box mount plate to the main plate.

4. Used GOOP to glue appropriately sized metal covers (US Quarters for small holes, top of dog food can for big hole) to cover and water seal the holes.

Mike

 

[sandman2234]

Two things you should know about bush hogs...
One, you aren't supposed to be looking up there on top of the stump jumper checking for rust.
Two, if you use it often enough, the spinning will keep the water thrown out, so no rust will occur. However, you will loose the paint by it being used that much.
Drilling the holes is the last thing to do, but now that you have done it, quit looking at it, and get on the tractor and have some fun!!!
David from jax

 

[BlacknTan]

Tarps are a mixed blessing.

Yeah, they keep the bulk of the water off, but the moisture that does get through creates condensation that finds it hard to evaporate..

Promotes rust IMO.