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ARHunter 09-23-2012 07:28:05 24.119.244.114 Report to Moderator	I am trying to figure out what model Bushog this is. I know it is probably at least 40-50 yrs old. Any help would be appreaciated. Also, the input shaft seal leaks and I have read you can fill these gear boxes with grease. Would it be better to do that or fix the seal? Thanks [Reply]   [No Email]
John Mason, Michigan 09-29-2012 18:16:45 75.210.250.51 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   Any of you guys know anything about Mono Mfg, brush hogs? [Reply]  [No Email]
ARHunter 09-24-2012 14:37:23 24.119.244.114 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to jon f mn, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Yeah, I guess I should go ahead and replace the seal. It shouldn't be too much trouble. It seems to be in fairly good condition except for the deck being cracked in a couple of spots where the front vertical bars connect. I beefed that area up with some 2"x2" angle iron. Replaced the bearings and seals in the tail wheel hub and put on a new tail wheel. Used it all day last Saturday and never had a problem. [Reply]  [No Email]
Billy NY 09-24-2012 09:50:54 24.29.79.122 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   Besides the surface rust, it sure looks like it had an easy life and that is definitely an older gearbox judging by the looks. I can't believe how straight the deck is, not even a circle imprint from the blades like most eventually get. See what info you can get off it, might find literature for it on ebay or similar. There was a post on here about Grease vs 80W-90WT oil in these, my old Rhino SE-6 actually called for 0 or 00 which is heavier than 80W-90, less viscous and almost like track roller lube which is a stringy tacky type lube, almost reminds me of chainsaw bar oil. Someone made a point about grease that I thought was good, I would not use it, unless nothing else was available, fix the seal and used the appropriate lube, its designed for splash lube applications which is what the differential/gearbox is. One of the reasons I would prefer to use the heavier oils is for maintenance, mixing greases and oils, incompatible soap bases and whatever else, has the potential to make a mess, when I want to change the oil on mine, I flip it over, drain it, and refill with Lucas 80W-90 or whatever grade, (I forget at the moment) but is stays clean and does not leak, I'm sure the seal has plenty of miles on it too ! [Reply]  [No Email]
ARHunter 09-23-2012 08:12:26 24.119.244.114 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to DeltaRed, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   Thanks for all your help. I can change the seal on the input shaft, but if the thin grease will work and not leak that would be a much easier solution :) . [Reply]  [No Email]
James Howell 09-23-2012 07:59:35 75.224.232.219 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   I agree with the real roger that it is a 5ft Model 12 mower. Got one just like it down by the equipment shed. [Reply]  [No Email]
ARHunter 09-23-2012 07:54:24 24.119.244.114 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to DeltaRed, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see It is 5 foot. I think it may be a model 12 just wasn't sure. What about putting grease in the gear box. Any opinions on this? [Reply]  [No Email]
James Howell 09-23-2012 08:08:48 75.224.232.219 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:54:24   You can use Corn Head Grease that is available from Deere. Used it to stop a leak on the JD #5 sickle mower. Used it a couple of weeks ago to stop a leak on the 7ft Corsicana rotary cutter. Hope this helps. [Reply]  [No Email]
the real roger 09-23-2012 07:48:17 72.23.72.14 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   What size is it? If it is 5 foot it could be a model 12 [Reply]  [No Email]
BigMarv1085 09-23-2012 07:39:33 74.190.11.43 Report to Moderator	Re: Help Identify Old Bushog in reply to ARHunter, 09-23-2012 07:28:05   The gear box looks the same as a Bushhog 706, have you tried to run the numbers on the back bottom of the gear box [Reply]  [No Email]