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BUSH HOG
COMMERCIAL SERIES
Z Ze er ro o T Tu ur rn n M Mo ow we er r
Operator’s Manual
ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best mower of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog mower will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from B
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COMMERCIAL SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Motion Control Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . .17 Safety Precauti
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COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of this new Zero Turn Riding Mower, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from date of retail sale. The three year limited warranty (third year parts only) includes drive train, electromagnetic clutch, deck and cutter spindles. See dealer for complete details. The
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Engine has been serviced. ❒ 2. Battery fluid level is checked. ❒ 3. Low oil pressure warning buzzer checked for operation. ❒ 4. Operator interlock switches checked for operation. ❒ 5. Assembly completed. ❒ 6. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 7. Hydraulic Reservoir filled with oil. ❒ 8. All shields in place and in good condi
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Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safe- ty precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury. Safety Signs Signal Words The signal words DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION are used on the equipm
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen- dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personn
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SAFETY CONTINUED 6. KNOW HOW TO STOP QUICKLY. Know the location and operation of every control, especially how to brake and how to disengage the mower blades. 7. DO NOT MOVE THE CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Control Levers. 8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruc- tions to operate mower. Do not operate the mower when children or others
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SAFETY CONTINUED 29. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting. 30. Do not operate the mower under influence of drugs or alcohol. 31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury. TOWING 1. Use for towing only if equipped with a Bush Hog hitch kit. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. 2. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. 3. On slopes
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IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and health
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION smooth, even cut is desired and superior maneuver- ability is needed. The tractor unit consists of either a We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- 21 hp or 25 hp Kawasaki or a 23 hp Kohler twin cylin- tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has der engine. The engine has a pressurized oil lubrica- been carefully designed to give maximum service tion system with spin-on type filter, fused electronic igni- with minimum down time. This
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CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM 1 Ignition Key -Starts and stops engine. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equipped 2 Engine Throttle - Controls engine speed. with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding 3 Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation. seat at side. (See page 21) 4 PTO Switch - Engages electric clutch which To Start Engine: engage
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SECTION II OPERATION 8. Inspect V-belts GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s 9. Check tire pressure (Use low pressure gauge): manual should operate this machine. Operator Front Tires - 15 psi, Drive Tires - 15 psi should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. The 10. Make sure underside of mower deck is free of grass. operator should read, understand and practice all safety messages shown on the caution, warning a
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OPERATION Control Lever forward, depending on which direction you wish to turn. 1. OPEN FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE left or right tank. WARNING 2. MOVE CONTROL LEVERS TO neutral “OUT” position by pushing each one straight sideways. AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: DO NOT MOVE STEERING LEVERS FROM 3. SET PARKING BRAKE. Pull rearward to set. FORWARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO FORWARD POSITION RAPIDLY. A SUDDEN 4. DISENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH by CHANGE IN DIRECTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF moving clutch switch t
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ANTI-SCALP ROLLER OR CASTER ADJUSTMENT: 1. Stop engine and move the control levers to the neutral position and engage the parking brake. 2. Disengage the blades. 3. The Anti-Scalp deck rollers are adjustable up and down to provide improved deck flotation and scalping WARNING protection at various cutting heights. They are not intended to ride continously on the ground. Rollers should Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or maintain .375” minimum clearance to ground. DO NOT turning on slopes as lo
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MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING 1. Keep mower blades sharp. AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES TO OTHERS: ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNI- 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. TION SWITCH WHENEVER THE MOWER IS UNATTENDED TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM STARTING THE ENGINE. WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM BLADE 16. PUMP BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR CONTACT, POWER MUST BE OFF TO WITHOUT POWER: The pump bypass valves CLEAN DISCHARGE CHUTE are located on the front sides of e
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SECTION III MAINTENANCE CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCH OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS. IMPORTANT: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR ON THE ENGINE, REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE ENGINE MANUFACTURERS’ MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR PARTICULAR BRAND OF ENGINE. MAINTENANCE
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4. TIRES: 1. ENGINE: Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient For complete maintenance and operating infor- operation of the mower. Check tire air pres- mation for your engine, please refer to your sure periodically. Inflate front and rear tires to 15 psi. engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn mower information packet. Lug bolts should be checked regularly for tight- ness. Torque lug bolts to 50 ft./lbs. The ce
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MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT 6. Re-tighten the nuts at the end of the hex turnbuckles and repeat the procedure for the opposite side of the unit. 1. There are three lever height positions available. Place the levers in the position that provides the 7. Shut the unit off. Remove the jumper wire from most confortable operating position for you. the wiring harness and replace the connectors into the seat switch. Never operate the mower 2. Align the levers front/rear position. With the unless all
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LEVELING THE DECK DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT CAUTION Belt adjustment should be checked every 50 hours STOP THE ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, to get maximum life and cutting performance from REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND SPARK PLUG the mower. Belt tension is adjusted by increasing or WIRES FOR SAFETY. decreasing the length of the spring on the movable idler. For proper belt tension on the 49”, 55” and 61” mowers, the spring length should be set to 7-1/2” inside hook to inside hook with the deck in 3” cutting He
