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CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best mowerof 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 mower 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 Bush H
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HOME 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 Precautions .
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HOME SERIES 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 HOME SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r 1. Engine has been serviced. r 2. Battery fluid level is checked. r 3. Low oil pressure light checked for operation. r 4. Operator interlock switches checked for operation. r 5. Assembly completed. r 6. All fittings lubricated. r 7. ZT transaxle filled with oil to appropriate level. r 8. All shields in place and in good
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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 a smooth, even cut is desired and superior maneu- INTRODUCTION verability is needed. The tractor unit consists of either We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- a 17.5 hp Briggs & Stratton single, 18 hp Briggs & tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has Stratton twin, or 20 hp Kohler twin cylinder engine. been carefully designed to give maximum service The engines have a pressurized oil lubrication system with minimum down time. This manual is provided to with spin-on type
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CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS 1 Ignition Key -Starts and stops engine. OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM 2 Engine Throttle - Controls engine speed. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equipped with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to 3 Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding seat at side. and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation. 4 PTO Switch - Engages electric clutch which To Start Engine: engages mower b
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SECTION II OPERATION 7. Check battery fluid level. GENERAL SAFETY 8. Inspect V-belts Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual should operate this machine. Operator 9. Check tire pressure (Use low pressure gauge): should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety Front & Drive Tires -15 psi. shoes. Avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. The operator should read, understand and practice all 10. Make sure underside of mower deck is free of safety messages shown on the caution, w
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OPERATION WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: 1. OPEN FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE left or DO NOT MOVE STEERING LEVERS FROM right tank. FORWARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO FORWARD POSITION RAPIDLY. A SUDDEN 2. MOVE CONTROL LEVERS TO neutral “OUT” CHANGE IN DIRECTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF position by pushing each one straight sideways. CONTROL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT. FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE THE 3. SET PARKING BRAKE. Pull rearward to set. CONTROL LEVERS IN A GENTLE, SLOW MOTION, ESPECIALLY ON
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ANTI-SCALP ROLLER (42” Deck Only) WARNING 1. Stop engine and move the control levers to the Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or neutral position and engage the parking brake. turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or 2. Disengage the blades. tip-over could occur. Drive slower on 3. The Anti-Scalp deck rollers are adjustable up and slopes. DO NOT mow slopes greater than 15 down to provide improved deck flotation and scalping degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, protection at various c
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MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING 1. Keep mower blades sharp. AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES TO OTHERS: ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNI- TION SWITCH WHENEVER THE MOWER IS 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. UNATTENDED TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM STARTING THE ENGINE. WARNING 15. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS BYPASS-TO TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM BLADE MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT POWER: The CONTACT, POWER MUST BE OFF TO bypass levers are located on the rear of the CLEAN DISCHARGE
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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 Lug bolts should be checked regularly for included in your Zero Turn mower information packet. tightness. Torque lug bolts to 59 ft./lbs. NOTE Air
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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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36” & 42” Deck- Spring length of 16” for 3” cut- LEVELING THE DECK AND SETTING THE ting height. For lower cutting heights loosen COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION springs at 1/4” intervals until stop hits adjusting CAUTON pin in correct height location. If deck floats, STOP THE ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, loosen springs at 1/4” intervals until deck stops REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND SPARK PLUG floating.(Measure from back of flatwasher to WIRES FOR SAFETY. back of flatwasher) 1. Set all tire pressures to
