Bush Hog ZERO TURN MOWERS manual

BU S H H O G ® ASSEMBL Y ● OPERA TION ● MAINTENANCE 199 $4.00 99221 ZER O TU RN M O WERS Operator ’s Manual[...]

CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y ou hav e inv ested in the best implement of its type on the market toda y . The care you giv e your Bush Hog implement will g reatly deter mine y our satisf action with its perf or mance and its service life . We urge a careful study of this man ual to provide you with a thorough understanding of y our new implement bef ore ope[...]

ZERO TURN SERIES T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P A GE W arranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dealer Preparation Chec k List . . . . . . . . . 3 Saf ety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 F ederal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . 6 I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . . 7 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST ZERO TURN BEFORE DELIVERING MA CHINE — The follo wing check list should be completed. Use the Operator’ s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Engine has been ser viced. ❒ 2. Batter y fluid le vel is chec ked. ❒ 3. Low oil pressure w ar ning buzz er check ed for operation. ❒ 4. Kill s witches check ed for oper ation. [...]

IMPOR T ANT SAFETY PRECA UTIONS 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 an[...]

SAFETY CONTINUED 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. 9 . ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE K[...]

IMPOR T ANT FEDERAL LA WS AND REGULA TIONS* CONCERNING EMPLO YERS, EMPLO YEES AND OPERA TIONS. *(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[...]

INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Mower has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your mower in top operating condition. Please read this manual thoroughly. Un[...]

CONTROLS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn is equipped with a Safety Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and main- taining this system is vital, for safe operation. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged. 2. Control levers in neutral (swung out). 3. Parking brake on. [...]

SECTION II OPERA TION GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes. Avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. The operator should read, understand and practice all safety messages shown on the caution, warning and danger decals[...]

1 2 . ENGAGE MOWER BLADES by pulling up on the PTO clutch switch. The engine will not start if the PTO switch is engaged. If the engine is running while the PTO clutch is engaged and the operator leaves the seat, the engine will stop. 13. TO STOP: A. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest position B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by mov- ing[...]

MO WING RECOMMEND A TIONS 1. Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM BLADE CONTACT, POWER MUST BE OFF TO CLEAN DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING DANGER KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM UNDERNEATH MOWER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. WARNING ROTARY MOWERS CAN DISCHARGE OBJECTS AT HIGH SPEEDS. TO A[...]

DECK TIL T PROCEDURE (48 “ DECK SHO WN) Deck Lift Bar Installed For Rotating Deck Pin Holding Lift Bar In Stored Location Lift Bar Being Removed From Stored Location Lift Chains, Weight Transfer Arms, And Pins Depressing Weight Transfer Arm To Release Chain 12 Deck Pinned Into Raised Position[...]

SECTION III MAINTENANCE 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. CAUTION MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE WHEN Check crankcase oil level ______[...]

1. ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating infor- mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and includ- ed in your Zero Turn mower information packet. NOTE Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously dam- aged by over heating. [...]

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - DRIVE 1. Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn off of the ground. Safely block the frame in this position so it is secure. 2. Check to be sure the self centering dampener is in synchronized with the control levers. (Pull back on control levers and let go; they should return to the neutral location.) This is adjusted by lockin[...]

Measure from the blade tip (beveled edge) to the ground on all three blades. If there is more than 3/8” difference from front to rear, then the deck should be adjusted. 7 . Also, correct this difference by shortening or lengthening both the left and right side adjusting links as stated above. Blade Tips Discharge Side (Bottom View) 16 DECK BELT A[...]

17 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES: ● ALLOW ENGINE, OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU- IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS- SION OR ENGINE SYSTEMS. WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY AND GANGRENE. INJECTED FLUID MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS BY A DOCTOR FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJ[...]

ST ART -UP MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC FLUID Bush Hog recommends the use of 20W50 motor oil in the hydrostatic reservoir. START-UP PROCEDURE Prior to starting the pump, make certain all system components (reservoir, fittings, etc.) are clean prior to filling with fluid. Fill the reservoir with recommended fluid which should be filtered prior to enterin[...]

1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetor Improper spark plug gap _______________________________________________check and re-gap plug 2. ENGINE BACKFIRES: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetor 3. ENGINE RUNS BUT POWER[...]

SECTION IV ASSEMBL Y PO WER UNIT ASSEMBL Y Mounting Drive Tires Remove tractor from crating. Lay out hardware in bolt bag. Mount the drive tires with the five 1/2” lug nuts provid - ed. Bush Hog offers three styles of drive tires; Turf Tire, Knobby Tire, and a Bar Tire. When installing the bar tire please notice the direction of the cleats on the[...]

Mounting the Control Le vers Attach the bracket angles to the control arms with the 5/16” x 1” capscrews and flange locknuts. Install each lever (grip inward) to the outside of each mount angle with 5/16” x 1” capscrews, flatwashers and flange locknuts. Adjust the levers so they are in line with each other. Refer to picture below. Battery A[...]

E. Use lift bar to apply pressure to the weight transfer arms and attach the upper link of the four link chain over the end of the arm, positioning in the cut out slot. F. Rotate the deck lift handle forward to achieve a lower cutting height or rearward to achieve a high- er cutting height and pin in the desired setting. G. If the mower deck is not[...]

K OHLER WIRING HARNESS BLUE/WHITE WARNING LIGHTS ORANGE/BLACK 18 GA SEAT SWITCH PARK BRAKE SWITCH VIOLET GREEN BROWN 18 GA LEVER NEUTRAL SWITCHES ORANGE GREEN 18 GA PINK PTO SWITCH RED/BLACK STP. 18 GA GRAY/BLACK WHITE 18 GA RED 18 GA RED 12 GA KEY SWITCH BLACK 18 GA BLUE 14 GA YELLOW 18 GA BLUE/ 14 GA YELLOW 18 GA BLUE 14 GA BLACK 14 GA ELECTRIC C[...]

KA W ASAKI WIRING HARNESS BLUE/WHITE 18 GA. WHITE 18 GA. VIOLET 18 GA. BLACK 18 GA. PARK BRAKE SWITCH GREEN LEVER NEUTRAL SWITCH ORANGE BLACK/ORANGE PURPLE STARTER SOLENOID GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. YELLOW BLACK 18 GA. PINK 18 GA. SEAT SWITCH POS NEG. RED 12 GA. 10 AMP BLUE 14 GA. 15 AMP 20 AMP GREEN/RED 16 GA. GREEN IGNITION SWITCH RED 14 GA. ENGINE CONNE[...]

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more inform[...]

26 W ARNING T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH DO NO T OPERA TE MO WER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELD OR DEFLECT OR IN PLA CE AND GOOD REP AIR. 83056 W ARNING T O A V OID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH, ★ READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS. (CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUALS) ★ LOWER IMPLEMENT, STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BE[...]

T ORQUE SPECIFICA TIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SAE SAE SAE SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 7/16 1/4 - 2O UNC 6 (7) 8 (11) 12 (16) 7/16 1/4 - 28 UNF 6 (8) 10 (13) 14 (18) 1/2 5/16 - 18 UNC 11 (15)[...]

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