Bush Hog 50045565 manual

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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 mower before operating, as well as suggestions[...]

P R OF ES SI ON AL S ER I ES Z E RO T UR N R ID IN G MO WE R TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Federal Laws and Regulations . . [...]

PROFESSIONAL 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 yea[...]

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST PROFESSIONAL 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 warning buzzer checked for operation. r 4. Operator interlock switches checked[...]

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 pre[...]

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 t his s ymbol , care fully read the me ssag e that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury. In addition to the design[...]

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 pos ition to rever se pos ition r apidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Control Levers. 8 . DO [...]

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 [...]

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-Steige[...]

INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding 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 thoroug[...]

CONTROLS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equippe d with an Operato r Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understan ding and m aintain ing thi s system is vita l for sa fe opera tion. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged. 2. Control levers in neutral (swung out[...]

SECTION II OPERATION 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 [...]

If the operator is inexperienced with the zero turn mower lever steering/speed control, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep away from fences, buildings, and other obstruc- tions. While becoming familiar with the machine, mo ve th e C ont ro l L ev er[...]

A N T I - S C A L P R O L L E R O R C A S T E R A D J U S T M E N T : 1. S to p e ng in e a nd mo ve th e c on tr ol l ev er s to th e n eu t ra l po si ti on an d e ng ag e t he pa r ki ng b ra ke . 2 . D is en ga ge th e b l ad es . 3 . T he An ti -S c al p d ec k r ol le rs ar e a d ju st ab le u p a nd do wn to pro vi de imp ro ve d de ck flo t[...]

16. P U M P B Y P A S S - T O M O V E T H E T R A C T O R WITHOUT POWER: The pump bypass valves are located on the forward sides of each pump. Turn the control cl ockwise two complete turns to release the pump for free wheeling; turn them counter-clockwise to resume operation. Pumps as seen from above. Use a rod through the hex head, or a 5/8” wr[...]

SECTION III MAINTENANCE BE FOR E PERF ORM IN G AN Y MAIN TE NAN CE, TUR N OFF ENG INE , REM OVE KEY AN D DI SCO NN ECT SPA RK PL UGS . US E E XTR EME CA RE W HEN WOR KIN G O N MA CHI NER Y. DO N OT WEA R WA TCH OR JEW ELR Y. DO NO T W EAR LO OSE F ITT ING CL OTH ES, A ND OBS ERV E A LL COM MON S AFE TY PRA CTI CES WI TH TO OLS . CAUTION MAINTENANCE[...]

1. ENGINE: For complete maintenance and oper ating infor- mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and i n c l ud e d i n y o ur Z er o T u rn m ow e r i n fo r ma t i on pa c k et . NOTE Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously d[...]

M O T I O N C O N T R O L S T E E R I N G A D J U S T M E N T 1 . Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn off of the ground. Safely block the frame in this position so it is secure. This adjustment must be made with the drive wheels turning. 2 . Remove the electrical connection from the seat switch and temporarily install a jumper wire across the t[...]

LEVELING THE DECK 1. Set all tire pressures to the correct specifications. 2. Place machine on a level slab of concrete. 3. Depress the deck lift pedal raising the deck to the full lift height position and move the height adjustment pin to the 5” position. 4. Place a level on the deck, from front to rear. If the level is too short to reach all th[...]

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 DOC- TOR FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRESSURE LEAKS: l l USE CARDBOARD AND NOT HANDS TO SEARCH FOR LEAKS. l l RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE WORK[...]

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 ASSEMBLY 21 MOUNTING THE CONTROL LEVERS Mount the control levers to the 3/4’ x 3/4” square bars positioning the control levers to the preferred height and mount with 3/8” x 1” fasteners, lock washers, and flat washers. Move the control levers forward or rearward for operator comfort. MOUNTING THE SEAT Mount the seat to the seat f[...]

22 KAWASAKI ENGINE WIRING HARNESS * NOTE: Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator. *[...]

23 KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 25 HP & 30HP MODELS * NOTE: Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator. *[...]

24 KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 28 HP EFI ENGINE * NOTE: Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator. *[...]

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 TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELD OR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR. 83056 W ARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, H READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS. (CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUALS) H H LOWER IMPLEMENT, STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE DISMOUNTING. H H NO RI[...]

B O L T D I A M E T E R W R E N C H ( I N . ) “ B ” A N D S A E S A E S A E S I Z E ( I N . ) “ A ” T H R E A D S I Z E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E 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) 17 (23) 25 (33) 1/2 5/16 - 24 UNF 13 (17) 19 (26) 27 (37) 9 /16 3/8 - 16 UNC 20 [...]

PRO FES SION AL SERI ES ZER O T URN RIDI NG MOWE RS Opt iona l Eq uipme nt: Cast er Bu ndle (Avail able fo r 61” deck o nly) Can opy Ki t Lig ht Kit Elec tric Actua tor B undle Rear Hitc h Kit Mul ching Kit 6 1” Mul ching Kit 5 5” Stri ping Kit Gras s Cat cher 55” & 61” 28[...]

SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE. BUILDING, FENCE POST. POLE, ETC.) FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE E X A M P L E : C O M P A R E S L O P E W I T H F O L D E D EDGE T HI S I S A 1 5 ° S L O P E TH I S IS A 1 0° S LO PE TH I S IS A 5° SLOPE 29[...]

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