Bush Hog Commercial Series manual

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    ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 107 $4.00 50048984 B U S H H O G ® COMMERCIAL SERIES Z Z e e r r o o T T u u r r n n M M o o w w e e r r Operator’s Manual[...]

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    CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y ou 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 sug[...]

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    COMMER CIAL SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE W arranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . 8 [...]

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    C OM ME R CI A L ZE RO T U RN R I DI NG M O WE R L IM IT E D WA R RA N TY 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 retai[...]

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    DEALER PREP ARA TION 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 switche[...]

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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 pre[...]

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    IMPORT ANT 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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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    IMPORT ANT FEDERAL LA WS AND REGULA TIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES 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-St[...]

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    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[...]

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    CONTROLS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equipped with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged. 2. Control levers in neutral (swung out). 3. Par[...]

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    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[...]

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    CAUTON 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, move the Control Lever[...]

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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 protection at various cutting heights. They are not intended to ride continously o[...]

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    1 6 . PUMP BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT POWER: The pump bypass valves are located on the front sides of each pump. Turn the control clockwise two complete turns to release the pump for free wheeling; turn them counter-clockwise for operation. Pumps as seen from above. Use a rod through the hex head, or a 5/8” wrench to open or close the val[...]

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    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 ______[...]

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    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 included 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. 2.[...]

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    MOTION CONTROL STEERING ADJUSTMENT 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 terminals of the wiring harn[...]

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    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[...]

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    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: ● USE CARDBOARD AND NOT HANDS TO SEARCH FOR LEAKS. ● RELIEVE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE BEFORE WORK[...]

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    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[...]

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    SECTION IV ASSEMBL Y 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 SEA T Mount either the suspensio[...]

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    22 KA W ASAKI ENGINE WIRING HARNESS[...]

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    23 KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS[...]

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    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[...]

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    25 W ARNING T O A VOID SERIOUS INJUR Y OR DEA TH DO NOT OPERA TE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELD OR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REP AIR. 83056 W ARNING TO A VOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEA TH, ★ READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS. (CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUALS) ★ LOWER IMPLEMENT, STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE DIS[...]

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    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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    PROFESSIONAL SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWERS Optional Equipment: Caster Bundle (A vailable for 61” deck only) Canopy Kit Light Kit Rear Hitch Kit Mulching Kit 49” Mulching Kit 55” Mulching Kit 61” Striping Kit Grass Catcher 49”, 55” & 61” 27[...]

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    SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURF ACE (TREE. BUILDING, FENCE POST . POLE, ETC.) FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE: COMPARE SLOPE WITH FOLDED EDGE THIS IS A 15° SLOPE THIS IS A 10° SLOPE THIS IS A 5° SLOPE 28[...]

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    P.O. Box 1039 l l Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700 l l www.bushhog.com[...]