Bush Hog Estate Series manual

BU S H H O G ® ASSEMBL Y ● OPERA TION ● MAINTENANCE 204 $4.00 50043313 Estate Series ZER O TU RN MOWER Operator ’s Manual[...]

CONGRA TULA TIONS! Y ou have invested in the best ZT Rider on the market today . The care you give your Bush Hog ZT 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 Rider before operating, as well as suggestions for ope[...]

EST A TE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDERS T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION P AGE W arranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . . 8 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Description . [...]

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DEALER PREP ARA TION CHECK LIST EST A TE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER 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 light checked for operation. ❒ 4. Operator interlock switches [...]

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[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be fol- lowed by the operator to avoid acci- dents. When you see this symbol, care- fully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure tocomply with safety precautions could result in seri- ous bodily injury. In addition to the design[...]

5. AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes as loss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. Drive slower on slopes. DO NOT mow slopes greater than 15 degrees. Watch for ditches, holes, rocks, dips and rises, which change the operating angle. Keep away from drop-offs and steep banks. Avoid sudden starts when [...]

21. Use only an approved gasoline container. 22. Avoid fire from static sparks. Never fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place fuel containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. 23 Avoid fire from static sparks. Remove mower from truck bed or trailer and refuel it on[...]

INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Bush Hog Estate Series ZT Rider 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 Rider 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. Parking br[...]

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 3 . 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. 14. TO STOP: A. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest position B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by mov- ing[...]

F . Remove the key and wait for all movement and all sound to cease before dismounting. 1 5 . HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT POWER: The bypass levers are located on the rear of the engine plate. NOTE: Exhaust muffler can be extremely hot. Use extreme caution when engaging or disengaging bypass levers to prevent severe burns[...]

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 1. Stop engine and remove ignition key. 2. Tilt seat forward. 3. Move the control lever rearward and release the control lever. This control lever should return to a position where the control lever can be swung outward and lock in the neutral outward position. This setting is fixed and not adjustable. If the handles do not retur[...]

16 LEVELING THE DECK AND SETTING THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION 1. Set all tire pressures to the correct specifications. 2. Rest machine on a level slab of concrete. 3. Depress the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to the full lift height position and move the height adjust pin to the 4.5” position. 4. Take all the force off the two deck lift [...]

17 HYDROST A TIC TRANSAXLE BEL T TENSION ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop engine and remove key. 2 . The hydrostatic transaxle belt tension is adjusted through a spring loaded idler pulley. 3. The tension can be adjusted by loosening the (2) hex nuts on the end of the spring support bolt and turning them until the spring length is 3- 7/16” (Shown at right). Ti[...]

Fill Port - Insert rod through this port to check fluid level. Void Air Space - 1-78” Correct Fluid Level - 4-1/4” IMPORTANT When tightening the filter insure proper torque value of 20 - 50 in. lbs. is applied. Filter is plas- tic. Excessive torque will damage filter. Due to the effects air has on eficiency in the hydro- static drive applicatio[...]

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 20 MOUNTING SEA T Remove either the standard seat, standard seat w/armrests or the suspension seat from the card- board container. Align the four 5/16” holes in the seat frame with the four slots in the seat mounting plate. Attach the seat using the hardware in the parts bag accordingly (4 - 5/16” - 18 x 3/4” screws, 4 - [...]

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[...]

22 50043278 50043279 50043280 CAUTION CAUTION 94131 SHUT OFF ENGINE BEFORE REFUELING NEVER FILL FUEL T ANK INDOORS OR WHEN ENGINE IS HOT . WIPE UP ALL SPILLED FUEL BEFORE ST ARTING ENGINE. DO NOT SMOKE WHILE REFUELING. 94131[...]

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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