Bush Hog HDC-2 Series Operator's Manual

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Published 04/18

Revised 03/19

HDC-2 SERIES

ZERO TURN MOWERS

MODELS:

HDC2355FS2, HDC2361FS2,

HDC2555KP2, HDC2561KP2

Manual Number 50080022

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Page 1 HDC-2 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWERS MODELS: HDC2355FS2, HDC2361FS2, HDC2555KP2, HDC2561KP2 Published 04/18 Manual Number 50080022 Revised 03/19 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 3 Operating of this Zero Turn Mower on a Slope Exceeding 15 De- grees is unsafe and can cause upset or loss of traction resulting in serious injury or death. SLOPE INDICATOR This page may be copied for personal use outside of this manual. Fold along the dashed line to measure the slope being checked.
Page 5 Dealer to explain any instructions that you do not fully understand. The care you give your Bush Hog Zero Turn Mower will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. Carefully read and follow the instructions in this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new Zero Turn Mower and its intended use and service requirements.
Page 6 2. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 3. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judgement of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.
Page 7  Steering checked and adjusted, if necessary.  Check tire pressure.  Warranty information has been registered on line with Bush Hog.  Operator's manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the Zero Turn Mower.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
HDC SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER TABLE OF CONTENT SAFETY (SECTION 1) General Safety Instructions and Practices ................1-1 Important Safety Considerations and Precautions ..............1-2 Safety Instructions and Recommendations ................1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY........................1-3 MOWER OPERATION SAFETY....................1-3 Ground Speed When Mowing ..........................1-3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID...................1-4 Contact With The Rotating Blades..........................1-4 Mower Thrown Objects.............................1-4 Grass Discharge Chute ............................1-4 Over Turning................................1-4 Mower Running Over Victim .............................1-4...
Page 10 OPERATION (SECTION 4) .......................4-1 TRAINING BEFORE STARTING ........................4-1 Starting the Engine ..............................4-1 Shutting Down the Engine ............................4-1 STEERING..........................4-2 To Move Forward or Backwards ..........................4-2 To Turn Left ................................4-2 To Turn Right................................4-2 To Perform a Zero Turn..............................4-2 OPERATING THE MOWER......................4-2 ROPS and SEAT BELTS......................4-3 MOWING ON SLOPES and HILLS....................4-3 MOWING NEAR WATER, DITCHES, and EMBANKMENTS ............4-4 MOWING TIPS..........................4-4 AFTER MOWING is COMPLETED ....................4-4...
Page 11 PUMP BELT INSTALLATION .....................6-9 CUTTING BLADE MAINTENANCE ...................6-9 Blade Removal................................6-9 Inspect Blades ................................6-9 Sharpening Blades..............................6-10 Installing Blades...............................6-10 ADJUSTING the MOWER DECK.....................6-10 Leveling the Deck ..............................6-10 TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE....................6-11 Fluid and Filter Change Procedure ..........................6-11 Purging Procedures ..............................6-12 CONSOLE MAINTENANCE ...................6-13- 6-15 General Care ................................6-14 Bypass or Failed Safety Interlock Switch Detection....................6-14 Service Alerts ................................6-14 Alarms..................................6-14 Console Diagnostic Codes............................6-15...
Page 13 SAFETY SECTION 1...
Page 33: Safety Decal Locations (Mower Deck)
SAFETY Safety Decal Location Mower Deck Under Shield Under Shield ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION D914 Danger Decal - Rotating Blades D646 Warning Decal - Shield Missing Decal D916 Danger Decal - Do Not Mow without Discharge Chute in Place D917 Danger Decal - Thrown Object Hazard D918 Warning Decal - Keep Shields In Place...
Page 34: Safety Decal Locations (Power Unit)
Ÿ refueling. D951 ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION D859 Warning - Use Genuine Bush Hog Parts D919 Warning - Crushing Hazard D920 Instruction - Maintain ROPS (English) D921 Warning - Hot Surface D922 Instruction - Maintain ROPS (Spanish) D923...
Page 35: Safety Decal Pictorials
SAFETY Safety Decal Pictorials HDC2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-21 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 39: Introduction (Section 2)
INTRODUCTION SECTION 2...
Page 41 INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has been carefully designed with care and built with quality materials by skilled workers to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your Zero Turn Mower in top operating con- dition.
Page 42 INTRODUCTION The Bush Hog Zero Turn is intended for use on lawns and other frequently maintained areas where a smooth, even cut is desired and superior ma- neuverability is needed. The Power Unit consists of a Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki, or Kohler twin cylinder engine. The engine has a pressurized oil lubrication system with spin-on type filter, fused electronic ignition, electric start and the Zero Turn has a 8 gallon fuel system.
Page 43: Specifications
INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS HDC2 Series Zero Turn Mower MODEL ENGINE CUTTING WIDTH HDC2355FS2........23 HP Kawasaki FS691 ..............55” Deck HDC2361FS2........23 HP Kawasaki FS691 ..............61” Deck HDC2555KP2 ........25 HP Kohler KT745 & Pro Filtration ..........55” Deck HDC2561KP2 ........25 HP Kohler KT745 & Pro Filtration ..........61” Deck CONTROLS.........Electronic Control Module with Keyless Start, System Monitoring and Soft Start PTO Engage PTO............Electromagnetic Clutch rated at 175 FT/LBS FUEL CAPACITY.........8 Gallons (87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline)
Page 45: Controls (Section 3)
CONTROLS SECTION 3...
Page 47: Control Locations
CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS Under Armrest 1. Transaxle Bypass Linkage 8. Start / Stop Button 2. Fuel Cap 9. Mower PTO Switch 3. Steering Control Levers 10. USB Charging Socket 4. Parking Brake Lever 11. Choke 5. Deck Lift Pedal 12. Engine Throttle Control 6.
Page 48 CONTROLS CONSOLE USED ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Engine Start/Stop Button Powers Engine ON / Powers Engine OFF. Key Code Buttons Powers up Console by entering Key Code and enables specific functions as starting /stopping engine, engaging PTO. OK to Start Indicator Light Glows Green when safe to start engine, Red when unsafe.
Page 49: Ignition Switch
CONTROLS Ignition Switch 6. If the new code is usable, the console prompts the user to re-enter the code again by displaying: ENTER” “CODE” “AGAIN”. Re-enter the code used in step 4, then push the PTO switch down 7. The console confirms that the two key codes entered in step 4 and 6 match.
Page 50: Steering Control Levers
CONTROLS Steering Control Levers Moving the right hand lever forward and the left hand lever backward the Zero Turn Mower will achieve a zero turn to the left. Moving the left hand lever forward and the right hand lever backward achieves a zero turn to the right.
Page 51: Pto Switch
CONTROLS IMPORTANT: Always disengage the blades PTO Switch and raise the Zero Turn Mower Deck to the highest position and engage the Transport Locking Lever before transporting. Switch IMPORTANT: To maintain an even cutting height, all tires must have equal air pressure of 15 psi /103kPa / 1bar.
Page 52: Seat Adjustment Controls
CONTROLS 2. The Backrest Angle Adjustment Knob. Seat Adjustment Controls 3. Arm Rest Height adjustment (raise arm rest to access NON-SUSPENSION SEAT adjustment knobs). 4. Seat Slide allows 6” of fore and aft adjustment. The seat is shaped to increase air flow so that you stay more comfortable on hot days Move Lever Transaxle Bypass Control...
Page 53: Parking Brake
CONTROLS Parking Brake Parking Brake Lever The Parking Brake is located on the left side of the Zero Turn Mower. To set the brake pull the lever up and push down to release. When engaging the brake the Zero Turn Mower must be completely motionless. Always set the Parking Brake before dismounting the Zero Turn Mower and always release the brake before putting the Zero Turn Mower into operation.
Page 55: Operation (Section 4)
OPERATION SECTION 4...
Page 57: Training
OPERATION If you are unfamiliar with the oper- Starting the Engine IMPORTANT! ation of a Zero Turn Mower, READ the Safety Section and the Controls Section before 1. Operator sitting in seat. NOTE; The Seat is Operating. equipped with an operator presence switch and the Training unit will not start if operator is not sitting in the seat! 2.
Page 58: Steering
OPERATION Steering Operating the Mower The Mowing Height is controlled by the Foot Control Direction of travel and speed are controlled by the Steer- Pedal and a Height Adjusting Knob. ing Control Levers. The right hand lever controls the right wheel and the left hand lever controls the left wheel.
Page 59: Rops And Seat Belts
OPERATION ROPS and Seat Belts Mowing on Slope and Hills Operating this Zero Turn Mower ROPS DA NGE R on a Slope Exceeding 15 Degrees is unsafe and can cause upset or loss of traction re- sulting in serious injury or death. Seat Refer to the Slope Indicator page in the front of this Belt...
Page 60: Mowing Near Water, Ditches, And Embankments
OPERATION Mowing Near Water, Ditches, and Mowing Tips Embankments Before mowing check the area to CA UT IO N be mowed for debris that can be Operating this Zero Turn Mower D AN GER removed. Objects that are fixed and cannot be re- near water where drop offs are moved, flag the object so a collision does not occur.
Page 61: Moving The Machine Manually
OPERATION Moving Machine Manually Weak or Discharged Battery If the battery is weak and will not start the engine, it NOTE: Do not push, pull, or tow this Zero Turn Mower should be recharged using a battery charger. without first releasing the hydraulic pressure in the Inte- Replace the battery if it will not hold a charge after grated Transaxles.
Page 63: Transporting (Section 5)
TRANSPORTING SECTION 5...
Page 65: Preparing To Transport
TRANSPORTING Transporting the Zero Turn Mower Loading the Zero Turn Mower at a steeper angle than 15 degrees can cause possible tip over or loss of traction resulting in injury or death. Mower compo- Transport Zero Turn Mower on a heavy duty trailer that nents may hang up on the transition from the ramp is adequate to handle the size and weight of the Zero to the trailer bed.
Page 66 TRANSPORTING Unloading the Zero Turn Mower Extreme CAUTION should be C AUT ION used when loading and unload- ing the Zero Turn Mower. Avoid sudden acceleration and deceleration while driving on the ramp and trailer bed. This could cause loss of control and tip-over. 1.
Page 67: Maintenance (Section 6)
MAINTENANCE SECTION 6...
Page 69: Recommended Regular Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE Recommended Regular Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Service Maintenance Procedure Interval After the first 8 hours • Change the engine oil and oil filter. • Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. After the first 50 hours • Change the hydraulic system filter and oil. Before each use or daily •...
Page 70: Lubrication
Engine Maintenance The Bush Hog Series HDC Zero Turn Mowers are of- fered with 3 different engine manufactures. Briggs & Stratton, Kawasaki and Kohler. Maintenance procedures vary from each manufacturer.
Page 71 MAINTENANCE Mower Model ..Engine Series Changing the Engine Oil and Oil Filter Number HDC2355FS2 ..Kawasaki FS691 NOTE: It is recommended after the first 8 hours of HDC2555KP2 ..Kohler KT745 usage the oil and filter be changed. HDC2361FS2 ..Kawasaki FS691 HDC2561KP2 ..Kohler KT745 Follow the procedures for changing oil and oil filter as instructed by the engine manufacturers manual which ap- Locate your Mower Model Number and then go to the...
Page 72: Servicing The Battery
MAINTENANCE Servicing the Battery 4. Clean the terminals with a wire brush removing all corrosion and coat the terminals with a lite coat of battery terminal grease. This Zero Turn Mower is equipped from the factory with a maintenance free battery that does not need servicing. 5.
Page 73: Safety System
MAINTENANCE Safety System Parking Brake Adjustment The Safety System of this Zero Turn Mower is designed Adjusting Nuts to prevent starting or driving the Zero Turn Mower under Brake the following conditions Cable The engine will only start when: ● The Zero Turn Mower PTO Switch is in the down po- sition (Blades disengaged).
Page 74: Caster Wheels
MAINTENANCE Caster Wheels 3. Insert the Axle Sleeve through the Hub into the Flange Bearings and Roller Bearings. Axle Nut 4. Put 10 shots of grease in both fittings on the Hub. Use Roller No 2 Lithium or Molybdenum grease. Bearing 5.
Page 75: Mower Deck V-Belt
MAINTENANCE Mower Deck V-Belts Mower Deck Belt Installation To Clutch Pulley Mower deck V-Belts should be checked every 100 hours Tension Rod of usage and more often under heavy usage. Belt Tension Outer Nut Idler Pulley Inspect belts for severe cracking and large nicks. NOTE: Belts will show small cracks under normal oper- ation.
Page 76 MAINTENANCE PUMP BELT Servicing the Pump Belt will re- C A UTION quire the back end of the Zero Turn Mower to be elevated to gain access to the belt area. Parking Brake Set Clutch Stop Mower Deck Belt Wheel Chocks Always set the Parking Brake and D AN GER use wheel chocks on the front...
Page 77: Pump Belt Installation
MAINTENANCE Pump Belt Installation Cutting Blade Maintenance 1. Follow steps 1-4 of Pump Belt Removal. Best mowing results are achieved when blades are sharp and not damaged. 2. Place the belt over the Cooling Fans and into the Replace blades that become bent or cracked while mow- pulley Groove.
Page 78: Sharpening Blades
MAINTENANCE Sharpening Blades Adjusting the Mower Deck WAR NING When sharpening blades wear IMPORTANT! Check tire pressure before adjust- gloves and eye protection. ing Mower Deck (See - Tire Pres- sure). Under inflated or over inflated tires will not allow 1.
Page 79: Transaxle Maintenance
MAINTENANCE 5. Adjustment is achieved by turning the Adjusting Nuts Transaxle Maintenance at the Rear Deck Hangers on each side of the deck until the blade tips are at the 3” position. This Zero Turn Mower has two Transaxles. The Transaxles have external filters for ease of maintenance.
Page 80: Purging Procedures
MAINTENANCE 6. Repeat steps 1-5 on the opposite side transaxle drive. 13. Re-install the Oil Reservoir Tank cap by hand. Be careful to not overtighten. 7. Drain old oil filters of all free flowing oil prior to disposal. Place used oil in appropriate containers and deliver to an 14.
Page 81: Console Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Console Maintenance 1& ITEM DESCRIPTION FUNCTION Engine Start/Stop Button Powers Engine ON / Powers Engine OFF. Key Code Buttons Powers up Console by entering Key Code and enables specific functions as starting /stopping engine, engaging PTO. OK to Start Indicator Light Glows Green when safe to start engine, Red when unsafe.
Page 82: General Care
MAINTENANCE Console Maintenance To Reset A Service Alert: a. Begin with the console unlocked by entering your Key General Care Code. The console must be unlocked to reset a service alert. The Console is a completely sealed instrument designed b. Select the service alert to reset by clicking keypad but- to withstand exposure to outdoor environments.
Page 83: Console Diagnostic Codes
MAINTENANCE Console Diagnostic Codes When a fault is detected by the console it is displayed on the LCD (14) as a numeric code. Below is a chart of the error codes and potential sources ERROR DESCRIPTION CODE # Continuous PTO clutch current to high - check PTO clutch coil resistance. Function inhibited because continuous system current to high.
Page 84: Spark Arrestor Maintenance
MAINTENANCE *SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE Muffler Tailpipe * This unit is Approved for use on U.S. Forest Service Lands. Screen Clamp Extension Maintenance Wait until the muffler is cool before C AU TION performing any maintenance. SPARK ARRESTOR SCREEN should be inspected every 100 hours of engine usage. 1. Loosen the two nuts on the clamp and slide clamp off,over the tailpipe extension.
Page 85: Storage (Section 7)
STORAGE SECTION 7...
Page 87: Winter Storage
New Season Preparation 5. Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon check is completed use only Genuine Bush Hog of engine oil into the cylinder. Turn over the engine so Parts. The use of “Will Fit” parts may reduce Zero...
Page 89: Trouble Shooting (Section 8)
TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 8...
Page 91 TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE PROBLEM ENGINE WILL NOT START CAUSE Battery Dead ENGINE OVERHEATS PTO Switch Engaged Steering Levers not in Neutral Lock Position Clogged air intakes or cooling fins Parking Brake Not Set Engine overloaded Contamination in Carburetor or Fuel Line Low Oil Clogged Fuel Filter Contamination in fuel line Ignition System Faulty...
Page 93: Technical Data (Section 9)
TECHNICAL DATA SECTION 9...
Page 95 TECHNICAL DATA MAIN WIRING HARNESS ASSEMBLY To Control Connector 1 AMP Fuse for Auxillary Power Source located in the line that supplies power to the Auxillary Power Source. Fuse Brown R.H. Neutral Switch 1 AMP Orange Power Port Blue/White Accuator Brown/Black White Black Lights Orange/White Seat SWitch Red/White...
Page 97 TECHNICAL DATA 50076064 ENGINE ADAPTOR HARNESS for BRIGGS and STRATTON ENGINES FUEL SOLENOID BROWN 18 GA. MAGNETO TO GROUND RED/BLACK 18 GA. ALT OUTPUT RED 14 GA. CONNECTOR CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION 1 2 3 MALE 6 POSITION OIL SENDER GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA.
Page 98: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kawasaki Engines
TECHNICAL DATA 50077206 ENGINE ADAPTOR HARNESS for KAWASAKI ENGINES HDC2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 99: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kohler Engines
TECHNICAL DATA 50076065 ENGINE ADAPTOR HARNESS for KOHLER ENGINES FUEL SOLENOID BROWN 18 GA. MAGNETO TO GROUND RED/BLACK 18 GA. ALT OUTPUT RED 14 GA. CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION CONNECTOR MALE 6 POSITION OIL SENDER GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA. GROUND/SOLENOID BLACK 14 GA.
Page 101: Service And Maintenance Records
TECHNICAL DATA SERVICE and MAINTENANCE RECORDS Service or Maintenance Date Meter Performed Hours HDC2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-7 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 104 HDC-2 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER P/N 50080022 Printed in U.S.A.

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