Alamo Bush Hog HDE-4 Series Operator's Manual

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HDE-4 SERIES

ZERO TURN MOWERS

MODELS:

HDE2049KT4, HDE2249FS4,

HDE2255FS4, HDE2555KP4,

HDE2261FS4, HDE2561KP4

Published: 04/20

Manual Number 50081705

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Page 1 HDE-4 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWERS MODELS: HDE2049KT4, HDE2249FS4, HDE2255FS4, HDE2555KP4, HDE2261FS4, HDE2561KP4 Published: 04/20 Manual Number 50081705 ©2020 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 death or serious injury. 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 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this Zero Turn Mower and must be maintained with the Zero Turn Mower at all times. A Manual holder is provided on the Zero Turn Mower where this manual can be properly stored.
Page 6 LIMITED WARRANTY Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog HDE Series Zero Turn Mower purchased from an Author- ized Bush Hog Dealer. This shall warranty that the Zero Turn Mower is free from defects in material and workmanship. Non-Commercial Warranty is for a period of Three, (3) years from the date of retail sale.
Page 7 DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST For NEW ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator's Manual as a guide. Engine has been serviced.  Ground Cable connected to Battery Negative Pole. ...
Page 9: Table Of Contents
HDE 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 ................1-3 OPERATOR SAFETY........................1-4 MOWER OPERATION SAFETY....................1-4 Ground Speed When Mowing ..........................1-4 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID...................1-5 Contact With The Rotating Blades..........................1-5 Mower Thrown Objects.............................1-5 Grass Discharge Chute ............................1-5 Over Turning................................1-5 Mower Running Over Victim .............................1-5...
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 REAR HITCH ..........................4-3 MOWING ON SLOPES and HILLS....................4-3 MOWING NEAR WATER, DITCHES, and EMBANKMENTS ............4-4 MOWING TIPS..........................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 33: Safety Decal Locations (Mower Deck)
Decal, Warning - Thrown Objects Hazard D1024 Decal, Warning - Do Not Mow Without Discharge Chute D1026 Decal, Notice - Not A Step D1025 Decal, Warning - Rotating Blades 50077946 Decal, Belt Installation Guide ZTR 04/20 Safety Section 1-20 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 34: Safety Decal Locations (Power Unit)
Decal, Warning - Hearing D1030 Decal, Warning - Hazard (Spanish) D1029 Decal, Warning - Crushing Hazard 50079856 Decal, Tracking D922 Decal, Instruction - Maintain ROPS (Spanish) D920 Decal, Instruction - Maintain ROPS (English) ZTR 04/20 Safety Section 1-21 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 39: Introduction
INTRODUCTION SECTION 2...
Page 41 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY. Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in damage to, or destruction of the Zero Turn Mower, attachments or the environment. ZTR 04/20 Introduction Section 2-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 42 Front, rear, left and right are determined by the normal direction of travel, the same as driving an automobile. ZTR 04/20 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 43: Specifications
BLADES (Standard) ......(3) 17” Uplift..(3) 19” Uplift..(3) 21” Uplift CUTTING HEIGHTS ......1-1/2” to 5” Adjustable in 1/4” Increments DECK CONSTRUCTION.....7 Gauge reinforced steel SAFETY Integrated Operator Presence Controls 2” Diamond Tube ROPS Seat Belts ZTR 04/20 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 45: Controls (Section 3)
CONTROLS SECTION 3...
Page 47: Control Locations
3. Steering Control Levers 9. Mower PTO Switch 4. Parking Brake Lever 10. Engine Throttle Control 5. Deck Lift Pedal 11. Choke 6. Deck Height Adjust Pin 12. Tracking Adjusting Control ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 48 Alerts Operator when Engine oil is low. Fuel Level Indicator LED Alerts Operator when Fuel is low. PTO Switch Engages /Disengages Mower Blades. LCD Display Indicates Hours, Service Alerts, Engine RPM, and Voltage. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-2 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 49: Ignition Switch
“BAD” “CODE”. If this occurs push the PTO switch down and return to step 1 and try a different code. NOTE: If user does not enter a code and pulls the PTO switch up the display shows “EMPTY” “CODE”. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-3 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 50: Steering Control Levers
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. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-4 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 51: Parking Brake
Neutral position. The Zero Turn Mower will not start if the PTO Switch is pulled up prior to starting the Zero Turn Mower. It must always be in the OFF (Down) position to start. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-5 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 52: Fuel Tank And Filler Neck
Damage to the engine may occur if E85 Alcohol based fuel or Methanol fuel is used. FULL SUSPENSION SEAT 1. The Weight Adjustment Knob lets you set a personal- ized suspension setting. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-6 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 53: Transaxle Bypass Controls
The Bypass Linkage is located close to the muffler. To prevent burn injury, turn the engine off and allow the engine and muffler to cool down before handling the Bypass Linkage. ZTR 04/20 Controls Section 3-7 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 55: Operation (Section 4)
OPERATION SECTION 4...
Page 57: Training
• PTO Control Switch must be down (Off position). • Parking Brake must be set (Up position). • Both Steering control Levers must be in the Neutral Lock position. • Operator must be in the seat. ZTR 04/20 Operation Section 4-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 58: Steering
Raise the Zero Turn Mower by pushing the Foot Control Left Lever slightly backward negotiates a Left Hand Zero Pedal and place the Height Adjusting Pin in the 5” hole Turn. for transporting to the next location. ZTR 04/20 Operation Section 4-2 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 59: Rops And Seat Belts
4. To Restart movement release the parking brake. Move the Steering Levers out of Neutral Lock position and push forward equally to regain forward motion. 5. Make turns slowly if operator must turn on a slope or hill. ZTR 04/20 Operation Section 4-3 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 60: Mowing Near Water, Ditches, And Embankments
● Raise the Zero Turn Mower deck to its highest position and hose the underside of the Zero Turn Mower deck to remove any build up of grass clippings. ZTR 04/20 Operation Section 4-4 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 61: Moving The Machine Manually
13. Disconnect the BLACK cable from the chassis ground first then from the Zero Turn Mowers battery. 14. Remove the RED cable from the Zero Turn Mowers battery and then the jumper battery. ZTR 04/20 Operation Section 4-5 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 63: Transporting (Section 5)
TRANSPORTING SECTION 5...
Page 65: Preparing To Transport
Mower to skid in the bed of the trailer possibly over turn- ing the Zero Turn Mower or ejecting the Zero Turn Mower from the trailer causing death or injury to bystanders and damage to surrounding vehicles. ZTR 04/20 Transporting Section 5-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 66 2. Release the tie down straps. 3. Board the Zero Turn Mower, start the engine. 4. Release the park brake and slowly drive forward off the trailer. DRIVE ZERO TURN MOWER FORWARD DOWN THE RAMP ZTR 04/20 Transporting Section 5-2 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 67: Maintenance (Section 6)
MAINTENANCE SECTION 6...
Page 69: Recommended Regular Maintenance Schedule
• Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. Before placing in storage • Paint chipped surfaces. • Check all maintenance procedures listed above before storage. • Clean The Underside of the mowing deck. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 70: Lubrication
3.Grease the Deck Lift Pivot points every 50 hours and more frequently in dusty or sandy conditions. 4. 2 shots grease at 50 hours to the Pump Idler Pivot. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-2 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 71 Check the Safety Filter every 250 hours and replace every 500 hours of usage. Follow the procedures for changing air filter as instructed by the engine manufacturers manual which applies to your engine. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-3 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 72: Servicing The Battery
5. If corrosion is present on the cable ends clean the corrosion from them and place a lite coat of battery terminal grease to them. If the cable ends are se- verely damaged, replace the cables. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-4 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 73: Safety System
Steering Levers in the op- erating position will stop the engine and could do possible damage to the Hydrostat Drives. All tire pressure should be at 15psi / 103kPa / 1 bar ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-5 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 74: Caster Wheels
4. Put 10 shots of grease in both fittings on the Hub. Use No 2 Lithium or Molybdenum grease. 5. Place the Wheel back in the yoke, insert the Axle Bolt, apply the Axle Nut and torque to 75 ft. lbs. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-6 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 75: Mower Deck V-Belt
Then remove the belt from nuts against the bracket. under the Zero Turn Mower. 6. Re-Install the outer belt shields and foot plate. Bracket 7” Tension Rod Spring Length Adjusting Nuts ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-7 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 76 5. Remove the Pump Belt from the clutch pulley, idler pulleys and pump pulleys. NOTE: The belt will need to be lifted over the cool- ing fans attached to the top of pump pulleys. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-8 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 77: Pump Belt Installation
Blade Washer from shaft. 10. Adjust the Mower Deck Tension (See Adjusting Mower Deck Belt). Inspect Blades Blades should be discarded when worn ex- 11. Re-install the foot plate. cessively. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-9 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 78: Sharpening Blades
4. Put the Blade Bolt in the hole of the Blade Washer and push through. 5. Install the assembly in the spindle housing and tighten the Blade Bolt to 75 ft lbs torque. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-10 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 79: Transaxle Maintenance
4. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface. 5. Re-install the filter guard with three 1/4” screws. Torque screws to 65 in. lbs.(7.3 Nm) each. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-11 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 80: Purging Procedures
Tank until the “Full Cold” line is reached on the Hydro- Gear Oil Reservoir Tank. 13. Re-install the Oil Reservoir Tank cap by hand. Be careful to not overtighten. 14. Proceed to Purging Procedures. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-12 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 81: Console Maintenance
Indicates Hours, Service Alerts, Engine RPM, and Voltage. Key Pad Button 1 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 2 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 3 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 4 Enter Functions ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-13 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 82: General Care
1(12) until the LCD shows the desired service mes- sage. c. Press and hold keypad button 1 (12) for 6 seconds. d. Release the button when the LCD shows “00000”. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-14 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 83: Console Diagnostic Codes
Console internal fault, some or all power functions disabled. Console internal fault. Console internal fault. Check PTO wiring. Check PTO wiring. Low PTO on current, check PTO wiring and connections. Console internal fault. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-15 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 84: Spark Arrestor Maintenance
“snug” fit. 3. Slide the clamp over the extension until it circles the ex- panded section of the extension wher the tailpipe and extension overlap. Tighten the two clamp bolts evenly. ZTR 04/20 Maintenance Section 6-16 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 85: Storage (Section 7)
STORAGE SECTION 7...
Page 87: Winter Storage
8. Store the Zero Turn Mower in a clean, dry place and cover it for extra protection. ZTR 04/20 Storage Section 7-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 89: Trouble Shooting (Section 8)
TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 8...
Page 91 Driving speed to fast Fouled Spark Plugs Grass too high Carburetor out of adjustment Grass build up under Zero Turn Mower deck Air trapped in hydraulic system Clogged Spark Arrestor ZTR 04/20 Trouble Shooting Section 8-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 93: Technical Data (Section 9)
TECHNICAL DATA SECTION 9...
Page 95: Main Wiring Harness
To Oil Pressure Green Gray/Black To LH Neutral Switch Orange Green To Parking Brake Violet To Engine Connector To Adaptor Harness To Electromagnetic Clutch Blue/Black ZTR 04/20 Technical Data Section 9-1 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 97: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kawasaki Engines
RED/BLACK 18 GA. VOLTAGE REGULATOR RED 12 GA. CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. OIL SENDER BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA. BLACK 14 GA. GROUND/SOLENOID STARTER/SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA. ZTR 04/20 Technical Data Section 9-3 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 98: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kohler Engines
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. STARTER/SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA. ZTR 04/20 Technical Data Section 9-4 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 100: Service And Maintenance Records
TECHNICAL DATA SERVICE and MAINTENANCE RECORDS Service or Maintenance Date Meter Performed Hours ZTR 04/20 Technical Data Section 9-6 © 2020 Alamo Group Inc.
Page 102 HDE-4 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER P/N 50081705 Printed in U.S.A.

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