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BUSH HOG ® Estate 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 O O p p e e r r a a t t o o r r ’ ’ s s M M a a n n u u a a l l...
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If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Order from Bush Hog, P. O. Box 1039, Selma, Alabama 36702-1039. Most of our manuals can also be downloaded from our website at www.bushhog.com.
It is the Retail Customer’s responsibility to deliver the product to the authorized Bush Hog Dealer, from whom he purchased it, for service or replacement of defective parts which are covered by warranty.
3. If the unit has been subjected to misapplication, abuse, misuse, negligence, fire or other accident. 4. If parts not made or supplied by Bush Hog have been used in connection with the unit, if, in the sole judge- ment of Bush Hog such use affects its performance, stability or reliability.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION AND DELIVERY REPORT It is the responsibility of the Dealer to do the following: • Complete the Warranty Registration and Delivery Report • Return the pre-addressed card copy to Bush Hog, L.L.C. • Retain pink copy for dealership records...
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.
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 this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury.
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SAFETY CONTINUED KNOW HOW TO STOP QUICKLY. Know the location and operation of every control, especially how to brake and how to disengage the mower blades. 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.
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TOWING Use for towing only if equipped with a Bush Hog hitch kit. Do not attach towed equipment except at the hitch point. Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of control.
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.
CONTROL LOCATIONS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Ignition Key -Starts and stops engine. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equipped Engine Throttle - Controls engine speed. with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation.
SECTION II OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY 7. Check battery fluid level. Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s 8. Inspect V-belts manual should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety 9. Check tire pressure (Use low pressure gauge): Front &...
OPERATION WARNING 1. OPEN FUEL TANK SELECTOR VALVE left or AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH: right tank. DO NOT MOVE STEERING LEVERS FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO 2. MOVE CONTROL LEVERS TO neutral “OUT” FORWARD POSITION RAPIDLY. A SUDDEN position by pushing each one straight sideways.
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ANTI-SCALP ROLLER 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 WARNING protection at various cutting heights.
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS WARNING 1. Keep mower blades sharp. AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES TO OTHERS: ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNI- 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. TION SWITCH WHENEVER THE MOWER IS UNATTENDED TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM STARTING THE ENGINE.
Change engine every 50 hours crankcase oil and filter ________________________________________________________(5 hrs break-in) Change hydrostatic oil filter (See your Bush Hog Dealer) Important: Substitution of an improper filter will cause every 500 hours hydrostatic failure which will not be covered under warranty_____________________(50 hrs break-in)
4. TIRES: 1. ENGINE: Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient For complete maintenance and operating infor- operation of the mower. Check tire air pres- mation for your engine, please refer to your sure periodically. Inflate front and rear tires to 15 psi. engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and Lug bolts should be checked regularly for...
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT 6. Re-tighten the nuts at the end of the hex turnbuckles and repeat the procedure for the opposite side of the unit. 1. There are three lever height positions available. Place the levers in the position that provides the 7.
DECK BELT REPLACEMENT 6. Lay a .12” spacer beneath the front level. this will (NOTE: Use only genuine Bush Hog automatically set the rear of the deck higher than replacement parts) the front.
50 hours of break-in, then HYDROSTATIC FLUID every 500 hours thereafter. The fluid and filter should Bush Hog recommends the use of 20W50 motor oil be changed and the system cleaned if the fluid in the hydrostatic reservoir.
PARKING BRAKE CABLE REPLACEMENT / INSTALLATION OUTSIDE BRAKE ARMS INSIDE BRAKE ARMS 1. The outside brake arms are to remain in the posi- 5. The inside brake arms are to be installed in the tion as received from the factory. (Horizontal and vertical position.
SECTION IV ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE CONTROL LEVERS Mount the control levers to the 3/4’ x 3/4” square bars positioning the control levers to the preferred Control Lever height and mount with 3/8” x 1” fasteners, lock washers, and flat washers. Move the control levers ROPS forward or rearward for operator comfort.
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 information.
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50029501 SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT FROM MACHINE ROLLOVER • Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or death. • Do not operate machine on steep slopes or near drop offs. • Avoid sharp and/or quick turns. 50043279 •...
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND SIZE (IN.) “A” THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8...
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