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- Page 1 BUSH HOG ® MID MOUNT ZERO TURN MOWER Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE $4.00 50027862...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: 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. -
Page 5: Dealer Preparation Check List
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST MID MOUNT ZERO TURN MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. Engine has been serviced. Battery fluid level is checked. Low oil pressure warning buzzer checked for operation. Kill switches checked for operation. -
Page 6: Safety Alert Symbol
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. -
Page 7: Important Safety Precautions
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. - Page 8 SAFETY CONTINUED 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. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruc- tions to operate mower.
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Page 9: Federal Laws And Regulations
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. -
Page 10: Introduction And Description
The tractor unit consists of either a 22, 25 or 26 hp Kohler, 23 hp water cooled Kohler We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- or 25 hp Kawasaki twin cylinder engine. The engine tomer. -
Page 11: Specifications
CONTROL LOCATIONS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Ignition Key - On right hand control console. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn is equipped with a Safety Engine Throttle - On right hand control console. Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and main- Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of taining this system is vital for safe operation. -
Page 12: Operation
SECTION II OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY 8. Inspect V-belts Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s 9. Check tire pressure: Front Tires - 15 psi manual should operate this machine. Operator Drive Tires - 15 psi should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety 10. - Page 13 ed to ride continously on the ground. Rollers should CAUTION maintain .375” minimum clearance to ground. DO NOT If the operator is inexperienced with the zero adjust rollers to support deck. (Refer to illustration). turning radius lever steering/speed control, 4. Front Anti-Scalp rollers brackets are removeable. he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades.
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Page 14: Mowing Recommendations
F. Remove the key and wait for all movement MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS and all sound to cease before dismounting. 1. Keep mower blades sharp. WARNING 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES TO OTHERS: ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNI- TION SWITCH WHENEVER THE MOWER IS WARNING UNATTENDED TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR... -
Page 15: Maintenance
50 hours crankcase oil ________________________________________________________________(5 hrs break-in) Change engine oil filter_________________________________________________________every 100 hours Change hydrostatic oil filter (See your Bush Hog Dealer) Important: Substitution of an improper filter will cause every 250 hours hydrostatic failure which will not be covered under warranty_____________________(50 hrs break-in) -
Page 16: Engine
1. ENGINE: 4. MOWER BLADES: For complete maintenance and operating infor- Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 mation for your engine, please refer to your hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as engine operating and maintenance instructions follows: furnished by the engine manufacturer and includ- WARNING... -
Page 17: Neutral Adjustment
4. Start the engine. Run the engine at full NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT throttle and release brake. 1. Stop engine and remove ignition key. 5. Position the control levers in the neutral position. drive wheels creep 2. Tilt seat forward. (rotate) neutral position then lengthen... -
Page 18: Leveling The Deck
Deck Lift Pedal DECK BELT REPLACEMENT USE ONLY GENUINE BUSH HOG REPLACEMENT PARTS A. Remove the deck shield assembly. B. Relieve the spring tension by loosening the two 1/2” hex nuts on the spring adjustment rod. -
Page 19: Start Up Maintenance
250 hours thereafter. The fluid and filter should be changed and the system cleaned if the fluid HYDROSTATIC FLUID becomes contaminated with foreign matter (water, Bush Hog recommends the use of 20W50 motor oil dirt, etc.). in the hydrostatic reservoir. PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT START-UP PROCEDURE Check to make sure brake is adjusted properly. -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST 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 UNIT WON’T MOVE FORWARD Drive belt loose or broken________________________________________________re-tension or replace Pump shift arm disconnected _____________________________________________________reconnect Hydrostatic reservoir oil low _________________________________________________________add oil Pump bypass valve open________________________________________________put in closed position... -
Page 21: Assembly
3/8 x 1” bolt and lockwasher. MOUNTING THE AXLE STOPS Bush Hog provides a method to allow the front axle to pivot freely from side to side or axle stops that can be installed fixing the front axle to a rigid posi- tion. -
Page 23: 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 information. - Page 24 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELD OR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR. 83056 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE KEEP SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS. KEEP CLEAR OF DRIVES AND BELTS.
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Page 25: Torque Specifications
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... - Page 26 ® BUSH HOG , L.L.C. P.O. Box 1039 Selma, AL 36702-1039 Telephone (334) 874-2700...
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