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OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL
EstatePro
MODELS:
642290
EstatePro-21HP B&S W/36 SIDE DISCHARGE
642291
EstatePro-17HP KAW W/36 SIDE DISCHARGE
642293
EstatePro-19HP KAW W/42 SIDE DISCHARGE
642295
EstatePro-19HP KAW W/48 SIDE DISCHARGE
642296
EstatePro-19HP KAW W/52 SIDE DISCHARGE
WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use
and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers
and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or
service the machine.
4146249 REV A

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  • Page 1 OPERATION, SAFETY & MAINTENANCE MANUAL EstatePro MODELS: 642290 EstatePro-21HP B&S W/36 SIDE DISCHARGE 642291 EstatePro-17HP KAW W/36 SIDE DISCHARGE 642293 EstatePro-19HP KAW W/42 SIDE DISCHARGE 642295 EstatePro-19HP KAW W/48 SIDE DISCHARGE 642296 EstatePro-19HP KAW W/52 SIDE DISCHARGE WARNING: If incorrectly used this machine can cause severe injury. Those who use and maintain this machine should be trained in its proper use, warned of its dangers and should read the entire manual before attempting to set up, operate, adjust or service the machine.
  • Page 2 CALIFORNIA WARNING Proposition 65 Warning The engine exhaust from this product Diesel engine exhaust and some of contains chemicals known to the State its constituents are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Your safe use of this Bunton product is one of our prime design objectives. Many safety features are built in, but we also rely on your good sense and care to achieve accident-free operation. For best protection, study the manual thoroughly.

  • Page 4: Safety

    SAFETY EstatePro NOTICE !!! This symbol means: ATTENTION! Unauthorized modifications may present extreme BECOME ALERT! safety hazards to operators and bystanders and could also result in product damage. Your safety and the safety of others is involved. Jacobsen, a Textron Company strongly warns Signal word definitions against, rejects and disclaims any modifications, add-on accessories or product alterations that are not...
  • Page 5 SAFETY EstatePro PREPARING FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING Operator preparation and training Read the Operation & Safety Manual If an operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's responsibility to explain this material to them. If any portion of this material is unclear, contact your factory representative for clarification.
  • Page 6 SAFETY EstatePro Machine preparation OPERATING SAFELY Check operator present interlock system and In general brake operation. Adjust or repair any problems Use extra care when loading or unloading the before using. machine into a trailer or truck. Do not tamper with or defeat safety devices. Slow down and use caution when making turns Keep guards, shields and interlock safety and crossing roads and sidewalks.
  • Page 7 SAFETY EstatePro Starting Interrupting operation Start only according to instructions in this Before leaving the operator's position: manual or on the machine. - Park on level ground. - Disengage the PTO. Before attempting to start the engine, make - Set the parking brake. sure: - Shut off the engine and remove the key.
  • Page 8 SAFETY EstatePro MANEUVERING SAFELY In general Use extra care with grass catchers or other Slow down before turning. attachments. These can change the stability of Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely the machine. necessary. Always look behind and down for Remove obstacles such as rocks, treelimbs etc.
  • Page 9 SAFETY EstatePro WARNING Blades MAINTENANCE SAFETY In general Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Use extra caution Maintain machine according to manufacturer's when handling. Remove schedule and instructions for maximum safety obstructions with care. Wrap and best mowing results. the blade(s) or wear gloves.
  • Page 10 SAFETY EstatePro WARNING BATTERY JUMP STARTING Battery acid is caustic and fumes 1. Be sure the jumper cables are in good condition. Turn off the ignition and all electrical accessories are explosive and can cause on both machines. serious injury or death. 2.

  • Page 11: Labels

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  • Page 16: Controls

    CONTROLS EstatePro KEYSWITCH (K) - The keyswitch has three positions: OFF, RUN, and START. Insert the key and turn it clockwise to move the switch from OFF to RUN. Turn it further to START and hold to engage the starter. Release the key and the switch will return to RUN from START.
  • Page 17 CONTROLS EstatePro FUEL SELECTOR VALVE (U) The fuel tank selector valve is located behind the seat. The fuel tank selector valve has three positions: Off: The tank selector is off when the lever points down. The selector should be off whenever the machine is transported or stands unused for any length of time.
  • Page 18 CONTROLS EstatePro Reverse movement - To move the machine straight back, pull both traction levers back equally from their neutral position. Reverse speed increases as the levers are moved back farther. Maximum reverse speed is reached when the levers hit the rear of the forward-reverse slot.
  • Page 19 CONTROLS EstatePro PARKING BRAKE (R) - Pull the parking brake lever up and back to put the parking brake ON. Push it forward and down to put the parking brake OFF. The parking brake must be ON to start the engine. It must also be ON to keep the engine running if the operator leaves the seat.

  • Page 20: Pre-Operation Check List

    PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST EstatePro PRE-OPERATION CHECK LIST (OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY) ___ Review and follow all safety rules and safety ___ Never allow riders. decal instructions. ___ Inspect area and remove stones, branches or ___ Check that all safety decals are installed and other hard objects that might be thrown, in good condition.

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION EstatePro OPERATOR PRESENCE FUELING INTERLOCK SYSTEM - Fill fuel tank with good quality, clean, unleaded To start the engine: regular gasoline. Do not use hi-test fuel. - The PTO switch must be OFF. - Use a funnel to avoid spilling. - Both traction levers must be in the neutral lock position.
  • Page 22 OPERATION EstatePro DRIVING OPERATING NOTES 1. With the PTO disengaged, move the parking - Practice at slow engine and travel speeds with brake to OFF. the PTO off until fully familiar with the controls. 2. Move both traction levers out of neutral lock. - For normal cutting the throttle should be set at the 3.

  • Page 23: Operation

    OPERATION EstatePro CUTTING 1. Place the discharge chute in the down position or DANGER correctly fit a grass collector or mulcher plate. 2. Sit in the seat. 3. Start the engine. ROTATING BLADES 4. Turn the blades on by pulling up on the PTO –...

  • Page 24: Maintenance Chart

    MAINTENANCE CHART EstatePro t l i t l i...

  • Page 25: Maintenance Record

    MAINTENANCE RECORD EstatePro NOTES _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ & & t l i r i f l i f...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    (A 1/2 second delay is built into the system to prevent engine cutout when traversing rough terrain.) Repair machine before using if the Operator Presence Interlock System does not operate correctly in start or run. Contact your authorized Bunton dealer. Hardware Tighten any nuts and bolts found loose.
  • Page 27 MAINTENANCE EstatePro LUBRICATION Every 50 hours of operation, lubricate the following points (1-4) with grease: 1. Deck lift lever (1 point) 2. Deck lift pivots (4 points) 3. Pull arms (2 points located at the front of the cutterdeck) 4. Caster wheel pivots (2 points) (Lubricate every 500 hours or once a year) NOTE ON BLADE SPINDLES - The blade spindles on these machines use a superior sealed bearing that does not require relubrication.
  • Page 28 MAINTENANCE EstatePro ENGINE OIL Perform engine maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged. AFTER FIRST FIVE (5) HOURS While the engine is warm: 1. Remove drain cap at location D and drain the crankcase. Dispose of used oil in accordance with local requirements.
  • Page 29 MAINTENANCE EstatePro DUAL ELEMENT AIR CLEANER Engines equipped with dual element air cleaners have a paper air cleaner element with an oiled, foam precleaner element on the dirty side of the paper element. Both should be inspected regularly and maintained. Clean and re-oil precleaner element every 25 hours (more often under dusty conditions).

  • Page 30: Engine Cooling

    MAINTENANCE EstatePro ENGINE COOLING Continued operation with a clogged cooling system will cause severe overheating and can result in engine damage. Daily: Clean air intake screen V. Every 100 hours: Clean cooling fins beneath blower housing H with reference to information in the engine manufacturer's manual.
  • Page 31 Jacobsen recommends returning the machine to your authorized Bunton dealer for service or repair. Perform transaxle maintenance with the engine off, spark plug wires disconnected and PTO disengaged.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Inspect blades before sharpening. Replace bent or cracked blades. Replace blades when the lift portion has worn thin. Maintain cut angle at 30 Do not overheat blades when sharpening. Always use Bunton blades. Use of another manufacturer’s blades may be dangerous.

  • Page 33: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS EstatePro DECK LEVELING 1. Park the machine on a smooth, level surface. Raise the deck to the transport position. 2. Lower the deck onto a set of equal height blocks under the rear corners of the deck. Place another set of blocks under the front of the deck so that the deck top is pitched forward 1/8".
  • Page 34 ADJUSTMENTS EstatePro PARKING BRAKE NOTE: There are 2 brakes, 1 on each transaxle. The parking brake should keep the machine from moving. To check the parking brake, park the machine on a level surface, open the bypass valves and set the parking brake to ON. If it rolls, adjust the parking brake linkage.
  • Page 35 ADJUSTMENTS EstatePro HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE ADJUSTMENTS A turnbuckle style hydrostat neutral adjustment is provided. Neutral: 1. Support the machine with the rear wheels off the ground. Use jackstands or equivalent support. Do not rely only on mechanical or hydraulic jacks. 2. Move the traction levers out into the neutral lock position and raise the seat.

  • Page 36: Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT EstatePro NOTE: Always use Bunton replacement belts, not general purpose belts. Bunton belts are specially designed for use on this mower and will normally last longer. CUTTERDECK BELT 1. Remove floorplate. 2. Set the cutterdeck in a middle height-of-cut position.

  • Page 37: Belt Replacement

    BELT REPLACEMENT EstatePro HYDRO TRANSAXLE DRIVE BELT 1. Remove cutterdeck belt (see cutterdeck belt replacement). 2. Disconnect wire I at clutch M. Remove bolts J and remove torque restraint. 3. Using a ratchet with a 9/16" socket, place over nut at location P. Use the ratchet to rotate it enough to remove the transaxle drive belt.
  • Page 38 ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 registration at all our manufacturing locations. A worldwide dealer network and factory-trained technicians backed by Textron Parts Xpress provide reliable, high-quality product support. BOB-CAT BROUWER BUNTON CUSHMAN RYAN STEINER...

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