Bush-hog ZERO TURN MOWERS User Manual

BUSH HOG®ASSEMBLY ● OPERATION ● MAINTENANCE199 $4.0099221ZERO TURNMOWERSOperator’s Manual

CONTROLSSAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEMYour Bush Hog Zero Turn is equipped with a SafetyInterlock System that is designed to help preventpossible serious inju

SECTION IIOPERATIONGENERAL SAFETYOnly qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual should operate this machine. Operatorshould wear hard hat,

12.ENGAGE MOWER BLADES by pullingup on the PTO clutch switch. The engine will not start if the PTO switch is engaged. If the engineis running while th

MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS1. Keep mower blades sharp.2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean.TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROMBLADE CONTACT, POWER MUST

DECK TILT PROCEDURE (48 “ DECK SHOWN)Deck Lift Bar Installed For Rotating DeckPin Holding Lift Bar In Stored LocationLift Bar Being Removed From Sto

SECTION IIIMAINTENANCEBEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACH

1. ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating infor-mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furn

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - DRIVE1. Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn off of theground. Safely block the frame in this position so it issecure.2. Check

Measure from the blade tip (beveled edge) to theground on all three blades. If there is more than 3/8”difference from front to rear, then the deck sho

17WARNINGTO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES:● ALLOW ENGINE, OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU-IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS-SION OR ENGINE SYSTEMS.WARNINGHIGH

CONGRATULATIONS!You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determi

START-UP MAINTENANCEHYDROSTATIC FLUIDBush Hog recommends the use of 20W50 motor oilin the hydrostatic reservoir.START-UP PROCEDUREPrior to starting th

1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY:Carburetor maladjustment_________________________________________________readjust carburetorImproper spark plug gap ___________

SECTION IVASSEMBLYPOWER UNIT ASSEMBLYMounting Drive TiresRemove tractor from crating. Lay out hardware inbolt bag.Mount the drive tires with the five

Mounting the Control LeversAttach the bracket angles to the control arms withthe 5/16” x 1” capscrews and flange locknuts. Installeach lever (grip in

E. Use lift bar to apply pressure to the weighttransfer arms and attach the upper link of the fourlink chain over the end of the arm, positioning in t

KOHLER WIRING HARNESSBLUE/WHITEWARNING LIGHTSORANGE/BLACK 18 GASEAT SWITCHPARK BRAKE SWITCHVIOLETGREENBROWN 18 GALEVER NEUTRALSWITCHESORANGEGREEN 1

KAWASAKI WIRING HARNESSBLUE/WHITE18 GA.WHITE18 GA.VIOLET18 GA.BLACK18 GA.PARKBRAKESWITCHGREENLEVER NEUTRALSWITCHORANGEBLACK/ORANGEPURPLESTARTERSOLENOI

SAFETY DECALSTo promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan occur to safety decals either

26WARNINGTO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATHDO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELDOR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR.83056WARNINGTO AVOID SERIO

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONSProper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment.Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).*BOLT DIAMETERWR

ZERO TURN SERIESTABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGEWarranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . .

P.O. Box 1039 ● Selma, AL 36702-1039Telephone (334) 872-6261BUSH HOG

BUSH HOG®ZERO TURN MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, pur

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LISTZERO TURNBEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide.❒

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis symbol is used to call attention to safe-ty precautions that should be followed bythe operator to avoid accidents. Wh

SAFETY CONTINUED7. DO NOT MOVE THE CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNINGEMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS.*(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept

INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Mower has beencarefully designed to give maximum service withm