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Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 107 4 00 50045565 BUSH HOG PROFESSIONAL SERIES Z Ze er ro oT Tu ur rn n R Ri id di in ng g M Mo ow we er r ...

Page 2: ...e stock genuine Bush Hog parts which are manufactured with the same precision and skill as our original equipment Our trained service personnel are well informed on methods required to service Bush Hog equipment and are ready and able to help you Should you require additional information or assistance please contact us YOUR AUTHORIZED BUSH HOG DEALER BECAUSE BUSH HOG MAINTAINS AN ONGOING PROGRAM O...

Page 3: ...SIBILITY UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to read the Operator s Manual to operate lubricate maintain and store the product in accordance with all instructions and safety procedures Failure of the operator to read the Operator s Manual is a misuse of this equipment It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to inspect the produc...

Page 4: ...installation other than cost approved by Bush Hog duty taxes charges for normal service or adjustment loss of crops or any other loss of income rental of substitute equipment expenses due to loss damage detention or delay in the delivery of equipment or parts resulting from acts beyond the control of Bush Hog THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY 1 To transportation to and from dealership or servi...

Page 5: ... given in Torque Chart r 11 All decals in place and readable See decal page r 12 Overall condition good i e paint welds r 13 Parking brake checked and adjusted if necessary r 14 Steering checked and adjusted if necessary r 15 Check tire pressure r 16 Operators manual has been delivered to owner and he has been instructed on the safe and proper use of the cutter Dealer s Signature Purchaser s Signa...

Page 6: ... the equipment safety signs These words are intended to alert the viewer to the existence and the degree of hazard seriousness This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury White letters on RED This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury It may al...

Page 7: ...VER THE VICTIM This usually happens when a riding mower is driven in reverse The accident victims are most often young children whom unseen by the operator of the mower were in the area being mowed WE SHARE YOUR DESIRE TO PROTECT YOURSELF YOUR FAMILY YOUR FRIENDS AND YOUR NEIGHBORS FROM ACCIDENTAL INJURY OBSERVING AND ENFORCING THE FOLLOWING GUIDE LINES WILL HELP TO INSURE THE SAFETY OF EVERYONE S...

Page 8: ...llow the engine time to cool before refueling Unseen vapors may be ignited by a spark Always clean up spilled gasoline Never run the engine indoors in a garage or any other closed building Allow engine to cool before storing in any enclosure The engine exhaust and gasoline fumes are dangerous 16 NEVER REMOVE THE FUEL CAP or add gasoline to a running or hot engine or an engine that has not been all...

Page 9: ...d slowly down the slope 6 Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill Mower may tip backwards 7 Be aware that loss of traction may occur going downhill Weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking and steering 8 Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Tall grass can hide obst...

Page 10: ...s own actions and conduct OSHA Regulations Current OSHA regulations state in part At the time of initial assignment and at least annually thereafter the employer shall instruct every employee in the safe operation and servicing of all equipment with which the employee is or will be involved These will include but are not limited to instructions to Keep all guards in place when the machine is in op...

Page 11: ... on lawns and other frequently maintained areas where a smooth even cut is desired and superior maneu verability is needed The tractor unit consists of either a 25 hp Kawasaki 27 hp Kohler 28 hp EFI Kohler or 30 hp Kohler twin cylinder engine The engine has a pressurized oil lubrication system with spin on type filter fused electronic ignition electric start and a 15 5 gallon fuel system with 61 a...

Page 12: ...ngine Not Used On EFI Models 8 Light Switch Optional 9 Hour Meter Tachometer see Instruction page16 10 Warning Lights Audible Alert for high engine temperature Kohler models only and oil pres sure 11 Deck Lift Switch Optional For raising and low ering deck 12 Fuel Tank Site Lines Monitor amount of fuel in tank See page 14 13 DC Power Outlet See page 14 TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS Tread Width 55 Deck mo...

Page 13: ... MAKE CERTAIN THE TANK CAP IS CLOSED PROPERLY AND SECURELY l l BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL FUEL WHEN REFUELING FUEL VAPOR OR SPILLED FUEL MAY IGNITE IF ANY FUEL IS SPILLED MAKE SURE THE AREA IS DRY BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE l l KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 11 Make sure mower blades are sharp and secured tightly 12 Clean the air intake screen on the engine if necessary 13 Perform any other maintenanc...

Page 14: ...rs in the direction opposite to travel If the parking brake is engaged with the Control Levers in the IN position the engine will stop 13 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Stop engine and move the control levers to the neutral position and engage the parking brake 2 Disengage the blades 3 Depress the deck lift foot pedal raising the deck to the transport position and place the pedal in the locked positi...

Page 15: ...reater than 15 degrees Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises which change the operating angle Keep away from drop offs and steep banks Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill mower may tip backwards Loss of traction may occur going downhill weight transfer to the front wheels may cause drive wheels to slip and cause loss of braking DO NOT mow slopes when grass is wet slip pery conditions aff...

Page 16: ...ht Right Tank Right Down Left Tank Left Left MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1 Keep mower blades sharp 2 Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean 3 Pivoting Front Axle Settings The Professional Series pivoting front axle increases operator comfort traction mower life and improves quality of cut In some conditions stopping the front axle from pivoting will improve the evenness of the cut It can also red...

Page 17: ...ours Grease front wheels ____________________________________________________________every 50 hours Grease caster wheel pivots ______________________________________________________every 50 hours Grease pusher bar pivots ________________________________________________________every 50 hours Change engine every 50 hours crankcase oil and filter ______________________________________________________...

Page 18: ...KING NEAR BATTERIES l l KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN 5 MOWER BLADES Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation To sharpen blades proceed as follows A Lift deck and secure in raised position B Remove bolt cup washer and blade from shaft C Blades should be discarded when worn exces sively See sketch D Sharpen blade with a hand file electric grinder or blade sharpener Wear glo...

Page 19: ...he seat switch Never operate the mower unless all safety switches are operating properly DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS Steering and motion controls should be uniform in all forward and reverse speeds From the reverse posi tion the levers should automatically return to neutral when released TEST DRIVE OPERATIONS Check air pressure in tires Equal tire pressure is critical for proper drive operation 1 Raise driv...

Page 20: ...CK SPINDLE BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM Spring Loaded Idler Assembly Front Of Deck WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES l l ALLOW ENGINE OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS SION OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUTION TO AVOID CLEANING SOLVENT FIRES l l AVOID USING FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS l l AVOID AREAS WITH IGNITION SOURCES WHEN USING FLAMMABLE SOLVENTS 18 DECK BELT REPLACEMENT Belt adjustment sho...

Page 21: ...AND OTHER WORK FUNCTIONS ARE DISCONNECTED l l KEEP HANDS HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES open the bypass valve Slowly move the steering levers in both the forward and reverse directions to purge the air from the closed circuit Close the bypass valve and run the unit in both direc tions for several minutes until any remaining air is purged from the unit Refill the reservoir as necessary...

Page 22: ...eat ____________________________________________________________sit on seat Faulty interlock system _______________________________________________________consult dealer Bad blade spindle bearing_____________________________________________________consult dealer Deck drive belt not properly routed ___________________________________________________reroute Blades blocked by foreign material _______...

Page 23: ...ischarge chute pin along with 3 8 flatwasher and 1 8 x 1 cotter pin BATTERY Attach the positive lead to the battery Additional wire tie straps are shipped to secure the wiring harness as needed PIVOTING FRONT AXLE SETTINGS The Bush Hog pivoting front axle increases operator comfort traction mower life and improves the quali ty of cut In conditions where the terrain is extremely uneven better cutti...

Page 24: ...22 KAWASAKI ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator ...

Page 25: ...23 KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 25 HP 30HP MODELS NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator ...

Page 26: ...24 KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 28 HP EFI ENGINE NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator ...

Page 27: ...ING ROTATING DRIVE PARTS BENEATH ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING DRIVE PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THIS AND 50012616 50012615 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 Do not exceed the machine weig...

Page 28: ...NT STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE DISMOUNTING H HNO RIDERS DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IN VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS H HALLOW NO CHILDREN OR UNQUALIFIED PERSONS TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT H HCLEAR MOWING AREA OF DEBRIS HKEEP SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE KEEP CLEAR OF DRIVES AND BELTS H HSECURELY SUPPORT MOWER REMOVE KEY BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH H HKNOW HOW TO STOP TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT QUICKLY IN AN EMERGENC...

Page 29: ... 4 12 UNF 553 749 1241 1682 2013 2728 2 1 16 1 3 8 6 UNC 655 887 1470 1992 2382 3228 2 1 16 1 3 8 12 UNF 746 1011 1672 2266 2712 3675 2 1 4 1 1 2 6 UNC 870 1179 1950 2642 3161 4283 2 1 4 1 1 2 12 UNF 979 1327 2194 2973 3557 4820 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds Newton Meters Proper torque for metric fasteners use...

Page 30: ...RIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWERS Optional Equipment Caster Bundle Available for 61 deck only Canopy Kit Light Kit Electric Actuator Bundle Rear Hitch Kit Mulching Kit 61 Mulching Kit 55 Striping Kit Grass Catcher 55 61 28 ...

Page 31: ...ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE TREE BUILDING FENCE POST POLE ETC FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE COMPARE SLOPE WITH FOLDED EDGE T H I S I S A 1 5 S L O P E T H IS IS A 1 0 S L O P E TH IS IS A 5 S LO P E 29 ...

Page 32: ...P O Box 1039 l l Selma AL 36702 1039 Telephone 334 874 2700 l l www bushhog com ...

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