CONTROLS
OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equipped
with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to
help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding
and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation.
To Start Engine:
1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged.
2. Control levers in neutral (swung out).
3. Parking brake set.
The Engine Will Stop If:
1. The operator leaves the seat with:
a. The control levers out of neutral (swung in).
b. The blades are engaged.
c. The parking brake is off.
d. All of the above.
2. The park brake is on before the control levers
are swung in.
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF SAFETY SWITCH-
ES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.
OPERATOR CONTROLS
1
Ignition Key - Starts and stops engine.
2
Engine Throttle - Controls engine speed.
3
Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of
seat at side. (See page 21)
4
PTO Switch - Engages electric clutch which
engages mower blades.
5
Parking Brake Lever- Engages parking brake. (See page 14)
6
Cutting Height Adjust Pin - Sets cutting height to desired
position. (See page 12)
7
Choke Location- Aids in starting engine.
(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 models - Outside Tires. . . . . . 52”
61” Deck models - Outside Tires . . . . . 55”
73” Deck models - Outside Tires . . . . . 59”
Height - To top of seat back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51”
Fuel Tank - 61” & 73” Deck models . . . . . . . . 15.5 gallons
- 55” Deck models. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.5 gallons
Hydrostatic Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . Approx. 1 gallon
Hydrostatic Pumps- All Models . . (2) Hydro-Gear pumps
Engines - 25 h.p. Kawasaki
27 h.p. Kohler Command Pro
28 h.p. Kohler Command Pro Fuel Injected
30 h.p. Kohler Command Pro
Tires - Front (All models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 x 6.5 - 6
Drive - 61” & 73” decks . . . . . . . . . . . 24 x 12.0 -12
- 55” decks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 x 9.5 - 12
DECK SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
Cutting width
55”
61”
73”
Cutting Height --------------- 1-1/2” to 5” in 1/4” increments
Blades
19”
21”
25”
Overall width
including chute 67” 73”
85”
Material thickness - Deck -------------7 GA.-----------------
Spindle bearings ----------------------25 mm------------------
10
WARNING
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNLESS
INTERLOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS PROP-
ERLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING
MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH
OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.
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7
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