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INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has
been carefully designed to give maximum service
with minimum down time. This manual is provided to
give you the necessary operating and maintenance
instructions for keeping your mower in top operating
condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use
it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the
machine and noted throughout the manual for safe
operation of the implement. If any assistance or
additional information is needed, contact your autho-
rized Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or
bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward
travel.
DESCRIPTION
The Zero Turn riding mower is intended for use 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 17 hp Briggs & Stratton single, 22 hp Briggs &
Stratton twin, 20 hp Kohler twin, 20 hp Honda twin, or
a 23 hp Kohler twin cylinder engine. The engine has
a pressurized oil lubrication system with spin-on type
filter, fused electronic ignition, electric start and an 8 gal-
lon fuel system.
Two hydrostatic transaxles are used for propelling
and steering. The pumps are belt driven by the
engine output shaft. One lever for each drive con-
trols both speed and direction. This independent
control of each drive wheel coupled with continuous-
ly variable speed selection gives the Zero Turn
mower exceptional maneuverability.
The mower attachment is available in 44” or 52” cut-
ting widths. The mower has three cutting blades, dri-
ven by an electromagnetic clutch through a single v-
belt.
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION