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HDC-2 SERIES

ZERO TURN MOWERS

MODELS:

HDC2355FS2, HDC2361FS2,

HDC2555KP2, HDC2561KP2

Published 04/18
Revised 03/19

Manual Number 50080022

Summary of Contents for HDC-2 Series

Page 1: ...HDC 2 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWERS MODELS HDC2355FS2 HDC2361FS2 HDC2555KP2 HDC2561KP2 Published 04 18 Revised 03 19 Manual Number 50080022 2018 Alamo Group Inc...

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Page 3: ...Exceeding 15 De grees is unsafe and can cause upset or loss of traction resulting in serious injury or death q w E q Fold along the dashed line to measure the slope being checked w Align this edge wit...

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Page 5: ...nderstand the safety section of this manual before operating this equipment Do not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not fully read and understood this manual Contact your Dealer to expla...

Page 6: ...charges cost of 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...

Page 7: ...OPS to be rocked forward to align the Pin Out Holes Retractable seat belt functions property All fasteners torqued to specifications given in Torque Chart All decals in place and readable See decal pa...

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Page 9: ...ARDS 1 9 CHILD SAFETY 1 10 FUEL FIRE SAFETY 1 11 1 12 MAINTENANCE SERVICE AND STORAGE SAFETY 1 13 1 14 HIGH PRESSURE OIL LEAK HAZARD 1 15 BATTERY SERVICE PRECAUTIONS 1 16 DRIVING AND TRANSPORTING ON P...

Page 10: ...umper Cables 4 5 TRANSPORTING SECTION 5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 5 1 Preparing to Transport 5 1 Loading the Machine 5 1 Tie Down Points 5 1 Unloading the Machine 5 2 MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 RECOMMENDED...

Page 11: ...k Switch Detection 6 14 Service Alerts 6 14 Alarms 6 14 Console Diagnostic Codes 6 15 SPARK ARRESTOR MAINTENANCE 6 16 STORAGE SECTION 7 WINTER STORAGE 7 1 Preparing the Machine for Storage 7 1 New Sea...

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Page 33: ...r Deck ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 D914 2 Danger Decal Rotating Blades 2 D646 1 Warning Decal Shield Missing Decal 3 D916 1 Danger Decal Do Not Mow without Discharge Chute in Place 4 D917 1 Danger...

Page 34: ...U el motor 1R IXPHV PLHQWUDV UHSRVWDV FRPEXVWLEOH D951 Q1 q ITEM PART NO QTY DESCRIPTION 1 D859 1 Warning Use Genuine Bush Hog Parts 2 D919 1 Warning Crushing Hazard 3 D920 1 Instruction Maintain ROPS...

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Page 39: ...INTRODUCTION SECTION 2...

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Page 41: ...eet from the Zero Turn Mower at all times during operation Safety is of primary importance to the owner operator and to the manufacturer Observe all safety precaution decals on the Zero Turn Mower and...

Page 42: ...and the Zero Turn has a 8 gallon fuel system Two hydrostatic transaxles are used for propelling and steering The Transaxles are belt driven by the engine output shaft One lever for each drive controls...

Page 43: ...5 FT LBS FUEL CAPACITY 8 Gallons 87 Octane Unleaded Gasoline TRANSAXLES 2 Hydro Gear ZT 3400 Hydrostats TIRES Front 13 x 6 5 6 Rear 23 x 10 5 12 Selection of Turf Tire or Bar Tire TREAD WIDTH 50 HEIGH...

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Page 45: ...CONTROLS SECTION 3...

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Page 47: ...ROL LOCATIONS 1 Transaxle Bypass Linkage 2 Fuel Cap 3 Steering Control Levers 4 Parking Brake Lever 5 Deck Lift Pedal 6 Seat Adjusting Lever 7 Deck Height Adjusting Knob 8 Start Stop Button 9 Mower PT...

Page 48: ...are not in Neutral position during startup y Parking Brake LED Glows Red if Parking Brake not set during startup u Operator Position Indicator Glows Red if Operator is not in seat i Low Oil Indicator...

Page 49: ...the new code pull the PTO Switch up If the new code is unusable the display will show BAD CODE If this occurs push the PTO switch down and return to step 1 and try a different code NOTE If user does...

Page 50: ...left Moving the left hand lever forward and the right hand lever backward achieves a zero turn to the right These maneuvers should be done with extra care at a slow speed when turning WARNING Speed Tr...

Page 51: ...r near an open flame Clean away any spilled fuel after re fueling and before re starting the Zero Turn Mower Check the gas fill cap often for damage to gasket If dam aged replace the fill cap The engi...

Page 52: ...n Mower can be moved Refer to Moving the Zero Turn by Hand in the Opera tion Section NOTE The Tansaxle Bypass Linkages must be disen gaged in order for the Zero Turn Mower to move forward or backward...

Page 53: ...n Mower into operation NOTE If the Parking Brake is not set in the Park po sition when starting the engine will not start and the Parking Brake LED will be lit on the console Release the brake after t...

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Page 57: ...start PTO Control Switch must be down Off position Parking Brake must be set Up position Both Steering control Levers must be in the Neutral Lock position Operator must be in the seat Starting the En...

Page 58: ...Left Lever slightly forward and pulling the Right Lever slightly backward negotiates a Right Hand Zero Turn Pushing the Right Lever slightly forward and pulling the Left Lever slightly backward negoti...

Page 59: ...traction re sulting in serious injury or death Refer to the Slope Indicator page in the front of this manual to determine if a Slope or Hill is too DANGER OUS to operate this Zero Turn Mower on Refer...

Page 60: ...After Mowing is Completed After the Zero Turn Mower is shut down and the engine has cooled use compressed air to clean the top sur faces of the Zero Turn Mower deck and frame If com pressed air is not...

Page 61: ...The minimum capacity battery for this Zero Turn Mower is a 12 Volt 350 cranking amp Lawn and Garden Lead acid Batteries generate explo sive gases Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from ba...

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Page 65: ...he ramp should be 4 times longer than the height of the trailer to prevent angles above 15 degrees WARNING CAUTION Trailer Height 4 Times Trailer Height Loading the Zero Turn Mower at a steeper angle...

Page 66: ...on the ramp and trailer bed This could cause loss of control and tip over 1 Park the trailer on a level surface then lower the ramp NOTE If unloading must be done on a slope position the trailer so th...

Page 67: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 6...

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Page 69: ...te the deck lift pivots Every 100 hours Change the engine oil more often in dirty or dusty conditions Check clean and gap the spark plug Check and clean engine cooling fins and shrouds Grease the fron...

Page 70: ...points every 50 hours and more frequently in dusty or sandy conditions 4 2 shots grease at 50 hours to the Pump Idler Pivot 1 2 3 Lubrication Points on the Zero Turn Mower Deck The Zero Turn Mower De...

Page 71: ...evel NOTE Check oil level when engine is cold Engine oil should be checked before each use or daily Follow the procedures for checking oil as instructed by the engine manufacturers manual which applie...

Page 72: ...ove the bat tery 3 Rinse the battery with plain water and dry CAUTION BATTERY TERMINALS HOLD DOWN STRAP 4 Clean the terminals with a wire brush removing all corrosion and coat the terminals with a lit...

Page 73: ...ine stops if the Steering Levers are moved from the Neutral Lock position with the Park ing Brake in the on position Parking Brake The Zero Turn Mower must be standing still when Parking Brake is appl...

Page 74: ...the Flange Bearing must be positioned so it is beneath the grease fitting in the hub tube when installed Axle Bolt Hub Axle Nut Axle Sleeve Flange Bearing Flange Bearing Grease Fitting Roller Bearing...

Page 75: ...t plate MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE HDC2 ZT 04 18 Maintenance Section 6 7 2018 Alamo Group Inc Mower Deck V Belts Mower deck V Belts should be checked every 100 hours of usage and more often under heavy u...

Page 76: ...ower with a overhead hoist raise the Zero Turn Mower and place jackstands under the Zero Turn Mower Lower Zero Turn Mower down on the jackstands and chock the front wheels Pump Belt Removal 1 Remove t...

Page 77: ...1 Follow steps 1 4 of Pump Belt Removal 2 Place the belt over the Cooling Fans and into the pulley Groove 3 Place the belt on the Idler pulleys and pull the belt back to the clutch 4 Place the belt o...

Page 78: ...de Washer Smooth Side 4 Put the Blade Bolt in the hole of the Blade Washer and push through 5 Install the assembly in the spindle housing and tighten the Blade Bolt to 75 ft lbs torque Adjusting the M...

Page 79: ...uid quality and longer life changing the oil and filter after the initial 50 hours of Zero Turn Mower usage then every 400 hours thereafter is recommended NOTE Recommended oil is 20W50 motor oil The Z...

Page 80: ...ce or the oil has been changed Due to the effects air has on efficiency in hydrostatic drive applications it is critical that it is purged from the system Air creates inefficiency because its compress...

Page 81: ...l position during startup y Parking Brake LED Glows Red if Parking Brake not set during startup u Operator Position Indicator Glows Red if Operator is not in seat i Low Oil Indicator LED Alerts Operat...

Page 82: ...ering your Key Code Service Alerts Service alerts remind the operator to perform specific maintenance tasks based on equipment run time While the console is unlocked by entering your Key Code click ke...

Page 83: ...check wiring for shorts 17 Check battery condition and connections 18 Check battery condition and connections check starter and fuel solenoid and wiring for shorts 19 Check battery connections and co...

Page 84: ...ot and carbon The amount of carbon collected will vary with fuel used air quality engine age and condition A soft metel brush may be required to fully clean the screen 4 Cartefully inspect the screen...

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Page 87: ...Start the engine and allow it to run until the carburetor is drained of fuel or the stabilizer has reached the carburetor 5 Remove the spark plug and pour about a tablespoon of engine oil into the cy...

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Page 89: ...TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 8...

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Page 91: ...d ventilation valve fuel cap Clogged Spark Arrestor ENGINE POWER IS WEAK Clogged Air Filter Fouled Spark Plugs Carburetor out of adjustment Air trapped in hydraulic system Clogged Spark Arrestor MACHI...

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Page 93: ...TECHNICAL DATA SECTION 9...

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Page 95: ...Fuel Sender Black Yellow Battery Ground Black Fuse 30AMP Red Oil Pressure Gray Black L H Neutral Switch Orange Green Parking Brake Violet Green Engine Connector to Adaptor Harness Lights Red White Bla...

Page 96: ...TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL HDC2 ZT 04 18 Technical Data Section 9 2 2018 Alamo Group Inc MAIN WIRING HARNESS SCHEMATIC...

Page 97: ...18 GA ALT OUTPUT RED 14 GA MAGNETO TO GROUND RED BLACK 18 GA FUEL SOLENOID CONNECTOR MALE 6 POSITION 1 2 3 5 6 8 9 OIL SENDER BATTERY RED 14 GA GROUND SOLENOID BLACK 14 GA STARTER SOLENOID PURPLE 14 G...

Page 98: ...TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL HDC2 ZT 04 18 Technical Data Section 9 4 2018 Alamo Group Inc 50077206 ENGINE ADAPTOR HARNESS for KAWASAKI ENGINES...

Page 99: ...ADAPTOR HARNESS for KOHLER ENGINES 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 BATTERY RED 14 GA GROUND SOLENOID BLACK 14 GA STARTER SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION 1 2 3 4 5 6 OIL SENDER GRAY BLACK 18 GA CON...

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Page 101: ...TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL HDC2 ZT 04 18 Technical Data Section 9 7 2018 Alamo Group Inc SERVICE and MAINTENANCE RECORDS Service or Maintenance Date Meter Performed Hours...

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