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Summary of Contents for Home Series

Page 1: ...ASSEMBLY l l OPERATION l l MAINTENANCE 807 4 00 50055752 BUSH HOG Home Series Z Ze er ro o T Tu ur rn n M Mo ow we er r O Op pe er ra at to or r s s M Ma an nu ua al l ...

Page 2: ... 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 OF...

Page 3: ...TOMER S RESPONSIBILITY 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 insp...

Page 4: ...nstallation 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 servic...

Page 5: ...ns 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 Sig...

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 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 5 hp Briggs Stratton single 18 hp Briggs Stratton twin or 20 hp Kohler twin cylinder engine The engines have a pressurized oil lubrication system with spin on type filter fused electronic...

Page 12: ... 4 PTO Switch Engages electric clutch which engages mower blades 5 Parking Brake Lever Engages parking brake See page 22 6 Cutting Height Adjust Pin Sets cutting height to desired position See page 12 7 Choke Aids in starting engine 8 Light Switch Optional 9 Hour Meter Tachometer Optional 10 Warning Light for oil pressure TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS Tread Width Outside Tires 40 Height To top of seat ba...

Page 13: ...l AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH GASOLINE IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS l l REFUEL IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA WITH ENGINE STOPPED l l DO NOT SMOKE OR ALLOW FLAMES OR SPARKS IN THE REFUELING AREA OR WHERE GASOLINE IS BEING STORED l l DO NOT OVERFILL FUEL TANK AFTER REFUELING MAKE CERTAIN THE TANK CAP IS CLOSED PROPERLY AND SECURELY l l BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL FUEL WHEN...

Page 14: ...OVE CONTROL LEVERS TO neutral OUT position by pushing each one straight sideways 3 SET PARKING BRAKE Pull rearward to set 4 DISENGAGE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH by moving clutch switch to OFF down position 5 SET ENGINE CHOKE CONTROL for cold starts to full position 6 SET ENGINE THROTTLE TO 1 2 throttle 7 TURN IGNITION KEY to START position and release to RUN as soon as engine starts NOTE Prolonged crankin...

Page 15: ...erating 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 affect steering and reduce traction and braking The operator is respon sible for safe OPER...

Page 16: ...l valve This valve has three positions for opera tions and each position is made in 1 4 turn incre ments This directional valve has a shut off posi tion and can be used when the machine will not be used for a few days or when the unit is trans ported to and from a work site Fuel Flow Valve Position Off Down Right Tank Right Left Tank Left MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1 Keep mower blades sharp 2 Make sur...

Page 17: ...ve belts ______________________________________________________________every 50 hours 20 hr break in Grease front wheels ____________________________________________________________every 50 hours Change engine every 50 hours crankcase oil and filter ________________________________________________________ 5 hrs break in Change hydrostatic oil _______________________________________________________...

Page 18: ...ENCLOSED SPACE WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING 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 e...

Page 19: ...at 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 or forward position 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...

Page 20: ... WIRES FOR SAFETY 36 42 Deck Spring length of 16 for 3 cut ting height For lower cutting heights loosen springs at 1 4 intervals until stop hits adjusting pin in correct height location If deck floats loosen springs at 1 4 intervals until deck stops floating Measure from back of flatwasher to back of flatwasher LEVELING THE DECK AND SETTING THE COUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION 1 Set all tire pressure...

Page 21: ...THER WORK FUNCTIONS ARE DISCONNECTED l KEEP HANDS HAIR AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM ROTATING BLADES With the bypass valve closed slowly move the dis placement control in both the forward and reverse directions As air is purged from the unit the oil level will drop and bubbles may appear in the fluid Refill the transaxle as necessary Place the steering levers in the neutral position and open the bypass v...

Page 22: ...1 The outside brake arms are to remain in the factory installed position 2 Install brake cables finger tight and position the brake handle in the vertical position 3 Open left and right relief valves on the pumps by pulling the RH and LH levers to the rear and lock out in the keyway slot to disengage for free wheeling See photo on page 14 4 Install the brake cable spring onto the brake arm 5 Tight...

Page 23: ...__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 ___________________________________________clean under deck See engin...

Page 24: ... the seat with the 5 16 flange locknuts Attach the seat safety wires to the seat switch MOUNTING DISCHARGE CHUTE Align mounting holes on the discharge chute with mounts on the deck weldment Insert discharge chute pin along with 3 8 flatwasher and 1 8 x 1 cotter pins BATTERY Attach the positive lead to the battery Additional wire tie straps are shipped to secure the wiring harness as needed ITEMS T...

Page 25: ...17 5 HP 18 HP BRIGGS STRATTON and 20 HP KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 23 ...

Page 26: ...nufactured Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment use or reconditioning Bush Hog will upon request provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information 24 83056 94132 50012615 50043277 ...

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Page 28: ... 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 29: ...HOME SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWERS Optional Equipment Sun Shade Kit Light Kit Mulching Kit 36 Mulching Kit 42 Grass Catcher 36 42 2 Post ROPS Tachometer Hour Meter Kit 27 ...

Page 30: ...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 28 ...

Page 31: ...P O Box 1039 l l Selma AL 36702 1039 Telephone 334 874 2700 l l www bushhog com ...

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