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            RS2650B 

Zero Turn Riding Mower 

Published 10/12                                                                                                                                                    Part No. 50071839 

OPERATOR’S MANUAL 

                     

This Operator’s Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must 

                       be maintained with the unit at all times. READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the Safety 
                       and Operation Instructions contained in this manual before operating the equipment. 

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2501 Griffin Ave. 
Selma, Al 36703 
334-874-2700 www.bushhog.com 

 

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©2012 Alamo Group Inc. 

Summary of Contents for RS2650B

Page 1: ...l is an integral part of the safe operation of this machine and must be maintained with the unit at all times READ UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW the Safety and Operation Instructions contained in this manual...

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Page 3: ...llow safe operating practices can result in serious operator injury or even death HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Keep all shields guards and safety devices especially the grass discharge system in place and...

Page 4: ...or Controls 10 2 6 Seat 10 2 7 Hydrostatic Ground Drive System 10 2 8 Tires And Wheels 10 2 9 Cutting Deck 10 2 10 Dimensions 11 2 11 Torque Requirements 11 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 11 3 1 Uncrate Mowe...

Page 5: ...DJUSTMENTS 19 5 1 Periodic Maintenance 19 5 2 Adjustments 24 6 TROUBLESHOOTING 28 6 1 Mower Pulls Left or Right 28 6 2 Mower Cuts Unevenly 28 6 3 Engine Will Not Start 28 7 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 30 LIMIT...

Page 6: ...esponsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property 1 3 PREPARATION 1 3 1 Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safe...

Page 7: ...ated Do not operate without entire exhaust system in place and in proper working condition POTENTIAL HAZARD In certain conditions gasoline is extremely flammable and highly explosive WHAT CAN HAPPEN A...

Page 8: ...engine parts especially the muffler become extremely hot WHAT CAN HAPPEN Severe burns can occur on contact Debris such as leaves grass brush etc can catch fire HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Allow engine par...

Page 9: ...d steering Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises that change the operating angle as rough terrain could overturn the machine Use extreme care with grass catchers or attachments These can change...

Page 10: ...engine maintenance follow the engine manufacturer s recommendations precisely as stated in the engine manual 1 5 2 Disconnect the battery cable from the negative battery post when the unit will be all...

Page 11: ...ting off the engine before performing any work on the hydraulic system 1 6 SAFETY DECALS 1 6 1 Keep all safety decals legible Remove all grease dirt and debris from safety decals and instructional lab...

Page 12: ...er Adjustable Height Bracket p p 10 On the Seat Bracket 9 On the Outside Adjustable Height Bracket 11 On the Switch Panel 12 On the Left Front Mower Deck 13 On the Left T slot of Console 14 On the Rig...

Page 13: ...serious injury or death Avoid blades unless engine and blades are stopped 20 On the Left and Right Sides of Mower Deck 21 Top Right Corner of the Rear of Rear Frame 23 On the Right of Console 24 On t...

Page 14: ...e switch valve Only one fuel tank 2 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2 4 1 Charging System Flywheel Alternator 2 4 2 Charging Capacity 15 amps 2 4 3 Battery Type 12V 33AH 2 4 4 Polarity Negative Ground 2 4 5 Fuses...

Page 15: ...ard seat high back foam padded internal spring suspension 2 6 2 Seat Safety Switch Incorporated into the Safety Interlock System 2 7 HYDROSTATIC GROUND DRIVE SYSTEM 2 7 1 Hydraulic System Specificatio...

Page 16: ...s There s no need for the operator to stand to implement the height adjustment 2 9 8 Mulching Kit Optional 2 9 9 Catching Kit Optional 2 10 DIMENSIONS WYRZ50 Overall Width Without deck 43 7 1110 mm Ov...

Page 17: ...away from battery Ventilate when charging or using battery in an enclosed space 3 2 2 Check the voltage of the battery with a digital voltmeter Locate the voltage of the battery in the table below and...

Page 18: ...cid Avoid contact and always shield eyes face skin and clothing from battery Cigarettes flames or sparks could cause battery to explode Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust post connections w...

Page 19: ...m to decrease the height of the levers d If the levers do not align with each other when in the neutral position loosen the hardware and make the appropriate adjustment by sliding the lever forward or...

Page 20: ...tion the machine can be moved forward or backward in a straight line Movement of the left lever forward will cause the left drive wheel to rotate in a forward direction Movement of the right lever for...

Page 21: ...ition slowly then the locked parking brake device will be released 4 1 3 PTO Engagement Switch Located on the front of console Switch must be pulled out to the ROTATE position to engage the blades Swi...

Page 22: ...require more frequent service See Engine Owner s Manual DO NOT add engine oil to gasoline DO NOT overfill fuel tank 4 2 2 Make sure you understand the controls their locations their functions and thei...

Page 23: ...NT Operator must be in seat before the PTO can be engaged Set throttle to midway position Pull outward on the PTO switch to the ROTATE position Accelerate to full throttle to begin mowing 4 3 4 Stoppi...

Page 24: ...between ramp and ground or between ramp and trailer or truck Avoid sudden acceleration while driving unit up a ramp to avoid tipping backward Avoid sudden deceleration while backing unit down a ramp...

Page 25: ...engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove the key b Clean all debris from rotating engine air intake screen and from around engine shrouding 5 1 3 Check battery charge Service Interval Mont...

Page 26: ...parts to stop and remove the key b Lift deck and secure in raised position as stated in Section 5 1 4 c Inspect blades and sharpen or replace as required d Re install the blades if they were removed...

Page 27: ...proper operating condition prior to use for mowing 5 1 7 Check for loose hardware Service Interval Daily a Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and remove key b Visually inspect machine for a...

Page 28: ...n to inspect deck drive belt d See Sections 5 2 3 and 5 2 4 about the belt adjustment 5 1 12 Lubricate grease fittings Service Interval Refer to chart Stop engine wait for all moving parts to stop and...

Page 29: ...handle inward and push or pull the height adjustment handle and insert the limiting pin in the middle of handle into the proper hole in accordance to the height of cut desired e Adjust anti scalp rol...

Page 30: ...he rear of the deck approximately 5 16 8mm 5 2 3 Hydrostatic transaxle Drive Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary 5 2 4 Deck Belt Tension Self tensioning No adjustment necessary 5 2 5...

Page 31: ...urfaces POTENTIAL HAZARD Raising the mower deck for service or maintenance relying solely on mechanical or hydraulic jacks could be dangerous WHAT CAN HAPPEN The mechanical or hydraulic jacks may not...

Page 32: ...eutral position The motion control lever will rebound to the neutral position by the reaction power of spring The wheels will stop to run or turn back slightly After doing this tighten the lock nut Se...

Page 33: ...ers are moved out neutral lock position e Check that the PTO is disengaged f Check that the spark plug wires are properly connected g Check for loose or faulty wiring connections h Check for corrosion...

Page 34: ...UEL LINE DIRTY AIR FILTER FAULTY SPARK PLUG ENGINE OVERLOADED BLOCKED FUEL FILTER INCORRECT OIL LEVEL DIRTY AIR SCREEN Will not Start Hard starting Stops suddenly Lacks power Operates erratically Knoc...

Page 35: ...30 7 Electrical Diagram...

Page 36: ...provisions of this warranty except those provisions which limit Bush Hog s liability as set forth below Any Mower or part thereof which in Bush Hog s sole discretion is deemed defective shall be repai...

Page 37: ...Notes...

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Page 40: ...RS2650B RESIDENTIAL SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER RESIDENTIAL SERIES ZT SOM 10 12 P N 50071839...

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