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©2010 Alamo Group Inc.

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Published 04/11

Part No. 50045565

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BUSH HOG

®

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

Zero Turn Riding Mower

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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PROFESSIONAL

SERIES

Summary of Contents for Zero Turn Professional Series

Page 1: ...2700 www bushhog com Zero Turn Riding Mower 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 FOLL...

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...

Page 3: ...IBILITY UNDER THE BUSH HOG WARRANTY It is the Retail Customer and or Operator s responsibility to read the Operator s Manual to op erate lubricate maintain and store the product in accordance with all...

Page 4: ...PURPOSE and any liability for incidental and consequential damages with respect to the sale or use of the items warranted Such inci dental and consequential damages shall include but not be limited to...

Page 5: ...10 All fasteners torqued to specifications 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 adjuste...

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...

Page 7: ...ER 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...

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 engin...

Page 9: ...dden 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 br...

Page 10: ...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 sa...

Page 11: ...s and other frequently maintained areas where a smooth even cut is desired and superior maneuver ability is needed The tractor unit consists of either a 25 hp Kawasaki 26 hp Kawasaki 27 hp Kohler 28 h...

Page 12: ...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...

Page 13: ...G MAKE CERTAIN THE TANK CAP IS CLOSED PROPERLY AND SECURELY l l BE CAREFUL NOT TO SPILL FUEL WHEN REFUELING FUEL VAPOR OR SPILLED FUEL MAY IGNITE IF ANY FUEL IS SPILLED MAKE SURE THE AREA IS DRY BEFOR...

Page 14: ...vers in the direction opposite to travel If the parking brake is engaged with the Control Levers in the IN position the engine will stop 13 CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT 1 Stop engine and move the control...

Page 15: ...reater than 15 degrees Watch for ditches holes rocks dips and rises which change the operating angle Keep away from drop offs and steep banks Avoid sudden starts when mowing uphill mower may tip backw...

Page 16: ...t Right Tank Right Down Left Tank Left Left MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1 Keep mower blades sharp 2 Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean 3 Pivoting Front Axle Settings The Professional Series pivot...

Page 17: ...ter wheel pivots every 50 hours Grease pusher bar pivots every 50 hours Change engine every 50 hours crankcase oil and filter 5 hrs break in Change hydrostatic oil and filter See your Bush Hog Dealer...

Page 18: ...EAR 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 p...

Page 19: ...seat 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 rever...

Page 20: ...SPINDLE BELT ROUTING DIAGRAM Spring Loaded Idler Assembly Front Of Deck WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES l l ALLOW ENGINE OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS SION OR ENGI...

Page 21: ...in the fluid Refill the reservoir as necessary Place the steering levers in the neutral position and open the bypass valve Slowly move the steering levers in both the forward and reverse directions t...

Page 22: ...material clean under deck See engine manual for engine adjustments ENGINE ELECTRICAL TROUBLE 1 ENGINE WILL NOT TURN OVER Dead battery Bad ground connection Bad terminal connection at battery Wiring h...

Page 23: ...o switch under the seat BATTERY Attach the positive lead to the battery Additional wire tie straps are shipped to secure the wiring harness as needed PIVOTING FRONT AXLE SETTINGS The Bush Hog pivoting...

Page 24: ...KAWASAKI ENGINE WIRING HARNESS NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator 22...

Page 25: ...KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 25 HP 30HP MODELS NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator 23...

Page 26: ...KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 28 HP EFI ENGINE NOTE Use a 30 Amp fuse with linear actuator 24...

Page 27: ...ROTATING DRIVE PARTS BENEATH ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING DRIVE PARTS CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT THIS AND ALL OTHER SHIELDS IN PLACE AND IN GOOD CONDITION 50012615 SERIOUS INJURY O...

Page 28: ...T STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE KEY BEFORE DISMOUNTING H HNO RIDERS DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IN VICINITY OF OTHER PERSONS H HALLOW NO CHILDREN OR UNQUALIFIED PERSONS TO OPERATE EQUIPMENT H HCLEAR MOWING AREA OF...

Page 29: ...ND SAE SAE SAE SIZE IN A THREAD SIZE GRADE 2 GRADE 5 GRADE 8 7 16 1 4 2O UNC 6 7 8 11 12 16 7 16 1 4 28 UNF 6 8 10 13 14 18 1 2 5 16 18 UNC 11 15 17 23 25 33 1 2 5 16 24 UNF 13 17 19 26 27 37 9 16 3 8...

Page 30: ...IES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWERS Optional Equipment Caster Bundle Available for 61 deck only Canopy Kit Light Kit Electric Actuator Bundle Rear Hitch Kit Mulching Kit 61 Mulching Kit 55 Striping Kit Grass...

Page 31: ...LIGN 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...

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Page 33: ...ly to confine the employee to the protected area provided by the ROPS REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 1 Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS 2 Where possible avoid operating the tractor near d...

Page 34: ...PZ SOM 04 11 P N 50045565 Printed U S A PROFESSIONAL SERIES ZEROTURN RIDING MOWER...

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