Bush Hog Zero Turn Professional Series, Operator'S Manual

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INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog customer.
Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has been
carefully designed to give maximum service with min-
imum down time. This manual is provided to give you
the necessary operating and maintenance instruc-
tions for keeping your mower in top operating condi-
tion. 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 im-
plement. If any assistance or additional information is
needed, contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or bot-
tom 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 maneuver-
ability is needed. The tractor unit consists of either a
25 hp Kawasaki, 26 hp Kawasaki, 27 hp Kohler, 28 hp
EFI Kohler or 30 hp Kohler twin cylinder engine. The
engine has a pressurized oil lubrication system with
spin-on type filter, fused electronic ignition, electric start
and a 15.5 gallon fuel system with 61” and 73” decks or
a 12.5 gallon fuel system with 55” decks.
Two hydrostatic pumps and two wheel motors are
used for propelling and steering. The pumps are belt
driven by the engine output shaft. One lever for each
drive controls both speed and direction. This inde-
pendent control of each drive wheel coupled with con-
tinuously variable speed selection gives the Zero Turn
mower exceptional maneuverability.
The mower attachment is available in 55”, 61” or 73”
cutting widths. The mower has three cutting blades
driven by an electromagnetic clutch through a single
V-belt
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION