INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your Bush Hog Mid Mount Zero Turn Mower
has been carefully designed to give maximum ser-
vice with minimum down time. This manual is pro-
vided to give you the necessary operating and main-
tenance instructions for keeping your mower in top
operating condition. Please read this manual thor-
oughly. 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 implement. If any
assistance or additional information is needed, con-
tact your authorized Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or
bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward
travel.
DESCRIPTION
The Zero Turn is intended for use on large 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
22, 25 or 26 hp Kohler, 23 hp water cooled Kohler
or 25 hp Kawasaki twin cylinder engine. The engine
has a pressurized oil lubrication system with spin-on
type filter, fused electronic ignition, electric start and
a 12 gallon fuel system.
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
continuously variable speed selection gives the Zero
Turn mower exceptional maneuverability.
The mower deck is driven by a v-belt from the
engine. An electrically controlled clutch is used to
engage/disengage the PTO.
The mower attachment is available in 55”, 61” or 73”
cutting widths. The mower has three uplift blades,
driven by a single V-belt controlled by a spring
loaded tensioner.
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
