Bush Hog Commercial Series - Manuals

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. ❒ 1. Engine has been serviced. ❒ 2. Battery fluid level is checked. ❒ 3. Low oil pressure warning buzzer checked for operati...

Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safetyp r e c a u t i o n s t h a t s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d b y t h eoperator to avoid accidents. When you see thissymbol, carefully read the messa...

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe-t y p r e c a u t i o n s t h a t s h o u l d b e f o l l o w e d b yt h e o p e r a t o r t o a v o i d a c c i d e n t s . W h e n y o usee this symbol, carefully read the messaget h a t f o l l o w s a n d h e e d i t s a ...

SAFETY CONTINUED 6. KNOW HOW TO STOP QUICKLY. Know the location and operation of every control, especially how to brake and how to disengage the mower blades. 7. D O N O T M O V E T H E C O N T R O L L E V E R S f r o m f o r w a r d p o s i t i o n t o r e v e r s e p o s i t i o n r a p i d l y . ...

SAFETY CONTINUED 29. ALWAYS DISENGAGE THE MOWER BLADE CLUTCH when transporting. 30. Do not operate the mower under influence of drugs or alcohol. 31. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. Operating an engine at excessive speed may increase the hazard of personal injury....

IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as ...

INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower hasbeen carefully designed to give maximum servicewith minimum down time. This manual is provided togive you the necessary operating and maintenanceinstructions for keeping your mower in top operati...

CONTROLS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equippedwith an Operator Interlock System that is designed tohelp prevent possible serious injuries. Understandingand maintaining this system is vital for safe operation. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged.2....

SECTION II OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’sm a n u a l s h o u l d o p e r a t e t h i s m a c h i n e . O p e r a t o rshould wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safetyshoes. Avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. Theoperator should read, understand and ...

CAUTON If the operator is inexperienced with the zero turn mower lever steering/speed control, he/shes h o u l d f o l l o w t h e s e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s :Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowlyuntil thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keepaway from fences, buildings, and other obstr...

16. P U M P B Y P A S S - T O M O V E T H E T R A C T O R WITHOUT POWER: The pump bypass valves are located on the front sides of each pump. T u r n t h e c o n t r o l c l o c k w i s e t w o c o m p l e t e turns to release the pump for free wheeling; turn them counter-clockwise for operation. Pum...

SECTION III MAINTENANCE BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCH OR JEWELRY. DONOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS. CAUTION MAINTENANCE SCHEDU...

1. ENGINE: For complete maintenance and operating infor-mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer andincluded in your Zero Turn mower information packet. NOTE A i r i n t a k e s c r e e n m u s t b e k e p t c l e...

MOTION CONTROL STEERING ADJUSTMENT 1. R a i s e t h e d r i v e w h e e l s o f t h e Z e r o T u r n o f f o f t h e g r o u n d . S a f e l y b l o c k t h e f r a m ei n t h i s p o s i t i o n s o i t i s s e c u r e . T h i sa d j u s t m e n t m u s t b e m a d e w i t h t h e d r i v ewheels ...

LEVELING THE DECK 1. Set all tire pressures to the correct specifications. 2. Place machine on a level slab of concrete. 3. Depress the deck lift pedal raising the deck to the full lift height position and move the heightadjustment pin to the 5” position. 4. Place a level on the deck, from front to ...

1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetorImproper spark plug gap _______________________________________________check and re-gap plug 2. ENGINE BACKFIRES: Carburetor maladjustment ____________________________________________...

SECTION IV ASSEMBLY 21 MOUNTING THE CONTROL LEVERS Mount the control levers to the 3/4’ x 3/4” squarebars positioning the control levers to the preferredheight and mount with 3/8” x 1” fasteners, lockwashers, and flat washers. Move the control leversforward or rearward for operator comfort. MOUNTING...

SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, providesafety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact...

25 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH D O N O T O P E R AT E M O W E R W I T H O U T D I S C H A R G ESHIELD OR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR. 83056 W ARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, ★ READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS.(CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUAL...

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* BOLT DIAMETER WRENCH (IN.) “B” AND 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) 1...

SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE. BUILDING, FENCE POST. POLE, ETC.) FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE: COMPARE SLOPE WITH FOLDED EDGE THIS IS A 15° SLOPE THIS IS A 10° SLOPE THIS IS A 5° SLOPE 28