Bush Hog Estate Series - Manuals

Page 3 - ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDERS; TABLE OF CONTENTS; II; SECTION; IV; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY

ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . . 8Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 4 - BUSH HOG; ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

BUSH HOG ® ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser that this new Bush Hog Estate Rider, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof ...

Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST; ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER 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 light checked for operation. ❒...

Page 6 - Signal Words

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 messag...

Page 7 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS T h i s s y m b o l i s u s e d t o c a l l a t t e n t i o n t o s a f e 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 y t 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 u s e e t h i s s y m b o l , c a r e -f u l l y r e a d ...

Page 10 - SECTION I

INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Bush Hog Estate Series ZT Rider 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...

Page 11 - CONTROLS; TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS; DECK SPECIFICATIONS

CONTROLS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Rider is equipped with anOperator Interlock System that is designed to helpprevent possible serious injuries. Understanding andmaintaining this system is vital for safe operation. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged.2. Contro...

Page 12 - GENERAL SAFETY; OPERATION

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 ...

Page 14 - MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS

F. R e m o v e t h e k e y a n d w a i t f o r a l l m o v e m e n t and all sound to cease before dismounting. 15. H Y D R A U L I C C O M P O N E N T S B Y P A S S - T O MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT POWER: Thebypass levers are located on the rear of the engine plate. NOTE: Exhaust muffler can be extre...

Page 15 - MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

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...

Page 17 - CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop engine and remove ignition key. 2. Tilt seat forward. 3. Move the control lever rearward and release the control lever. This control lever should return to aposition where the control lever can be swungoutward and lock in the neutral outward position.This setting is fixed ...

Page 18 - DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT

16 LEVELING THE DECK AND SETTING THECOUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION 1. Set all tire pressures to the correct specifications.2. Rest machine on a level slab of concrete.3. Depress the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to the full lift height position and move the height adjustpin to the 4.5” position. ...

Page 19 - FLUID VOLUME AND LEVEL; FLUID CHANGE

17 HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE BELTTENSION ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop engine and remove key.2. T h e h y d r o s t a t i c t r a n s a x l e b e l t t e n s i o n i s adjusted through a spring loaded idler pulley. 3. The tension can be adjusted by loosening the (2) hex nuts on the end of the spring support bolt a...

Page 20 - PURGING PROCEDURES

Fill Port - Insert rod through this port to check fluid level. Void Air Space - 1-78” Correct Fluid Level - 4-1/4” IMPORTANT When tightening the filter insure proper torquevalue of 20 - 50 in. lbs. is applied. Filter is plas-tic. Excessive torque will damage filter. Due to the effects air has on efi...

Page 21 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING; TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST

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

Page 22 - MOUNTING SEAT

SECTION IV ASSEMBLY 20 MOUNTING SEAT Remove either the standard seat, standard seatw/armrests or the suspension seat from the card-board container. Align the four 5/16” holes in theseat frame with the four slots in the seat mountingplate. Attach the seat using the hardware in theparts bag accordingl...

Page 23 - SAFETY DECALS; DANGER; TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,

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...

Page 25 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS; METRIC; Bolt Head Markings

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...