Page 2 - NEVER OPERATE
CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best mower of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog mower will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; II; SECTION; IV; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
COMMERCIAL SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Federal...
Page 4 - COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES; INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS; THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY:; OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of this new Zero Turn Riding Mower, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof three (3...
Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST; COMMERCIAL ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER
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...
Page 6 - Safety Alert Symbol; YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”; Safety Signs; Signal Words; RED
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...
Page 7 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID; SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
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 ...
Page 8 - SAFETY CONTINUED
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 . ...
Page 9 - DANGER
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....
Page 10 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; DUTIES; OSHA Regulations; Child Labor Under 16 Years Old
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 ...
Page 11 - SECTION I
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...
Page 12 - CONTROLS; OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM; CONTROL LOCATIONS; TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS; WARNING
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....
Page 13 - GENERAL SAFETY; Do not mix oil with gasoline.
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 - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT DECAL; OPERATION
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...
Page 16 - MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS
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...
Page 17 - CAUTION; MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; Important: Substitution of an improper filter will cause
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 18 - NOTE
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...
Page 19 - DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS
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 ...
Page 20 - DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT
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 ...
Page 22 - ENGINE ELECTRICAL TROUBLE; TROUBLESHOOTING CHECK LIST; POOR CUTTING PERFORMANCE
1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetorImproper spark plug gap _______________________________________________check and re-gap plug 2. ENGINE BACKFIRES: Carburetor maladjustment ____________________________________________...
Page 23 - MOUNTING THE CONTROL LEVERS; ROPS
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...
Page 24 - ASAKI ENGINE WIRING HARNESS
Page 25 - KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS
Page 26 - SAFETY DECALS; SHIELD MISSING FROM THIS AREA; ROTATING DRIVE PARTS
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 27 - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; ARNING; TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
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...
Page 28 - 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...
Page 30 - SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE; ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE; FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE
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
