Page 3 - ZERO TURN SERIES; TABLE OF CONTENTS; II; SECTION; IV; RETAIL CUSTOMER’S RESPONSIBILITY
ZERO TURN SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . 6 I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION . . 7...
Page 4 - BUSH HOG; ZERO TURN MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY; DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES & CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
BUSH HOG ® ZERO TURN MOWER LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a periodof two (2) years from d...
Page 5 - DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST; ZERO TURN
DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST ZERO TURN 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 operation. ❒ 4. Kill switches c...
Page 6 - IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 - IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING; DUTIES
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 9 - SECTION I
INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Mower has beencarefully designed to give maximum service withminimum down time. This manual is provided to givey o u t h e n e c e s s a r y o p e r a t i n g a n d m a i n t e n a n c einstructions for keeping ...
Page 10 - CONTROLS; TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS
CONTROLS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn is equipped with a SafetyInterlock System that is designed to help preventpossible serious injuries. Understanding and main-taining this system is vital, for safe operation. To Start Engine: 1. Blades (PTO) must be disengaged.2. Control levers...
Page 11 - 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 13 - MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS; MOWER DECK TILT-UP PROCEDURE
MOWING RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Keep mower blades sharp. 2. Make sure deck and discharge chute are clean. T O A V O I D S E R I O U S I N J U R Y F R O MB L A D E C O N T A C T , P O W E R M U S T B EOFF TO CLEAN DISCHARGE CHUTE WARNING DANGER K E E P H A N D S A N D F E E T A W A Y F R O MUNDERNEATH MOWE...
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 - TEST DRIVE OPERATIONS
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT - DRIVE 1. Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn off of theground. Safely block the frame in this position so it issecure. 2. Check to be sure the self centering dampener isin synchronized with the control levers. (Pull back oncontrol levers and let go; they should return to the...
Page 18 - DECK SPINDLE BELT ROUTING
Measure from the blade tip (beveled edge) to theground on all three blades. If there is more than 3/8”difference from front to rear, then the deck shouldbe adjusted. 7. Also, correct this difference by shortening orlengthening both the left and right side adjustinglinks as stated above. Blade Tips D...
Page 19 - ZERO TURN 18 WITH OPTIONAL DUAL TAILWHEEL AND REAR WEIGHT KIT
17 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES: ● ALLOW ENGINE, OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU- IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS-SION OR ENGINE SYSTEMS. WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS C A N P E N E T R A T E S K I N C A U S I N G S E R I O U SINJURY AND GANGRENE. I N J E C T E D F L U I D M U S ...
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 - POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY
SECTION IV ASSEMBLY POWER UNIT ASSEMBLY Mounting Drive Tires Remove tractor from crating. Lay out hardware inbolt bag. Mount the drive tires with the five 1/2” lug nuts provid-ed. Bush Hog offers three styles of drive tires; TurfTire, Knobby Tire, and a Bar Tire. When installingthe bar tire please n...
Page 23 - BASIC DECK ASSEMBLY
Mounting the Control Levers Attach the bracket angles to the control arms withthe 5/16” x 1” capscrews and flange locknuts. Installeach lever (grip inward) to the outside of each mountangle with 5/16” x 1” capscrews, flatwashers andflange locknuts. Adjust the levers so they are in linewith each othe...
Page 24 - REAR WEIGHT KIT MOUNTING
E. Use lift bar to apply pressure to the weight transfer arms and attach the upper link of the fourlink chain over the end of the arm, positioning in thecut out slot. F. Rotate the deck lift handle forward to achieve a lower cutting height or rearward to achieve a high-er cutting height and pin in t...
Page 25 - KOHLER WIRING HARNESS
KOHLER WIRING HARNESS BLUE/WHITE WARNING LIGHTS ORANGE/BLACK 18 GA SEAT SWITCH PARK BRAKE SWITCH VIOLET GREEN BROWN 18 GA LEVER NEUTRAL SWITCHES ORANGE GREEN 18 GA PINK PTO SWITCH RED/BLACK STP. 18 GA GRAY/BLACK WHITE 18 GA RED 18 GA RED 12 GA KEY SWITCH BLACK 18 GA BLUE 14 GA YELLOW 18 GA BLUE/ 14 ...
Page 26 - KAWASAKI WIRING HARNESS
KAWASAKI WIRING HARNESS BLUE/WHITE 18 GA. WHITE18 GA. VIOLET18 GA. BLACK 18 GA. PARK BRAKE SWITCH GREEN LEVER NEUTRALSWITCH ORANGE BLACK/ORANGE PURPLE STARTERSOLENOID GRAY/BLACK18 GA. YELLOW BLACK 18 GA. PINK 18 GA. SEAT SWITCH POS NEG. RED 12 GA. 10 AMP BLUE 14 GA. 15 AMP 20 AMP GREEN/RED16 GA. GRE...
Page 27 - SAFETY DECALS; TO AVOID SERIOUS; DANGER; DANGER; 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 28 - TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH; TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH,
26 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO NOT OPERATE MOWER WITHOUT DISCHARGE SHIELDOR DEFLECTOR IN PLACE AND GOOD REPAIR. 83056 WARNING TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, ★ READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING & FOLLOW ALL PRECAUTIONS.(CONTACT DEALER FOR MANUALS) ★ LOWER IMPLEMENT, STOP ...
Page 29 - 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...
