Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Home Series Bush Hog
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best mowerof 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.
H OM E SE R IE S Z ER O TU R N R I DI N G M O WE R TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Safety Precautions .
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DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST HOME SERIES ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator’s Manual as a guide. r 1. Engine has been serviced. r 2. Battery fluid level is checked. r 3.
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This symbol is used to call attention to safe- ty precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in serious bodily injury.
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 . DO NOT MOVE THE CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The s peed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Control Levers.
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 such).
INTRODUCTION We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum down time. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your mower in top operating condition.
CONTROLS OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower is equippe d with an Operator Interlock System that is desig ned to help prevent poss ible serious injur ies. Underst anding and m aintain ing thi s system is vita l for sa fe opera tion.
SECTION II OPERATION GENERAL SAFETY Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual should operate this machine. Operator should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety shoes.
CAUTON If the operator is inexperienced with the zero turn mower lever steering/speed control, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep away from fences, buildings, and other obstruc- tions.
A N T I - S C A L P R O L L E R ( 4 2 ” D e c k O n l y ) 1. St op en gi n e an d mo ve th e co nt ro l le ve rs to th e n eu t ra l p os i ti o n a nd e n ga g e t he pa r ki n g br a ke .
1 5 . HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT POWER: The bypass levers are located on the rear of the engine plate. NOTE: Exhaust muffler can be e x t r e m e l y h o t . U s e e x t r e m e c a u t i o n w h e n engaging or disengaging by pass levers to prevent severe burns.
SECTION III MAINTENANCE BE FOR E PER FOR MIN G AN Y MAI NTE NAN CE , TUR N OFF ENGI NE, REM OVE KE Y AND DISC ON NEC T SPA RK PL UGS . U SE E XTR EME CAR E W HEN WOR KI NG O N MA CHI NE RY. DO N OT WEA R WA TCH OR JEW ELR Y. DO NO T W EAR LO OSE F ITT ING CL OTH ES, A ND OBS ERV E A LL COM MO N S AFE TY PRA CTI CES W ITH TO OLS .
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 and i n c l ud ed i n y o u r Z er o Tu rn m o w e r i n fo rm at io n p a c k et .
M O T I O N C O N T R O L S T E E R I N G A D J U S T M E N T 1 . Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn off of the ground. Safely block the frame in this position so it is secure.
18 DE CK B ELT AD JUS TMEN T Bel t adju stme nt shou ld be che cked eve ry (50) hou rs of oper ation to get max imum life and cutting perf or- mance. Belt tension is adjusted by increasing or decreas ing the length of the spring on the movable idl er by adj usti ng the eye bolt leng th (Show n bel ow).
WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS INJURY AND GANGRENE. INJECTED FLUID MUST BE SURGICALLY REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS BY A DOC- TOR FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRESSURE LEAKS: l USE CARDBOARD AND NOT HANDS TO SEARCH FOR LEAKS.
20 If further adjustment is needed at each individual whe el b rak e: 1. Enga ge the brak e le ver (lev er u p). 2. Re move the wh eel fr om the si de nee ding adjus ting . Loo sen bra ke adj usti ng nuts , rem ove exc ess slack fro m ca ble and ret ight en n uts.
1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetor Improper spark plug gap _______________________________________________check and re-gap plug 2. ENGINE BACKFIRES: Carburetor maladjustment _________________________________________________readjust carburetor 3.
SECTION IV ASSEMBLY 22 MOUNTING THE CONTROL LEVERS Mount the control levers to the 3/4’ x 3/4” square bars positioning the control levers to the preferred height and mount with 3/8” x 1” fasteners, lock washers, and flat washers. Move the control levers forward or rearward for operator comfort.
17.5 HP & 18 HP BRIGGS & STRATTON and 20 HP KOHLER ENGINE WIRING HARNESS 23.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge.
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SLOPE ANGLE GUIDE ALIGN THIS EDGE WITH A VERTICAL SURFACE (TREE. BUILDING, FENCE POST. POLE, ETC.) FOLD ALONG APPROPRIATE LINE EXAMPLE: COMPARE S L O P E W I T H F O L D E D EDGE THIS IS A 15° SLOPE .
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