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®
BUSH HOG
ZERO TURN
MOWERS
Operator’s Manual
ASSEMBLY OPERATION MAINTENANCE
199 $4.00
99221
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CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog implement 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 new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy. Orde
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ZERO TURN SERIES TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Dealer Preparation Check List . . . . . . . . . 3 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mower Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Federal Laws and Regulatio
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® 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 period of two (2) years from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is lim- ited to the repair or replacement of defective parts. Replacement or repair parts installed in the equipment covered by this limited warran
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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 checked for operation. ❒ 5. Assembly completed. ❒ 6. Gearbox filled with oil. ❒ 7. All fittings lubricated. ❒ 8. Hydraulic Reservoir filled with oil. ❒ 9. All shields in place and in good condition. ❒
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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. In addition to the design and configuration of equipment, hazard control and accident prevention are depen- dent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of personn
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SAFETY CONTINUED 7. DO NOT MOVE THE CONTROL LEVERS from forward position to reverse position rapidly. The speed and/or direction of travel is affected instantly by movement of the Control Levers. 8. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE MOWER. Do not allow others who have not had instruc- tions to operate mower. 9. ALWAYS TURN ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE KEY before leaving mower to prevent children and inexperienced operators from starting the engine. Never leave the mower unattended with engine run ning
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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). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...to assure so far as possible every working man and woman in the nation safe and health
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SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION desired and superior maneuverability is needed. The We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tractor unit consists of either an 18 hp Kohler, 22 hp tomer. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Mower has been Kohler, 25 hp Kohler, or 22 hp water cooled carefully designed to give maximum service with Kawasaki, two cylinder engine, and a power take-off minimum down time. This manual is provided to give (PTO) shaft. The engine has a pressurized oil lubri- y
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CONTROLS CONTROL LOCATIONS SAFETY INTERLOCK SYSTEM Ignition Key - On right hand control console. Your Bush Hog Zero Turn is equipped with a Safety Engine Throttle - On right hand control console. Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and main- Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of taining this system is vital, for safe operation. seat at side. (Not shown below) PTO Clutch Switch - On right hand control To Start Engine: c
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SECTION II OPERATION 8. Inspect V-belts GENERAL SAFETY 9. Check tire pressure: Deck tires - 11”, 22 psi, Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s Tire Sealant Filled; Drive tires - 20”, Turf Tire - manual should operate this machine. Operator 22 psi, Bar Tire - 22 psi, Knobby Tire (ATV Type) should wear hard hat, safety glasses, and safety - 5 psi; Rear tires - 13”, 18 psi. shoes. Avoid loose fitting clothing or jewelry. The operator should read, understand and practice all 10. Ma
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CAUTION If the operator is inexperienced with the zero turning radius lever steering/speed control, he/she should follow these recommendations: Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep CUTTING away from fences, buildings, and other obstruc- HEIGHT tions. While becoming familiar with the machine, ADJUSTMENT move the Control Levers smoothly and slowly. DECALS Practice until operation is smooth and efficient. 9. TO DRIVE: Adjust seat forward or bac
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slide the bar from its stored position. Pump as seen from above. Use 2. Fold steering levers outward and raise the foot a rod through deck into vertical position and lock into place; the hex head, or move the levers to the in position. a 5/8” wrench to open or close 3. Push the height control handle all the way for- the valve. ward past lowest cutting height position. Remove deck locking pins. 4. Depresss the deck weight transfer arms with the lift bar and unlatch the lift chains. NOTE: To m
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DECK TILT PROCEDURE (48 “ DECK SHOWN) Deck Pinned Into Raised Position Deck Lift Bar Installed For Rotating Deck Lift Bar Being Removed From Stored Location Pin Holding Lift Bar In Stored Location Depressing Weight Transfer Arm To Release Chain Lift Chains, Weight Transfer Arms, And Pins 12
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SECTION III MAINTENANCE CAUTION BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARK PLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACHINERY. DO NOT WEAR WATCH OR JEWELRY. DO NOT WEAR LOOSE FITTING CLOTHES, AND OBSERVE ALL COMMON SAFETY PRACTICES WITH TOOLS. IMPORTANT: BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICING, MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR ON THE ENGINE, REFER TO THE RESPECTIVE ENGINE MANUFACTURERS OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION CONCERNING YOUR PARTICULAR BRAND OF ENGINE.
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1. ENGINE: 4. MOWER BLADES: For complete maintenance and operating infor- Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 mation for your engine, please refer to your hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as engine operating and maintenance instructions follows: furnished by the engine manufacturer and includ- CAUTION ed in your Zero Turn mower information packet. STOP ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, NOTE REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND SPARK PLUGS Air intake screen must be kept clean. If FOR SAFETY
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7. GREASING TOP BEARING IN GEARBOX TEST DRIVE OPERATIONS Grease top bearing with grease gun (1-2 shots) every 50 hours. Check air pressure in tires. Equal tire pressure is critical for proper drive operation. Grease Fitting For Top Bearing 1. Raise drive wheels off ground. Safely block the frame in this position. 2. Put control levers in neutral lock position (control levers swung outward). 3. Start engine. Wheels should not rotate. If one or both drive wheels are turning, perform procedures un
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Measure from the blade tip (beveled edge) to the ground on all three blades. If there is more than 3/8” difference from front to rear, then the deck should be adjusted. 7. Also, correct this difference by shortening or lengthening both the left and right side adjusting links as stated above. Blade Tips Discharge Side (Bottom View) Torsion Bar Lever Arm Right Side DECK BELT ADJUSTMENT With Turnbuckle Deck Adjusting Link Belt adjustment should be checked every 50 hours to get maximum life and cutt
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WARNING WARNING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKS TO AVOID SERIOUS BURN INJURIES: CAN PENETRATE SKIN CAUSING SERIOUS ALLOW ENGINE, OIL AND HYDRAULIC FLU- INJURY AND GANGRENE. IDS TO COOL BEFORE SERVICING TRANSMIS- INJECTED FLUID MUST BE SURGICALLY SION OR ENGINE SYSTEMS. REMOVED WITHIN A FEW HOURS BY A DOCTOR FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF INJURY. TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY FROM PRESSURE LEAKS: CAUTION USE CARDBOARD AND NOT HANDS TO SEARCH FOR LEAKS. TO AVOID CLEANING SOLVENT FIRES: RELIEVE HY
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Start the engine and idle at the lowest possible RPM. START-UP MAINTENANCE HYDROSTATIC FLUID With the bypass valve closed, slowly move the dis- placement control in both the forward and reverse Bush Hog recommends the use of 20W50 motor oil directions. As air is purged from the unit, the oil level in the hydrostatic reservoir. in the reservoir will drop and bubbles may appear in the fluid. Refill the reservoir as necessary. START-UP PROCEDURE Place the steering levers in the neutral position and
