Bush Hog GT 48 manual Electric Start Control BOX Mounting, Engine Starting

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Figure 2-3 Leveling Adjustment Rod

Figure 2-4 Control Box Mounted On ATV Rack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-4 ELECTRIC START CONTROL BOX MOUNTING

A. Attach mounting bracket to ATV rack using U- bolt. (Figure 2-4, 2-4A and Figure 4-2)

B. Mount control box to mounting bracket by inserting quarter-turn fasteners into clip-on recepta- cle and turn 90 degrees.

C. Disconnect battery pigtail from wiring harness.

DANGER

FAILURE TO DISCONNECT BATTERY PIG- TAIL FROM WIRING HARNESS BEFORE CONNECTING TO BATTERY IS EXTREME- LY DANGEROUS. A WIRE TOUCHED TO THE WRONG TERMINAL COULD CAUSE A SPARK AND SUBSEQUENT BATTERY EXPLOSION.

D. Connect white wire from battery pigtail to nega- tive terminal on battery. (Figure 4-2) Connect red wire to positive terminal.

E. Plug pigtail into wiring harness, If a spark is created when connection is made, disconnect imme- diately. Check to be sure all wires are connected properly.

F. Use a wire tie to secure battery pigtail to ATV rack.

2-5 ENGINE STARTING

DANGER

DO NOT START CUTTER ENGINE UNLESS CUTTER IS SECURELY HITCHED TO TOWING VEHICLE. ACCIDENTAL UNHITCHING COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

Figure 2-4 A

Control Box Assy.

Quqrter-turn

Fastener

Mounting Bracket

U-Bolt

A. Perform BEFORE EACH USE maintenance listed in paragraph 3-1.

B. Install kill switch plug. (Figure 2-5) C. Open fuel valve.

D. Push throttle to CHOKE position. If engine is warm, place throttle in SLOW position.

DANGER

KEEP HANDS AND FEET AWAY FROM UNDERNEATH CUTTER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY. FOR MANUAL CRANKING PLACE ONE FOOT ON CUTTER DECK AND ONE FOOT FIRMLY ANCHORED ON GROUND SAFELY AWAY FROM UNDERNEATH.

E. (Manual Start) Place one foot on cutter deck and one foot firmly anchored on ground. Make sure foot on ground does not get underneath cutter. Pull starter cord briskly returning slowly until engine starts.

F. (Electric Start) Turn key to START position to activate starter. When engine starts, release key. The best starter life is provided by using short start- ing cycles of several seconds. Prolonged cranking of more than 15 seconds per minute can damage starter motor.

G. When engine is warm, adjust throttle to desired speed.

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Contents Bush HOG Congratulations Table of Contents Operator’s ManualThis Limited Warranty Shall not Apply Disclaimer of Implied Warranties & Consequential DamagesDealer Preparation Check List Safety Alert Symbol Important Safety Precautions Page EMPLOYERS, Employees and Operations Employee Tractor Operating InstructionsSection Introduction and Description IntroductionDescription General Safety Cutting Height AdjustmentSection Operation Attaching to Towing VehicleElectric Start Control BOX Mounting Engine StartingCutting Engine ShutdownSection Maintenance Maintenance Check ListBelt Adjustment Replacing BeltHUB Bearing Replacement Blade ReplacementTroubleshooting Section Dealer Assembly General TroubleshootingBase Unit Assembly Base Unit Cuff Weldment Height Adjustment HandleWiring Diagram Electric Start Connection to EngineOptional Front Roller Optional Rear RollerOptional Bumper Guard Optional Offset TongueSafety Decals Torque Specifications AmericanBush HOG, L.L.C

GT 48 specifications

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