Bush Hog GT 48 manual Electric Start Connection to Engine, Wiring Diagram

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4-2 ELECTRIC START CONNECTION TO ENGINE

NOTE

To mount control on ATV, see paragraph 2-4.

A. Cut ring connector from engine end of green wire in cutter wiring harness. (Figure 4-2) Strip 1/4” of insulation from end of green wire.

B. Using butt splice, connect green wire from wiring harness to green wire lead next to engine throttle, crimping with pliers. (Figure 4-3)

C. Attach white wire with loop connector as shown in Figure 4-3.

D. Attach red wire with loop connector and short red jumper wire to post on engine starter solenoid. Attach opposite end of jumper wire to male prong on solenoid.

To Safety

Kill Switch

E. Attach female terminals on end of jumper wires to key switch mounted in control box. Attach female terminal ends on green and orange wires to kill switch mounted in control box. (Figure 4-2)

F. Push engine throttle down to limit of travel. Push remote throttle control to stop position. Insert cable into throttle. Place cable housing under cable clamp and tighten. (Figure 4-3)

G. Plug battery pigtail into harness.

H. Using wire ties, strap throttle control cable and wiring harness together.

Figure 4-3 Honda Engine

White Wire

Butt Splice

Green Wire

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Red Jumper Wire

 

 

 

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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 Section Operation General SafetyCutting Height Adjustment Attaching to Towing VehicleElectric Start Control BOX Mounting Engine StartingCutting Engine ShutdownBelt Adjustment Section MaintenanceMaintenance Check List 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 Bumper Guard Optional Front RollerOptional Rear Roller Optional Offset TongueSafety Decals Torque Specifications AmericanBush HOG, L.L.C

GT 48 specifications

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