SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus- tomer. Your Bush Hog Estate Series ZT Rider 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. Please read this manual thoroughly. Understand what each control is for and how to use it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation of the implement. If any assistance or additional information is needed, contact your autho- rized Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward travel.
DESCRIPTION
The Estate ZT is intended for use on large lawns and other frequently maintained areas where a smooth, even cut is desired and superior maneuver-
ability is needed. The unit consists of either a 17 hp Briggs & Stratton single, 18 hp Briggs & Stratton twin, 20 hp Kohler twin or a 20 hp Honda twin engine. The engine has a pressurized oil lubrication system with
Two Zero Turn hydrostatic transaxles are used for propelling and steering. The pumps are belt driven by the engine output shaft. One lever for each drive controls both speed and direction. This independent control of each drive wheel coupled with continuous- ly variable speed selection gives the Zero Turn mower exceptional maneuverability.
The mower deck is driven by a
The mower attachment is available in 44” or 52” cut- ting widths. The mower has three uplift blades, dri- ven by a single
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