CONTROLS

OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM

Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Rider is equipped with an Operator Interlock System that is designed to help prevent possible serious injuries. Understanding and maintaining this system is vital for safe operation.

To Start Engine:

1.Blades (PTO) must be disengaged.

2.Control levers in neutral (swung out).

3.Parking brake on.

4.Operator in seat.

The Engine Will Kill If:

1.The operator leaves the seat with:

a.The control levers out of neutral (swung in).

b.The blades are engaged.

c.The parking brake is off.

d.All of the above.

2.The park brake is on before the control levers are in neutral (swung out).

DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF SAFETY SWITCH- ES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE UNLESS INTERLOCK SYSTEM FUNCTIONS PROP- ERLY. FAILURE TO HEED THIS WARNING MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, DEATH OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE.

TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS

Width - (For 44” Deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42” (For 52” Deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44”

Height - To top of seat back (Standard Seat) . . . . . . . 44” (Suspension Seat) . . . . . 48”

Fuel Capacity (In Twin Tanks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 gallons

Hydrostatic Transaxles - All Models. . . . . . . . . (2) Hydro- Gear C-IZT

Engines - 17 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek

18 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek Twin

20 hp Kohler Command Twin

20 hp Honda GXV620 Twin

Tires - All Models - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 x 4.0 - 5

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 x 8.5 - 8 (44”)

18 x 9.5 - 8 (52”)

CONTROL LOCATIONS

Ignition Key - On right hand control console.

Engine Throttle - On right hand control console.

Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of seat at side. (Shown on page 20)

PTO Clutch Switch - On right hand control console.

Parking Brake Lever - On left side of operator. (Shown on page 12)

Blade Height Adjust Pin - Right side of deck. (Shown on page 11)

Choke - On right hand control console.

Hydrostatic Transaxle Bypass Valve - Right

hand and left hand sides at rear of unit. (Shown on page 12)

Hour Meter/Service Minder - On right hand con- trol console.

Warning Light - On right hand control console for engine oil pressure.

DECK SPECIFICATIONS

ITEM

 

 

Cutting width

44”

52”

Cutting Height ------

1-1/2” to 4-1/2” in 1/4” increments

Blades

15”

18”

Overall width

 

 

with chute down

55”

64”

Material thickness - Deck -------------

10 GA.-----------------

Spindle bearings ----------------------

25 mm------------------

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Estate Series specifications

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