Bush Hog Home Series manual Engine, Tighten retaining bolt to 76 ft./lbs

1.ENGINE:

For complete maintenance and operating infor- mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions furnished by the engine manufacturer and included in your Zero Turn mower information packet.

NOTE

Air intake screen must be kept clean. If plugged, engine may be seriously dam- aged by over heating.

2.TACHOMETER / HOURMETER (Optional)

The tachometer / hourmeter includes a FlashAlert feature to remind you to change engine oil and filter at recommended inter- vals. The tachometer displays engine rpm when the engine is running and elapsed time in hours when the engine is turned off.

Oil Change Flash Alert - Break-in interval at 5 hours with 1 hour before and after flash. Normal interval at 50 hours with 2 hour before and after flash.

3.BATTERY:

When taking the battery out of the mower for servicing, make sure to reconnect the cables to the battery exactly as they were prior to removal.

Keep the battery clean. Remove the corrosion around the battery terminals by applying a solu- tion of one part baking soda to four parts water. Coat all exposed terminal surfaces with a light layer of grease or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

NOTE

At temperatures below 32 degrees F (0 deg

C)the full charge state must be maintained to prevent cell electrolyte from freezing and causing permanent battery damage.

WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:

•THE BATTERY CONTAINS SULFURIC ACID. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. EYES - FLUSH WITH WATER AND GET PROMPT MED- ICALATTENTION.

ANTIDOTE: INTERNAL - DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER OR MILK. FOLLOW WITH MILK OF MAG- NESIA, BEATEN EGG OR VEGETABLE OIL. CALL A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY.

•BATTERIES PRODUCE EXPLOSIVE GASES. KEEP SPARKS, FLAMES AND SMOKING MATERI- ALS AWAY. VENTILATE WHEN CHARGING IN AN ENCLOSED SPACE. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.

•KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

4.TIRES:

Correct tire pressure is essential for efficient operation of the mower. Check tire air pres- sure periodically. Inflate front and rear tires to 15 psi.

Lug bolts should be checked regularly for tightness. Torque lug bolts to 59 ft./lbs.

5.MOWER BLADES:

Check sharpness of mower blades after every 10 hours of operation. To sharpen blades proceed as

follows:

WARNING

WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE DECK OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, STOP ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNI- TION KEY AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SECURELY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

A. Lift deck and secure in raised position.

B. Remove bolt, cup washer, and blade from shaft. C Blades should be discarded when worn exces- sively. See sketch.

New Blade

30 Degrees	When Notch Starts	Dangerous!
	Discard Blade

D. Sharpen blade with a hand file, electric grinder or blade sharpener. Wear gloves and eye protection when sharpening. Grind blade at original bevel.

E. Check balance of blade by positioning the blade on a nail or blade balance pedestal. Grind the blade on the end that is heavier until both sides balance.

F. Install blades with the concave side of the cup washer against blade. Be sure blades are installed with uplifts and cutting edges in the proper directions.

Tighten retaining bolt to 76 ft./lbs.

WARNING

WHEN IT IS NECESSARY TO RAISE THE DECK OR MOWER FOR SERVICE OR MAINTENANCE, TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH, STOP ENGINE, SET PARKING BRAKE, REMOVE IGNI- TION KEY AND SPARK PLUG WIRES AND SECURELY SUPPORT THE DECK OR MOWER BEFORE WORKING UNDERNEATH.

6. CLEANING GRASS BUILD UP UNDER DECK

Depress the deck lift foot pedal and lock in position, then move the height adjustment pin to the 4-1/2” position.

Lift the front of the unit and support unit securely.

Clean out any grass build up from underside of deck and in deck discharge chute.

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