Bush Hog Estate Series Spécifications

ASSEMBLYll OPERATION ll MAINTENANCE208 $4.0050043313EEssttaattee SSeerriieessZZeerroo TTuurrnn MMoowweerr BUSH HOG®

INTRODUCTIONWe are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-tomer. Your Bush Hog Estate Series ZT Rider hasbeen carefully designed to give maximum

CONTROLSOPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEMYour Bush Hog Zero Turn Rider is equipped with anOperator Interlock System that is designed to helpprevent possib

SECTION IIOPERATIONGENERAL SAFETYOnly qualified people familiar with this operator’smanual should operate this machine. Operatorshould wear hard

13. ENGAGE MOWER BLADES by pullingup on the PTO clutch switch. The engine will not start if the PTO switch is engaged. If the engineis running whi

F. Remove the key and wait for all movement and all sound to cease before dismounting.15. HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR WITHOUT

SECTION IIIMAINTENANCEBEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, TURN OFF ENGINE, REMOVE KEY AND DISCONNECT SPARKPLUGS. USE EXTREME CARE WHEN WORKING ON MACH

1. ENGINE:For complete maintenance and operating infor-mation for your engine, please refer to your engine operating and maintenance instructions

NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT 1. Stop engine and remove ignition key.2. Tilt seat forward.3. Move the control lever rearward and release thecontrol lever. This c

LEVELING THE DECK AND SETTING THECOUNTERBALANCE SPRING TENSION1. Set all tire pressures to the correct specifications.2. Rest machine on a level slab

17HYDROSTATIC TRANSAXLE BELTTENSION ADJUSTMENT1. Stop engine and remove key.2. The hydrostatic transaxle belt tension is adjusted through a sprin

CONGRATULATIONS!You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today.The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determi

Fill Port - Insert rod through this portto check fluid level. Void Air Space - 1-78”Correct Fluid Level - 4-1/4”IMPORTANTWhen tightening the filter in

1. ENGINE IDLES POORLY:Carburetor maladjustment_________________________________________________readjust carburetorImproper spark plug gap ___________

SECTION IVASSEMBLY20MOUNTING SEATUnbolt and remove either the standard seat, stan-dard seat w/armrests or the suspension seat fromthe shipping co

SAFETY DECALSTo promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damagecan occur to safety decals either

22500432785004327950043280CAUTIONCAUTION94131SHUT OFF ENGINEBEFORE REFUELINGNEVER FILL FUEL TANKINDOORS OR WHENENGINE IS HOT.WIPE UP ALL SPILLEDFUEL

B O L T D IA M E T E RW R E N C H (IN .) “ B ” A N D S A E S A E S A ES IZ E (IN .) “ A ” T H R E A D S IZ E G R A D E 2 G R A D E 5 G R A D E

P.O. Box 1039 llSelma, AL 36702-1039Telephone (334) 874-2700 ll www.bushhog.com

ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDERS TABLE OF CONTENTSSECTION PAGEWarranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Dealer Preparation Check List

ESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDER LIMITED WARRANTYOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOBush Hog warrants to the original purchaser that this new Bush Hog Estate

DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LISTESTATE SERIES ZERO TURN RIDERBEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE — The following check list should be completed.Use the Operator’s

Safety Alert SymbolThis Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!”This symbol is used to call attention to safetyp

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSThis symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be fol-lowed by the operator to avoid a

5. AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. Use EXTREME caution when mowing and/or turning on slopes asloss of traction and/or tip-over could occur. Drive slower

21. Use only an approved gasoline container.22. Avoid fire from static sparks. Never fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or traile