Bush Hog ZERO TURN MOWERS - Manual (Page 12)

12. ENGAGE MOWER BLADES by pulling
up on the PTO clutch switch. The engine will not
start if the PTO switch is engaged. If the engine
is running while the PTO clutch is engaged and
the operator leaves the seat, the engine will stop.
13. TO STOP:
A. Slow engine speed with throttle to slowest
position
B. Disengage the mower blade clutch by mov-
ing the PTO clutch switch to the “OFF” position.
.
C. Move Control Levers to neutral position and
then to the “OUT” position.
D. Set the parking brake.
E. Turn ignition key to “OFF” position.
F. Remove the key and wait for all movement
and all sound to cease before dismounting.
Lever on the side to which you want to turn slight-
ly rearward of the other Control Lever. To turn on
a zero radius axis, go slowly and pull one Control
Lever back and push the other Control Lever for-
ward, depending on which direction you wish to
turn.
10. BRAKING: To brake mower, gently move
Control Levers in the direction opposite to travel.
If the parking brake is engaged with the Control
Levers in the “IN” position the engine will stop.
11. CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT: Cutting
height is changed by moving the deck adjusting
lever forward to lower the cut and rearward to
raise the cut.
There are two ranges of travel allowing the
mower deck to be adjusted from 1” - 3-1/2”, ref-
ered to as the low range, and 2” - 5”, refered to
as the high range.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH:
DO NOT MOVE STEERING LEVERS FROM FOR-
WARD TO REVERSE OR REVERSE TO FOR-
WARD POSITION RAPIDLY. A SUDDEN
CHANGE IN DIRECTION MAY CAUSE LOSS OF
CONTROL AND/OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT.
FOR SMOOTH, SAFE OPERATION, MOVE THE
CONTROL LEVERS IN A GENTLE, SLOW
MOTION, ESPECIALLY ON GRADES.
CAUTION
AVOID HILLS AND SLOPES. USE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN MOWING UP OR DOWN
SLOPES. NEVER MOW ACROSS THE FACE OF
A SLOPE. IF A SLOPE MUST BE ASCENDED,
DRIVE UP THE SLOPE; BACK DOWN WHEN
DESCENDING.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURIES TO OTHERS:
ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNI-
TION SWITCH WHENEVER THE MOWER IS
UNATTENDED TO PREVENT CHILDREN OR
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM STARTING
THE ENGINE.
If the operator is inexperienced with the zero
turning radius lever steering/speed control,
he/she should follow these recommendations:
Disengage the mower blades. Go very slowly
until thoroughly familiar with the machine. Keep
away from fences, buildings, and other obstruc-
tions. While becoming familiar with the machine,
move the Control Levers smoothly and slowly.
Practice until operation is smooth and efficient.
9. TO DRIVE: Adjust seat forward or backward for
operator comfort. Move the Control Levers to the
“IN” position. Move Control Levers forward to
move forward. Move levers slowly forward to
increase speed. To reverse direction, move the Control
CAUTION
10
WARNING
WARNING
To obtain the low range deck heights, adjust the
short adjusting assembly to 9-5/8”. This length
gives cutting heights from 1” - 3-1/2” in 1/2”
increments.
To obtain the high range deck heights, adjust
the short adjusting assembly to 10-1/4”. This
length gives cutting heights from 2” - 5” in 1/2”
increments.
14. PUMP BYPASS-TO MOVE THE TRACTOR
WITHOUT POWER: The pump bypass valves
are located on the right sides of each pump.
Access to the valve controls is from the under-
side of the tractor. Turn the control counter-
clockwise two complete turns to release the
pump for free wheeling; turn them clockwise for
operation.
CUTTING
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
DECALS