Bush Hog Estate Series User Manual
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MOTION CONTROL STEERING ADJUSTMENT
1. Raise the drive wheels of the Zero Turn
off of the ground. Safely block the frame
in this position so it is secure. This
adjustment must be made with the drive
wheels turning.
2. Remove the electrical connection from
the seat switch and temporarily install a
jumper wire across the terminals of the
wiring harness.
3. Loosen the jamnuts on the hex turnbuckle,
which connects the lever control arm to
the pump control arm. Note: The nuts to
the front of the hex turnbuckle have left-
handed threads.
4. Start the engine. Run the engine at full
throttle and release brake.
5. Position the control levers in the neutral
position. If the drive wheels creep
(rotate) in the neutral position then
lengthen or shorten the turnbuckle
assembly. Make the adjustment to stop
the wheel from rotating.
6. Re-tighten the nuts at the end of the hex
turnbuckles and repeat the procedure for
the opposite side of the unit.
7. Shut the unit off. Remove the jumper wire from
the wiring harness and replace the connectors
into the seat switch. Never operate the mower
unless all safety switches are operating properly.
DRIVE ADJUSTMENTS
Steering and motion controls should be uniform in all
forward and reverse speeds. From the reverse posi-
tion the levers should automatically return to neutral
when released.
TEST DRIVE OPERATIONS
Check air pressure in tires. Equal tire pressure is
critical for proper drive operation.
1. Raise drive wheels off ground. Safely block
the frame in this position.
2. Put control levers in neutral lock position
(control levers swung outward).
3. Start engine. Wheels should not rotate. If one or
both drive wheels are turning, perform proce-
dures under “Motion Control Adjustment” for
side(s) that wheel turns.
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CAUTION
STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE MAKING
ADJUSTMENTS.
MOTION CONTROL LEVER ADJUSTMENT
1. There are three lever height positions available.
Place the levers in the position that provides the
most confortable operating position for you.
2. Align the levers front/rear position. With the
levers in the neutral position, loosen the hard-
ware and adjust the levers by tilting forward or
backward until properly aligned. tighten hardware.
Lever Position Adjustment Bolts
Pump
Control Arm
Control Arm
Hex Turnbuckle
Jamnut
Control Arm Lever