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OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Riding Mower 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 set.
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 swung out.
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF SAFETY SWITCH-
ES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
1 Ignition Key -Starts and stops engine.
2 Engine Throttle - Controls engine speed.
3 Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of
seat at side.
4 PTO Switch - Engages electric clutch which
engages mower blades.
5 Parking Brake Lever - Engages parking brake.
(See page 22)
6 Cutting Height Adjust Pin - Sets cutting height to
desired position. (See page 12)
7 Choke - Aids in starting engine.
8 Light Switch (Optional)
9 Hour Meter / Tachometer
10 Warning Light for oil pressure.
TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Tread Width - (For 44” Deck - Outside Tires). . . . . . . . 42”
(For 52” Deck - Outside Tires). . . . . . . . 44”
Height - To top of seat back (Standard Seat) . . . . . . . 44”
(Suspension Seat) . . . . . 48”
Fuel Capacity (In Twin Tanks) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 gallons
Hydrostatic Transaxles - All Models . . . . (2) Hydro- Gear
ZT2800
Engines - 17 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek
20 hp Kohler Courage Twin
20 hp Honda GXV620 Twin
22 hp Briggs & Stratton ELS
23 hp Kohler Courage Pro Twin
Tires - All Models - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 x 4.0 - 5
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . 22 x 7.5 - 12 (44”)
22 x 9.5 - 12 (52”)
21 x 11 -10 Bar Tire - Optional
10
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.
9
8
4
3
7
2
1
10
DECK SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
Cutting width 44” 52”
Cutting Height ------ 1-1/2” to 4-1/2” in 1/4” increments
Blades 15 1/8” 18 1/8”
Overall width
with chute down 55” 64”
Material thickness - Deck -------------10 GA.-----------------
Spindle bearings ----------------------25 mm------------------