INTRODUCTION
We are pleased to have you as a Bush Hog cus-
tomer. Your Bush Hog Estate Series ZT Rider has
been carefully designed to give maximum service
with minimum down time. This manual is provided to
give you the necessary operating and maintenance
instructions for keeping your mower in top operating
condition. Please read this manual thoroughly.
Understand what each control is for and how to use
it. Observe all safety precautions decaled on the
machine and noted throughout the manual for safe
operation of the implement. If any assistance or
additional information is needed, contact your autho-
rized Bush Hog dealer.
NOTE:
All references made to right, left, front, rear, top or
bottom is as viewed facing the direction of forward
travel.
DESCRIPTION
The Estate ZT is intended for use on large lawns
and other frequently maintained areas where a
smooth, even cut is desired and superior maneuver-
ability is needed. The unit consists of either a 17 hp
Briggs & Stratton single, 18 hp Briggs & Stratton
twin, 20 hp Kohler twin or a 20 hp Honda twin
engine. The engine has a pressurized oil lubrication
system with spin-on type filter, fused electronic ignition,
electric start and a 6.5 gallon fuel system.
Two Zero Turn hydrostatic transaxles are used for
propelling and steering. The pumps are belt driven
by the engine output shaft. One lever for each drive
controls both speed and direction. This independent
control of each drive wheel coupled with continuous-
ly variable speed selection gives the Zero Turn
mower exceptional maneuverability.
The mower deck is driven by a v-belt from the
engine. An electro magnetic clutch is used to
engage/disengage the PTO.
The mower attachment is available in 44” or 52” cut-
ting widths. The mower has three uplift blades, dri-
ven by a single V-belt controlled by a spring loaded
tensioner.
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION
