CONTROLS
OPERATOR INTERLOCK SYSTEM
Your Bush Hog Zero Turn Rider 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 on.
4. Operator in seat.
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 in neutral (swung out).
DO NOT OPERATE MOWER IF SAFETY SWITCH-
ES ARE NOT OPERATING PROPERLY.
CONTROL LOCATIONS
① Ignition Key - On right hand control console.
② Engine Throttle - On right hand control console.
③ Two Steering/Speed Control Levers - In front of
seat at side. (Shown on page 20)
④ PTO Clutch Switch - On right hand control
console.
⑤ Parking Brake Lever - On left side of operator.
(Shown on page 12)
⑥ Blade Height Adjust Pin - Right side of deck.
(Shown on page 11)
⑦ Choke - On right hand control console.
⑧ Hydrostatic Transaxle Bypass Valve - Right
hand and left hand sides at rear of unit. (Shown
on page 12)
Hour Meter/Service Minder - On right hand con-
trol console.
Warning Light - On right hand control console
for engine oil pressure.
TRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS
Width - (For 44” Deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42”
(For 52” Deck) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44”
Height - To top of seat back (Standard Seat) . . . . . . . 44”
(Suspension Seat) . . . . . 48”
Fuel Capacity (In Twin Tanks). . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.5 gallons
Hydrostatic Transaxles - All Models. . . . . . . . . (2) Hydro-
Gear C-IZT
Engines - 17 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek
18 hp Briggs & Stratton Intek Twin
20 hp Kohler Command Twin
20 hp Honda GXV620 Twin
Tires - All Models - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 x 4.0 - 5
Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 x 8.5 - 8 (44”)
18 x 9.5 - 8 (52”)
DECK SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM
Cutting width 44” 52”
Cutting Height ------ 1-1/2” to 4-1/2” in 1/4” increments
Blades 15” 18”
Overall width
with chute down 55” 64”
Material thickness - Deck -------------10 GA.-----------------
Spindle bearings ----------------------25 mm------------------
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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.
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