BUSH HOG ® Mid Mount Zero Turn Mower Grass Catcher Operator’s Manual OPERATION l MAINTENANCE 208 $4.
CONGRATULATIONS! You have invested in the best implement of its type on the market today. The care you give your Bush Hog implement will greatly determine your satisfaction with its performance and its service life. We urge a careful study of this manual to provide you with a thorough understanding of your new implement before operating, as well as suggestions for operation and maintenance. If your manual should become lost or destroyed, Bush Hog will be glad to provide you with a new copy.
MID MOUNT ZERO TURN MOWER GRASS CATCHER TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE SECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2-10 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of The Hoses. 10 2-11 Attachment Of The Upper Hose. . . . . . . . 10 2-12 Attachemnt Of The Lower Hose. . . . . . . . 10 2-13 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To The Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 2-14 Front Weight Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED WARRANTY OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog equipment, purchased from an authorized Bush Hog dealer, that the equipment be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year for non-commercial, state, and municipalities’ use and ninety (90) days for commercial use from date of retail sale. The obligation of Bush Hog to the purchaser under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of defective parts.
IMPORTANT FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS* CONCERNING EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES AND OPERATIONS. *(This section is intended to explain in broad terms the concept and effect of the following federal laws and regulations. It is not intended as a legal interpretation of the laws and should not be considered as such). U.S. Public Law 91-596 (The Williams-Steiger Occupational and Health Act of 1970) OSHA This Act Seeks: “...
Safety Alert Symbol This Safety Alert Symbol means: “ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” This symbol is used to call attention to safety precautions that should be followed by the operator to avoid accidents. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and heed its advice. Failure to comply with safety precautions could result in death or serious bodily injury.
SECTION I INTRODUCTION AND DESCRIPTION Figure 2 Complete Machine In Shipping Crate Figure 1 MMGC-300 On Bush Hog Mid Mount ZT 1-1 Introduction SECTION II PREPARATION FOR USE We are pleased to have you as a return Bush Hog customer. Your MMGC-300 has been designed to give you a low maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the grass clippings from your Bush Hog Mid Mount ZT mower.
Align right main frame leg against the ZT frame joint and perpendicular to the frame. Fasten with (4) 3/8 x 2 x 2-1/2” U-blots from the inside out. Flatwashers should be used over the slotted holes at the bottom leg of each U-bolt. (Figure 4) Remove hair pin clips, washers and pivot pins that connect the mainframe to the grass container. The parts may then be separated. Place the mainframe onto the mainframe legs and fasten with (4) 3/8 x 1” bolts and locknuts.
Figure 10 Grass Container Assembly Figure 7 Lift Handle Assy.
two people perform this step. That way, one person on the inside of the container can position tabs, while the other person tightens the bolts. Looking at the outside of the container, the most difficult tab to tighten down will be the tab at the 4-5 o’clock position. Tighten that tab first. Then proceed to tighten the others. 2-4 Attaching The Grass Container To The ZT Mower NOTE: IT IS RECOMMENDED FOR THREE PEOPLE TO ASSIST IN THE MOUNTING OF THE CONTAINER.
2-8 Belt Installation 2-9 Attachment Of The Deck Boot To The ZT Mower Deck Place the small belt into place over the PTO pulley only. It will hang in place. Install the larger of the two belts around the engine pulley, under the two idlers, and around the PTO pulley. Install the loose end of the smaller belt around the pulley on the blower impeller. There are three 3/8 x 1" cap screws and nuts holding the discharge chute assembly to the mower deck.
2-10 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of The Hoses Figure 16 THE HOSES IN STEPS 2-11 AND 2-12 MUST BE CUT TO FIT YOUR MACHINE. FOLLOW STEPS 211 AND 2-12. DO NOT CUT THE HOSES UNTIL YOU HAVE TRIED TO FIT THEM TO YOUR MACHINE. REMEMBER THAT THE HOSES HAVE TO BE LONG ENOUGH TO ADJUST FOR THE BLOWER ASSEMBLY’S MOVEMENT AS WELL AS ALLOW FOR ENOUGH CLAMPING SURFACE BETWEEN THE INLET, BLOWER ASSEMBLY, AND THE DECK BOOT.
2-14 Front Weight Assembly 3-3 Disengagement Of Blower Remove front step and axle stops from ZT to allow working room. Place U-bolts from front to rear around front of frame (not the axle). Place the weight in place against the frame rail and over U-bolts. The largest part of the weight goes toward the rear. Fasten with lock nuts. Replace the axle stops and front ZT step. (Figure 17) A. To disengage the blower, rotate the handle, on the control panel side of the unit, towards the ZT.
Repair or replace before next use. Any replacement components installed during repair shall include the components current safety decal specified by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component. 3. Check belt for proper tension SECTION IV Maintenance 4-1 Maintenance Check List Before Each Use 4-2 Lubrication 1. Check blades and spindles to be sure that no foreign objects, such as wire or steel strapping bands, are wrapped around them. 2. Inspect blades for wear. Replace if necessary.
SAFETY DECALS To promote safe operation, Bush Hog supplies safety decals on all products manufactured. Because damage can occur to safety decals either through shipment, use or reconditioning, Bush Hog will, upon request, provide safety decals for any of our products in the field at no charge. Contact your authorized Bush Hog dealer for more information.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Proper toque for American fasteners used on Bush Hog equipment. Recommended Torque in Foot Pounds (Newton Meters).* AMERICAN Bolt Head Markings SAE Grade 2 (No Dashes) SAE Grade 5 (3 Dashes) ” lt Bo ter “B e m Dia Wrench Size “A” SAE Grade 8 (6 Dashes) METRIC Wrench Size “A” WRENCH SIZE (IN.) “A” BOLT DIAMETER (IN.
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