PZ & CZ ZERO TURN MOWER MAX VAC GRASS COLLECTION SYSTEM Models GC-350 & GC-350CZ Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY ● OPERATION ● MAINTENANCE 1006 $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.
PZ & CZ ZERO TURN MOWER GRASS CATCHER TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION SECTION PAGE Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2-9 Attachment of The Upper Hose . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-10 Attachment Of The Upper Hose To. . . . . . . . 8 The Lower Cone 2-11 Attachment Of The Lower Hose To . . . . . . 8 The Boot 2-12 Front Weight Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2-13 Installation/Removal Of Collection Bags . . 8 Federal Laws and Regulations . . . . . . . . . . . .
LIMITED WARRANTY ✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯✯ 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 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 1 Figure 2 Complete Machine In Shipping Crate 1-1 Introduction We are pleased to have you as a return Bush Hog customer. Your GC-350 or GC-350CZ has been designed to give you a low maintenance, simple, and effective way to collect the grass clippings or perform spring/fall clean-up with your Bush Hog Professional or Commercial ZT mower.
2-2 Attaching Frame Mount Brackets 2-3 Belt Installation Mount the lower frame weldment, which supports the bagger unit, to the rear bumper as shown in Figure 4 below using 3/8” -16 x 3” bolts, flatwashers and 3/8” Nylock nuts. Loosen the two bolts that secure the gear box assembly to the PTO mount plate. (Figure 6) Loosen the adjustment bolt until the gear box assembly is at its far left adjustment (the gear box is moved towards the mower’s engine pully).
2-6 Attachment Of Top Assembly To The Upper Frame Assembly 2-4 Cam Assembly Adjustment The cam assembly, which controls the blower belt tension, comes from the factory pre-adjusted. If the belt is too tight, or becomes too loose, remove the hair pin clip from the belt tension rod and pull the “L” end of the rod out of its hole in the cam assembly . The tension rod may then be screwed out to tighten the belt or screwed in to loosen the belt.
2-8 Adjustment Of The Lengths Of Hoses 2-12 Front Weight Assembly The hoses in steps 2-9 and 2-10 must be cut to fit your machine. Follow the steps and do not cut the hoses until you have tried them on your particular machine. Remember that the hoses must be long enough to allow for enough clamping surface between the inlet, blower assembly and the deck boot. NOTE: Before installing front weights on PZ models, install the locking pins in the front axle for either the pivoting or fixed position.
the bag onto the bag ring openings and slide the bag around the ring until the slot bracket in the bag ring is protruding through the opening in the bag. Do this for each of the three bags. (Figure 14) Figure 15 One Bag Removed Install the completed assemblies onto the support frame and close the hood. Fasten both draw latches to hold the hood closed. (Figures 15 & 16) NOTE: After bags have been installed, the engine exhaust outlet may need to re-directed downward to prevent over heating the bags.
SECTION III OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To determine when the collection bags are full, follow the following steps: 3-1 General Safety Only qualified people familiar with this operator’s manual and the mower’s operator’s manual should operate this machine. A. B. C. D. E. Stop the forward movement of the mower. Disengage the mower deck. Disengage the blower. Engage the parking brake.
2. 3. Inspect the unit for worn or damaged components. Repair or replace before next use. Any replacement component installed during repair shall include the component’s current safety decal specified by the manufacturers to be affixed to the component. Check belt for proper tension. 2. 3. 4-2 Lubrication 4. NOTE: Use only white lithium base grease for lubrication of the shaft on the blower assembly. 5. 1. 2. 3. On the initial use: Grease the fitting on the blower shaft.
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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