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Alamo Bush Hog HDE-2 Series Operator's Manual

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HDE-2 SERIES
ZERO TURN  MOWERS
MODELS:
HDE2049KT2, HDE2249FS2, HDE2549PS2
HDE2255FS2, HDE2555KP2, HDE2555PS2
HDE2261FS2, HDE2561KP2, HDE2561PS2
Published: 04/18
Manual Number 50080017
©2018 Alamo Group Inc.

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  • Page 1 HDE-2 SERIES ZERO TURN  MOWERS MODELS: HDE2049KT2, HDE2249FS2, HDE2549PS2 HDE2255FS2, HDE2555KP2, HDE2555PS2 HDE2261FS2, HDE2561KP2, HDE2561PS2 Published: 04/18 Manual Number 50080017 ©2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 3 Operating of this Zero Turn Mower on a Slope Exceeding 15 De- grees is unsafe and can cause upset or loss of traction resulting in serious injury or death. SLOPE INDICATOR This page may be copied for personal use outside of this manual. Fold along the dashed line to measure the slope being checked.
  • Page 5 To the Owner/Operator/Dealer This Operator's Manual is an integral part of the safe operation of this Zero Turn Mower and must be maintained with the Zero Turn Mower at all times. A Manual holder is provided on the Zero Turn Mower where this manual can be properly stored.
  • Page 6 LIMITED WARRANTY Bush Hog warrants to the original purchaser of any new Bush Hog HDE Series Zero Turn Mower purchased from an Author- ized Bush Hog Dealer. This shall warranty that the Zero Turn Mower is free from defects in material and workmanship. Non-Commercial Warranty is for a period of Three, (3) years from the date of retail sale.
  • Page 7 DEALER PREPARATION CHECK LIST For NEW ZERO TURN RIDING MOWER BEFORE DELIVERING MACHINE - The following check list should be completed. Use the Operator's Manual as a guide. Engine has been serviced.  Ground Cable connected to Battery Negative Pole. ...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    HDE SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER TABLE OF CONTENT SAFETY (SECTION 1) General Safety Instructions and Practices ................1-1 Important Safety Considerations and Precautions ..............1-2 Safety Instructions and Recommendations ................1-2 OPERATOR SAFETY........................1-3 MOWER OPERATION SAFETY....................1-3 Ground Speed When Mowing ..........................1-3 ACCIDENT PATTERNS TO AVOID...................1-4 Contact With The Rotating Blades..........................1-4 Mower Thrown Objects.............................1-4 Grass Discharge Chute ............................1-4 Over Turning................................1-4 Mower Running Over Victim .............................1-4...
  • Page 10 OPERATION (SECTION 4) .......................4-1 TRAINING BEFORE STARTING ........................4-1 Starting the Engine ..............................4-1 Shutting Down the Engine ............................4-1 STEERING..........................4-2 To Move Forward or Backwards ..........................4-2 To Turn Left ................................4-2 To Turn Right................................4-2 To Perform a Zero Turn..............................4-2 OPERATING THE MOWER......................4-2 ROPS and SEAT BELTS......................4-3 MOWING ON SLOPES and HILLS....................4-3 MOWING NEAR WATER, DITCHES, and EMBANKMENTS ............4-4 MOWING TIPS..........................4-4 AFTER MOWING is COMPLETED ....................4-4...
  • Page 11 PUMP BELT INSTALLATION .....................6-9 CUTTING BLADE MAINTENANCE ...................6-9 Blade Removal................................6-9 Inspect Blades ................................6-9 Sharpening Blades..............................6-10 Installing Blades...............................6-10 ADJUSTING the MOWER DECK.....................6-10 Leveling the Deck ..............................6-10 TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE....................6-11 Fluid and Filter Change Procedure ..........................6-11 Purging Procedures ..............................6-12 CONSOLE MAINTENANCE ...................6-13- 6-15 General Care ................................6-14 Bypass or Failed Safety Interlock Switch Detection....................6-14 Service Alerts ................................6-14 Alarms..................................6-14 Console Diagnostic Codes............................6-15...
  • Page 13 SAFETY SECTION 1...
  • Page 15 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 16 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 17 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 18 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 19 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-5 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 20 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-6 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 21 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-7 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 22 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-8 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 23 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-9 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 24 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-10 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 25 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-11 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 26 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-12 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 27 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-13 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 28 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-14 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 29 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-15 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 30 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-16 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 31 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-17 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 32 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-18 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 33: Safety Decal Locations (Mower Deck)

    Danger Decal - Do Not Mow without Discharge Chute in Place D917 Danger Decal - Thrown Object Hazard D918 Warning Decal - Keep Shields In Place 50077946 Installation Decal, Mower Belt D943 Not a Step Decal HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-19 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 34: Safety Decal Locations (Power Unit)

    Caution - Help Avoid Bodily Injury (English) D929 Danger - Avoid Tip-Over D931 Caution - Avoid Equipment Fires (English) D951 Caution - Gas Fueling Decal 50079856 Tracking Adjust Decal HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-20 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 35: Safety Decal Pictorials

    SAFETY Safety Decal Pictorials HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-21 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 36 SAFETY Safety Decal Pictorials HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-22 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 37 SAFETY Safety Decal Pictorials CAUTION ATENCIÓN Ÿ Ÿ Shut off engine before fueling. Ÿ Ÿ indoors or when engine is hot. Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ el motor. Ÿ refueling. D951 HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-23 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 38 SAFETY HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Safety Section 1-24 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 39: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION SECTION 2...
  • Page 41 MINOR INJURY. Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could IMPORTANT! result in damage to, or destruction of the Zero Turn Mower, attachments or the environment. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Introduction Section 2-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 42 Front, rear, left and right are determined by the normal direction of travel, the same as driving an automobile. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Introduction Section 2-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    BLADES (Standard) ......(3) 17” Uplift..(3) 19” Uplift..(3) 21” Uplift CUTTING HEIGHTS ......1-1/2” to 5” Adjustable in 1/4” Increments DECK CONSTRUCTION.....7 Gauge reinforced steel SAFETY Integrated Operator Presence Controls 2-7/8” Round Tube ROPS Seat Belts HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Introduction Section 2-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 45: Controls (Section 3)

    CONTROLS SECTION 3...

  • Page 47: Control Locations

    3. Steering Control Levers 9. Mower PTO Switch 4. Parking Brake Lever 10. Engine Throttle Control 5. Deck Lift Pedal 11. Choke 6. Deck Height Adjust Pin 12. Tracking Adjusting Control HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 48 Alerts Operator when Engine oil is low. Fuel Level Indicator LED Alerts Operator when Fuel is low. PTO Switch Engages /Disengages Mower Blades. LCD Display Indicates Hours, Service Alerts, Engine RPM, and Voltage. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 49: Ignition Switch

    1 and try a different code. NOTE: If user does not enter a code and pulls the PTO switch up the display shows “EMPTY” “CODE”. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 50: Steering Control Levers

    Zero Turn Mower will achieve a zero turn to the left. Moving the left hand lever forward and the right hand lever backward achieves a zero turn to the right. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 51: Parking Brake

    Neutral position. The Zero Turn Mower will not start if the PTO Switch is pulled up prior to starting the Zero Turn Mower. It must always be in the OFF (Down) position to start. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-5 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 52: Fuel Tank And Filler Neck

    Damage to the engine may occur if E85 Alcohol based fuel or Methanol fuel is used. FULL SUSPENSION SEAT 1. The Weight Adjustment Knob lets you set a personal- ized suspension setting. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-6 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 53: Transaxle Bypass Controls

    The Bypass Linkage is located close to the muffler. To prevent burn injury, turn the engine off and allow the engine and muffler to cool down before handling the Bypass Linkage. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Controls Section 3-7 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 55: Operation (Section 4)

    OPERATION SECTION 4...

  • Page 57: Training

    • PTO Control Switch must be down (Off position). • Parking Brake must be set (Up position). • Both Steering control Levers must be in the Neutral Lock position. • Operator must be in the seat. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Operation Section 4-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 58: Steering

    Raise the Zero Turn Mower by pushing the Foot Control Left Lever slightly backward negotiates a Left Hand Zero Pedal and place the Height Adjusting Pin in the 5” hole Turn. for transporting to the next location. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Operation Section 4-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 59: Rops And Seat Belts

    There is no protection from a rollover when the ROPS is lowered. Raise the ROPS and lock in the up position as soon as clearance allows. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Operation Section 4-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 60: Mowing Near Water, Ditches, And Embankments

    ● Raise the Zero Turn Mower deck to its highest position and hose the underside of the Zero Turn Mower deck to remove any build up of grass clippings. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Operation Section 4-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 61: Moving The Machine Manually

    13. Disconnect the BLACK cable from the chassis ground first then from the Zero Turn Mowers battery. 14. Remove the RED cable from the Zero Turn Mowers battery and then the jumper battery. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Operation Section 4-5 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 63: Transporting (Section 5)

    TRANSPORTING SECTION 5...

  • Page 65: Preparing To Transport

    Mower to skid in the bed of the trailer possibly over turn- ing the Zero Turn Mower or ejecting the Zero Turn Mower from the trailer causing injury or death to bystanders and damage to surrounding vehicles. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Transporting Section 5-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 66 2. Release the tie down straps. 3. Board the Zero Turn Mower, start the engine. 4. Release the park brake and slowly drive forward off the trailer. DRIVE ZERO TURN MOWER FORWARD DOWN THE RAMP HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Transporting Section 5-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 67: Maintenance (Section 6)

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 6...

  • Page 69: Recommended Regular Maintenance Schedule

    • Check the torque on the wheel lug nuts. Before placing in storage • Paint chipped surfaces. • Check all maintenance procedures listed above before storage. • Clean The Underside of the mowing deck. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 70: Lubrication

    3.Grease the Deck Lift Pivot points every 50 hours and more frequently in dusty or sandy conditions. 4. 2 shots grease at 50 hours to the Pump Idler Pivot. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 71: Checking Engine Oil Level

    Owners & Service Manuals your engine. enter engine model number under I know my model number (KT715 or KT745) Under Manuals select Owners Select Language (English) HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 72: Servicing The Battery

    5. If corrosion is present on the cable ends clean the corrosion from them and place a lite coat of battery terminal grease to them. If the cable ends are se- verely damaged, replace the cables. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 73: Safety System

    Steering Levers in the op- erating position will stop the engine and could do possible damage to the Hydrostat Drives. All tire pressure should be at 15psi / 103kPa / 1 bar HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-5 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 74: Caster Wheels

    4. Put 10 shots of grease in both fittings on the Hub. Use No 2 Lithium or Molybdenum grease. 5. Place the Wheel back in the yoke, insert the Axle Bolt, apply the Axle Nut and torque to 75 ft. lbs. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-6 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 75: Mower Deck V-Belt

    Then remove the belt from nuts against the bracket. under the Zero Turn Mower. 6. Re-Install the outer belt shields and foot plate. Bracket 7” Tension Rod Spring Length Adjusting Nuts HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-7 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 76 5. Remove the Pump Belt from the clutch pulley, idler pulleys and pump pulleys. NOTE: The belt will need to be lifted over the cool- ing fans attached to the top of pump pulleys. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-8 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 77: Pump Belt Installation

    Blade Washer from shaft. 10. Adjust the Mower Deck Tension (See Adjusting Mower Deck Belt). Inspect Blades Blades should be discarded when worn ex- 11. Re-install the foot plate. cessively. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-9 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 78: Sharpening Blades

    4. Put the Blade Bolt in the hole of the Blade Washer and push through. 5. Install the assembly in the spindle housing and tighten the Blade Bolt to 75 ft lbs torque. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-10 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 79: Transaxle Maintenance

    4. Install the new filter by hand, turn 3/4 to one full turn after the filter gasket contacts the filter base surface. 5. Re-install the filter guard with three 1/4” screws. Torque screws to 65 in. lbs.(7.3 Nm) each. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-11 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 80: Purging Procedures

    Tank until the “Full Cold” line is reached on the Hydro- Gear Oil Reservoir Tank. 13. Re-install the Oil Reservoir Tank cap by hand. Be careful to not overtighten. 14. Proceed to Purging Procedures. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-12 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 81: Console Maintenance

    Indicates Hours, Service Alerts, Engine RPM, and Voltage. Key Pad Button 1 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 2 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 3 Enter Functions Key Pad Button 4 Enter Functions HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-13 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 82: General Care

    1(12) until the LCD shows the desired service mes- sage. c. Press and hold keypad button 1 (12) for 6 seconds. d. Release the button when the LCD shows “00000”. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-14 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 83: Console Diagnostic Codes

    Excessive system current. Excessive system current, check headlights. Excessive system current. Excessive system current. Console internal fault. Console internal fault, some or all power functions disabled. Console internal fault. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-15 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 84: Spark Arrestor Maintenance

    3. Slide the clamp over the extension until it circles the ex- panded section of the extension wher the tailpipe and extension overlap. Tighten the two clamp bolts evenly. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Maintenance Section 6-16 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 85: Storage (Section 7)

    STORAGE SECTION 7...

  • Page 87: Winter Storage

    8. Store the Zero Turn Mower in a clean, dry place and cover it for extra protection. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Storage Section 7-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 89: Trouble Shooting (Section 8)

    TROUBLE SHOOTING SECTION 8...
  • Page 91 Driving speed to fast Fouled Spark Plugs Grass too high Carburetor out of adjustment Grass build up under Zero Turn Mower deck Air trapped in hydraulic system Clogged Spark Arrestor HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Trouble Shooting Section 8-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 93: Technical Data (Section 9)

    TECHNICAL DATA SECTION 9...

  • Page 95: Main Wiring Harness

    To Oil Pressure Green Gray/Black To LH Neutral Switch Orange Green To Parking Brake Violet To Engine Connector To Adaptor Harness To Electromagnetic Clutch Blue/Black HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-1 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 96 TECHNICAL DATA HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-2 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 97 CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION 1 2 3 MALE 6 POSITION OIL SENDER GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA. BLACK 14 GA. GROUND/SOLENOID STARTER/SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-3 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 98: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kawasaki Engines

    RED/BLACK 18 GA. VOLTAGE REGULATOR RED 12 GA. CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. OIL SENDER BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA. BLACK 14 GA. GROUND/SOLENOID STARTER/SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-4 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 99: Engine Adaptor Harness For Kohler Engines

    RED 14 GA. CONNECTOR FEMALE 9 POSITION CONNECTOR MALE 6 POSITION OIL SENDER GRAY/BLACK 18 GA. BATTERY (+) RED 14 GA. GROUND/SOLENOID BLACK 14 GA. STARTER/SOLENOID PURPLE 14 GA. HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-5 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 100 TECHNICAL DATA HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-6 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.

  • Page 101: Service And Maintenance Records

    TECHNICAL DATA SERVICE and MAINTENANCE RECORDS Service or Maintenance Date Meter Performed Hours HDE-2 ZT 04/18 Technical Data Section 9-7 © 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
  • Page 104 HDE-2 SERIES ZERO TURN MOWER P/N 50080017 Printed in U.S.A.

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