Bush Hog TH420 Automobile User Manual


 
BUSH HOG
®
Trail Series Utility Vehicles
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Retail Customer’s Responsibility 2
Warranty 3
Dealer Preparation Check List 5
Safety Alert Symbols 6
Safety Precautions 7
I INTRODUCTIONANDDESCRIPTION 20
Introduction 20
Description 20
Specifications 27
II OPERATION 29
General Safety 29
Pre-Operation Checklist 29
Vehicle Break-In Period 29
Starting The Engine 30
Driving The Vehicle 30
Braking 31
Stopping The Engine 31
Using The Cargo Box 32
Load Distribution 33
Driving Safely 34
Driving On Slippery Surfaces 34
Driving Uphill 35
Sidehilling 36
Driving Downhill 36
Driving Through Water 36
Driving Over Obstacles 38
Driving In Reverse 39
Parking On An Incline 40
Hauling Cargo 41
Emptying The Cargo Box 42
Towing Loads 43
Parking The Vehicle 43
4-Wheel Drive 44
Disengaging 4-Wheel Drive 44
Noise Emission Control System 45
Spark Arrestor 46
SECTION PAGE
III MAINTENANCE 46
Periodic Maintenance Schedule 47
Lubrication Recommendations 50
Engine Oil 51
Engine Oil Filter Change 52
Transaxle 52
Front Differential 53
Right Angle Drive 54
Constantly Variable Transmission 55
Vehicle Immersion 56
Engine Air Filter 57
CVT Enclosure Air Filter 57
Fuel filter 58
Spark Plugs 58
Spark Arrestor 59
Throttle System 60
Brake Inspection 61
Parking Brake Adjustment 62
Steering Wheel Inspection 63
Seat Belts 63
Tires 64
Wheel Lug Nuts 64
Wheel Installation 65
Lights 65
Cleaning Your Vehicle 66
Storage 67
Removal From Storage 67
Battery 67
Replenishing Battery Fluid 68
Battery Removal 68
Battery Installation 69
Battery Storage 69
IVASSEMBLY 70
Attaching Occupant Protection
Structure 70
Optional Equipment 70
Items To Check 70
Seat Belt Installation 71
Rubber Bumper Pad Adjustment 72
Troubleshooting CheckList 73
Safety Decals 74
Torque Specifications 76
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