Zero-turn mower owner’s, service & parts manual for additional information, please see us at www.Badboymowers.Com bad boy, inc. 102 industrial drive batesville, arkansas 72501 (870) 698-0090 ©2014 12-1 diesel models.
Table of contents basic information ................................................................................................ Section 1 (page 4) bad boy safety guidelines ............................................................................. Section 2 (pages 5–8) operation ...............
This manual applies to the following equipment: bad boy diesel series diesel 7200 72˝ 35hp 4-cylinder diesel diesel 6100 61˝ 35hp 4-cylinder diesel diesel compact 6100 61˝ 28hp 3-cylinder diesel 72˝ blade hi-lift fusion gator blade wave blade 038-7230-00 038-5400-00 038-7215-00 61˝ blade hi-lift fus...
Section 1: basic information congratulations on the purchase of your new bad boy mower! The purpose of this manual is to assist operators in maintaining and operating their machine. The information and instructions in this manual can help you attain years of performance from your new bad boy. Also, ...
Section 2: mower safety guidelines never allow untrained people to operate this machine. It is the owner’s responsibility to get training and see to it that anyone who has permission to use your machine receives the proper training. Do not mow around people. The factory discharge chute is designed t...
Slope operation slopes are a major factor related to loss of control and tip over accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. Operation on all slopes requires extra caution. If you cannot back up the slope, or you feel uneasy on it, do not mow it. 2.22 mow up and down slopes, not across. ...
Service: safe handling of gasoline to avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 2.45 extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and all other sources of ignition. 2.46 use only an approved gasoline co...
2.69 always maintain the correct tire pressure. Do not inflate the tires above the recommended pressure. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. The heat can cause an increase in air pressure resulting in a tire explosion. Welding can structurally weaken or deform the wheel. 2.70 park machine ...
Section 3: mower operation never operate the machine with faulty equipment. Always be alert of sudden changes in landscape, as the mower will react differently on slopes or embankments than it will on flat surfaces. Never operate the mower with the discharge chute open. Do not cross terrain, other t...
Section 4: mower maintenance **check each and provide maintenance when needed. Daily 4.1 check engine oil 4.2 check engine air filter 4.3 tire pressure 4.4 inspect blades within first five hours of usage, change engine oil and filter every 30 hours of usage 4.5 grease machine every 50 hours of usage...
Section 6: troubleshooting 6.1 q: how do i prevent an uneven cutting pattern and increase the quality of cut? 6.1 a: check tire pressure, check blade sharpness (replace blades or sharpen at least once per year or when needed), make sure blades are tightened properly, check spring and belt tension, c...
Section 7: controls 7.1 ignition switch—bad boy mowers have a three position ignition switch: off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to start position and release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to he run position. 7.2 throttle control—a cable is con...
Section 8: moving inoperable mower 8.1 do not tow machine. Use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting. 8.2 attention: return bypass valves to operating position before running mower following repairs. 8.3 if it is necessary to move mower when the engine is inoperable, the hydraulic drive pump...
Section 10: mower blade maintenance 10.1 check mower blades after each use. This is essential for maintaining well-groomed turf. Keep the blades sharp. If a dull blade is used for cutting, the grass will tear rather than cut. This could damage the grass leaving a brown frayed top on the grass within...
How to choose the right blade essentially there are only two basic styles of mowing blades used or approved for use on our current products: 1) the standard style of mowing blade is essentially designed for cutting grass and effectively discharging the clippings out from the deck to fall onto the la...
Mowing tips: • mow header strips at the ends of the lawn and around flower beds first. Make them wide enough that you can turn the mower around in the already mown section. Then mow back and forth between these header strips overlapping each lap by about 1/8 the width of the mower’s deck. • don’t cu...
Service section section 1: hydrostatic system to change hydro oil on diesel models, remove oil return lines from top of hydro tank and place them in a disposable oil container. Start and run mower until oil level is reduced down to about 2˝ of oil remaining in the tank. Do not allow air to enter the...
Section 2: drive belt shown above is a typical pump belt tensioner for outlaw models. Factory setting is about .030˝ (about the thickness of a credit card) between coils as shown. Shown to the right is a typical pump belt layout for most models. Section 3: engine when servicing the fuel system on th...
Remove and inspect air cleaner weekly. (more often in dusty conditions). Do not blow filter out with air pressure, this will cause the filter to be filled with tiny holes that will allow dirt to enter. Instead, tap filter on side to remove any debris. Replace at least once a year, more often in dust...
Section 4: electrical system on most larger commercial engines (27 hp and up), the 25 amp main fuse is located about 3˝ from the starter on the engine. (shown in first image on right). On smaller commercial and light duty commercial mowers, the 25 amp main fuse is located just behind the battery con...
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Section 5: frame for non-suspension models, torque front fork castle nut to 40 ft.Lbs. Be sure to spin the fork while torquing the nut to ensure that no bearing damage is done. The torque for suspension forks should be 50 ft. Lbs. Torque rear wheel lugs to 65-75 ft. Lbs. Re-torque at every oil chang...
The pump belt tensioner is located under the engine and has a grease fitting at its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The deck belt tensioner is located at the rear of the deck and has a grease fitting on its pivot point. Grease at every engine oil change. The control arm blocks have g...
The large turn buckles on the front of the deck only affect the pitch of the deck or the level from front to back. The deck spring tension is critical. If the tension is too much, it will cause the spring to break. If too loose, the belt can jump off or slip on the pulleys and cause a cut quality is...
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