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GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Warranty registration The Delivery and Warranty Registration form must be completed and Hustler Z/Super Z signed to validate your warranty protection. As the new equipment owner, Super Z Diesel you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Hustler Hustler ATZ Turf Equipment at time of delivery. Hustler Mini Z 44/52 Be sure to register the tractor plus each attachment that displays a model Sup
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HUSTLER Z/SUPER Z/HUSTLER ATZ/SUPER Z DIESEL/HUSTLER MINI Z/SUPER MINI Z TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRACTORS AND DECKS (THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON DECK SPINDLE BEARING & DECK GAUGE FORK BEARING) resulting in frame breakage by repairing or replacing part(s) with WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY new or used replacement parts. Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original ● Hustler Turf Equipment will correct any defect in the deck purchaser only: resulting in the fr
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state. ALLOCATION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Hustler Turf LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any special, and is reflected in the price of the goods. incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY theory. You must
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine. DANG
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Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure Avoid skin contact with battery acid. can penetrate skin. Always wear eye protection when Hydraulic fluid may also cause infection in checking the battery, acid can cause a minor cut or opening in the skin; if serious injury to skin and eyes. If contact exposed to hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at occurs, flush area with clean water and once. call physician immediately. Acid will also Before applying pressure to hydraulic damage clothing. system, make sur
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SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. o F (25 ) - Hustler ATZ only Slope Guide Lines o E (15 ) o D (10 ) o C (5 ) Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that line A is horizontal. 2. Align line B with a vertical surface such as a pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide lines (C, D or E). 4. Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope. This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope
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OPERATION Safe Operating Practices discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the engine Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- running. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped 71.4-1999 while others are specific to the Hustler Mid Mount Z line. before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing Never use your hand! objects. Always follow all safety instructi
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▲ Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to be aware of ▲ Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on the what is located at the bottom of the slope. Extreme caution should ground. be used when there is a hazard located at the bottom of the slope. ▲ If the mower’s tires lose traction when operating on slopes, Some examples are: disengage the blades, place the control levers in the park brake 1. Water; i.e
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Control Panels C C D A A D B E B G E Kawasaki liquid H cooled units only Kohler EFI H units only C E G C D D I B J F CAT diesel B E units only A - Choke F - Check engine light B - Throttle G - Temperature warning light C - Deck clutch switch H - Alternator warning light D - Ignition switch I - Pre-heat switch E - Oil pressure light J - Hour meter Figure 3-1 IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform and when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and stays lit the seat
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J. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-5) — registers 1/10 hour increments Control lever in park up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the brake position meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position. NOTE: The hour meter is found in various locations on different tractors. NOTE: There is no hour meter on FasTrak 36/42 tractors. Controls A. Control levers (Fig. 3-2 & 3-3) — these levers control the tractor’s speed, direction, neutr
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Ambient Preheating time 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operation temperature Ordinary heat type checking. (See Safety start interlock system section) 2. Make sure the control levers are in the park brake position and deck Above 10°C (50°F) No Need clutch switch is disengaged. 3. Use choke, if unit is equipped with one, when engine is cold, or if 10°C (50°F) to Approx. 6 seconds warm engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid -5°C (23°F) flooding and opera
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ROPS Bypass valve Hustler Mini Z shown Figure 3-6 Bypass valve Figure 3-9 To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward from neutral than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-10) To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever. (Fig. 3-10) Super Z shown To pivot turn, move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-10) Figure 3-7 To stop or decrease
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FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION N N FORWARD TRAVEL PIVOT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = Neutral Position Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement. Figure 3-10 WARNING: If you lose steering control while operating negative battery cable. Block up mower when you must the machine, place the steering control levers in the park work under it. Wear gloves when handling blades. Always brake position immediately. Inspect the machin
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Neutral Right Left control control lever lever Left Right control control lever lever Neutral Three point turn Side discharge chute Figure 3-12 Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the Step 1 mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly. With the engine running, engage the deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-1) and advance en
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Stop Height handle Chain Top hole adjusting stop Middle hole Lower hole Figure 3-13 When the chains are placed in the top hole of the deck chain brackets and the height adjusting stop is placed in the front height adjusting bar hole, with the 1/4” (.64 CM) plate facing to the front of the unit, the cutting Figure 3-14 height is at 1” (2.54 CM). When the height adjusting stop is placed in the same hole, with the 1/4” (.64 CM) plate on the operator’s side of the hole, the cutting height is at 1-1/
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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing Never use your hand! objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or ▲ Grass collection system components are subject to wear, damage and death. deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check components and replace with manufacturer’s recomme
