Hustler 927814 - Manuals

601791 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls,drainage ditches, embankments, water,and other types of hazards to avoid awheel dropping over the edge or to avoidthe ground from ...

9 601656_1108 601792 WARNING: This structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn, or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. 601792 • Avoid crushing, use seat belt. • Do not jump if machine tips. • Always pull from the tractor...

Safe Operating Practices Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- 71.4-2004 while others are specific to the Hustler Mid Mount Z line. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury o...

601656_1108 ▲ Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not makesudden changes in speed or direction. ▲ Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction,disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. ▲ Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-off...

IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform and the seat is equipped with the optional arm rests, make certain to placethe control arms in the park brake position and pivot the arm restsupward before placing the seat platform in the full forward position toprevent arm rest damage. Con...

601656_1108 temperature. If the coolant reaches an unsafe level during operation,shut down the machine as soon as possible. Never risk continuedo p e r a t i o n w h e n t h e g a u g e n e e d l e i s i n t h e h i g h r a n g e ; h i g htemperatures can severely damage the engine.N e v e r r i s k...

Safety start interlock system The tractor is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck clutch switch. C h e c k t r a c t o r s a f e t y s t a r t i n t e r l o c k s y s t e m d a i l y , p r i o r t o operation. This system is an im...

Moving tractor with stalled engine If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass valves. Beforemoving the unit, turn bypass valves counter clockwise one-half to onerevolution. The valve stems on each hydraulic pump are locate...

WARNING: The ROPS structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn oralteration. Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to adhereto these instructions could result in severe injury or death. Driving the tractor...

Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm. Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in themorning and again at noon. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns a re due to dull blades or bl...

If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, moveonto a previously cut area with the blades engaged. WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower withouteit...

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury ordeath. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustm...

Hydraulic system IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmission fluid in this system; use only motor oil as specified. Remember, dirt is the primaryenemy of any hydraulic system. WARNING: Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate skin. Hydraulic oil may cause infection in a minor...

Change hydraulic system filter element after first 50 hours of tractor operation, then replace filter and oil in reservoir every 500 hours thereafter.Fig. 4-2 The system filter is located in front of the hydraulic reservoir. A standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right ha...

hours on a Hustler Z Shibaura diesel unit), per the engine manufacturer’srecommendations after that. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirtyconditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently. Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Service Interval char...

air to pass. The mowing conditions will determine the frequency of air filter element changing. Air restriction indicator Some Hustler units have an air restriction indicator installed in the air cleaner. Fig. 4-9 Replace the element whenever the restriction indicator reaches the change filter red l...

Do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut threads. Torque bolts on spindles to 118 foot-pounds (160.0 N m) when reinstalling blades. IMPORTANT: When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. WARNING: Fa...

601656_1108 36 Figure 4-19 Hustler Z/Super Z/ATZ Rear Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart 1 4 1 2 3 3 4 3 Rear discharge deck Figure 4-18 2 1 1 4 3 3 3 4 4 Hustler Z/Super Z/ATZ/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel Rear Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2)2. Deck Belt3. Sp...

Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel/Hustler ATZ TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual...

601656_1108 41 This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered fromyour Hustler dealer or direct from indicated source. Parts Manuals If you would like to order a Parts Manual for a particular tractor, the Hustler part number for that manu...

INDEX PAGE Anti-scalp wheels .........................................................................22ATZ tilt seat .................................................................................22BAC-VAC mounting ...................................................................22Belts ..........