Hustler 36 - Manual

Starter

12-volt, solenoid shift positive engagement

Ignition

Electronic

Charging System

12-volt, 15-amp

Fuel

Unleaded gasoline with 87 or higher octane

Fuel Filter

Replaceable, automotive-type

Air Filter

Heavy-duty air cleaner to extend the service

interval for excessive, dirty applications and improved
performance

Cooling

Air cooled. Fly-wheel fan

Govenor

Mechanical

Traction Drive System

Type

Dual hydrostatic. Hydro-Gear ZT2800 commercial-

duty pump/motor combination. Hydrostatic system
operates on 20W50 motor oil.

Transmission Drive

V-belt drive from engine crankshaft

Filter

Spin-on type

Ground Speed

Infinitely variable: 0-8 mph (0-12.87 kph)

forward, 0-6 mph (0-9.66 kph) reverse

Steering

Twin-lever, SmoothTrak™ steering provides

independent control of each drive wheel. Speed, forward,
reverse, brake, and true zero-degree-radius turns are all
controlled with hand-operated controls

Turning Radius

True zero radius. Turns within its own

length. Counter-rotating, independent drive wheels

Brakes

Service

Hydrostatic dynamic braking

Parking

Sprocket and cog. When steering levers are

placed in neutral position, integral park brakes are
automatically engaged

Mower Drive

Single V-belt drive from engine with

electric clutch. Spring tension idler for extended belt life.

Tires

Front

Casters 13 x 5.0 – 6, rib tread

Drive

20 x 8.0 – 10, turf tread on 36 in model

20 x 10.0 – 10, turf tread on 42 in model

Fuel Capacity

6 US gal (22.71 l) Site line in fueltanks

Seat

Molded vinyl seat with armrest. Fore and aft

adjustment. Standard seat spring

PN 600944 12-07

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Engine

Model

Kawasaki Kai

Kawasaki Kai

Horsepower

17

19

No. of Cylinders

2

2

Displacement

35.7 cu in (585 cc)

35.7 cu in (585 cc)

Compression Ratio

8.5:1

8.5:1

Max. Torque

36.2 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm

36.6 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm

Dimensions

Height

40 in (101.6 cm)

W/36 in Deck

Length: 74 in (187.96cm)
Overall width: 36 in (96.5 cm) w/discharge chute up
Tire-to-tire width: 35 in (88.9cm)
Weight: 650 lbs (294.84 kg)

W/42 in Deck

Length: 78 in (198.12 cm)
Overall width: 42 in (106.7 cm) w/discharge chute up
Tire-to-tire width: 38 in (96.5 cm)
Weight: 675 lbs (306.17 kg)

Deck Lift

Foot-operated deck height adjustment.

Pin for setting height, detent for transport position

Safety Features

Operator presence system connected to

deck and drive clutches. Stabilizer rollers at rear of tractor

Construction

Mainframe

is 1.5 in x 1.5 in x .188 in

(3.8 cm x 3.8 cm x .32 cm) rectangular steel tubing

Drive motors

mounted to .120 in (.45 cm) welded steel

Front caster wheels

mounted with roller bearings on

each wheel

Front caster forks

are .375 in (.95 cm) steel

Controls

Hand-operated choke/throttle, ignition switch,

electric mower clutch. Integrated parking brakes

Indicators

Hour meter, engine warning light

Cutting Heights

1.5 in to 4 in (3.81 cm to 10.16 cm) in

.25 in increments

Cup Holder

Cup holder molded into the left side fuel

tank. Holds nearly any cup size including Big Gulp

™

Decks

36”, and 42” side-discharge decks

Type

Free-floating mower using two blades. Mower is

suspended at the corners. Includes deck-mounted roll-
ers to improve flotation in rolling and uneven terrain.
FreeFlow

™

XR-7

™

deck technology for minimized buildup

of material under the deck and improved flow for awe-
some discharge pattern

Deck Lift

Raise and lower deck from driver’s seat with

simple foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pin

for setting height, transport position. Change cutting
heights, hop curbs and trailer more easily.

Construction

7 ga, .179 in (.45 cm) welded steel with

11 ga, .125 in doubler welded onto spindle mount areas.
Solid 1.5 in x .5 in (3.81 cm x 1.27 cm) steel bars rein-
force impact areas on trim edges. Steel deck housing is 4
in (10.16 cm) deep which allows high-capacity mowing.

Cutting Heights

Foot-operated deck height adjustment.

Pin for setting height, detent for transport position.
Height adjustment in .25 in increments from 1 in to 5 in
(2.55 cm to 12.7 cm).

Mowing Blades

Heavy-duty, heat-treated, high-lift

steel Fusion

™

blades feature an exclusive electo-fusion

technology that creates an ultra-hard layer at the blade’s
cutting edge. This means the blade remains sharp and
continues to give a clean cut far longer than any blade
you’ve ever used before.
36 in: 1-13.75 in x 2.5 in x .20 in and

1-20.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in

42 in: 2-20.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in

Blade Tip Speed

36 in: 18,600 fpm

42 in: 18,400 fpm

Blade Drive

V-belt drive to spindles. Spring idler tension

pulleys.

Spindles

Machine aluminum housing, 1 in (2.5 cm)

diameter high carbon steel shafts & sealed ball bearings.

Flotation

Suspended mower floats on spring-assisted

chains. 2 anti-scalp wheels are standard.

Width of Cut

36 in: 33.5 in (85.09 cm)

42 in: 40.25 in (102.24 cm)

Trim Capacity (left side)

36 in: .5 in (1.27 cm)

42 in: 2.25 in (5.75 cm)

Accessories

Mulch Kit

Recycles clippings under deck allowing clip-

pings to be cut and recut, then discharged down into
the grass.

Flex Forks™

Shock-absorbing front caster forks for a

smooth cut and an even smoother ride.

Steering Lever Extension Kit, Hitch Kit

Specifications subject to change without notice.

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