Page 2 - This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines:; To the new owner; owner’s responsibility; Using this manual; GENERAL INFORMATION; The engine exhaust from this product
This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Hustler Z/Super ZSuper Z DieselHustler ATZHustler Mini Z 44/52Super Mini Z 44/52 To the new owner The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operating the Hustler Z tractor and deck. Please read itcare...
Page 3 - WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY
600876_0706 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) WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warra...
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state. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any special,incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty,breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legaltheory. Such damages include, but are not limited to: ● Loss...
Page 5 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Safety and Instruction Decals; decals
600876_0706 This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators andother persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal i...
Page 6 - m u s t; I f y o u l o o s e s t e e r i n g c o n t r o l; Part Number
Avoid skin contact with battery acid.A l w a y s w e a r e y e p r o t e c t i o n w h e nc h e c k i n g t h e b a t t e r y , a c i d c a n c a u s eserious injury to skin and eyes. If contactoccurs, flush area with clean water andcall physician immediately. Acid will alsodamage clothing.Do not al...
Page 10 - If drive tires lose traction, steering; OPERATION
Safe Operating Practices Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- 71.4-1999 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...
Page 11 - Children
600876_0706 ▲ Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could cause sliding. ▲ Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot on theground. ▲ I f t h e m o w e r ’ s t i r e s l o s e t r a c t i o n w h e n o p e r a t i n g o n s l o p e s ,disengage the blades, place the control levers ...
Page 12 - When access is required under the seat platform and; Control Panel; Do not; Control Panels
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...
Page 13 - 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
600876_0706 J. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-5) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, themeter records the accumulative time while the ignition key isswitched to the RUN position. NOTE: The hour meter is found in various locations on different ...
Page 14 - Ether, or other starting fluids, must never be used as a; Stopping the engine
1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operationchecking. (See Safety start interlock system section) 2. Make sure the control levers are in the park brake position and deckclutch switch is disengaged. 3. Use choke, if unit is equipped with one, when engine is cold, or ifwarm engine ...
Page 15 - Driving the tractor; To stop or decrease speed,; Operating suggestions
600876_0706 Driving the tractor DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially when maneuvering on a slope. The steering isdesigned for sensitive response. Rapid movement of thecontrol levers in either direction could result in a reaction ofthe tractor that can cause serious injury...
Page 16 - FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
WARNING: If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the parkbrake position immediately. Inspect the machine andinvolve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem beforecontinuing to operate. WARNING: The unit’s control levers are very responsive: E...
Page 17 - Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z; with the 1/4” plate facing to the front of the unit,; ) plate on the operator’s side of the; Super Z Diesel; Right
600876_0706 Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deckdrive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and arelocated very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can becut off instantly. With the engine running,...
Page 18 - Mounting
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 height is at 1” (2.54 CM ). When the height adjusting stop is placed in the...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS; Safe Servicing Practices; DO NOT; Introduction; Daily inspect; Torque values; Nm; Tires
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...
Page 21 - Solid fill tires are not recommended; Lubrication; disconnect; Hydraulic system; never
600876_0706 Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler ATZ/Hustler Mini Z/Super MiniZ The hydraulic reservoir is located in front of the engine and under the operator’s platform. Fig. 4-1 Check oil level in hydraulic system after every 50 hours of operation or weekly, whichever occurs first. Check more often if syst...
Page 22 - Hustler approved filter element only.; Do not use Lubrizol; Fuel system; Gasoline units; A fuel shut-off valve; Diesel units; Engine oil and filter
standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed.Use a Hustler approved filter element only. IMPORTANT: Prefill the filter element with clean oil, before installing, to prevent drawing air into the system pump. Super Z Diesel The hydraulic reservoir is part of the radiat...
Page 23 - Cooling system; Super Z liquid cooled; Never open the radiator cap.; General engine maintenance
600876_0706 and repair the source of ingested dirt. 6. Never operate a machine without an air filter installed. Super Z liquid cooled/Super Z Diesel The Super Z liquid cool tractor and Super Z Diesel are equipped with a safety filter. The filter element slides over the safety filter. NOTE: The safet...
Page 24 - Belts; If you lose steering; Mower blade maintenance; disengaged; Mower blade removal
Belts Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather checking andcracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight raveling of belt covering doesnot indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife. WARNING: If the pump...
Page 25 - Control lever adjustment
600876_0706 Control lever adjustment The control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches the upper control lever to the lower lever (Fig.4-12), the upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personalpreference. The control levers should be...
Page 27 - Super Z Diesel Maintenance Schedule
600876_0706 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Check coolant level Every 8 hours Verify safety start interlock system Daily Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Daily Visually inspect tires Daily Check oil level, engi...
Page 28 - Viewed from bottom of tractor
Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini ZMaintenance Locator Chart 1A. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kawasaki & Honda) 1B. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kohler) 2A. Fuel Filter (Kawasaki)2B. Fuel Filter (Honda)2C. Fuel Filter (Kohler) 3. Engine Air Cleaner4. Engine Oil Drain Plug5. Battery6. Fuel Tanks7. ...
Page 30 - Maintenance Locator Chart; Side discharge deck
Hustler Z/Super Z Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Deck Idler Zerk (1)2. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2)3. Deck Belt4. Spindle Housing Zerk (3)5. Blades 5 5 2 2 1 4 4 4 3 2 5 2 3 4 4 5 4 Side discharge deck Rear discharge deck Figure 4-15 29 600876_0706
Page 35 - TROUBLESHOOTING
600876_0706 Hustler Z/Super Z/Super Z Diesel/Hustler ATZ/Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z 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 maint...
Page 36 - This section contains sources of additional literature; Parts Manuals; If you would like to order a Parts Manual for a particular; PRODUCT LITERATURE; Preparation of engine for storage; STORAGE
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 manual is listed in...
Page 37 - INDEX; PAGE
600876_0706 INDEX PAGE Anti-scalp wheels .........................................................................17BAC-VAC mounting ...................................................................17Belts ...............................................................................................
