Hustler Z - Manual

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 injury or dea...

Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressurecan penetrate skin.Hydraulic fluid may also cause infection ina m i n o r c u t o r o p e n i n g i n t h e s k i n ; i fexposed to hydraulic fluid, see a doctor atonce.B e f o r e a p p l y i n g p r e s s u r e t o h y d r a u l i csystem, make sure all conne...

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_0308 ▲ 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_0308 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 I f i t b e c o m e s n e c e s s a r y t o m o v e t h e t r a c t o r w h e n t h e e n g i n e i s inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass valves. Beforemoving the unit, turn bypass valves counter clockwise one-half to onerevolution. The valve ...

5. dirt or stiffness 6. abrasion to the seat belt webbing 7. damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware. 8. or any other problem 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 at...

To make a three point turn to the right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and start the turn.Next, pull back on the control levers until they are past neutral and themachine starts to go rearward. Pull right control lever farther rearwardfrom neut...

Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the clippings. Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cuttingheight. As the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less freque...

Anti-scalp wheels Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Hustler Mid Mount Z units. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowingon rough uneven terrain. After setting the cutting height, adjust the front anti-scalp wheels so they extend below the deck but do not contact the g...

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...

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 minorcut or opening in the skin. If exposed to hydraulic fluid, seea doctor at once. Bef...

The system filter is located in front of the hydraulic reservoir. A 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 syst...

Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Service Interval chart shown elsewhere in this manual. A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on these tractors and supplies clean combustion air to the engine. Some examples of the airfilter are shown in Fig. 4-6 & 4...

Air restriction indicator Some Hustler units have an air restriction indicator installed in the air cleaner. Fig. 4-6 Replace the element whenever the restriction indicator reaches the change filter red line. Check the indicator daily and replace element asneeded or annually whichever occurs first. ...

ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury. WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicingthem. C...

25 601656_0308 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Daily Check coolant level Daily Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Daily Visually inspect tires Daily Check oil level, engine (1...

601656_0308 28 Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2)2. Deck Belt3. Spindle Housing Zerk (3)4. Blades 1 4 1 2 3 3 4 3 Rear discharge deck Figure 4-18

29 601656_0308 Hustler Z/ Super Z/ ATZ/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2)2. Deck Belt3. Spindle Housing Zerk (3)4. Blades 4 4 1 1 3 3 3 2 1 4 1 2 3 3 4 3 54”/66”/72” XR7 deck 60” XR7 deck Figure 4-19

31 601656_0308 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...

601656_0308 33 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 .........................................................................18BAC-VAC mounting ...................................................................18Belts .............................................................................................23Children ...