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These baffles can be adjusted up or down, depending upon the
mowing conditions, to provide the best quality of cut. Figure 3-
13
NOTE:
The air flow baffles are preset at the factory in the
“B” setting.
The 60” side discharge decks come with three sets of
mounting hardware for each air flow baffle. The middle set of
hardware does not need to be removed when changing the baffle
setting. This is a slot and the hardware only needs to be
loosened enough to allow the baffle to slide. The other hardware
on the ends of the baffles will need to be removed. After the
baffles have been adjusted, re-install and tighten the outer
hardware and tighten the middle hardware. Figure 3-13
Anti-Scalp Wheels
Anti-scalp wheels are standard on Hustler ® ATZ units. These
anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when
mowing on rough uneven terrain. Figure 3-14
Optional rear anti-scalp rollers are available.
The 60” decks can be used with either one center anti-scalp
roller, two side anti-scalp rollers or three rear anti-scalp rollers.
Figure 3-15
There are two height adjustment settings for the anti-scalp
wheels/rollers. The upper hole positions the wheels/rollers 1”
(25.4mm) below the cutting blades and the lower hole positions
them 2” (50.8mm) below the cutting blades. Figure 3-16
When the mowing height is set at 1” (25.4mm) to 3”
(76.2mm) the anti-scalp wheels/rollers should be in the upper
position.
When the mowing height is set at 3-1/4” (82.6mm) to 5”
(127mm) the anti-scalp wheels/rollers should be in the lower
position.
When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should
be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels.
Setting Conditions
A
Bottom set of holes
Dry, sparse grass. Particularly useful when mowing
at a height of cut of 3” (7.62cm) or higher. This set-
ting provides the maximum vacuum and minimal
blowout.
B
2
nd
set of holes
Manicured lawns. Provides the best vacuum for the
best cut when removing weekly/bi-weekly growth.
C
3
rd
set of holes
Tall and stemmy grasses. The higher inner wall al-
lows grasses to snap back up before contacting the
blades to produce a cleaner cut.
D
Top set of holes
Very tall and stemmy grasses. Allows the maximum
height for grass to recoil before cutting. Well suited
for utility cutting of overgrown grass.
Figure 3-13
Baffles
C
D
Slot
B
A
Figure 3-14
Figure 3-15
Anti-scalp
wheel
Adjusting
holes
Rear center
anti-scalp roller
Lower
adjusting hole
Roller shown
in the upper
adjusting hole