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Page 1: ...604243 REV C Hustler ATZ Operator s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston Kansas 67062...

Page 2: ...REV C 604243...

Page 3: ...Ramp 3 2 Slope Operation 3 2 Children 3 3 Controls 3 4 Safety Start Interlock System 3 5 Engine Starting 3 6 Stopping the Engine 3 6 Moving the Mower With Stalled Engine 3 6 ROPS Roll Over Protective...

Page 4: ...5 Engine Air Filter 4 6 General Engine Maintenance 4 7 Fuel Evaporation System Filter 4 7 Belts 4 7 Mower Blade Maintenance 4 8 Mower Blade Removal 4 8 Seat Adjustment 4 9 Steering Control Lever Adju...

Page 5: ...er Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be addressed individually Through experience however operators should find no difficulty in developing good operating skills suitable to most c...

Page 6: ...ct contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that ca...

Page 7: ...ualified and physically able individuals properly trained in the operation of this equipment All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls...

Page 8: ...the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately Inspect the machine and involve your dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate If pump belt fails steering control...

Page 9: ...arging Hydrogen gas forms inside the battery This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to flame Always remove the negative ground first and replace it last 601979 Part...

Page 10: ...the machine before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing up WARNING Roll over Slow down before turning Do not operate on sl...

Page 11: ...ers in park brake position J Read Operator s Manual before attempting to operate this machine K Wear ear protection eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment L If warning light com...

Page 12: ...REV C 2 6 604243...

Page 13: ...s pole tree or building 3 Fold the paper along the slope guide lines C D E or F 4 Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope to...

Page 14: ...REV C 2 8 604243...

Page 15: ...peration requires your full attention Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals ten nis shoes sneakers shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wr...

Page 16: ...les ruts bumps rocks or other hidden objects Uneven terrain could overturn the mower Tall grass can hide obstacles Remove obstacles such as rocks tree limbs etc Keep all movement on slopes slow and gr...

Page 17: ...ic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children Children are often attracted to the mower and the mowing activity Never assume that children will remain where you last...

Page 18: ...o decrease engine rpm E Choke control Figure 3 1 a cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke When the lever is in the down position the choke is in the off run position When the knob is pul...

Page 19: ...on 3 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature 4 With the deck clutch switch down and the steering control levers in the park brake position slowly raise off of the seat The en...

Page 20: ...s are off If not stop the engine immediately and check for the cause 8 Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing the throttle and or engaging the deck clutch Stopping the Engine Use the...

Page 21: ...fter the first 20 hours of operation Following the initial inspection check the ROPS after every 500 hours of operation or every six months whichever comes first 1 Check the torque of the ROPS mountin...

Page 22: ...ering control lever farther rearward from neutral than the left steering control lever until the rear of the machine has pivoted around Then push the steering control levers forward until they are bot...

Page 23: ...AVEL N NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement N N N N N N N N N N Figure 3 10 Step 1 THREE POINT TURN Step 2 Step 3 R i g h t c o n t r o l l e v e r L e f t c o n t...

Page 24: ...at different rates at different times of the year Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height As the growth rate slows in midsummer mow less frequently If you cannot mow at...

Page 25: ...gagement practices Deck Cutting Height Adjustment Deck cutting height is adjustable in 1 4 6 4mm increments The holes in the height adjusting bar are spaced at 1 2 12 7mm intervals By turning the heig...

Page 26: ...s 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 4m...

Page 27: ...604243 3 13 REV C Figure 3 16 Center anti scalp roller location Side anti scalp rollers...

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Page 29: ...the machine indoors Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust is vented to the outside Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is an odorless and deadly poison Never attempt to make...

Page 30: ...e recommended pressures are Drive wheels 8 12 psi 55 83 KPa Gauge wheels if applicable 8 12 psi 55 83 KPa IMPORTANT Drive tire tread orientation is important on the Hustler ATZ Tire tread direction mu...

Page 31: ...nside the battery This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explo sion if exposed to flame Always remove the nega tive ground first and replace it last Do not overfill battery Electrolyte...

Page 32: ...esign incorporated into any equipment for the purposes of emissions control prior to or after its sales or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use or 2 The use of the equipment after...

Page 33: ...ist the valve counterclockwise to open the valve Allow 10 minutes for engine oil to adequately drain 4 After oil is drained close the valve by twisting it clockwise 5 Once the valve is closed clean up...

Page 34: ...ted dirt 6 Never operate the machine without an air filter installed Overservicing Overservicing occurs when an air filter element is removed for cleaning or replacement before it is necessary Each ti...

Page 35: ...replace element as needed or annually whichever occurs first Reset the indicator by pushing in on the yellow button after each element change Figure 4 9 General Engine Maintenance Detailed instruction...

Page 36: ...up before reinstalling Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Replace any distorted blade Do not re use spindle bolts which have stripped worn or undercut thr...

Page 37: ...ern Do not sharpen to original pattern below It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above Original edge Warped Blade Replace Straight Blade Cutting plane...

Page 38: ...e operator s personal preference The steering control levers can also be adjusted up and down Remove the cap screws and slide the upper control lever up or down and align the holes in it with the hole...

Page 39: ...21 Figure 4 22 Figure 4 23 Figure 4 24 Figure 4 25 SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED WEEKLY OR 50 HOURS MONTHLY OR 100 HOURS ANNUALLY OR 500 HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use V...

Page 40: ...t weather 9 Inspect ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 500 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first REFERENCES A Refer to engine owner s manual for engine servic...

Page 41: ...11 Deck Height Pivot Zerks 4 12 Park Brake Switch 13 Drive Tires 14 Pump Idler Zerk 1 15 Pump Belt 16 Deck Pusher Arm Zerks 2 17 Deck Belt 18 Spindle Housing Zerk 3 19 Blades 20 Fuel Evaporation Syste...

Page 42: ...REV C 4 14 604243 Figure 4 22 Figure 4 23 Figure 4 24 Figure 4 25 14 15 8 20 Mowers produced after serial number 13051286 20 Mowers produced prior to serial number 13051286 18 18 17 16 16 18 19 19 19...

Page 43: ...rive belt is worn loose or broken Install a new traction drive belt Air in system Check filter and fittings For additional causes See engine manual Low engine oil pressure Low oil level Add oil Oil di...

Page 44: ...the Deck leveling and height adjustment section of the General Service Manual An anti scalp wheel is not set correctly Adjust the height of the anti scalp wheel The underside of the deck is dirty Clea...

Page 45: ...k the engine with the starter at least a dozen revolutions to distribute oil over the cylinder walls and valve mechanism 7 Clean the exterior surface of the engine Spread a light film of oil over any...

Page 46: ...o view or print a copy of the product manuals Operator s Manual Parts Manual or General Service Manual for these mowers go online to www hustlerturf com and click on the MANUALS button Contact your lo...

Page 47: ...serial number 1 1 Moving mower with stalled engine 3 6 Mower blade maintenance 4 8 Mower blade removal 4 8 Mower operation 3 8 New season preparation 6 1 Operating suggestions 3 10 Parts and service 1...

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