HUSTLER Hustler Z 23/52

Summary of Contents for Hustler Z 23/52"

Page 1: ...Hustler Turf Equipment P O Box 7000 Hesston Kansas 67062 2097 Hustler Z Super Z Owner s Manual 375527_0406...

Page 2: ...The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING 375527_0406...

Page 3: ...ation Sect 1 2 Safety Precautions Sect 2 3 Operation Sect 3 4 Maintenance Sect 4 5 Adjustments Sect 5 6 Troubleshooting Sect 6 7 Storage Sect 7 8 Product Literature Sect 8 9 Technical Specifications S...

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Page 5: ...r repair of the engine The Quick Reference Decals located under the right front of the seat the right front of the deck and under the seat pan are designed to give the operator brief information neede...

Page 6: ...parts only These parts are available through your local Hustler dealer To obtain prompt efficient service always provide the following information when ordering parts 1 Correct part description 2 Corr...

Page 7: ...shall such notification be received by Hustler Turf Equipment or an authorized dealer later than 120 days from date of delivery Within a reasonable time after such notification Hustler Turf Equipment...

Page 8: ...s include but are not limited to Loss of profits Loss of savings or revenue Loss of use of Hustler Turf Equipment or any associated equipment Cost of capital Cost of any substitute equipment facilitie...

Page 9: ...park brake position stop tractor engine and remove ignition key when leaving operator s seat If you lose steering control while operating the machine place the steering control levers in the park brak...

Page 10: ...age of riding mower related injuries These operators should evaluate their ability to operate the mower safely enough to protect themselves and others from serious injury Always disengage the blades a...

Page 11: ...5 Grass type density and height 6 Extremely dry conditions of grass 7 Tire pressure The attachments mounted to the tractor will also affect the way it handles on a slope Be aware that each attachment...

Page 12: ...etrate skin Hydraulic fluid may also cause infection in a minor cut or opening in the skin if exposed to hydraulic fluid see a doctor at once Before applying pressure to hydraulic system make sure all...

Page 13: ...ilding 3 Fold the paper along the slope guide lines C D or E 4 Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope to be mowed Slope Guid...

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Page 15: ...rging system warning light Figure 3 2b Ignition switch T Th hr ro ot tt tl le e Deck clutch switch O Oi il l p pr re es ss su ur re e l li ig gh ht t C Ch he ec ck k e en ng gi in ne e l li ig gh ht t...

Page 16: ...he desired cutting height hole Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over obstructions Instrumentation 7 Electronic hour meter Fig 3 6 registers 1 10 hour increments up to 9 999 9 tota...

Page 17: ...ning seat safety switch Engine starting The Hustler Z safety start interlock system is also designed to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to unintentional engine starting The...

Page 18: ...sult in a reaction of the tractor that can cause serious injury After starting engine engage the control levers and steer as follows To go forward push control levers forward an equal distance Fig 3 9...

Page 19: ...ather than engine rpm WARNING Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals tennis shoes sneakers shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing Always wear long pants safety glasses and safety sho...

Page 20: ...ge of material from mower deck towards bystanders WARNING Never operate the mower deck with discharge chute removed or in raised position WARNING Always check area to be mown for rocks and other debri...

Page 21: ...Engine Oil Drain Plug 5 Battery 6 Fuel Tanks 7 Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 8 Hydraulic Oil Filter 9 Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks 2 10 Engine Oil Filter 11 Deck Height Pivot Zerks 4 12 Park Brake Switch 13 D...

Page 22: ...406 MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 1 Deck Idler Zerk 1 2 Deck Pusher Arm Zerks 2 3 Deck Belt 4 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 Figu...

Page 23: ...MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 1 Deck Pusher Arm Zerks 2 2 Deck Belt 3 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 1c 4 3 375527_0406...

Page 24: ...ual noises they could be signaling a problem Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or damage A good time to detect potential problems is while performing scheduled maintenance service Cor...

Page 25: ...wheel When inflating tires stand to one side and not in front of or over the tire assembly Check tires for low pressure blemishes damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts Hour meter To recognize whe...

Page 26: ...rminals loose connections defective wire insulation or broken wires Switches solenoids and ignition components may also fail causing a shorted or open circuit Before attempting any failure diagnosis o...

Page 27: ...oil Smear a light coating of oil on upper surface of rubber seal 2 Install the filter element on base Tighten the oil filter by hand until the filter seal makes contact with the filter head then tigh...

Page 28: ...eplace filter annually or after every 500 hours of operation whichever occurs first When replacing the fuel filter check the fuel line hoses and fuel shut off valve grommet for any cracks or leaks Rep...

Page 29: ...oper cleaning procedures can get dust on the inside of the filter causing dirt ingestion and engine failure It is important to note that whenever an air filter element is cleaned by any method the per...

Page 30: ...d remove element Clean the canister with a damp cloth 2 Before installing a new element inspect it by placing a bright light inside and rotate the element slowly looking for any holes or tears in the...

Page 31: ...these will destroy the belt composition in a very short time Mower blade maintenance Check the mower blades daily they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf Keep them sharp a dull blad...

Page 32: ...on spindles without blade saddles to 118 foot pounds when reinstalling blades Figure 4 17 2 2 2 6 4 5 3 5 Deck Belt Drive Layout 1 Spindle drive belt 2 Deck blade spindle pulley 3 Spindle belt tension...

Page 33: ...cause serious injury WARNING Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Warped Blade Replace Straight Blade Comparison of Warped and...

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Page 35: ...htening the drive wheel lug nuts wheel motor nuts and blade spindle bolts Failure to correctly torque these items may result in the loss of a wheel or blade which can cause serious damage or personal...

Page 36: ...he pumps from bottoming out internally use the following procedure 1 To make the first adjustment the tractor engine must NOT be running 2 Check to make sure the control levers are against the stops b...

Page 37: ...ack stands The jack stands should not allow the machine to move when the engine is running and the drive wheels are rotating Use only certified jack stands NOTE The front brake link is not adjustable...

Page 38: ...r and spring Fig 5 12 There is no tension adjustment of this belt NOTE Replace the belt every 400 hours or every two 2 years whichever comes first WARNING If the pump belt fails loss of control will o...

Page 39: ...set 1 4 higher NOTE When blocking up the rear discharge decks make certain the blocks are not in the discharge opening NOTE To level an XR7 deck use a 3 block under the back of the deck and a 4 block...

Page 40: ...s tight against the 3 or 4 block 17 Tighten the adjuster bolt jam nut to prevent the adjuster bolt from moving Fig 5 19 18 Tighten the hardware holding the chain and adjuster onto the deck lift arm 19...

Page 41: ...acing to the front of the unit the deck height will be set at one of the following 1 1 1 2 2 2 1 2 3 3 1 2 4 4 1 2 or 5 The notch located at the rear of the right height adjusting bar is to be used wh...

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Page 43: ...alves completely Hydraulic system operates Low hydraulic oil level Fill reservoir hot oil in reservoir smells rancid Hydraulic pump faulty See your dealer Hydraulic oil cooler clogged Clean oil cooler...

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Page 45: ...l into each spark plug hole Install plugs but do not reconnect plug leads 7 Crank engine with starter at least a dozen revolutions to distribute oil over cylinder walls and valve mechanism 8 Clean ext...

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Page 47: ...or more information Hydro Gear Customer Services 1411 So Hamilton Street Sullivan IL 61951 Phone 217 728 2581 NOTE During warranty period check with your Hustler dealer before attempting repairs on an...

Page 48: ...saddles side discharge deck 782516 21 High sail cw blade 60Z without blade saddles side discharge deck 781898 18 High sail cw blade 52Z side discharge deck 783977 24 High sail cw blade 72Z side disch...

Page 49: ...Using this form as a guide send all necessary information including credit card information to jhamm excelhustler com To order by Telephone or FAX Telephone call 620 327 1142 to place an order FAX th...

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Page 51: ...CONTROLS Hand operated choke throttle ignition switch electric mower clutch Integrated parking brakes INDICATORS Hour meter engine oil warning light check engine warning light CUP HOLDER Two cup holde...

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Page 53: ...d parts 8 2 Fuel system 4 7 General engine maintenance 4 11 Hour meter 4 5 Hustler Z Parts Manual 8 1 8 3 PAGE Hydraulic pump belt adjustment 5 4 Hydraulic pump information 8 1 Hydraulic system 4 6 In...

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