HUSTLER Hustler Z 23/52", Owner'S Manual, Page: 51 / 53

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Starter 12-volt (.8
KW
),
solenoid shift positive
engagement.
Ignition Electronic.
Charging System 12-volt,
15-amp.
Fuel Unleaded gasoline with
octane rating of 87 or higher.
Fuel Filter Replaceable,
automotive-type.
Cooling Water cool
Belt driven fan
Governor Mechanical.
Warranty 1 year limited.
TRACTION DRIVE
SYSTEM:
Type
Dual hydrostatic.
Individual pumps power two
direct-drive wheel motors.
Hydrostatic system operates
on 10W40 motor oil.
Pumps
Hustler Z - Hydrogear BDP10
Two variable displacement,
axial piston type. Each pump
powers one drive wheel
motor.
Super Z - Hydrogear BDP21
Two variable displacement,
axial piston type. Each pump
powers one drive wheel
motor.
Pump Drive V-belt drive
from engine crankshaft.
Final Drive
Hustler Z - Parker-Ross
TF024OUS080AAFW Direct
drive high-torque wheel
motors. One for each drive
wheel.
Super Z - White CE 20 Direct
drive high-torque wheel
motors. One for each drive
wheel.
Filter Replaceable spin-on
type.
Ground Speed - infinitely
variable
Hustler Z - 0-9
MPH
(0-14.48
KPH
) forward and 0-5
MPH
(0-
8
KPH
) reverse
Super Z -
Transport 0-15
MPH
(0-24.14
KPH
) forward
Mowing 0-10
MPH
(0-16.09
KPH
) forward and 0-7.5
MPH
(0-12.07
KPH
) reverse
Steering Twin lever steering
provides independent control
of each drive wheel. Speed,
forward, reverse, brake, and
turns are all controlled with
hand operated controls.
Turning Radius True zero
degree. Turns within its own
length. Counter-rotating,
independent drive wheels.
BRAKES:
Service
Hydrostatic dynamic
braking.
Parking Automotive style
drum brakes. When steering
levers are placed in neutral
position, integral park brakes
are automatically engaged.
Mower Drive Single V-belt
drive from engine with
electric clutch. Spring tension
idler pulley for long belt life.
TIRES:
Front
Two – 13 x 6.50 – 6,
rib tread.
Drive tire:
24 x 12.00 – 12, turf tread.
CAPACITIES:
Fuel System
12 US
GAL
(45.4
L
).
Hydraulic Oil 1.5 US
GAL
(5.7
L
)
Engine Coolant 2.9 US
QT
(2.7
L
)
DIMENSIONS: Height 39
IN
(39
CM
).
W/60
IN
Deck Length 75
IN
(190.5
CM
).
Overall width with 60” deck
and discharge chute up 62
IN
(157.48
CM
).
Tire-to-tire width 53
IN
(134.62
CM
).
Weight 1100
LBS
(500
KG
).
W/52
IN
Deck Length 74
IN
(188
CM
).
Overall width with 52” deck
and discharge chute up 59
IN
(149.86
CM
).
Tire-to-tire width 52
IN
(132.08
CM
).
Weight 1075
LBS
(488.6
KG
).
W/72
IN
Deck Length 79
IN
(200.6
CM
).
Overall width with 72” deck
and discharge chute up 70.4
IN
(178.8
CM
).
Tire-to-tire width 60
IN
(152.4
CM
).
Weight 1130
LBS
(512.5
KG
).
SAFETY FEATURES:
Operator presence system
connected to deck and drive
clutches. Stabilizer rollers at
rear of tractor.
SEAT:
Standard: Molded-vinyl seat
with armrests. Fore and aft
adjustments.
Optional: Molded-vinyl,
suspension seat with armrests.
Fore and aft adjustment
CONSTRUCTION:
Mainframe is 1.5
IN
x 3
IN
x
.187
IN
(3.8
CM
x 7.62
CM
x
.47
CM
) rectangular steel
tubing. Drive motors mounted
to .179
IN
(.45
CM
) welded
steel. Front caster wheels
mounted with roller bearings
on each wheel. Front caster
forks are .50
IN
(1.27
CM
)
DECK LIFT: Foot-operated
deck height adjustment. Pin
for setting height, transport
position.
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
holders molded into the left
side fuel tank.
Accommodates nearly any
cup size.
DECKS
Common Specifications
Type:
Free-floating mower
using three blades with center
blade to the front. Mower is
suspended at the corners.
Includes 6 deck-mounted
rollers to improve flotation in
rolling and uneven terrain.
Deck Lift: Raise and lower
deck from driver’s seat with
simple foot-operated deck
height adjustment. Pin for
setting height, transport
position. Change cutting
heights, hop curbs, and trailer
more easily.
Construction: .125
IN
(.317
CM
) welded steel. Solid 1
IN X
.375
IN
(2.55
CM
x .95
CM
)
steel bars reinforce impact
areas on trim edges. .187
IN
x
.375
IN
(.47
CM
x .95
CM
) in
box-section reinforced front
edge. Reinforcements welded
onto spindle mount areas.
Steel deck housing is 5
IN
(1.27
CM
) deep to provide
room for high-capacity
mowing.
Cutting Heights:
Foot-operated deck height
adjustment. Pin for setting
height, transport position.
Height adjustment in .25
IN
increments from 1
IN
to 5
IN
(2.55
CM
to 12.7
CM
)
Blade Drive V-belt drive to
all three spindles. Spring
tension idler pulleys.
Spindles Machine ductile
housing. 1
IN
(2.5
CM
)
diameter high carbon steel
shafts and sealed ball
bearings.
Flotation Suspended mower
floats on four spring-assisted
chains. 6 anti-scalp wheels
are standard.
60” Side Discharge Deck
Specifications
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, high-lift steel
blades.
21
IN
x 2.75
IN
x .25
IN
(60Z deck with blade saddles)
21
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
(60Z deck without blade
saddles)
Blade Tip Speed
18,375
FPM
52” Side Discharge Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, high-lift steel
blades.
18
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,900
FPM
72” Side Discharge Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, high-lift steel
blades.
24
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,525
FPM
60” Rear Discharge Deck
Specifications
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
20.5
IN
x 2.5
IN
x .203
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,375
FPM
72” Rear Discharge Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
23.86
IN
x 2.5
IN
x .203
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,525
FPM
54” XR7 Side Discharge
Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
18.50
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,400
FPM
60” XR7 Side Discharge
Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
20.50
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,400
FPM
66” XR7 Side Discharge
Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
22.50
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,900
FPM
72” XR7 Side Discharge
Deck
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty,
heat-treated, flat steel blades.
24.50
IN
x 3.00
IN
x .25
IN
Blade Tip Speed
18,900
FPM
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Kawasaki Kawasaki Honda Kohler Kohler Kawasaki
Horsepower 23 25 24 27 28 26
No. of Cylinders 2 2 2 2 2 2
Displacement 41.2
CU IN
(675
CC
) 41.2
CU IN
(675
CC
) 40.9
CU IN
(670
CC
) 44.0
CU IN
(725
CC
) 44.0
CU IN
(725
CC
) 41.2
CU IN
(675
CC
)
Compression Ratio 8.1:1 8.1:1 8.3:1 9.0:1 9.0:1 8.6:1
Max. Torque 39.8
FT LBS
@ 2400
RPM
41.0
FT LBS
@ 2400
RPM
37.5
FT LBS
@ 2500
RPM
42.7
FT LBS
@ 3000
RPM
44.8
FT LBS
@ 2200
RPM
42.7
FT LBS
@ 2400
RPM