HUSTLER Hustler Z 23/52

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Repairs made by unauthorized persons

Damage caused by use of the Hustler Turf
Equipment for purposes other than those for which it
was designed

Damages caused by disasters such as fire, flood,
wind, and lightening

Damages caused by neglect, abuse, abnormal use,
improper or unreasonable use, accident, negligence
or misuse

Repairs or replacement resulting from the use of
unauthorized parts, accessories or attachments

Repairs or replacement as the result if any alterations
or modifications, in the determination of Hustler
Turf Equipment, which adversely affects the
operation, performance or durability of the
equipment.

Hustler Turf Equipment which has the serial number
removed or made illegible

Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear, lack
of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to
follow the product’s owner’s manual operating,
maintenance and adjustment instructions or other
operational instructions provided by Hustler Turf
Equipment.

Normal maintenance parts and service including, but
not limited to, filters, fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts,
belts, blades, blade sharpening, bearings, brake or
steering adjustments

Repairs necessary due to improper fuel,
contaminates in the fuel system, or failure to
properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period
of non-use over three months

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY

The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other
warranties, expressed or implied, including but not
limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose.  However, if the Hustler
Turf Equipment is purchased as a consumer product,
any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose is limited to the duration of this
limited warranty.  Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.  This warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.

LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any
special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon
breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict
liability in tort, or any other legal theory.  
Such damages 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, facilities, services
or downtime

The claims of third parties including customers, and
injury to property

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation
or exclusion may not apply to you.

TIME LIMIT

Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced
within twenty-five (25) months following delivery of the
goods in a non-rental application.  Any action for breach of
warranty must be commenced within 120 days following
delivery of the goods in a rental application.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES

Unless modified in writing, signed by both parties, and
approved by the President of Hustler Turf Equipment, this
agreement is understood to be the complete and exclusive
agreement between the parties, superseding all prior
agreements, oral or written, and all other communications
between the parties relating to the subject matter of this
agreement.  No employee of Hustler Turf Equipment, or any
other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to
those made in this agreement. 

ALLOCATION OF RISKS

This agreement allocates the risks of product failure
between Hustler Turf Equipment, and the purchaser.  This
allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in
the price of the goods.

OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY

You must maintain your Hustler Turf Equipment product
following the maintenance procedures described in your
owner's manual.  Such routine maintenance, whether
performed by a dealer or by you, is at your expense.

This machine like any other powered equipment is
potentially dangerous unless properly operated.

Any

operator 

must

be cautious and keep safety in mind at all

times.  Any operator, prior to using the Hustler Turf
Equipment, should thoroughly familiarize himself with the
owner's manual regarding operation and safety of the
machine, as well as all safety warnings on the machine
itself.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

1.

The Warranty registration form MUST be completed
and signed by the authorized dealer and original
purchaser.

2.

For validation, the completed Warranty registration
form MUST be forwarded to Hustler Turf Equipment,
within ten (10) days following date of purchase.

3.

The date of purchase constitutes delivery.

375527_0406

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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