HUSTLER Hustler Z 926253, Owner'S Manual, Page: 13 / 45

350157 Rev 11/02 3-1
OPERATION
Figure 3-1
IMPORTANT:
When access is required under the seat
platform make certain to place the control arms in the
park brake position and pivot the arm rests upward
before placing the seat platform in the full forward
position to prevent arm rest damage.
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 3-1.
1. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-2) – a three position switch:
off, run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it
clockwise to START position; release key when
engine starts, and switch will automatically return to
the RUN position.
2. Throttle control (Fig. 3-2) — a cable is linked to
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm.
3. Choke control (Fig. 3-2) – 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 lever is pulled up, the choke is in
the on (start) position. Do not operate the machine in
the on (start) position.
4. Control levers (Fig. 3-3) — these levers control the
tractor’s speed, direction, neutral lock, and park brake.
Levers are used to steer, accelerate, decelerate and
change direction. When the control levers are in the
park brake position the tractor will not move when the
engine is on and drive pumps are operating.
WARNING:
The parking brake is not designed
to hold the tractor on steep slopes.
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
1. Ignition Switch 5. Deck lift pedal 9. Hydraulic reservoir 14. Left deck cover
2. Throttle lever 6. Hour meter 10. Battery 15. Right deck cover
3. Control levers 7. Oil Pressure light 11. Deck adjusting rod 16. Deck height indicator
4. Deck clutch switch 8. Fuel tanks 12. Anti-scalp wheels 17. Brake switch
13. Discharge chute 18. Choke lever
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Control
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Hustler Z Controls
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