WARNING:
Failure to correctly torque the bolt
may result in the loss of the blade which cancause serious injury.
4-8
350157 Rev 11/02
Page 1: ...Hustler Turf Equipment P O Box 7000 Hesston Kansas 67062 2097 Hustler Z Super Z Owner s Manual 350157 Rev 11 02...
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 350157 Rev 11 02...
Page 3: ...on 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 Sect...
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Page 5: ...ndividually Through experience however operators should find no difficulty in developing good operating skills suitable to most conditions Directions used in this manual for example RIGHT or LEFT refe...
Page 6: ...y on all materials and workmanship for units used for rental purposes If the Purchaser discovers within this warranty period a defect in materials or workmanship He must promptly notify Hustler Turf E...
Page 7: ...ited 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 Th...
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Page 9: ...ople and pets when mowing Always operate machine in daylight or with adequate working lights Follow daily and weekly checklists making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened Always obs...
Page 10: ...drive tires to lose traction resulting in a possible loss of control of the machine An operator should not operate on a slope until he is thoroughly familiar with the equipment It is strongly recomme...
Page 11: ...Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate 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 appl...
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Page 13: ...sition 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...
Page 14: ...levers in the park brake position 3 Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature 4 With the deck clutch switch down and the control levers in the brake position slowly raise off o...
Page 15: ...Hustler Z or Figure 3 7 on the Super Z Do not tow the machine Move it by hand or use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting When transporting on another vehicle the tractor should be facing for...
Page 16: ...deck when needed Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm WARNING Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals tennis shoes sneakers shorts or any type of loose fit...
Page 17: ...or with the deck drive clutch engaged Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very close to deck housing Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly With the engine running engage the deck clutch s...
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Page 19: ...ck Idler Zerk 1 9 Deck Pusher Arm Zerks 2 10 Hydraulic Oil Filter 11 Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks 2 12 Engine Oil Filter 13 Deck Height Pivot Zerks 4 14 Safety Interlock Switch brake 15 Drive Tire 16 Pum...
Page 20: ...ming scheduled maintenance service Correcting the problem as quickly as possible is the best insurance WARNING Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings which can cause en...
Page 21: ...er the Maintenance Schedule Use SAE multi purpose grease 5 Grease the two deck pusher arm pivots per the Maintenance Schedule Use SAE multi purpose grease 6 Grease the blade spindle assemblies per the...
Page 22: ...release seat latch and tilt seat platform up and forward The seat platform catch Fig 4 5 will prevent the seat from going all the way over However if more access is desired under the seat platform the...
Page 23: ...l level Add clean oil as necessary Clean or replace hydraulic reservoir cap annually Cap may be cleaned by dipping in or flushing with cleaning solvent Follow manufacturer s instructions and warnings...
Page 24: ...ns for break in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner s manual Please refer to this manual for engine servicing lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity recommendations bo...
Page 25: ...spindles with blade saddles use a 3 4 wrench to remove the 1 2 cap screw holding the blade to the spindle saddle from underneath On spindles without blade saddles use a 15 16 wrench to remove the 5 8...
Page 26: ...WARNING Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury 4 8 350157 Rev 11 02...
Page 27: ...given to tightening the drive wheel lug nuts and wheel motor nuts Failure to correctly torque these items may result in the loss of a wheel which can cause serious damage or personal injury Torque val...
Page 28: ...the reverse spring and or the control lever stop Fig 5 3 or Fig 5 4 Control lever stops The control lever stops Fig 5 3 are designed to do two things First and most important they must keep the pumps...
Page 29: ...2 Check the center distance from the dampeners front mounting hole to the rear mounting hole This dimension should be 8 54 If it is not loosen the front ball stud and slide the dampener in the mounti...
Page 30: ...each hydraulic pump are located near the top and are identified as a hex stud 4 Rotate the tire The tire should rotate Remember hydraulic oil resistance will prevent the tire from rotating freely eve...
Page 31: ...nsion idler and spring Fig 5 15 The spring tension should be such that the belt does not slip under normal operating load conditions assuming the belt is not excessively worn or damaged As belt stretc...
Page 32: ...on the left front of the tractor 9 Set the amount of threads protruding on the deck lift rod from the lift block at approximately 1 Fig 5 23 10 Jam both nuts against the block 11 Push or pull on the...
Page 33: ...4 plate that is part of the stop Fig 5 24 EXAMPLE When the height adjusting stop is placed in the 1 hole with the 1 4 plate facing to the front of the unit the cutting height is at 1 When the height...
Page 34: ...in the wheel mount bracket Fig 5 25 When adjusting the rear anti scalp wheels the wheel should be in the lower axle mount hole when the front anti scalp wheels are in the lower or middle axle mount ho...
Page 35: ...additional causes See engine manual Low oil pressure Low oil level Add oil Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of contamination High oil consumption Numerous See your dealer Tract...
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Page 37: ...engine until it stops from lack of fuel Gasoline evaporates if left in carburetor for long periods forming gum and varnish deposits in carburetor These deposits will cause engine flooding and loss of...
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Page 39: ...tors is supplied by two Hydro Gear hydraulic pumps For more information Hydro Gear Customer Services 1411 So Hamilton Street Sullivan IL 61951 Phone 217 728 2581 NOTE During warranty period check with...
Page 40: ...82292 B Section belt deck 926311 926345 926485 926593 781310 B Section belt deck 926253 926295 926360 926378 068478 Fuel filter 780171 Air filter element assembly 780155 Precleaner air filter 772079 E...
Page 41: ...sing this form as a guide send all necessary information including credit card information to jdewitt excelhustler com To order by Telephone or FAX Telephone call 620 327 1246 to place an order FAX th...
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Page 43: ...frame 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...
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Page 45: ...parts 8 2 Fuel system 4 5 General engine maintenance 4 6 Hour meter 4 3 Hustler Z Parts Manual 8 1 8 3 PAGE Hydraulic pump belt adjustment 5 5 Hydraulic pump information 8 1 Hydraulic system 4 4 Indi...
