Hustler Turf 927731 manual

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This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Hustler Z/Super Z Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel Hustler ATZ To the new owner The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operating the Hustler Z tractor and deck. Please read it carefully; information and instructions furnished can help you achieve years o[...]

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HUSTLER Z/HUSTLER Z SHIB A URA DIESEL/SUPER Z/HUSTLER A TZ TWO YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR TRACT ORS AND DECKS (THREE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY ON DECK SPINDLE BEARING & DECK GA UGE FORK BEARING) OR FOUR YEAR (500 HOURS) LIMITED W ARRANTY FOR TRA CTORS AND DECKS OR 90 D A YS LIMITED W ARRANTY IN RENT AL APPLICA TIONS WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANT[...]

601656_1108 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 durabilit[...]

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING - denotes a hazard or unsafe practi[...]

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 applying pressure to hydraulic system, make sure all connections are tight and all hoses and lines are in good condition. Relieve all pressure in the [...]

601968 601967 • Avoid hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure • 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 applying pressure to hydraulic system, make sure all connections are tight[...]

601791 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away. WARNING: Roll over! • Do [...]

9 601656_1108 601792 WARNING: This structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn, or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. 601792 • Avoid crushing, use seat belt. • Do not jump if machine tips. • Always pull from the tractor hitch. • Do not attach chains or ropes [...]

601790 A - Fast B - Slow C - Choke D - Mower blade engage/disengage switch E - Ignition switch - insert key F - OFF G - ON or ON/GLO Plug H - If warning light comes on, check engine oil I - Before starting the engine: Read Owner’s Manual Disengage mower blades Place control levers in park brake position J - Glo-plug K - If warning light comes on,[...]

C (5 o ) D (10 o ) E (15 o ) Line A Line B Slope Guide Lines F (25 o ) - Hustler A TZ only 601656_1108 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that line A is horizontal. 2. Align line B with a vertical surface such as a pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide lines (C, D or E). 4. Align the closest slope guide[...]

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Safe Operating Practices Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- 71.4-2004 while others are specific to the Hustler Mid Mount Z line. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation ▲ Evaluate the terrain to det[...]

601656_1108 ▲ Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Do not make sudden changes in speed or direction. ▲ Avoid starting and stopping on a slope. If tires lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope. ▲ Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, emba[...]

IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform and the seat is equipped with the optional arm rests, 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. Control Panel A. Choke control (Fig. 3-1) – a ca[...]

601656_1108 temperature. If the coolant reaches an unsafe level during operation, shut down the machine as soon as possible. Never risk continued operation when the gauge needle is in the high range; high temperatures can severely damage the engine. Never risk continued operation when light remains on: high temperatures can severely damage the engi[...]

Safety start interlock system The tractor is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck clutch switch. Check tractor safety start interlock system daily, prior to operation. This system is an important tractor safety feature. It should be repaired immediately if it malfunctions. The ma[...]

Moving tractor with stalled engine If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass valves. Before moving the unit, turn bypass valves counter clockwise one-half to one revolution. The valve stems on each hydraulic pump are located near the top and are identified as a hex stud.[...]

WARNING: Always wear your seat belt unless the tractor is not equipped with a ROPS or if the ROPS is folded down. In this case, the seat belt should never be worn. WARNING: To minimize chance of injury or death from rollover: keep ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt. Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded dow[...]

WARNING: The ROPS structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn or alteration. Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe injury or death. Driving the tractor DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse di[...]

Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm. Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns a re due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly. Infor[...]

If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged. WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without either the discharge chute or the entire grass co[...]

Figure 3-20 Tilt seat switch 601656_1108 23[...]

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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to tractor. Park the machine on level grou[...]

Hydraulic system IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmission fluid in this system; use only motor oil as specified. Remember, dirt is the primary enemy of any hydraulic system. WARNING: Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate skin. Hydraulic oil may cause infection in a minor cut or opening in the skin. If exposed to hydrau[...]

Change hydraulic system filter element after first 50 hours of tractor operation, then replace filter and oil in reservoir every 500 hours thereafter. Fig. 4-2 The system filter is located in front of the hydraulic reservoir. A standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed. Use a Hustler approved filter element only.[...]

hours on a Hustler Z Shibaura diesel unit), per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently. Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Service Interval chart shown elsewhere in this manual. A specially [...]

air to pass. The mowing conditions will determine the frequency of air filter element changing. Air restriction indicator Some Hustler units have an air restriction indicator installed in the air cleaner. Fig. 4-9 Replace the element whenever the restriction indicator reaches the change filter red line. Check the indicator daily and replace element[...]

Do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut threads. Torque bolts on spindles to 118 foot-pounds (160.0 N m) when reinstalling blades. IMPORTANT: When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in t[...]

31 601656_1108 Figure 4-15 Cap screw Upper control lever Lower control lever[...]

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WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Daily Check coolant level Daily Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Daily Visually inspect tires Daily Check oil level, engine (1) Daily or every 4 hrs. Clean air intake screen (8) Daily or ever[...]

601656_1108 34 4 1a 2c 3 10 Hustler Z/Super Z Maintenance Locator Chart 1a. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kawasaki & Honda) 1b. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kohler) 2a. Fuel Filter 2b. Fuel Filter (927053 & 927061) 2c. Fuel Filter (Kawasaki liquid cooled) 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7. Hydrau[...]

Viewed from bottom of tractor 1. Engine Oil Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. 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. Drive Tire 14. Pump Idler Zerk (1) 15. Pump Be[...]

601656_1108 36 Figure 4-19 Hustler Z/Super Z/ATZ Rear Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart 1 4 1 2 3 3 4 3 Rear dischar ge deck Figure 4-18 2 1 1 4 3 3 3 4 4 Hustler Z/Super Z/ATZ/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel Rear Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2) 2. Deck Belt 3. Spindle Housing Zerk (3) 4. Blades 1. Deck Pusher[...]

XR7 Deck 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 4-20 37 601656_1108[...]

601656_1108 38 Hustler ATZ Maintenance Locator Chart 6 10 2 4 3 16 9 11 9 5 12 7 6 12 11 11 16 1 13 8 13 14 15 Figure 4-21 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. 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 [...]

Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel/Hustler A TZ TROUBLESHOO TING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following char[...]

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601656_1108 41 This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered from your Hustler dealer or direct from indicated source. Parts Manuals If you would like to order a Parts Manual for a particular tractor, the Hustler part number for that manual is listed in the following chart. Please conta[...]

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INDEX PAGE Anti-scalp wheels .........................................................................22 ATZ tilt seat .................................................................................22 BAC-VAC mounting ...................................................................22 Belts ......................................................[...]

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