Anti-Scalp Wheels - HUSTLER ATZ Operator's Manual

These baffles can be adjusted up or down, depending upon the
mowing conditions, to provide the best quality of cut. Figure 3-
13
Setting
A Dry, sparse grass. Particularly useful when mowing
at a height of cut of 3" (7.62cm) or higher. This set-
Bottom set of holes
ting provides the maximum vacuum and minimal
blowout.
B Manicured lawns. Provides the best vacuum for the
best cut when removing weekly/bi-weekly growth.
nd
2 set of holes
C Tall and stemmy grasses. The higher inner wall al-
lows grasses to snap back up before contacting the
rd
3 set of holes
blades to produce a cleaner cut.
D Very tall and stemmy grasses. Allows the maximum
height for grass to recoil before cutting. Well suited
Top set of holes
for utility cutting of overgrown grass.
NOTE: The air flow baffles are preset at the factory in the
"B" setting.
The 60" side discharge decks come with three sets of
mounting hardware for each air flow baffle. The middle set of
hardware does not need to be removed when changing the baffle
setting. This is a slot and the hardware only needs to be
loosened enough to allow the baffle to slide. The other hardware
on the ends of the baffles will need to be removed. After the
baffles have been adjusted, re-install and tighten the outer
hardware and tighten the middle hardware. Figure 3-13
Slot
D
C
Figure 3-13

Anti-Scalp Wheels

Anti-scalp wheels are standard on Hustler
anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when
mowing on rough uneven terrain. Figure 3-14
Optional rear anti-scalp rollers are available.
REV C
Conditions
B
A
Baffles
ATZ units. These
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The 60" decks can be used with either one center anti-scalp
roller, two side anti-scalp rollers or three rear anti-scalp rollers.
Figure 3-15
There are two height adjustment settings for the anti-scalp
wheels/rollers. The upper hole positions the wheels/rollers 1"
(25.4mm) below the cutting blades and the lower hole positions
them 2" (50.8mm) below the cutting blades. Figure 3-16
When the mowing height is set at 1" (25.4mm) to 3"
(76.2mm) the anti-scalp wheels/rollers should be in the upper
position.
When the mowing height is set at 3-1/4" (82.6mm) to 5"
(127mm) the anti-scalp wheels/rollers should be in the lower
position.
Anti-scalp
wheel
When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should
be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels.
Roller shown
in the upper
adjusting hole
Lower
adjusting hole
Rear center
anti-scalp roller
3-12
Adjusting
holes
Figure 3-14
Figure 3-15
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