Mower Deck Operation - HUSTLER Super 104 Operator's Manual

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Mower Deck Operation

Never attempt to make any adjustments to the
mower decks while the engine is running 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.
IMPORTANT: The center deck and both side decks must
be in the mowing position before the deck clutch will engage
the deck drive belt.
Side Deck Transport Mode
When transporting the mower with the side decks in the
raised position they must be locked in the raised position. To
do this, use the side deck lift switch to raise the decks to
their highest position. Then, manually pull the side decks
inward until the locking pin engages in the transport position.
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NOTE: To lower the side decks to the mowing position it is
necessary to maintain pressure on the side deck lift switch
until the cylinders are extended fully. If the switch is released
earlier, the side discharge decks will not articulate downward
fully.
To release the side decks from the transport position, pull
up on the locking pin and allow the side deck to pivot. Then,
with the operator in the seat, start the engine, and lower the
side decks to the mowing position using the side deck lift
switch.
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B. Deflector guard
IMPORTANT: Both side decks must be released from the
transport position before lowering them with the side deck
lift switch.
Side deck shown in raised and locked transport position
A. Locking pin
Side Deck Operation
The blades on all decks will shut off if one or both of the
side decks raise beyond 15 degrees during operation.
To restart the blades, with the decks in the mowing
position, it will be necessary to cycle the deck clutch switch
from the engaged (up) position to the disengaged (down)
position and then back to the engaged (up) position. Refer to
the Deck Clutch Operation section for more detailed
information.
Deck Clutch Operation
Before beginning operation, check to make sure the deck
clutch switch is engaging and disengaging the blades properly.
Make sure that the area around and under the deck
is clear and that there are no bystanders in the
immediate area before proceeding.
To check the deck clutch switch:
1. Start the engine and engage the deck clutch.
2. With the deck clutch switch up (clutch engaged) and
the engine running, listen to confirm that the mower
blades are rotating.
3. Now, push the deck clutch switch down (clutch
disengaged), and with the engine running, listen to
confirm that the blades have stopped rotating.
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