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WARNING PROPOSITION 65 WARNING: Battery posts, ter- minals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING REV B 127675...
Zevo™ ® To activate your warranty policy the mower must be To the New Owner registered, by your Dealer, with the Manufacturer of Hustler ® Turf Equipment within ten (10) days following the date of Hustler Zevo™ mower owners and operators must read ®...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury or death. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its proper use. They should read this manual completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment. Safe Operating Practices This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and...
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• Do not wear radios or music headphones while Clean flammable material from mower. Prevent fires by operating this mower. Safe operation requires keeping the battery compartment, top of the deck, and your full attention. operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and other debris.
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• Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope. Slow down. The Hustler® Zevo™ mower is capable of operating horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. • Do not operate where the mower could slip or tip.
• Cliffs, retaining walls • Disconnect the battery. • Roads, highways • Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting, cleaning or repairing. • Buildings • Repairs or maintenance requiring battery power • Rocks should be performed by trained maintenance These are just a few examples of situations when personnel only.
Do not remove or Use original Hustler replacement parts, or parts that ® destroy the decals. Replace unreadable or missing decals. are equivalent in overall performance, that are available from your local Hustler Dealer.
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Part Number 608576 Part Number 608575 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual • Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate • Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. this machine WARNING: Thrown objects! DANGER: Electric Shock or Electrocution •...
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Part Number 601815 DANGER: Battery Hazards! • Avoid skin contact with battery acid • Do not overfill battery. • Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint, wiring or structure. When cleaning the battery, use soap and water. Be careful not to get soap and water into the battery. Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the terminals.
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Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Operate 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.
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Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2.
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Controls A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) — Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for these levers control the mower’s speed and direction. operational and personal safety information. Control Panel The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a slope.
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A. Park brake pedal C. Striker plate 7. If the mower fails either of these tests, stop using the B. Toe pedal mower and contact your Hustler® dealer. Figure 3-4 IMPORTANT: Repair this important safety feature immediately if it malfunctions.
Mower Operation To make a three point turn to the right: 1. Move the left steering control lever farther forward Driving the Mower from neutral than the right steering control lever and start the turn. Figure 3-7 Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, 2.
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THREE POINT TURN FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL Step 1 ZERO RADIUS TURN FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN REVERSE TRAVEL Step 3 N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement Neutral Left control lever...
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Remember, grass grows at different rates at different times of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler ® same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in midsummer, Dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
3. Now, push the deck switch down, listen to confirm that the blades have stopped rotating. 4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck switch down, discontinue operation immediately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® Deck Cutting Height Adjustment Deck cutting height is adjustable in 1/2 inch increments.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service Transmissions mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when ® The transmissions are sealed for life and do not require any assistance is needed.
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Refer to the Mower Blade Replacement section for blade removal and installation. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf.
Turf Equipment. It is designed to ® Figure 4-4 prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle. Contact your Hustler Dealer for ® more information. Do not re-use bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut threads.
Steering Control Lever Adjustment The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. A. To lower and raise the control levers, remove the cap screws. Slide the upper control lever up or down and align the holes in it with the holes in the lower lever. Install the cap screws and tighten.
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Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-6 and Figure 4-7 WEEKLY * ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use...
Check battery gauge for flashing LED, recharge bat- Seat switch is not engaged Operator MUST be in seat, tery pack using approve check seat switch Hustler charger Weak or Dead battery Pack Check the electrical con- Batteries disconnected or check electrical connec- nections...
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SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Uneven cutting height The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s) bent The deck is not level Level the deck per the Deck leveling section of the Gen- eral Service Manual The underside of the deck Clean the underside of the...
STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the Preparation of battery for storage mower and battery should have the following items serviced When storing the machine for long periods, it is before storage. recommended to leave the battery connected to the charger. If the mower has been stored for an extended period of time, follow the new season preparation steps before New season preparation...