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Hustler
Zevo™
®
Operator's Manual
200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062
127675
REV B

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  • Page 1 Hustler Zevo™ ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 127675 REV B...
  • Page 2 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information......... 1-1 To the New Owner .
  • Page 4 Seat Adjustment......... 4-3 Steering Control Lever Adjustment .
  • Page 5: General Information

    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 ®...
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  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    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...
  • Page 8 • 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.
  • Page 9 • 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.
  • Page 10: Service Precautions

    • 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.
  • Page 11: Safety And Instructions Decals

    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.
  • Page 12 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 •...
  • Page 13 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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15 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.
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  • Page 17: Operation

    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.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Mower Operation

    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.
  • Page 20 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...
  • Page 21 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.
  • Page 22: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustments

    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.
  • Page 24 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.
  • Page 25: Seat Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 26: Steering Control Lever Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 27 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...
  • Page 28: Maintenance Locator Chart

    Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Blades 2. Discharge Chute 3. Battery 4. Floor Pan Figure 4-7 5. Charging Port 6. Blade Motor 42" Deck shown Figure 4-8 REV B 127675...
  • Page 29: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed:...
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  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    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...
  • Page 32 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...
  • Page 33: Storage

    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...
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  • Page 35 INDEX PAGE PAGE Battery Charger ..............3-6 Personal Safety ..............2-1 Battery Service Precautions ..........2-5 Preparation of Battery for Storage ........6-1 Children ..................2-4 Product Literature ..............1-1 Control Panel ................3-1 Safe Operating Practices ..........2-1, 3-1 Controls .................3-1 Safe Operation ..............2-1 Deck Clutch Operation ............3-6 Safe Servicing Practices .............
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