HUSTLER Super Z Owner's Manual
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350157 Rev 11/02
Hustler Z
Owner's Manual
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Hustler Turf Equipment
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P.O. Box 7000
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Hesston, Kansas
67062-2097
Super Z

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  • Page 1 Hustler Z Super Z Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 350157 Rev 11/02...
  • Page 2 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 350157 Rev 11/02...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.............Sect. 1 2. Safety Precautions..............Sect. 2 3. Operation................Sect. 3 4. Maintenance .................Sect. 4 5. Adjustments .................Sect. 5 6. Troubleshooting ..............Sect. 6 7. Storage .................Sect. 7 8. Product Literature ..............Sect. 8 9. Technical Specifications............Sect. 9 10. Index...................Sect. 10 350157 Rev 11/02...
  • Page 5: General Information

    Hustler Z tractor & 60” deck, number 926295 cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Hustler Z tractor & 52” deck, number 926311 Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change the Hustler Z tractor &...
  • Page 6 Hustler Turf Equipment will repair any defect in the The third year of the warranty will be in effect until the frame resulting in frame breakage with either new or 1200 hour of use limit is attained or the third year from used replacement parts.
  • Page 7 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES WARRANTY REGISTRATION In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any 1. The Warranty registration form MUST be completed special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon and signed by the authorized dealer and original breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict purchaser.
  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Always operate machine in daylight or with adequate working lights. Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened. Always observe traffic laws while driving machine from one location to another. Always keep engine and machine clean, removing This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a accumulated dirt, trash and other material from message intended to provide a reasonable degree of...
  • Page 10 Do not remove or modify the stabilizer wheels. hydraulic lines, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s The Hustler mower is capable of operating station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes.
  • Page 11 Avoid skin contact with battery acid. Hydraulic fluid escaping under Always wear eye protection when pressure can penetrate skin. checking the battery, acid can cause Hydraulic fluid may also cause serious injury to skin and eyes. If infection in a minor cut or opening in contact occurs, flush area with clean the skin;...
  • Page 13: Operation

    OPERATION Hustler Z Controls 1. Ignition Switch 5. Deck lift pedal 9. Hydraulic reservoir 14. Left deck cover 2. Throttle lever 6. Hour meter 10. Battery 15. Right deck cover 3. Control levers 7. Oil Pressure light 11. Deck adjusting rod 16.
  • Page 14: Engine Starting

    Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going determined, replace the seat switch. over obstructions. If the problem can not be located, contact your Hustler Dealer. Instrumentation WARNING: The safety interlock system should 7.
  • Page 15: Driving The Tractor

    The valve is located per Figure To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward 3-6 on the Hustler Z or Figure 3-7 on the Super Z. from neutral than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-8) Do not tow the machine.
  • Page 16: Operating Suggestions

    Blade sharpness should be checked daily. Use high blade speed. Your Hustler Z is designed to Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls oversteer and lose control.
  • Page 17: Mower Deck Operation

    Side discharge chute Figure 3-9 WARNING: Never operate the mower deck with discharge chute removed or in raised position. WARNING: Always check area to be mown for rocks and other debris before mowing. Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged.
  • Page 19: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 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. Deck Idler Zerk (1) 9. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2) 10.
  • Page 20 Repairs personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when or maintenance requiring engine power should be assistance is needed. performed by trained personnel only. To prevent...
  • Page 21: Electrical System

    Gauge wheels ..........8-10 psi acid. Always wear eye protection when checking the Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf battery, acid can cause serious injury to skin and equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the eyes. If contact occurs, flush area with clean warranty claim will be denied.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    S S e e a a t t p p l l a a t t f f o o r r m m c c a a t t c c h h C C o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e v v e e r r Seat platform E E l l e e c c t t r r i i c c c c l l u u t t c c h h Figure 4-4...
  • Page 23: Fuel System

    (Hustler P/N 027912). This additive, available not fill tank with engine running or while engine from your Hustler dealer, will increase the performance life is hot; allow engine to cool before storing of the hydraulic system components.
  • Page 24: Belt Replacement

    Viewed from bottom for unit 1. Pump belt 2. Engine pulley 3. Pump idler pulley 4. Pump idler arm 5. Pump pulley 6. Electric deck clutch 7. Pump idler spring Fuel shut-off valve Figure 4-10 E E n n g g i i n n e e o o i i l l f f i i l l l l e e r r t t u u b b e e 2, 6 Figure 4-12 Engine oil...
  • Page 25: Mower Blade Maintenance

    indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife. WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control may occur when operating on a slope. Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the bottom of the groove.
  • Page 26 WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury. 350157 Rev 11/02...
  • Page 27: Adjustments

    Read and observe safety warnings Control lever in front of manual. Your Hustler Z or Super Z was adjusted before it left the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. However, after start-up and continued use, a certain amount Figure 5-1 of break-in wear will cause some adjustments to change.
  • Page 28: Control Lever Stops

    lever and pump arms. Fig. 5-2 8. After adjusting for neutral it may be necessary to re- Neutral is properly adjusted when the control levers are in adjust the reverse spring and/or the control lever stop. the neutral position and the drive wheels are not turning. Fig.
  • Page 29: Control Lever Adjustment

    Tightening the nylock nut will cause the control lever Figure 5-6 to travel forward less before stopping. Loosening the Super Z Models nylock nut will allow the control lever to travel further forward. This steering dampener (Fig. 5-6) is spring loaded to 4.
  • Page 30: Park Brake Adjustment

    1. Position the control levers in the neutral position. 5. Hustler Z - Move the control lever to where it is Disengage the deck clutch. touching the outside edge of the lever’s travel slot. Fig. 5-10...
  • Page 31: Hydraulic Pump Belt Adjustment

    Turnbuckle Brake linkage Tension idler Figure 5-13 Super Z - Move the control lever to where it is just Figure 5-15 inside (1/8”) the park brake slot. Fig. 5-11 NOTE: When the control lever is against the outside Spring Extension edge of the the slot, the brakes should not be engaged.
  • Page 32 Deck lift threaded Blocks Chains Figure 5-17 Figure 5-19 Stop Height Deck lift handle adjusting threaded stop Chains Figure 5-18 Figure 5-20 8. Start the leveling process on the left front of the WARNING: Stop engine. Make sure deck tractor. clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position.
  • Page 33: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    28. When completed, all chains will be tight, and deck Anti-scalp wheels cutting height will be set to the deck height indicator. Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on the Hustler Z. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping Deck cutting height adjustment when mowing on rough uneven terrain.
  • Page 34 cm to 1.9 cm) below the deck. With the unit sitting on a flat Anti-scalp level surface, the front wheel position can be adjusted up or wheel down as needed from 3/4” to 1-3/4” (1.9 cm to 9.5 cm) below the blade surface. Move the front wheels up or down, in 1/2”...
  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING 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 chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.
  • Page 37: Storage

    6. Remove spark plugs and pour a tablespoon of engine mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all oil into each spark plug hole, Install plugs, but do not scrapes with Hustler spray paint. reconnect plug leads. 2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and 7.
  • Page 39: Product Literature

    Hydro-Gear If you would like to order a Parts Manual for this tractor, Customer Services the Hustler p/n for that manual is listed below. Please call 1411 So. Hamilton Street Hustler Turf Equipment at (620) 327-1246 to order the Sullivan, IL 61951 manual.
  • Page 40: Frequently Ordered Parts

    Lubrizol 7 oz. bottle 027920 Lubrizol 10 oz. bottle 768341 Hydraulic oil filter (Hustler Z only) 783939 Hydraulic oil filter (Super Z only) 781443 Pump drive belt 782292 B-Section belt, deck (926311, 926345, 926485, 926593) 781310 B-Section belt, deck (926253, 926295, 926360, 926378)
  • Page 41 Hustler Z Parts Manual (P/N 350165) Order Form Super Z Parts Manual (P/N 355750) Order Form To order by mail: Fill out this form, fill out the credit card information or attach a check and send it to: Hustler Turf Equipment P.O.
  • Page 42 350157 Rev 11/02...
  • Page 43: Technical Specifications

    Overall width with 52” deck wheel. 18,525 position. Change cutting and discharge chute up 59 Super Z - White CE 20 Direct heights, hop curbs, and trailer (149.86 drive high-torque wheel more easily. Tire-to-tire width 52 ACCESSORIES motors.
  • Page 45: Index

    Steering dampener............5-3 Driving the tractor ............3-3 Steering lever tension............5-2 Electrical system ..............4-3 Steering linkage..............5-1 Engine air filter ..............4-6 Super Z Parts Manual ..........8-1, 8-3 Engine information............8-1 Tires..................4-3 Engine oil and filter............4-6 Tire specifications ............9-1 Engine rpm setting ............5-5 To the new owner.............1-1 Engine specifications ............9-1...

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