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351254_041505
Super Z Diesel
Owner's Manual
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Hustler Turf Equipment
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P.O. Box 7000
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Hesston, Kansas
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67062-2097

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  • Page 1 Super Z Diesel Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 351254_041505...
  • 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. 351254_041505...

  • 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.

  • Page 5: General Information

    General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance For location of nearest dealer, or should you need further is outlined for both the experienced and novice Hustler user. assistance, contact: Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be Customer Service Department addressed individually.
  • Page 6 (a) above, there shall ● Hustler Turf Equipment will correct any defect in the be an additional one year limited warranty on deck frame resulting in frame breakage by repairing or gauge fork bearings and deck spindle bearings only, no replacing part(s) with new or used replacement parts.
  • Page 7 WARRANTY REGISTRATION LIMITATION OF REMEDIES 1. The Warranty registration form MUST be completed In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any and signed by the authorized dealer and original special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon purchaser.
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  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    ▲ If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. ▲ Always remain seated while operating machine.
  • Page 10 ▲ ▲ Never push forward suddenly on the steering control Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side levers while the machine is in rearward motion shields when operating the mower. ▲ because the machine may tip backward. Data indicates that operators, age 60 years and above, ▲...
  • Page 11 2. Cliffs, retaining walls servicing them. 3. Roads, highways ▲ Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure 4. Buildings that original standards are maintained 5. Rocks ▲ Do not remove or modify the stabilizer wheels.
  • Page 12 The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals. Do not smoke while refueling. Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Do not fill tank with engine running, Reference Decal before attempting to or while the engine is hot.

  • Page 13: Slope Guide

    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.

  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION Super Z Diesel Controls 1. Ignition Switch 12. Anti-scalp wheels 2. Throttle lever 13. Discharge chute 3. Control levers 14. Left deck cover 4. Deck clutch switch 15. Right deck cover 5. Deck lift pedal 16. Deck height indicator 6.

  • Page 16: Safety Interlock System

    Control lever in park brake position Hour meter Figure 3-4 Deck lift pedal Figure 3-6 Instrumentation 7. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-6) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position.

  • Page 17: Engine Starting

    (is not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem can not be located, contact your Hustler Figure 3-8 Dealer. 4. Insert key in ignition switch and rotate it to the ON...

  • Page 18: Driving The Tractor

    FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL PIVOT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = Neutral Position Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement. Figure 3-9 Moving tractor with stalled engine ROPS If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the The two-post ROPS can be pivoted down so that the engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with...

  • Page 19: Operating Suggestions

    Blade sharpness should be checked daily. WARNING: Children or bystanders may be Use high blade speed. Your Hustler Super Z Diesel is injured if they move or attempt to operate the designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting tractor while it is unattended.

  • Page 20: Mower Deck Operation

    Mower deck operation area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area. DANGER: Never attempt to make any Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns adjustments to the mower deck while the engine because side discharge (Fig.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 1. Engine Oil Fill 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir 8. Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 9. Engine Oil Filter 10. Deck Height Pivot Zerks (4) 11.
  • Page 22 MAINTENANCE 1. Deck Idler Zerk (1) 2. Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2) 3. Hydraulic Oil Filter 4. Pump Idler Zerk (1) 5. Deck Belt 6. Spindle Housing Zerk (3) 7. Pump Belt 8. Blades Rear discharge deck Side discharge deck Figure 4-1b 351254_041505...
  • Page 23 To prevent mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure proper personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when ventilation is available when engine must be assistance is needed. operated in an enclosed area. Read and observe safety warnings in front of manual.

  • Page 24: Hour Meter

    Gauge wheels......8-10 psi (55-69 The electrical system is a 12 volt, negative ground. Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf Recommended battery size is a garden tractor BCI group equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Seat platform catch Battery Seat platform Figure 4-4 Hydraulic reservoir Figure 4-3 WARNING: Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching metal tractor components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury. Prevent the battery terminals from touching any Fill neck metal tractor parts when removing or installing...
  • Page 26 A standard oil filter wrench is used to NOTE: The hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass change filter, threads are right handed. Use a Hustler valves. For more information refer to Operation section, approved filter element only.

  • Page 27: Fuel System

    Replace as needed. Engine oil and filter Super Z Diesel tractors are equipped with a fuel shutoff valve located to the right rear of the seat (Fig. 4-10). Rotate Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of the valve to the middle position (shown) to allow fuel to operation.

  • Page 28: Engine Air Filter

    The filter must be aligned within the canister Safety filter and properly seated for an effective seal so that no dirt can The Super Z Diesel is equipped with a safety filter. The enter the engine. filter element slides over the safety filter. Use Hustler part Damaged filter, seals or canister number 785279 only when replacing the safety filter.

  • Page 29: Cooling System

    Radiator cap Indicator Figure 4-15 Figure 4-14 Incorrect air cleaner element Use only the correct Donaldson air filter element, Hustler Radiator part number 785261, which is designed to fit the canister housing properly. Hustler air filter elements have the correct media composition, filter area, micron size and dimensions.

  • Page 30: General Engine Maintenance

    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 Deck Belt Drive Layout 1. Spindle drive belt 2. Deck blade spindle pulley 3. Spindle belt tension idler 4.

  • Page 31: Belt Replacement

    Inspect the machine and involve Check the blades for balance following grinding. A your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem commercial balancing tool is available through most before continuing to operate. hardware supply stores, or balancing can be done by placing the blade on an inverted line punch or 1/2"...
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  • Page 33: Adjustments

    Read and observe safety warnings in front of manual. Control lever in the neutral position Your Super Z Diesel was adjusted before it left the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. However, after start-up and break-in some adjustments Figure 5-1 could change.

  • Page 34: Control Lever Stops

    Fine adjustment to the unit’s steering is made with the backward before returning them to the neutral position. adjustable pump linkage rods located between the control If the tires are in neutral, the unit is now ready for lever and pump arms. Fig. 5-2 operation.

  • Page 35: Control Lever Adjustment

    Front ball stud Spring Front brake link housing (left side) Figure 5-5 Figure 5-7 Upper control lever Cap screw Bypass valve Lower control lever Figure 5-6 stop the control lever sooner. Tighten the lock nut on Figure 5-8 the stop and test again. Repeat this procedure until 5.

  • Page 36: Hydraulic Pump Belt Adjustment

    Engine RPM setting 1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly inflated before starting to level deck. The Super Z Diesel is designed so that the engine will run recommended pressures are as follows: at the following settings: Drive wheels tire pressure ..8-10 psi (55-69...
  • Page 37 Tension idler Spring Blocks Chain Pump drive belt Figure 5-14 Figure 5-11 Height Stop adjusting Spring handle stop Chain Tension Anchor idler bracket Figure 5-15 Figure 5-12 the deck lift chains are loose, and the deck is sitting tightly on all four blocks. Fig. 5-16, 5-17, 5-18 Spring Extension 9.0”...

  • Page 38: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    Deck lift threaded rod 5/16” bolt Adjuster Jam nut Chains Figure 5-18 Figure 5-16 Foot Deck lift pedal threaded Nuts Chains Figure 5-19 Figure 5-17 Deck cutting height adjustment 18. Tighten the hardware holding the chain and adjuster Deck height is adjustable from 1” to 7” (2.54 cm - 17.78 onto the deck lift arm.
  • Page 39 Deck lift Lift block assist springs 1” Chain Top hole (2.54 Middle hole 1” (2.54 Deck lift rod Lower hole Figure 5-20 Figure 5-22 Height 2-1/2”, 3”, 3-1/2”, 4”, 4-1/2”, 5” , 5-1/2” or 6” (5.08 adjusting stop 6.35 , 7.62 , 8.89 , 10.16 , 11.43...

  • Page 40: Anti-Scalp Wheels

    The notch located at the rear of the height adjusting bar is to be used when the deck is placed in the transport mode. Anti-scalp wheels Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on the Super Z Diesel. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    For additional causes See engine manual Overheating Radiator core Fans not operating check fuses For additional causes See Hustler dealer Low oil pressure Low oil level Add oil Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of contamination...

  • Page 43: Storage

    1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor and maintenance: mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all 1. Clean battery scrapes with Hustler spray paint. 2. Check the electrolyte level 2. Replace air filter element. 3. Charge the battery, if necessary 3.

  • Page 45: 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 46: Frequently Ordered Parts

    FREQUENTLY ORDERED PARTS Part No. Description 783939 Hydraulic oil filter 792267 Pump drive belt 791970 B-Section belt, deck (927327) B-Section belt, deck ( 927335 ) 791988 795773 B-Section belt, deck (927616) B-Section belt, deck ( 927608 ) 797159 795815 Fuel filter 795799 Engine oil filter 795252...
  • Page 47 Super Z Diesel Parts Manual (P/N 350702) 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. Box 700 Hesston, KS 67062...
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  • Page 49: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Caterpillar Horsepower No. of Cylinders Displacement (1490 CU IN Compression Ratio 22.5:1 Max. Torque 70.8 @ 1800 FT LBS Starter 12-volt (.8 TIRES: INDICATORS: Hour meter, x 3.00 x .25 solenoid shift positive warning lights (cooling Front Two –...

  • Page 51: Index

    Seat...................9-1 Electrical system ..............4-4 Steering dampener............5-3 Engine air filter ..............4-8 Steering linkage..............5-1 Engine information............8-1 Super Z Diesel Parts Manual ........8-1, 8-3 Engine oil and filter............4-7 Tires..................4-4 Engine rpm setting ............5-4 Tire specifications ............9-1 Engine specifications ............9-1 To the new owner.............1-1 Engine starting ..............3-3...

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