Driving The Tractor; Moving Tractor With Stalled Engine - HUSTLER Super Z Owner's Manual

N
FORWARD TRAVEL
N = Neutral Position
Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement.
immediately and check for the cause.
8. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before
advancing the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch.
9. Before stopping the engine, place the control levers in
the park brake position, disengage the deck clutch, and
throttle back to low idle for a couple of minutes; then
rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF
position. Remove the key from switch before leaving
the tractor.
WARNING: Never leave the machine
unattended with key in ignition switch.

Moving tractor with stalled engine

If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the
engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with
bypass valves. Before moving the unit, turn bypass valves
counter clockwise one-half to one revolution. The valve
stems on each hydraulic pump are located near the top and
are identified as a hex stud. The valve is located per Figure
3-7 on the Hustler Z or Figure 3-8 on the Super Z.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch
to load on a trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the tractor should
be facing forward and it must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass
valves are returned to their operating position before running
the tractor following repairs.

Driving the tractor

DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse
direction, especially when going down a slope.
The steering is designed for sensitive response.
Rapid movement of the control levers in either
direction could result in a reaction of the tractor
that can cause serious injury.
FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
PIVOT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
Figure 3-9
3-4
REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer
as follows:
To go forward, push control levers forward an equal
distance (Fig. 3-9).
To go in reverse, pull control levers rearward an equal
distance (Fig. 3-9).
To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward
from neutral than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-9)
To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward
from neutral than the right control lever. (Fig. 3-9)
To pivot turn, move one control lever forward and the
other control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive
wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-9)
To stop or decrease speed, move control levers to
neutral. When going forward pull back gently on control
levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on
control levers.
DANGER: When moving in the rearward
direction push forward gently on control levers
and avoid sudden movement. Any sudden
movement could cause the front of the mower to
come off of the ground resulting in possible loss
of control.
WARNING: Never stop suddenly while backing
down slopes. This action may result in a
reaction of the tractor that can cause serious
physical injury.
To increase speed, increase control lever's distance from
neutral. The farther forward control levers are from neutral,
the faster tractor will travel forward. The farther back
control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor will go in
reverse.
N
REVERSE TRAVEL
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