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397463 1/20/05
Hustler ATZ
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 Hustler ATZ Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 397463 1/20/05...
  • 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. 397463 1/20/05...

  • 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 397463 1/20/05...

  • Page 5: General Information

    General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance All warranty repair and service must be handled through is outlined for both the experienced and novice Hustler user. an authorized Hustler dealer. Arrangements should be made Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be through your local service center.
  • 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.

  • 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 ▲ refuel near an open flame or near devices which can If a BAC-VAC™ is mounted to the ATZ it will be create a spark. Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well necessary to remove the BAC-VAC™ and front wheel ventilated areas.
  • Page 11 ▲ There are many other possibilities too numerous to Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme that original standards are maintained ▲...
  • 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 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 16: 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 7. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-6) — registers 1/10 WARNING: The safety interlock system should hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours.

  • Page 17: Driving The Tractor

    The valve is located per Figure the front of the mower to come off of the ground 3-7 on the Hustler ATZ. resulting in possible loss of control. Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to load on a trailer for transporting.

  • Page 18: Operating Suggestions

    Inspect the machine and involve The wheel and body weights are intended to improve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem traction when operating on slopes. before continuing to operate. WARNING: Do not operate the equipment WARNING: The unit’s control levers are very...

  • Page 19: Mower Deck Operation

    BAC-VAC Mounting If a BAC-VAC™ is to be mounted to an ATZ tractor it will be necessary to remove the following from the unit: 1. Drive wheel weights 2. Frame weights located between the drive wheels 3.
  • Page 20 The weights included with the BAC-VAC™ will be used instead of the ATZ tractor weights. If a BAC-VAC™ is mounted to the ATZ it will be necessary to remove the BAC-VAC™ and front wheel weights from the tractor and it will be necessary to re-attach...

  • Page 21: 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 22: Torque Values

    To prevent personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure proper assistance is needed. ventilation is available when engine must be operated in an enclosed area.

  • Page 23: Hour Meter

    Do not force lubricant in to grease zerks. Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf Bearings are sealed and do not require much equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the lubricant.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    and reproductive harm. Wash hands after Seat platform catch handling. WARNING: Avoid skin contact with battery acid. Always wear eye protection when checking the battery, acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes. If contact occurs, flush area with clean water and call physician immediately.

  • Page 25: Fuel System

    Follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings additive (Hustler P/N 027912). This additive, available for application of solvent type selected. from your Hustler dealer, will increase the performance life NOTE: The hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass of the hydraulic system components.

  • Page 26: Engine Air Filter

    A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on Replace as needed. the Hustler ATZ tractors and supplies clean combustion air A fuel shut-off valve is located on each fuel tank (Fig. 4- to the engine. Fig. 4-11 9).

  • Page 27: General Engine Maintenance

    Incorrect air cleaner element backed by the manufacturer. Special attention should be Use only the correct Donaldson air filter element, Hustler paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here. part number 785261, which is designed to fit the canister properly.

  • Page 28: Mower Blade Maintenance

    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 Resharpening Pattern before continuing to operate. Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).

  • Page 29: Mower Blade Removal

    Cutting Edge Warped Blade (Replace) Cutting Plane Twisted Blade Edge (Replace) Cutting Plane Straight Blade Cutting Edge Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 4-16 Straight Blade Edge Mower blade removal End view of blades, comparing Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the 5/8" cap screw twisted and straighten blades.

  • Page 31: Adjustments

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

  • Page 32: Control Lever Stops

    Control lever stops If the tractor creeps in the neutral position the control linkage may be adjusted as follows: The control lever stops (Fig. 5-3) are designed to do two 1. Raise and block the tractor up so the drive wheels are things: First, and most important, they must keep the pumps off of the floor.

  • Page 33: Park Brake Adjustment

    S S p p r r i i n n g g h h o o u u s s i i n n g g Front brake link Front ball (right side) stud Figure 5-6 Figure 5-4 U U p p p p e e r r c c o o n n t t r r o o l l l l e e v v e e r r Cap screw...

  • Page 34: Hydraulic Pump Belt Adjustment

    3.0” 6.0” Engine RPM setting Figure 5-12 The Hustler ATZ are designed so that the engine will run at 3600 rpm static pump load only. At this speed the hydraulic pumps are running at their maximum rated speed. 397463 1/20/05...

  • Page 35: Deck Leveling And Height Adjustment

    Deck leveling and height adjustment The mower deck has three areas that may need to be checked and adjusted periodically. Before considering any mower deck leveling adjustments, check that the tire air pressure is within the specified range. Deck level adjustments Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1.

  • Page 36: Anti-Scalp Wheels

    Anti-scalp wheels Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on the Hustler ATZ. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. Nuts...
  • Page 37 Anti-scalp Deck lift Lift block wheel assist springs 1” Adjusting holes 1” Figure 5-21 Deck lift rod Figure 5-19 Height adjusting stop 1/4” plate Figure 5-20 397463 1/20/05...

  • Page 39: 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 41: Storage

    1. Clean battery mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all 2. Check the electrolyte level scrapes with Hustler spray paint. 3. Charge the battery, if necessary 2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and 4. Store battery in a cool, dry place (do not expose to re-oil foam precleaner.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Frequently Ordered Parts

    FREQUENTLY ORDERED PARTS Part No. Description 027912 Lubrizol 7 oz. bottle 027920 Lubrizol 10 oz. bottle 783939 Hydraulic oil filter 781443 Pump drive belt B-Section belt, deck ( 927178 ) 781310 B-Section belt, deck ( 927186 ) 784207 068478 Fuel filter (Kohler) 747303 Engine oil filter (Kohler) 782516...
  • Page 45 Hustler ATZ Parts Manual (P/N 397505) 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 808 Hesston, KS 67062 To order by e-mail: Using this form as a guide, send all necessary information, including credit card information to: jhamm@excelhustler.com...
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  • Page 47: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Kohler Horsepower No. of Cylinders Displacement 44.0 (725 CU IN Compression Ratio 9.0:1 Max. Torque 42.7 @ 3000 FT LBS Starter 12-volt (.8 kw), Tires height, detent for transport Blade Drive V-belt drive to solenoid shift positive position all three spindles.

  • Page 49: Index

    Traction drive system specification .........9-1 Engine specifications ............9-1 Tractor warranty...............1-2 Engine starting ..............3-2 Using this manual.............1-1 Frequently ordered parts ..........8-2 Warranty registration ............1-1 Fuel system...............4-5 Wheel motor information..........8-1 General engine maintenance ..........4-7 Hour meter ...............4-3 Hustler ATZ Parts Manual........8-1, 8-3 397463 1/20/05 10-1...

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