Operating Suggestions - HUSTLER Z4 Owner's Manual

FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
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FORWARD TRAVEL
N= NEUTRAL POSITION
Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement
For emergency stop, when traveling forward or rearward,
place the steering control levers in the park brake position
immediately.
DANGER: When moving in the rearward direction
push forward gently on steering control levers and
avoid sudden movement.
could cause the front of the mower to come off of the
ground resulting in possible loss of control, causing
serious injury or death.
To make a three point turn to the right, move the left
control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control
lever and start the turn. Next, pull back on the control levers
until they are past neutral and the machine starts to go rearward.
Pull right control lever farther rearward from neutral than the
left control lever until the rear of the machine has pivoted
around. Then, push the control levers forward until they are
both past neutral and the machine starts to go forward. Push the
left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right
control lever and finish the turn. (Figure 3-9)
IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of control levers is not rec-
ommended as damage to the hydraulic system components may
occur.
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.
Tractor towing
The tractor has a maximum towing capacity of 500 pounds.
This includes the trailer weight and the payload.
The trailer tongue is limited to a maximum of 50 pounds.
No other applications are approved.
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ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL
TURN RIGHT TURN
Figure 3-8
Any sudden movement
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REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN

Operating suggestions

DANGER: Prior to operating the tractor the operator
should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and
operation of the equipment, should read the manual
completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted
slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the
operation of the equipment before attempting normal
speed operation. An inexperienced operator should
not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
WARNING: If you lose steering control while oper-
ating 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.
WARNING: The unit's steering control levers are
very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation,
move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and
ease of operation come with practice and experience.
The machine can spin very rapidly. Use caution when
making turns and slow down before making sharp
turns.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and
lose control. Slow-moving
recommended to become familiar with these characteristics
before attempting normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles
(such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly
approached at high speed in an attempt to "jump"
them as the operator could be thrown from the equip-
ment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive
wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until
the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel
around.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either
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REVERSE TRAVEL
practice maneuvers are