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HUSTLER Diesel Z Operator's Manual

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Hustler
®
Diesel Z
Operator's Manual
200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062
603695
REV F

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  • Page 1 Hustler ® Diesel Z Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 603695 REV F...
  • Page 2 REV F 603695...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner .
  • Page 4 Steering Control Lever Adjustment ..... . 4-10 Hustler Diesel Z Maintenance Locator Chart....4-13 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 5: General Information

    1. Correct part description. 2. Correct part number. General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance is 3. Correct model number. outlined for both the experienced and novice Hustler ® user. 4. Correct serial number. Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be All warranty repair and service must be handled through an addressed individually.
  • Page 6 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. • All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and decals.
  • Page 8 Part Number 600899 WARNING: Thrown objects! 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 dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. •...
  • Page 9 Part Number 601635 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: This structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn, or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. WARNING: Roll over! •...
  • Page 10 Part Number 601993 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
  • Page 11 Used on mowers with Non Tier 4 engines 603758 Part Number 603758 Fast Glo-plug Slow If warning light comes on, check charging system Mower blade engage/disengage switch Engine start position Ignition switch - insert key If warning light comes on, engine coolant at unsafe temperature ON/GLO Plug Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate...
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  • Page 13 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.
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  • Page 15: Operation

    OPERATION  Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- Safe Operating Practices nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and and do not hang a towel from the waist.

  • Page 16: Using A Ramp

     Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and cause serious physical injury. the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck.  The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizontally ®  Avoid sudden acceleration when on a ramp.

  • Page 17: Children

    6. Extremely dry conditions of grass the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the 7. Tire pressure mower and the mowing activity. Never assume that children Any attachments mounted to the mower will also affect will remain where you last saw them. ...

  • Page 18: Control Panel

    This light will flash once during engine starting to show that the system is operating properly. This light will also begin to flash an error code when a problem is detected by the engine controller. Refer to the Hustler ® Diesel Z General Service Manual (P/N 115164) for additional information.

  • Page 19: Safety Start Interlock System

    B. Deck lift pedal (Figure 3-6) — the deck lift pedal is used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to raise the deck and then place the deck height locking pin into the desired cutting height hole. Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over obstructions.

  • Page 20: Engine Starting

    IMPORTANT: Ether, or other starting fluids, must determined, replace the seat switch. never be used as a starting aid with this engine. War- If the problem cannot be located, contact your Hustler ® ranty will be denied when engine damage results from Dealer.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Engine

    8. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch. Stopping the Engine Use the following procedure to shut off the engine after operating the equipment. ROPS 1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake position.

  • Page 22: Mower Operation

    protection. WARNING Following an accident, check the ROPS, the operator’s seat, the seat belt, seat belt mountings and seat latch for possible damage. Before operating the machine, replace all damaged To minimize chance of injury or death from rollover: parts. •...
  • Page 23 and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Figure 3-10) ROPS post To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to neutral. When going forward pull back gently on steering control levers.
  • Page 24 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION THREE POINT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS TURN Step 1 FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 3 REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement Neutral Right control lever...
  • Page 25 Always check for blade damage if the mower brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and strikes a rock, branch or other foreign object during mow- involve your Hustler ® Dealer to resolve the problem ing! before continuing to operate.

  • Page 26: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® Clutch life will be maximized if these procedures are followed.

  • Page 27: Air Flow Baffles

    Tall and stemmy grasses. The higher inner wall al- lows grasses to snap back up before contacting set of holes the blades to produce a cleaner cut. Anti-scalp wheels are standard on Hustler ® Diesel Z units. These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping Very tall and stemmy grasses.
  • Page 28 (127mm) the anti-scalp wheels/rollers should be in the lower position. Roller shown in the upper adjusting hole Lower adjusting hole Rear center anti-scalp roller Anti-scalp wheel Adjusting Figure 3-18 holes Figure 3-17 Side anti-scalp rollers When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels.

  • Page 29: Maintenance & Adjustments

     Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of the  Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure ® deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and that original standards are maintained.

  • Page 30: Torque Values

    Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) • Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint, wiring or structure. When cleaning the battery, use soap If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ® mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from and water.

  • Page 31: Hydraulic System

    Master in-line fuse only SAE 20W50 SL/SM service motor oil. Figure 4-2 The Hustler Diesel Z mowers have a 50 amp in-line fuse in ® NOTE: The reservoir will require approximately 7 U.S. the electrical system. This is the main fuse to protect the quarts (6.6 liter) of SAE 20W50 SL/SM service motor oil when...

  • Page 32: Fuel System

    They are extremely flammable and The Hustler ® Diesel Z is equipped with a hydraulic oil heat vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel exchanger. The heat exchanger coils must be kept clean to can burn you and others and can damage property.

  • Page 33: Engine Controller (Tier 4 Engines Only)

    The fuel tanks are located in the mower’s fenders. These engines require number 2 diesel fuel only. Hustler Diesel Z tractors are equipped with a fuel shutoff ® valve located to the right rear of the seat. Rotate the valve to the...

  • Page 34: Engine Oil And Filter

    Engine Oil and Filter Canister WARNING Pre-cleaner If the engine has been running and is up to operating tem- perature, allow the engine to cool before changing the oil. Engine and engine oil will be very hot, so be very careful when changing oil and wear the appropriate protective gear to avoid being burned or exposed to engine oil.

  • Page 35: Cooling System

    It is important to note that whenever an air filter element is Cooling System cleaned by any method, the person or company performing the cleaning assumes responsibility for the integrity of the filter from then on. The warranty for air filters expires upon DANGER cleaning or servicing in any manner because the condition of the filter after servicing is completely out of the filter...

  • Page 36: Mower Blade Maintenance

    Use a 15/16” wrench to remove the 5/8” cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade WARNING holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler ® Turf Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from...

  • Page 37: Seat Adjustment

    Seat (Option 1) This seat can be adjusted five different ways to obtain the most comfortable position: 1. Back angle (Figure 4-16) 2. Forward and rearward travel (Figure 4-16) Resharpening pattern 3. Weight (Figure 4-16) 4. Isolator (Figure 4-16) 5. Armrest (Figure 4-17) Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).

  • Page 38: Steering Control Lever Adjustment

    Weight adjusting control Lumbar control Forward/rearward travel lever Figure 4-18 Figure 4-20 Back angle control Armrest control Figure 4-19 Steering Control Lever Adjustment The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attach the upper control lever to the lower lever (Figure 4-22), the upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personal preference.
  • Page 39 Upper control lever Cap screws Lower control lever Figure 4-22 603695 4-11 REV F...
  • Page 40 ® Hustler Diesel Z Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-23, Figure 4-24, Figure 4-25, Figure 4-26, Figure 4-27, Figure 4-28, & Figure 4-29 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 OR 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system...

  • Page 41: Hustler Diesel Z Maintenance Locator Chart

    Hustler Diesel Z Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-23 Engine Oil Dipstick Fuel Filter Engine Air Cleaner Engine Oil Drain Plug Battery Fuel Tanks Hydraulic Oil Reservoir Hydraulic Oil Filter Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) Engine Oil Filter Deck Height Pivot Zerks (4)
  • Page 42 Side Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart & Belt Routing Deck Pusher Arm Zerks (2) Deck Belt Spindle Housing Zerks (3) Blades Figure 4-27 Rear Discharge Deck Rear Discharge Deck Maintenance Locator Chart & Belt Routing Maintenance Locator Chart & Belt Routing Figure 4-28 Figure 4-29 REV F...

  • Page 43: 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 44 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Uneven cutting height The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s) bent The deck is not level Level the deck per the Deck leveling and height adjustment section of the General Service Manual An anti-scalp wheel is not Adjust the height of the...

  • Page 45: Storage

    STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the housing and muffler. mower, engine, and battery should have the following items 9. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank caps to make certain serviced before storage. they are securely in place.

  • Page 46: Product Literature

    PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the Hustler Diesel Z product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, and General Service Manual) go online to www.hustlerturf.com. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine owner’s manual.
  • Page 47 INDEX PAGE PAGE Air flow baffles ............3-13 Mower operation ............. 3-8 Anti-scalp wheels ..........3-13 New season preparation ........6-1 Belts .................4-7 Operating suggestions ......... 3-11 Children ..............3-3 Parts and service ........... 1-1 Control Panel ............3-4 Preparation of battery for storage ......6-1 Controls ..............3-4 Preparation of engine for storage ......

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