HUSTLER super 104 Service Manual page 50

Deck Functionality
Symptoms
Grass is not being cut by side deck when mow-
ing crown of hills or other undulations.
Deck shuts off while mowing.
Blade(s) do not rotate/clutch will not engage.
Center deck will not lower into cutting position.
Side decks will not lower into cutting position.
REV B
Probable causes
Side deck hydraulic cylinders are not fully
extended to allow ±15 degree articulation.
Side deck angle switch is disengaged.
Side deck angle switch is disengaged.
Side deck transport switch is engaged.
Transport latch is engaged when center deck lift
switched is pushed.
Side deck transport switch is engaged.
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Suggested Remedies
Fully extend the side deck hydraulic cylinders
using the side deck lift switch.
Traverse vehicle to flat ground & fully extend
side deck cylinders. Push the deck clutch switch
down to the disengaged "OFF" position. Then,
pull the deck clutch switch up to engage the
blade clutch and resume mowing.
Traverse vehicle to flat ground & fully extend
side deck cylinders. Push the deck clutch switch
down to the disengaged "OFF" position. Then,
pull the deck clutch switch up to engage the
blade clutch and resume mowing.
Manually release side deck transport latches -
both side decks must be unlatched. Fully extend
side deck cylinders, lowering side decks to cut-
ting position. Side decks must be fully lowered to
engage PTO.
Push transport switch and raise deck lift to maxi-
mum height. Pull and hold transport latch back,
release transport switch and allow deck to lower
to desired cut height.
Manually release side deck transport latches -
both side decks must be unlatched. Fully extend
side deck cylinders, lowering side decks to cut-
ting position.
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