HUSTLER Super 104 Operator's Manual page 52

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.
5-4
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 cutting position. Side decks must be fully
lowered to engage PTO.
Push transport switch and raise deck lift to
maximum 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 cutting position.
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