Stopping The Engine; Moving The Mower With Stalled Engine; Rops (Roll Over Protective Structure) - HUSTLER Z Diesel Operator's Manual

Ambient
temperature
Above 50°F (10°C)
50° (10°C) to
23°F (-5°C)
Below 23°F (-5°C)
4. Rotate ignition switch key full clockwise to engage
starting motor. Release key when engine starts.
IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be
operated for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time.
An interval of at least two minutes should be allowed
between such cranking periods to protect the starter
from overheating and burn-out.
5. Perform test to make sure safety start interlock
system is operating properly. Refer to Safety start
interlock system section.
6. As soon as engine begins to run, check to make
certain the oil warning light is off. If not, stop engine
immediately and check for the cause.
7. 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 the engine off.
1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake
position.
2. Throttle the engine back to low idle, then disengage
the deck clutch. Refer to the Mower Deck Operation
section for more details.
3. Let the engine run at low idle for two minutes.
4. Rotate the ignition key counter-clockwise to the "OFF"
position. Remove the key from the switch before
leaving the mower.

Moving the Mower with Stalled Engine

If it becomes necessary to move the mower when the
engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with
bypass valves. Figure 3-11
Before moving the unit, turn bypass valves counter
clockwise one-half to one revolution. The valve on each
hydraulic pump is located near the top and is identified as a
hex stud. Figure 3-11
The steering control levers must be placed in the neutral
position, to release the park brakes, so that the mower can be
moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to
load on a trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the mower should
be facing forward and it must be secured using the tie-down
points. Figure 3-12
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Preheating time
Ordinary heat type
No need
6 seconds
(One cycle)
12 seconds
(Cycle glo-plugs twice)
3-5
Always make certain the two bypass valves are returned to
their operating position before running the mower following
repairs.
A. Bypass valve
Figure 3-11
B
B
A. Tie-down point—Front
Figure 3-12

ROPS (Roll Over Protective Structure)

A ROPS may minimize the chance of injury or death from
rollover.
A ROPS, when used with a seat belt, is effective in reducing
injuries during unit overturn accidents. Overturning the unit
without a ROPS or without the ROPS locked in the raised
position (Figure 3-13) can result in serious injury or death.
A
A
A
B. Tie-down point—Rear
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