Directions used in this manual, for example RIGHT or LEFT, Hustler Z Diesel mowers are designed to be used as riding ® refer to directions when in the operator position and facing lawn mowers, they must be used for mowing purposes only.
2. Correct part number. 3. Correct model number. 4. Correct serial number. All arrangements for warranty repair and service must be handled through an authorized Hustler Dealer. ® Product Literature If you would like to view or print a copy of this manual go A.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury or death. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its proper use. They should read this manual com- pletely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment.
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Always wear adequate ear protection, such as ear- tion, except when the entire grass catcher attachment plugs. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause or mulching system is being used. impairment or loss of hearing. Always keep clear of the mower blades and attach- •...
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REMINDER: Only operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less. ® The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizon- Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Tire pressure Never allow children or others in or on towed equip- ment. Any attachments mounted to the mower will also affect the way it handles on a slope. Be aware that Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, each attachment’s characteristics vary.
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® result in personal injury. are equivalent in overall performance, that are avail- • Prevent the battery terminals from touching any able from your local Hustler Dealer. ® metal mower parts when removing or installing • The mower may not comply with the appropriate the battery.
• Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run- It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any diesel fuel operators and mechanics read and understand all decals spills.
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DANGER: Thrown objects! • Never operate the mower deck with the 601968 rear deflector damaged, altered, or WARNING: • Avoid hydraulic fluid escaping under removed. Fluid under pressure! pressure • Hydraulic fluid escaping under pres- 603391 Part Number 601968 sure can penetrate skin. Part Number 603391 •...
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DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • • • Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the tact with battery battery when charging. • Electrolyte may overflow and damage acid • Hydrogen gas forms inside the bat- paint, wiring or structure.
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Part Number 601993 WARNING: Read operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Operate 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.
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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 If warning light comes on, check engine oil this machine.
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606412 Part Number 606412 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 If warning light comes on, check engine oil this machine.
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The information shown on this decal is to be used in conjunction 781419 with the following models: The information shown on this decal is to be used in conjunction Hustler Z Diesel 931295CE with the following models: Hustler Z Diesel 931717CE Hustler Z Diesel 931279CE...
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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.
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Ignition switch (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — a three posi- tion switch: “OFF”, “PREHEAT/RUN”, and “START”. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to “PREHEAT/ Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for RUN” position. After pre-heat has occurred, rotate the operational and personal safety information.
Controls lever forward to increase engine rpm, move the lever rearward to decrease engine rpm. Steering control levers (Figure 3-5 & Figure 3-6) — these levers control the mower’s speed, direction, stopping, and park brake. The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a slope.
Release the be determined. pedal. If you cannot locate the problem contact your Hustler ® Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going Dealer.
Start the engine by following these steps. If you encounter 3. Let the engine run at low idle for two minutes. difficulty, contact your Hustler Dealer. ® 4. Rotate the ignition key counter-clockwise to the “OFF” position. Remove the key from the switch before leav- 1.
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Pivot the two-post ROPS down by removing the right and To minimize chance of injury or death from rollover: left hair pins (Figure 3-9), and pulling out on the spring • Keep ROPS in the raised and locked position loaded pins to allow the machine to operate under low hang- and use the seat belt.
Following an accident, check the ROPS, the operator’s seat, the seat belt, seat belt mountings and seat platform for pos- sible damage. Before operating the machine, replace all dam- aged parts. IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to weld or straighten the ROPS.
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For emergency stops, when traveling forward or rearward, FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. When moving in the rearward direction push for- ward gently on steering control levers and avoid FORWARD TRAVEL sudden movement.
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If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and Step 1 involve your Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem ® before continuing to operate. The unit’s steering control levers are very respon- sive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move the levers slowly, avoiding sudden movement.
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Discharge chute may vary from this illustration Never work with blades while the engine is running or deck clutch switch is engaged (on). Always place the deck clutch switch in the disen- gaged position, place steering control levers in the park brake position, turn the engine off and discon- nect the negative battery cable.
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immedi- A. Transport lever C. Cutting height holes ately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® B. Pin Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life: Figure 3-15 1.
Setting Conditions 60”/72” Decks Shown Dry, sparse grass. Particularly useful when Bottom set of mowing at a height of cut of 76.2mm or higher. holes This setting provides the maximum vacuum and minimal blowout. Manicured lawns. Provides the best vacuum for the best cut when removing weekly/bi-weekly set of holes growth.
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When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel Roller shown in upper adjusting hole should be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels. A. Lower adjusting hole B. Rear center anti-scalp roller Figure 3-19 A. Anti-scalp wheel B.
Front wheels ..... . . 55–83 KPa upward before lifting the seat platform to prevent arm rest damage. If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ® mower, the tire must be a Hustler approved tire.
Figure 4-1 Fluid level should be 25.4mm from top of reservoir. Use only SAE 20W50 motor oil, 15W50 synthetic oil, or 20W50 synthetic oil. Hustler Full Synthetic 20W50 Hydro- ® static Transmission Oil is recommended. Figure 4-2 NOTE: The reservoir will require approximately 6.6 liter of...
Fuel Shut-off Valve ® The Hustler Z Diesel mower is equipped with a fuel shut- off valve located to the right rear of the seat. Rotate the valve to the middle position to allow fuel to flow from the right fuel A.
Hustler Motor Oil is recommended. ® Change the engine oil and filter after the first 50 hours of operation and per the engine manufacturer’s recommenda-...
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The safety filter does not require servicing unless it 4. Check all fittings and clamps periodically for tightness becomes contaminated with dirt or moisture. and inspect hoses for holes or cracks. 5. Periodically check the intake hose for signs of ingested dust.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a very short time. Mower Blades Mower Blade Maintenance IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for blade handling safety information.
795633 BLADE, 20.50"-L-F-CCW holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding 794230 BLADE, 20.50"-GAT-F-CCW tool (P/N 381442) is available from Hustler Turf Equipment. ® 601928 BLADE, 20.50"-GAT-F-CCW It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle.
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4. Isolator (Figure 4-15) 5. Armrest (Figure 4-16) A. Weight adjusting con- B. Forward/rearward trol travel lever Figure 4-17 A. Weight adjusting con- C. Isolator trol D. Back angle control B. Forward/rearward travel lever Figure 4-15 A. Back angle control Figure 4-18 A.
A. Seat release lever B. Ride adjustment knob Figure 4-21 the holes in it with the holes in the lower lever. Re-install the cap screws and tighten. Figure 4-22 The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position. A.
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Initial engine oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or ® dirty conditions and during hot weather periods. Hustler Motor Oil is recommended. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.
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Pump drive belt only - Inspect belt every 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Check spring tension adjustment. Otherwise, replace belt every 400 hours or 2 years whichever comes first. Check and adjust spring tension after 50 hours of use as outlined in the Hydraulic Pump Belt Adjustment section of the General Service Manual (115164).
Maintenance Record Perform the initial hydraulic system oil and filter change after the first 50 hours of use. Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date:...
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.
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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 adjust- ment section of the General Service Manual An anti-scalp wheel is not...
General mower preparation for storage 5. Refill with fresh oil of the proper viscosity. Hustler ® 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from mower and cut- Motor Oil is recommended.
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At start of new season always check that fresh oil has been added to machine. If oil is drained at sea- son’s end and not replaced, engine damage will result. REV G 603695CE...