HUSTLER Z Diesel General Service Manual page 16

6. Tighten the nut on the steering damper's front ball
stud.
NOTE: The damper must not bottom out when the pump
lever is fully stroked in either direction.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Lower and secure the seat platform.
9. To check, move the steering control lever to the
reverse position and release. The steering control lever
should return to the neutral position. If not, repeat
steps 1 through 6.
Steering control lever shown in park brake position
A. Steering control lever
Figure 4-7
Mowers prior to serial number 1110 (first four digits)
B
A. Steering damper spring housing
B. Rear ball stud
Figure 4-8
Steering control lever adjustment
The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator
comfort.
REV D
B. Park brake slot
A
Mowers with serial number 1110 (first four digits) and later
A. Steering damper spring housing
B. Rear ball stud
1. By loosening the cap screws that attach the upper
control lever to the lower lever the upper control lever
can be pivoted to fit the operator's personal
preference. Figure 4-10
2. The steering control levers should be adjusted so that
they align vertically with each other when in the
neutral position. Figure 4-11
A
A. Cap screws
4-4
A
B
Figure 4-9
Figure 4-10
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