Driving The Tractor; Moving Tractor With Stalled Engine - HUSTLER Super Z Diesel Owner's Manual

N
FORWARD TRAVEL
N = Neutral Position
Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement.

Moving tractor with stalled engine

If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the
engine is inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with
bypass valves. Before moving the unit, turn bypass valves
counter clockwise one-half to one revolution. The valve
stems on each hydraulic pump are located on the top of the
pump and are identified as a hex stud. Figure 3-8
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 tractor should
be facing forward and it must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass
valves are returned to their operating position before running
the tractor following repairs.
Figure 3-10
FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION
PIVOT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
Figure 3-9
ROPS
REVERSE TRAVEL
RIGHT TURN
ROPS
The two-post ROPS can be pivoted down so that the
machine can operate under low hanging tree limbs or other
obstructions. Do not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is in
the lowered position. Fig. 3-10
WARNING: To minimize chance of injury or
death from rollover: keep ROPS in the raised
and locked position and use the seat belt.
There is no roll over protection when the
ROPS is in the lowered position.
Lower the ROPS only when absolutely
necessary. Drive slowly and carefully. Raise
the ROPS as soon as clearance permits. Read
and follow slope operation instructions and
warnings.
Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the
lowered position.

Driving the tractor

DANGER: Never make sudden starts, stops or
reverse direction, especially when going up a
slope because the mower may tip backwards.
The steering is designed for sensitive response.
Rapid movement of the control levers in either
direction could result in a reaction of the tractor
that can cause serious injury.
After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer
as follows:
To go forward, push control levers forward an equal
distance (Fig. 3-9).
To go in reverse, pull control levers rearward an equal
distance (Fig. 3-9).
To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward
from neutral than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-9)
To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward
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N
REVERSE TRAVEL
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