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HUSTLER Z/SUPER Z/HUSTLER ATZ/SUPER Z DIESEL/HUSTLER MINI Z/SUPER MINI Z TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRACTORS AND DECKS (THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON DECK SPINDLE BEARING & DECK GAUGE FORK BEARING) WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original purchaser only: a.
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LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory. Such damages include, but are not limited to: ●...
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
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Avoid skin contact with battery acid. Always wear eye protection when checking the battery, acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes. If contact occurs, flush area with clean water and call physician immediately. Acid will also damage clothing. Do not allow open flame near the battery when charging.
Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. F (25 ) - Hustler ATZ only E (15 D (10 C (5 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that line A is horizontal.
Safe Operating Practices Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- 71.4-1999 while others are specific to the Hustler Mid Mount Z line. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
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Refer to Figure 2-1, page 7, when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. IMPORTANT: The Hustler ATZ only, is capable of operating on slopes of 15 degrees or more (maximum 25 degrees). Do not operate the Hustler ATZ on slopes greater than 25 degrees.
Control Panels Kohler EFI units only Choke Throttle Deck clutch switch Ignition switch Oil pressure light IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform and the seat is equipped with the optional arm rests, make certain to place the control arms in the park brake position and pivot the arm rests upward before placing the seat platform in the full forward position to prevent arm rest damage.
J. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-5) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position. NOTE: The hour meter is found in various locations on different tractors.
1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operation checking. (See Safety start interlock system section) 2. Make sure the control levers are in the park brake position and deck clutch switch is disengaged. 3. Use choke, if unit is equipped with one, when engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to start within 5 seconds of cranking.
Bypass valve Figure 3-6 Bypass valve Super Z shown Figure 3-7 Super Z Diesel shown Bypass valve Figure 3-8 Driving the tractor DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, especially when maneuvering on a slope. 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.
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FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL N = Neutral Position Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement. WARNING: If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
1-3/4”. The notch located at the rear of the height adjusting bar is to be used when the deck is placed in the transport mode. Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler ATZ Deck height is adjustable from 1” to 5” (2.54 (.64 ) increments.
- 17.78 ) plate on the operator’s BAC-VAC If a BAC-VAC™ is to be mounted to an Hustler ATZ tractor it will be necessary to remove the following from the unit: 1. Drive wheel weights 2. Frame weights located between the drive wheels 3.
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Rear mount legs Front mount legs Figure 3-16 600876_0706...
Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to tractor. Place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch key and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any maintenance.
Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. Lubrication Use SAE multi-purpose grease. Electrical system The electrical system is a 12 volt, negative ground. Recommended battery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating.
Engine air filter Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler ATZ/Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Service Interval chart shown elsewhere in this manual. A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on these tractors and supplies clean combustion air to the engine.
Pre-cleaner Canister Figure 4-5 Reset button Figure 4-6 and repair the source of ingested dirt. 6. Never operate a machine without an air filter installed. Super Z liquid cooled/Super Z Diesel The Super Z liquid cool tractor and Super Z Diesel are equipped with a safety filter.
Belts Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife. WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially when operating on a slope.
Control lever adjustment The control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches the upper control lever to the lower lever (Fig. 4-12), the upper control lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personal preference.
Check fuel line hoses, fuel valve and grommet for any cracks or leaks. REFERENCES: — Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (500 hours), repeat cycle. Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler ATZ Maintenance Schedule WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR SERVICE AT OR 50...
Super Z Diesel Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig. 4-18 & Fig. 4-19 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR SERVICE AT OR 50 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS Check coolant level Verify safety start interlock system Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Visually inspect tires Check oil level, engine (1) Check radiator coolant level...
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Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z Maintenance Locator Chart 600876_0706 Figure 4-13 1A. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kawasaki & Honda) 1B. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Kohler) 2A. Fuel Filter (Kawasaki) 2B. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2C. Fuel Filter (Kohler) 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4.
Hustler Z/Super Z/Super Z Diesel/Hustler ATZ/Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z 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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Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z maintenance locator chart...26 Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z maintenance schedule...24 Hustler Z/Super Z maintenance locator chart ...27, 28, 29 Hustler Z/Super Z/Super Z Diesel/Hustler ATZ/ Hustler Mini Z/Super Mini Z troubleshooting ...33 Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler ATZ maintenance schedule...24 Hydraulic system...20...
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