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112479_0510
Hustler
Zeon
®
Owner's Manual
•••••
P.O. Box 7000
•••
Hesston, Kansas
•
67062-2097

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  • Page 1 Hustler Zeon ® Owner’s Manual ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 112479_0510...
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  • Page 3: General Information

    Using this manual replacement becomes necessary. General operation, adjustment and maintenance guidance is Parts and service ® outlined for both the experienced and novice Hustler user. ® Use original Hustler replacement parts only. These parts are Operating conditions vary considerably and cannot all be ®...
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  • Page 5 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL USE WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Such repair, including parts and labor shall be at the Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the expense of Hustler Turf Equipment, and, original purchaser only: The batteries are covered by a two (2) year pro-rated a.
  • Page 6 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Hustler Turf Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any spe- recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the cial, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of goods.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message safety instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL may result in personal injury or death. SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe operation and servicing of this equipment.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Thrown • Never operate the mower deck with side objects! deflector damaged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when the entire Part Number 601624 grass catcher attachment or mulching sys- tem is being used. Part Number 601892 WARNING: Thrown objects! •...
  • Page 9 Part Number 602170 A. Mower blade engage/disengage switch B. Ignition switch - insert key C. OFF D. ON E. Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment. F. Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to service this machine.
  • Page 10 Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow 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.
  • Page 11 Part Number 601815 DANGER: Battery Hazards! 601815 • Avoid skin contact • Do not overfill battery. • Do not allow open flame near the with battery acid. • Electrolyte may overflow and battery when charging. damage paint, wiring or struc- •...

  • Page 12: International Symbols

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various international symbols have been used on instruments and controls. These symbols are depicted and described below. Hours Recorded Neutral Battery Engine Water Diesel Fuel Power Take-off Temperature (ON) Air Filter Glow Power Take-off...

  • Page 13: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. Slope Guide Lines E (15 D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2.
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  • Page 15: Safe Operating Practices

    OPERATION Safe Operating Practices while operating the machinery. Safe operation requires your full attention. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and V Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting serious injury or death.

  • Page 16: Using A Ramp

    V When on a ramp avoid sudden acceleration V The Hustler ® mower is capable of operating horizontally (traverse) on moderate slopes. When operating on slopes...

  • Page 17: Control Panel

    Extreme caution should be used when there is a haz- Always disengage deck clutch, place steering control ard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples levers in park brake position, turn key to OFF position are: and remove key when leaving operator’s seat. V Keep children out of the mowing area and under the 1.

  • Page 18: Traction Drive System Starting

    If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not opening or closing) and if the ® cause can not be determined, contact your Hustler Dealer. WARNING: The safety interlock system should Shown with steering control always function per steps 4 and 5.

  • Page 19: Stopping The Traction Drive System

    Hustler ® Hustler Zeon ROPS mounting bolts . . . 85..115 dealer. Seat belt mounting hardware ..48..65 Do not tow the machine.
  • Page 20 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement Fig. 3-7 WARNING: Do not operate the mower with the 4.

  • Page 21: Driving The Mower

    To turn right, move the left steering control lever farther the OFF position. Inspect the machine and involve forward from neutral than the right steering control lever. ® your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before (Fig. 3-7) continuing to operate.

  • Page 22: Mower Deck Operation

    DANGER: Never work with blades while key is in the ignition switch. Always place deck clutch switch Three point turn in the disengaged position, place steering control levers in the park brake position and turn key to the OFF position and remove key from switch. Block up mower when you must work under it.

  • Page 23: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    Step on the deck lift pedal and raise the deck to its highest position and latch the transport lever in place when transporting the unit. Fig. 3-10. Transport lever Cutting height holes Fig. 3-10 Anti-scalp wheels ® Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Hustler Zeon units. 112479_0510...
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  • Page 25: Safe Servicing Practices

    Wear gloves and use switch and disconnect the negative (black) battery cable extra caution when servicing them. from batteries for maximum safety. Repairs or mainte- V Use only genuine Hustler ® replacement parts to ensure nance requiring power should be performed by trained that original standards are maintained maintenance personnel only.

  • Page 26: Torque Values

    Drive wheels ......8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) Gauge wheels .....8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) Fig. 4-1 ® Only pneumatic tires are approved for use on Hustler Turf Consumer Equipment. Warranty claims will be denied on any align with each other when in the neutral position.

  • Page 27: Mower Blade Removal

    Resharpening pattern Upper control lever Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Cap screw Original edge Lower control lever Fig. 4-3 Make sure that the blade adapter is seated properly on the blade motor shaft before tightening the blade cap screw.
  • Page 28 Cutting edge Twisted Blade Edge (replace) Cutting Plane Cutting edge Straight Blade Edge End view of blades, comparing twisted and straightened blades Fig. 4-5 Blade adapter Blade 3/4” socket 1-1/4” wrench Fig. 4-6 112479_0510...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Schedule

    ® Hustler Zeon Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig. 4-7 ANNUALLY SERVICE AT MONTHLY OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED OR 40 HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose Prior to each use hardware and/or damaged parts...
  • Page 30 ® Hustler Zeon Maintenance Locator Chart Top View 1. Batteries 2. Deck Lift Pivot Zerks (4) 3. Drive Tire 4. Front Gauge Wheel Tires 5. Front Gauge Wheel Zerks (2) Fig. 4-7 112479_0510...

  • Page 31: Electrical System Safety

    When the batteries are fully charged LED 10 or 9 will be lit. Fig. 5-1 ® The Hustler Zeon mower is powered by a 48 volt electrical During operation the lit LED will change, moving down the system. It consists of the following components: indicator scale as the batteries discharge.
  • Page 32 The service indicator light will begin to blink when an error operator and the rest will require service from your code has been detected. Fig. 5-1 Hustler Dealer. The service indicator symbol will be displayed when the The following table shows both Startup and Troubleshooting machine requires servicing.

  • Page 33: Battery Charger

    Fig. 5-2 Save these instructions — This manual contains important Battery Charger safety and operating instructions for the battery charger provided with this machine. A Hustler approved battery charger is provided with the 112479_0510...
  • Page 34 (1.8 m). One end terminates in a molded-on attachment plug Always wear eye protection when checking the bat- with a 15 A, 125 V connector which mates with the Zeon™ tery, acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes. If battery charging port.
  • Page 35 ® Battery Charging Your Hustler Zeon is powered by four lead acid batteries which, when maintained properly, will provide years of useful 1. Remove the dust cap from the battery charging port on life. For proper care, adhere to the following instructions: the mower and plug charger into the port.
  • Page 36 Battery 9. Use distilled or deionized water only and always charging dispense from the water can provided with the Zeon™. port The water can ensures the proper level of water is reached while preventing overfilling. Place water can spout down over battery opening and press down to dispense water into the battery.
  • Page 37 Disconnecting the Batteries Always remove the negative (black) battery cable first. The Fig. 5-8 Zeon is designed with the battery electrically isolated from the Charging adapter mower frame. Caution should still be used to prevent tools from touching both a battery terminal and the frame.
  • Page 38 pan. 2. Remove the battery hold down and battery cover. Fig. 5-11 Battery hold down 3. Disconnect the charging adapter from the charger port connector. Fig. 5-12 Battery cover 4. Disconnect the charging adapter black wire from the negative battery terminal. Then, disconnect the red wire Negative (black) from the positive battery terminal.
  • Page 39 Battery hold down Battery cover Charging adapter Charging adapter red wire Charging adapter black wire Fig. 5-11 Black wire Charging port four prong connector Charging adapter four Red wire prong connector Fig. 5-12 112479_0510...
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  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Display Codes Chart in the Electrical System If error codes are showing on the digital section Numerous display ® Contact your Hustler Dealer The cutting blade(s) is/ Install new cutting are bent or unbalanced blade(s) There is abnormal A blade mounting bolt is...
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  • Page 43: New Season Preparation

    Battery Charger, Battery Charging and Charging PRODUCT LITERATURE ® If you would like to view or print a copy of the Hustler Zeon product manuals go online to www.hustlerturf.com and click on the MANUALS button. 112479_0510...
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  • Page 45: Table Of Contents

    Using a ramp ......3-2 Hustler® Zeon Maintenance Schedule ..4-5 Using this manual .

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