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GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment Directions used in this manual, for example RIGHT or LEFT, lines: refer to directions when seated on tractor facing forward, unless otherwise stated. Hustler Z4 Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your To the new owner machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators rese
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Sec- tion 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is e
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HUSTLER Z4 TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRACTORS AND DECKS (THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON DECK SPINDLE BEARING & DECK GAUGE FORK BEARING) OR FOUR YEAR (500 HOURS) LIMITED WARRANTY FOR TRACTORS AND DECKS OR 90 DAYS LIMITED WARRANTY IN RENTAL APPLICATIONS WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY d. Rental Units (90 days): Within 90 days of date of delivery Hus- Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original tler Turf Equipment, provides a limited warranty on all materials purchaser
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Damage caused by use of the Hustler Turf Equipment for pur- Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within poses other than those for which it was designed thirty-seven (37) months following delivery of the goods in a Damages caused by disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and non-rental application. lightening b. Four Year (500 Hours) Limited Warranty Damages caused by neglect, abuse, abnormal use, improper or Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within unreasonable
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. warning log.eps Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine. The decals are designed to give the operator brief This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a information needed in the daily operation and service of the message intended to provide a reason
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Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. Part Number 601892 WARNING: Thrown objects! Read OM decal.eps • Always maintain a safe distance from peo- ple and pets when mowing. • Always stop machine if someone enters the area. • Inspect area to be mowed for hazards such as rocks, metal objects and other debris which may be thrown or entangled by mower blades. Remove these objects • Do not smoke while refueling. before mowing. • Do not remove the fuel tank ca
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Part Number 601968 601968 • WARNING: Fluid • •Avoid hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure under pressure! • •Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can pene- trate skin. • •Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. Foreign fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor, familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene may result. • •Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, ma
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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. WARNING: Back over! •Do not carry passengers •Always stop machine if someone enters the area. •Always be aware of what is behind the ma
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Part Number 602233 D C H A G F L K I 602233 B J E A. Fast B. Slow C. Choke D. Mower blade engage/disengage switch E. Ignition switch - insert key F. OFF G. ON H. If warning light comes on, check engine oil I. Engine start position J. Before starting the engine: Read Owner’s Manual Disengage mower blades Place control levers in park brake position K. Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment. L. Read Owner’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine
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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. internation symbols.jpg Hours Recorded Neutral Battery Engine Water Diesel Fuel Power Take-off Temperature (ON) Air Filter Glow Power Take-off (OFF) Engine Oil Engine Stop Pressure Slow Engine Oil Full Time AWD Fast Control Lever Auto AWD Engine Start Hold Continously Attachment Parking Brake Variable (
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SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. o E (15 ) Slope Guide Lines o D (10 ) o C (5 ) Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide lines (C, D or E). 4. Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope. This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope to be mowed. 602223_0609 2-7 Line
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OPERATION and do not hang towel from the waist. Long hair, loose Safe Operating Practices clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Always wear long pants, safety glasses, ear protection Standard B-71.4-2004 while others are specific to the Hustler and safety shoes when operating this machine. Mid Mount Z line. Always be aware of what is behind the machine before This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and backing
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Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation for wheel Use a walk behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on weights or counterweights. slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage If any attachment or additional weight is mounted on the ditches, embankments and water to avoid machine roll- rear of the unit, any rapid movement of the control levers over and serious injury or death. in either direction could result in a reaction of the tractor Do not mow on wet grass. Slippery conditions
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5. Rocks Always disengage deck clutch, place control levers in These are just a few examples of situations when caution park brake position, stop tractor engine, and remove igni- must be used when operating on a slope. There are many tion key when leaving operator’s seat. other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remem- Keep children out of the mowing area and under the ber to always exercise extreme caution when operating watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera- on
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operation. This system is an important tractor safety feature. It should be repaired immediately if it malfunctions. The machine Control levers shown in neutral position incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop the tractor engine when the operator is unseated for any reason while the tractor is operating. This is a safety feature designed to prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. To inspect the system: 1. The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat switch. 2. Set
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cranking. Avoid flooding and operate engine without choking as soon as possible. 4. Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position. 5. Insert key in ignition switch and rotate full clockwise to Tow valve engage starting motor. Release key when engine starts. IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be operated for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time. An interval of at least two minutes should be allowed between such cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating and burn-ou
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other obstructions. Do not wear the seat belt when the ROPS is 2. fraying in the lowered position. Use the ROPS in the “folded” 3. extreme or unusual wear 4. significant discoloration due to UV exposure position only when it is absolutely necessary. Figure 3-6 5. dirt or stiffness 6. abrasion to the seat belt webbing 7. damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware. 8. or any other problem If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not use carbon tetrachloride, naphtha, etc., a
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FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION mmz_steering.eps N N FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N= NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement Figure 3-8 For emergency stop, when traveling forward or rearward, Operating suggestions place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. DANGER: Prior to operating the tractor the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper u
