Hustler Turf 3500/3700 owner manual Anti-scalprollers, Mowing suggestions

Handle

Gauge wheel

fork

Fig. 3-10

NOTE: 1” – 5” cutting height range: Recesses on side of gauge arm mounts visually indicate cutting height in 1/2” increments. When the bottom (lowest) recess is just visible over top of gauge wheel assembly, cutting height is set at 5”, when the mower deck is set in the 1” – 5” range. Next mark up indicates 4-1/2”, then 4” and so forth. Top mark indicates 1”. Move gauge wheel assemblies all the way to top of arms for 1” cutting height.

If gauge wheels do not remain securely in place when handles are in closed (down) position, follow procedures outlined in Gauge Wheel Tension Adjustment section of this manual.

To adjust rear cutting height

1.Park the unit on a flat surface, set the park brake and using the tractor’s hydraulic system lift mower deck off the ground. Shut off tractor engine and remove key from the igniton switch. Place 8” tall blocks under the rear of the deck.

NOTE: The deck must be in the raised position to release pressure from the lift chains

WARNING: Stop engine. Remove ignition key before getting off machine.

WARNING: Placing the blocks under the rear of the deck will help prevent injury in the event the deck is lowered suddenly by the accidental movement of the tractor’s tool bar lift control lever.

2.Remove the clevis pin from the rear height adjusting yoke. Locate the appropriate hole in the yoke and in the rear height adjustment anchor and insert the clevis pin through both and secure in place. Fig. 3-9 & Fig. 3- 13

NOTE: Adjust the rear of the mower deck to match the front cutting height setting.

3.Set the opposite side rear height adjustment using procedures in preced- ing steps.

IMPORTANT: Deck cutting height will be affected by the use of the 3500/ 3700 tractor’s Weight Control Valve. This allows the operator to transfer weight from the front gauge wheels to the front drive wheels to increase trac- tion. Using this feature will result in the cutting height being increased and

.25” Spacer

.5” Spacers

Fig. 3-11

.5” Spacers

Fig. 3-12

the deck pitch (angle from front to back of deck) being decreased. Addi- tional cutting height adjustments may be necessary if the Weight Control fea- ture is used consistently.

Anti-scalp rollers

Anti-scalp rollers are standard on Hustler Front Mount mower decks. These anti-scalp rollers are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. Fig. 3-1

After setting the cutting height, adjust the front anti-scalp roller so it extends below the mower deck but does not contact the ground. It can be set at either 3/4” or 1-3/4” 19.05mm to 44.45mm) below the cutting height. Fig. 3-14

The rear anti-scalp roller is not adjustable.

Mowing suggestions

The following list is not all inclusive. Additional suggestions can be found in operation section of tractor manual.

1.Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have addi- tional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section. In addition, most communities have individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.

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