Hustler Turf 42 manual Mower deck operation, Deck cutting height adjustment, Anti-scalp wheels

Mower deck operation

DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.

With the engine running, engage the deck clutch switch (Fig. 4-1) and advance engine throttle to full rpm.

NOTE: Engaging the deck clutch at high engine rpm or when under heavy load (in tall grass for example) can cause belts and/ or electric clutch to slip, resulting in premature wear or possible damage.

Deck cutting height adjustment

Deck height is adjustable from 1”- 4-1/2” (3.81 cm - 11.43 cm) in 1/4” (.64 cm) increments.

Step on the deck lift pedal to release tension from the adjusting pin. Pull the pin out and insert it into the desired cutting height. Fig. 4-9

Step on the deck lift pedal and raise the deck to its highest position and latch the transport mode lever in place when transporting the unit.

Transport lever

Cutting height holes

Pin

Fig. 4-9

Anti-scalp wheels

Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Sport units. These anti- scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain.

After setting the cutting height, adjust the anti-scalp wheels so they extend below the deck but do not contact the ground. They should always be at least 1/4” to 3/4” (6.35mm to 19.05mm) below the deck. With the unit sitting on a flat level surface, the wheel position can be adjusted up or down as needed from 3/4” to 1-3/4” (19.05mm to 44.45mm) below the blade surface. Move the wheels up or down, in 1/2” (12.70mm) increments, using the different axle mount holes in the wheel mount bracket. Fig. 4-10

When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels.

Anti-scalp wheel

Adjusting holes

Fig. 4-10

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