Hustler Turf ATZ, Z Shibaura Diesel manual Driving the tractor, Hustler Z/Super Z shown Rops post

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

WARNING: The ROPS structure’s protective capability may be impaired by structural damage, overturn or alteration. Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe injury or death.

WARNING: To minimize chance of injury or death from

rollover: keep ROPS in the raised and locked position and use the seat belt.

Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded down (lowered position).

There is no roll over protection when the ROPS is in the lowered position.

Lower the ROPS only when absolutely necessary. Drive slowly and carefully. Raise the ROPS as soon as clearance permits. Read and follow slope operation instructions and warnings.

Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered position.

WARNING: Always pull from the tractor hitch. Do not attach chains or ropes to the ROPS for pulling purposes, as the machine can tip backwards.

ROPS post

ROPS mounting bolt

Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel shown

Figure 3-11

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.

After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as follows:

To go forward, push control levers forward an equal distance (Fig. 3-

14).

To go in reverse, pull control levers rearward an equal distance (Fig. 3-

14).

To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward from neutral than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-14)

Hustler Z/Super Z shown

ROPS post

ROPS

mounting

bolt

Figure 3-12

Hustler ATZ shown ROPS post

.500-13 x 1.750 bolt

.625-11 x 2.00 bolt

Figure 3-13

To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever. (Fig. 3-14)

“0” degree turn, move one control lever forward and the other control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-14)

To stop or decrease speed, move control levers to neutral. When going forward pull back gently on control levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on control levers.

For emergency stop, when traveling forward or rearward, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately.

DANGER: When moving in the rearward direction push forward gently on steering control levers and avoid sudden movement. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the mower to come off of the ground resulting in possible loss of control, causing serious injury or death.

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