Hustler Turf Super Z, ATZ manual Front of Tractor Faces this Direction, Operating suggestions

FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION

N				N
FORWARD TRAVEL	ZERO DEGREE TURN	FORWARD TRAVEL	REVERSE TRAVEL	REVERSE TRAVEL
		RIGHT TURN	RIGHT TURN

N = Neutral Position

Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement.

Figure 3-14

To make a three point turn to the right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and start the turn. Next, pull back on the control levers until they are past neutral and the machine starts to go rearward. Pull right control lever farther rearward from neutral than the left control lever until the rear of the machine has pivoted around. Then, push the control levers forward until they are both past neutral and the machine starts to go forward. Push the left control lever farther forward from neutral than the right control lever and finish the turn. (Fig. 3-15)

IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of control levers is not recommended as damage to the hydraulic system components may occur.

To increase speed, increase control lever’s distance from neutral. The farther forward control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor will travel forward. The farther back control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor will go in reverse.

Operating suggestions

DANGER: Prior to operating the tractor the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.

WARNING: If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.

WARNING: The unit’s steering control levers are very

responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and ease of operation come with practice and experience. The machine can spin very rapidly. Use caution when making turns and slow down before making sharp turns.

Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.

WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to “jump” them as the operator could be

thrown from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.

When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.

Tractor performance is maximum when the throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use the control levers to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.

Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have additional 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.

DANGER: Never work with blades while engine is running or deck clutch switch is engaged (on). Always place deck clutch switch in the disengaged position, place control levers in the park brake position and turn engine off and disconnect negative battery cable. Block up mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves when handling blades. Always check for blade damage if mower strikes rock, branch or other foreign object during mowing!

Use high blade speed. Your mower is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives best cut.

Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area. Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns because side discharge is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.

When mowing a lawn for the first time cut grass slightly longer than normal to avoid scalping uneven terrain. When possible, it is best to use the cutting height that was used in the past. When cutting grass taller than six inches, you may want to mow the lawn twice to achieve a better quality of cut.

During normal mowing cut only about 1/3 of the grass blade. Cutting more than that is not recommended unless grass is sparse or it is the end of the mowing season.

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