Hustler Turf Z Shibaura Diesel, ATZ, Super Z manual Right control lever, Mower deck operation

Three point turn

	Left
	control
Step 1	lever

Right control lever

Neutral

	lever control Left	Neutral
Step 2

lever control Right

Step 3

Neutral

Right control lever

Left control lever

Figure 3-15

Side

discharge

chute

Figure 3-16

Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and better dispersion of the clippings.

Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If you cannot mow at a regular interval, mow at a high cutting height; then mow again two days later at a lower cutting height.

Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of the mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures that uneven turf is not cut too short.

Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture. Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower.

If the machine’s forward motion must be stopped while mowing, a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn. To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged.

WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without either the discharge chute or the entire grass collection system in place. Fig. 3-16

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. 3-1) 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” to 5” (2.54 CM - 12.7 CM) in 1/4” (.64 CM) increments. The holes in the height adjusting bar are spaced at 1/2” (1.27 CM) intervals. By turning the height adjusting stop around, 1/4” (.64 CM) increments can be attained due to the 1/4” (.64 CM) plate that is part of the stop. Fig. 3-17

EXAMPLE: When the height adjusting stop is placed in the 1” (2.54 CM) hole, with the 1/4” (.64 CM) plate facing to the front of the unit, the cutting height is at 1”. When the height adjusting stop is placed in the 1” (2.54 CM) hole, with the 1/4” (.64 CM) plate on the operator’s side of the hole, the cutting height is at 1-1/4” (3.18 CM).

The notch located at the rear of the height adjusting bar is to be used when the deck is placed in the transport mode.

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