Seat platform catch
Seat platform
Control lever
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Hydraulic reservoir
Hydraulic filter
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Hydraulic system
IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmission fluid in this system; use only motor oil as specified. Remember, dirt is the primary enemy of any hydraulic system.
WARNING: Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate skin. Hydraulic oil may cause infection in a minor cut or opening in the skin. If exposed to hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, make sure all connections are tight and all hoses and lines are in good condition. To find a leak under pressure, use a piece of cardboard or wood — never use your hands. Relieve all pressure in the system before disconnecting or working on hydraulic lines. To relieve pressure, lower all attachments and shut off engine.
The 1.0 U.S. gallon (3.79 liter) hydraulic reservoir is located in front of the engine and under the operator’s platform. Fig.
Check oil level in hydraulic system after every 50 hours of operation or weekly, whichever occurs first. Check more often if system appears to be leaking or otherwise malfunctioning.
Fluid level should be 1” from top of reservoir. Use only SAE 10W40 SG, SF/CC, CD service motor oil.
Change hydraulic system filter element (Fig.
The system filter is located to the right of the hydraulic reservoir. A standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed. Use a Hustler approved filter element only.
IMPORTANT: Prefill the filter element with clean oil, before installing, to prevent drawing air into the system pump.
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1.Fill the filter element with clean system oil. Smear a light coating of oil on upper surface of rubber seal.
2.Install the filter element on base. Tighten the oil filter by hand until the filter seal makes contact with the filter head, then tighten an additional 3/4 turn with a an oil filter wrench. — DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
3.Start tractor engine and let run at approximately 2/3 throttle for a few minutes to work any trapped air out of the system before engaging the steering control lever.
4.Stop the engine and check the filter and connections for leaks.
5.Check the hydraulic reservoir for specified oil level. Add clean oil as necessary.
Clean or replace hydraulic reservoir cap annually. Cap may be cleaned by dipping in or flushing with cleaning solvent. Follow manufacturer’s instructions and warnings for application of solvent type selected.
A hydraulic oil heat exchanger is installed on the Super Mini Z. This heat exchanger is designed to keep hydraulic system oil temperature lower in hot operating conditions or heavy continuous operating conditions.
This hydraulic heat exchanger is located above the engine. Air is drawn across the cooling fins by an electric fan located above the heat exchanger. Fig.
Fuel system
DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills.
Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store machine away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank.
Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.
Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer as interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck or trailer using a portable container and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
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