Hustler Turf Z4 manual Children, Control Panel, Controls, Safety start interlock system

5. Rocks

These are just a few examples of situations when caution must be used when operating on a slope. There are many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remem- ber to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope.

The ROPS will minimize chance of injury or death from rollover. Seat belt must be fastened while operating a machine equipped with ROPS in the raised and secured position. Both retaining pins and hair pins must be installed. Failure to use seat belt will result in serious injury in the event of a roll over.

Children

Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.

Never leave machine unattended with ignition key in switch, especially with children present.

Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.

Always disengage deck clutch, place control levers in park brake position, stop tractor engine, and remove igni- tion key when leaving operator’s seat.

Keep children out of the mowing area and under the watchful care of a responsible adult other than the opera- tor.

Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.

Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children.

Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation. Children who have been given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing area for another ride and be run over or backed over by the machine.

Never allow children to operate the machine.

Never allow children or others in or on towed equipment. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, the end of a fence or other objects that may obscure vision.

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Control Panel

IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat platform and the seat is equipped with the optional arm rests, make certain to place the control arms in the park brake position and pivot the arm rests upward before plac- ing the seat platform in the full forward position to prevent arm rest damage.

A.Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to manually operate the engine choke. When the lever is in the down position, the choke is in the off (run) position. When the lever is pulled up, the choke is in the on (start) position. Do not operate the machine in the on (start) position.

B.Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward to decrease engine rpm.

C.Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch down to disengage the clutch.

IMPORTANT: Never engage clutch with engine running at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.

D.Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:

“OFF”, “RUN”, and “START”. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to “START” position; release key when engine starts, and switch will automatically return to the RUN position.

E.Oil pressure light (Figure 3-1) — this light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position and stays lit until the engine is running and a safe oil pressure is developed. If light comes on during operation, shut engine off immediately and locate and correct the problem.

F.Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position.

Controls

A.Control levers (Figure 3-2) — these levers control the tractor’s speed, direction, stopping, and park brake. Levers are used to steer, accelerate, decelerate and change direction. When the control levers are in the park brake position (3-3) the tractor will not move when the engine is on and drive pumps are operating.

WARNING: The parking brake may not hold the trac- tor if parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope.

B.Deck lift pedal (Figure 3-3) — the deck lift pedal is used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to raise the deck and then place the deck height locking pin into the desired cutting height hole.

Push the deck lift pedal to raise the deck when going over obstructions.

Safety start interlock system

The tractor is equipped with a safety start interlock system consisting of the park brake switches, seat switch, and deck

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