Hustler Turf Z4 Front of Tractor Faces this Direction, Tractor towing, Operating suggestions

FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION

				mmz_steering.eps
N				N
FORWARD TRAVEL	ZERO DEGREE	FORWARD TRAVEL	REVERSE TRAVEL	REVERSE TRAVEL
	TURN	RIGHT TURN	RIGHT TURN

N= NEUTRAL POSITION

Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement

Figure 3-8

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.

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. (Figure 3-9)

IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of control levers is not rec- ommended 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.

Tractor towing

The tractor has a maximum towing capacity of 500 pounds. This includes the trailer weight and the payload.

The trailer tongue is limited to a maximum of 50 pounds. No other applications are approved.

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 oper- ating 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 equip- ment. 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

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