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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.
Anti-scalp wheels
Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Hustler Mid Mount Z units.
These anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing
on rough uneven terrain.
After setting the cutting height, adjust the front anti-scalp wheels so they
extend below the deck but do not contact the ground. They should always
be at least 1/4” to 3/4” (6.35MM to 19.05MM) below the deck. With the unit
sitting on a flat level surface, the front wheel position can be adjusted up or
down as needed from 3/4” to 1-3/4” (19.05
MM to 44.45MM
) below the blade
surface. Move the front wheels up or down, in 1/2” (12.70
MM) increments,
using the different axle mount holes in the wheel mount bracket. Fig. 3-18
When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should be in the
lower axle mount hole when the front anti-scalp wheels are in the lower or
middle axle mount holes. When the front wheels are in the upper axle
mount hole, the rear wheels should be in the upper axle mount hole as well.
NOTE: When the anti-scalp wheels are installed, the minimum cutting
height is 1” (2.5
CM) with the anti-scalp wheels set at 3/4” (1.91CM).
BAC-VAC
TM
Mounting
If a BAC-VAC™ is to be mounted to an Hustler ATZ tractor it will be
necessary to remove the following from the unit:
1. Drive wheel weights
2. Frame weights located between the drive wheels
3. The front and rear mount legs of the ROPS structure. The two post
ROPS structure will remain. Fig. 3-19
The weights included with the BAC-VAC™ will be used instead of the
Hustler ATZ tractor weights.
If a BAC-VAC™ is mounted to the Hustler ATZ it will be necessary to
remove the BAC-VAC™ and front wheel weights from the tractor and it
will be necessary to re-attach the drive wheel weights, frame weights and
the front and rear mount legs to the tractor before operating the unit on a
slope.
ATZ Tilt Seat
ATZ units produced after 081100000 will have a tilt seat as standard
equipment. When the switch, located on the right steering control lever is
depressed, the seat will tilt up to 15 degrees, from center, both directions.
Fig. 3-20
Figure 3-17
Height
adjusting
stop
Stop
handle
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22
Figure 3-18
Adjusting
holes
Anti-scalp
wheel
Figure 3-19
Front
mount
legs
Rear
mount
legs