IMPORTANT: When access is required under the seat
platform make certain to place the control arms in the
park brake position and pivot the arm rests upward
before placing the seat platform in the full forward
position to prevent arm rest damage.
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 3-1.
1. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-2a - 3-2b - 3-2c) – 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.
2. Throttle control (Fig. 3-2a - 3-2b - 3-2c) — a cable is
linked to engine throttle for controlling engine speed.
Figure 3-2c
Ignition
switch
Throttle
Deck clutch switch
Oil pressure light
Choke
Temperature warning light
Charging system warning light
Figure 3-2b
Ignition
switch
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Deck clutch
switch
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Kohler EFI
units only
Figure 3-2a
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3-1
OPERATION
Figure 3-1
Hustler Z Controls
11
1
8
14
4
2
6
13
15
9
12
5
7
19
20
10
16
8
11
12
12
3
12
12
17
17
18
1. Ignition Switch 6. Hour meter 11. Deck adjusting rod 16. Deck height indicator
2. Throttle lever 7. Oil Pressure light 12. Anti-scalp wheels 17. Brake switch
3. Control levers 8. Fuel tanks 13. Discharge chute 18. Choke lever
4. Deck clutch switch 9. Hydraulic reservoir 14. Left deck cover 19. Temperature warning light
5. Deck lift pedal 10. Battery 15. Right deck cover Check Engine light (927053 & 927061)
20. Charging system warning light
Kawasaki liquid
cooled units only