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Hustler Z Parts Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097...
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered unimproved land.
General Information This Manual covers Hustler Z models 927723A/B, 927749A/B, 927756A/B, 927772A/B, 927798A/ B, 927806A/B, 927814A/B, 928432, 928853A/B, and 928861A/B, with serial numbers higher than 07020000. Frequently Ordered Parts PART NO. 027912 Lubrizol 7 oz. Bottle 027920 Lubrizol 10 oz. Bottle 768341 Hydraulic Oil Filter 781443...
Using this manual Illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Excel Industries, Inc. reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed neces- sary, without notification.
Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Notes section next to the fastener. SIZE FT-LBS .250...
Rivet Nut Installation FOR KAWASAKI 26 HP LIQUID COOLED ONLY FOR ALL MOWERS EXCEPT 26 HP LIQUID COOLED SERVICE ITEM NO. PART NO. 548032 547760 547752 548545 808493 600961 808477 808477 547950 549303 1. Seat supports 547950 and 549303 include rivet nuts. 2.
Footrest Assembly ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 359547 395533 305615 086660 767954 781880 052860 1. Do not tighten, Item 2 (348276 Floor) must be able to pivot on these bolts. 108602 10/08 MFG. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 359547 STEP TREAD 395533 FLOOR 305615 PLATFORM STEP TREAD 086660...
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHARGING PROCEDURE 1. Set handles in the neutral position. 2. Start engine at idle. 3. Let run for a minimum of 30 seconds. 4. Stroke handles to forward position. 5. If motors do not turn in 15 seconds return handles to neutral and repeat step 3 and 4 (one time).
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHARGING PROCEDURE 1. Set handles in the neutral position. 2. Start engine at idle. 3. Let run for a minimum of 30 seconds. 4. Stroke handles to forward position. 5. If motors do not turn in 15 seconds return handles to neutral and repeat step 3 and 4 (one time).
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Battery Installation ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 024927 771428 796219 744276 768523 058776 348417 055939 029868 740696 034272 779850 1. When performing service on mower, disconnect battery ground cable and do not reconnect to battery until engine is ready to be started. See Owners Manual.
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2. For units with serial number 07120009 and higher: Torque to 17 ft.-lbs. 3. For units with serial number 07120009 and higher: 600925 used on left wheel. 600924 used on right wheel. 4. For units with serial numbers prior to 07120009: Torque to 350-375 ft.- lbs.
Kawasaki Engine Installation (Remote Air Cleaner) TO ENGINE PART OF SENSOR ENGINE YELLOW TO SPADE TERMINAL TO BULLET TERMINALS RED/BLK 13 14 POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE TRACTOR FRAME STARTER SOLENOID GROUND NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE PART OF COMMON WIRE HARNESS 108602 10/08...
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1. Includes mounting hardware. 2. Part of Item 8 (799312 Wire Harness Adapter). 3. Engine oil capacity: Refer to engine owner’s manual. 4. Engine RPM to be set at 3600± 50. 5. Includes one (1) of Item 17 (057661 Hose Clamp). 6.
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Kawasaki 25 HP Engine Installation (With HD Air Cleaner) TO ENGINE SENSOR YELLOW PART OF ENGINE STARTER SOLENOID GROUND RED/BLK PURPLE 30 24 TO SPADE TERMINAL TO BULLET TERMINALS PART OF COMMON WIRE HARNESS 108602 10/08...
Kawasaki 26 HP Engine Installation POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE 27 28 PART OF ENGINE PART OF WIRE HARNESS KAWASAKI ENGINE SCREEN PART OF ENGINE 108602 10/08...
Kawasaki 29 HP Engine Installation (With HD Air Cleaner) YEL/BLK TO SPADE TERMINAL ON RECT. NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE 5-10 PART OF COMMON WIRE HARNESS BULLET CONNECTORS RED/BLK TO SPADE TERMINAL ON STARTER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE (2 WIRES) 108602 10/08...
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Kawasaki 29 HP Engine Installation (With HD Air Cleaner) ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 601548 109743 720516 788018 785378 601550 780841 017004 782664 029751 705137 016899 796524 034272 768523 109749 338475 337394 016253 767962 016527 036244 377994 601257 788943 029876 799320 601561 789131 1.
Honda Engine Installation PART OF ENGINE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE RED/BLK PART OF COMMON WIRE HARNESS TRACTOR FRAME GRA/PUR POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE 5-12 108602 10/08...
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7. Supplied with engine. 8. When installing lower hose clamp on air cleaner hose, install as low as possible (against carburetor inlet). 9. This connector used for optional electrical equipment. 10. Air filter service parts: 785261 763318 MAIN AIR FILTER ELEMENT VACUATOR VALVE 5-14 108602 10/08...
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Drive Wheel Assembly Installation ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 784058 781245 784066 019521 061077 770859 601238 781245 796250 019521 061077 770859 782078 782284 782086 019521 061077 770859 1. Torque to 65-75 ft. lbs. 2. Inflate tire to 8-12 psi. 3. For mowers with serial numbers prior to 07120009, use 781237 for the wheel and tire assembly, and 781252 for the wheel assembly.
Anti-Rollover Wheel Assembly TRACTOR FRAME ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 068239 031997 767962 781567 1. Do not torque, wheel must turn freely. 108602 10/08 MFG. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 068239 CS .500-13 X 4.500 HX G5 ZN 031997 ANTI-SCALP WHEEL 767962 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE HD ZN 781567 NT .50-13 HX LK NY NOTES:...
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Side Discharge Deck—"B" Adaptors SERVICE ITEM NO. PART NO. 108533 108518 108621 108532 108517 108620 108221 108212 108254 025395 767954 086660 029751 1. Service part includes rivet nuts. 108602 10/08 MFG. QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 108533 AIR FLOW BAFFLE, "B" RIGHT SIDE (66" DECKS) 108518 AIR FLOW BAFFLE, "B"...
66" & 54" Side Discharge Deck Belt Routing and Tensioning 1. Spring length after tensioning belt. Measure spring from outside of hook to outside of hook. 2. Route belt as shown. DECK ASSEMBLY NOTES: 108602 10/08...
60" Side Discharge Deck Belt Routing and Tensioning 1. Spring length after tensioning belt. Measure spring from outside of hook to outside of hook. 2. Route belt as shown. 108602 10/08 DECK ASSEMBLY NOTES:...
54" Rear Discharge Deck Belt Routing and Tensioning 1. Spring length after tensioning belt. Measure spring from outside of hook to outside of hook. 2. Route belt as shown. DECK ASSEMBLY NOTES: 108602 10/08...
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Seat Installation—S/N Prior to 08010000 8-10 108602 10/08...
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Seat Installation—S/N Prior to 08010000 ITEM SERVICES PART NO. 793661 350041 000331 086660 767954 724716 350421 036244 052860 768523 034272 781880 080358 748756 350462 781617 722199 1. Must pivot freely. 2. Service parts available for Michigan Standard seat; PART NO. 793307 793315 793331...
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ROPS Installation ITEM SERVICES PART NO. 601440 601471 601470 601560 061812 601472 023317 077859 767962 601473 349704 3. ROPS come standard on all Hustler Z units with serial numbers 08010000 and higher. Prior to this serial number, ROPS were optional for Hustler Z mowers.
Tractor Decals VIEW B-B TOP OF SEAT PAN BOTTOM OF SEAT PAN 108602 10/08...
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Tractor Decals ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 781427 779280 784702 789503 727008 791830 782136 788968 785188 782128 727016 771436 727172 782573 793588 786426 600899 600941 1. Location for item 7 (788968-Engine Compartment Decal) for mowers with HD air cleaners only. 2. Location for item 7 (788968-Engine Compartment Decal) for all mowers except those with HD air cleaners.
Hustler Z’s with Kawasaki engines: Does not include machines with 29 HP or 26 HP engines. Throttle cable routing "FIG. 4". HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Choke cable routing, front and rear tie straps "FIG. 5" & "FIG. 6". POS. & NEG. BATTERY CABLES TIE STRAP CHOKE...
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Fuel line routing "FIG. 7" & "FIG. 8". NEG. BATTERY CABLE TIE STRAP FUEL LINE LEFT FUEL TANK RIGHT FUEL TANK TO ENGINE THROTTLE CABLE TIE STRAP WIRE HARNESS POS. BATTERY TIE STRAP CABLE FIG. 7 WIRE HARNESS FIG. 8 10-5 FUEL LINE...
Hustler Zs with Kawasaki 29 HP engines: Routings "FIG. 9". WIRE HARNESS TIE STRAP NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE Route fuel lines, battery cables, and choke and throttle cables and tie as shown, "FIG. 10". Tie fuel lines to seat support as shown in "FIG. 11" (right side shown, left side similar). TIE STRAP POS.
Choke and throttle cable connections to engine, see "FIG. 13". CHOKE CABLE CABLE CLAMP THROTTLE CABLE FIG. 13 THROTTLE AND CHOKE CABLE INSTALLATION TO ENGINE (SEE "FIG. 13" & "FIG. 14"). 1. Clamp Instrument Panel to side of seat support in installed orientation 2.
Throttle and choke cable connections to engine: "FIG. 17" and "FIG. 18". THROTTLE CABLE FIG. 17 Hustler Z’s with Honda engines: Choke/Throttle cable routing "FIG. 19". Tie throttle and choke cables to hydro hose as shown.Fuel line routing "FIG. 20" & "FIG. 21". TIE STRAP WIRE HARNESS...
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FUEL VALVE LEFT FUEL LINE RIGHT TO ENGINE FUEL LINE FIG. 20 Choke/Throttle cable routing "FIG. 22". Tie choke and throttle cables together. WIRE HARNESS CHOKE AND THROTTLE CABLE STRAP LEFT PUMP FIG. 22 10-9 WIRE TIE STRAP HARNESS FUEL LINE FIG.
Maintenance & Adjustment Safety This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING –...
Safe Maintenance & Adjustment Practices ▲ This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to tractor.
off and remove ignition switch key for maximum safety. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only. ▲ Use a stick or similar instrument to clean under the mower making sure that no part of the body, especially arms and hands are under mower.
Safety and Instruction Decals ▲ Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non- readable. The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief expla- nation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
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Do not remove or modify stabilizer wheels or rear engine guard or injury can result. Part Number 771436 Keep engine and pump compart-ment(s) clean (especially in exhaust area) to prevent fire and provide Part Number 788968 maximum engine and hydraulic cooling.
INTRODUCTION Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following pages contain suggested maintenance information and schedules which the operator should follow on a routine basis. Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or damage.
Drive wheels ...8-12 psi (55-69 KPa) Gauge wheels...8-12 psi (55-69 KPa) Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. WARNING: Explosive separation of a tire and rim can cause serious injury or death.
Electrical system The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground. Recommended battery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended. Other- wise, follow battery manufacturer’s maintenance, safety, storing and charging specifications. The battery is located under the seat platform "FIG.
WARNING: Incorrect battery cable routing could cause damage to the tractor and battery cables. This can cause sparks which can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury. Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.
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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 20W50 SG, SF/CC, CD service motor oil. Change hydraulic system filter element ("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.
The fuel filter ("FIG. 36") is installed in the fuel line between fuel tanks and engine fuel pump. Replace filter annually or after every 500 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. When replacing the fuel filter, check the fuel line hoses and fuel shut-off valve grommet for any cracks or leaks.
Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the scheduled maintenance chart. See “SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED” on page 10-20. A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on the Hustler Z and Super Z tractors and supplies clean combustion air to the engine "FIG. 39". ENGINE AIR FILTER RECOMMENDED SERVICE PROCEDURE...
(especially diesel engines). Therefore, Hustler Turf Equipment and the engine manufacturers have carefully selected a reliable filter designed to fit the needs of the engines. The filter specified is a Donaldson filter, Hustler part number 785261.
A restriction indicator takes the guesswork out of air cleaner servicing and allows you to safely benefit from the filter’s optimum performance. RESET BUTTON General engine maintenance Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s manual.
Deck Belt Drive Layout 1. Spindle drive belt 2. Deck blade spindle pulley 3. Spindle belt tension idler 4. Spindle belt tension idler spring (9.0" at operation) 5. Deck belt idler 6. Idler arm FIG. 43 WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially when operating on a slope. If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately.
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Sharpen the blades on a grinder following pattern as shown "FIG. 45". Touch-up sharpening can be done with a file. Check the blades for balance following grinding. A commercial balancing tool is available through most hardware supply stores, or balancing can be done by placing the blade on an inverted line punch or 1/2" bolt.
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Introduction Your Hustler Z was adjusted before it left the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. However, after start-up and continued use, a certain amount of break-in wear will cause some adjustments to change. Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or damage.
JAM NUT PUMP LINKAGE FIG. 49 If the tractor creeps in the neutral position the control linkage may be adjusted as follows: 1. Raise and block the tractor up so the drive wheels are off of the floor. WARNING: Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands.
pump arms are stopping the forward motion of the control arms, loosen the jam nut on the adjustable stop of the corresponding side and turn the stop (set screw) inward to stop the control levers slightly before the pump bottoms out. Lock in place when the adjustment is correct by re-tightening the jam nut.
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Park brake adjustment Occasionally check the park brakes and adjustment using the following method: 1. Position the control levers in the neutral position. Disengage the deck clutch. WARNING: Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands.
CONTROL LEVER PARK BRAKE SLOT 1/8" OUTSIDE EDGE FIG. 55 8. Rotate the tire and at the same time rotate the turnbuckle to shorten the length of the brake linkage to increase the brake pressure. When you feel the brake begin to engage, stop adjusting the turnbuckle.
Deck drive belt adjustment The spindle belt tension remains constant by means of a tension idler and spring "FIG. 58". The spring tension should be such that the belt does not slip under normal operating load conditions, assuming the belt is not excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears in, adjustment may become necessary.
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Drive wheels tire pressure ...8 - 12 psi Gauge wheels tire pressure...8 - 12 psi WARNING: Stop engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position. Place control levers in the brake position before leaving machine. 2. Park the unit on a flat surface. 3.
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ADJUSTER HARDWARE 7. Loosen the two nuts on the front of height indicator so that the foot pedal is free "FIG. 65". 8. Start the leveling process on the left front of the tractor. 9. Set the amount of threads protruding on the deck lift rod from the lift block at approximately 1"...
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