Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 60"/72" Out Front Deck 3500/3700 HUSTLER
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109631_0908 Hustler 3500/3700 60”/72” Out Front Dec k Owner’ s Manual ••••• P .O . Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097.
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GENERAL INFORMATION 109631_0908 1-1 This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Hustler Front Mount Deck 60” Hustler Front Mount Deck 72” To t h e n e w o w n e r The purpose of this manual is to assi st owners and operators in maintain- ing and operating the Hustler Front Mo unt Decks.
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109631_0908 1-3 WHA T IS COVERED BY THIS W A RRANTY Hustler T urf Equipment, makes the follo wing warranty to the original pur- chaser only: a. First and Second Y ear: Hustler Turf Eq uipment Tractors and Po wer Units are warranted for two (2) years from date o f delivery on all materials and workmanship.
1-4 109631_0908 ALLOCA TION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Hustler T urf Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in th e price of the goods.
109631_0708 2-1 This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERS ONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation an d servicing of this equipment. Obey all safety messages that follow this sy mbol to avoid possible injury or death.
2-2 109631_0708 Safety and In struction Decals V Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the im me diate areas of potential hazards. Th ese decals should not be removed or oblit- erated. Replace them if th ey be come non-readable.
OPERATION 109631_0908 3-1 Safe Operat ing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and th rowing objects. Always follow all safety in structions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation V Always keep safety shields and cove rs in place, except for servicing.
3-2 109631_0908 Attaching mo wer deck to tractor T o attach the Front Mount Mower D eck to a tractor , follow these recom- mended steps: 1. Insert the woodruff key into the ke yway on the gearbox’ s input shaft. Align the woodruf f key with keyway on universal jo int of PTO shaft.
109631_0908 3-3 7. If the measured cutting height is si gnificantly different than the 3.5” desired height than the front of the d eck will have to be adjusted at the two front gauge wheel forks. The rear of the deck will have to be adjusted by moving the pins up or do wn in the adjusting holes.
3-4 109631_0908 NO TE: 1” – 5” cutting height range: Recesses on side of gauge arm mounts visually indicate cutting height in 1/2” increment s . When the bottom (lowest) recess is just visible over top of gauge wheel assembly , cutting height is set at 5”, when the mower deck is set in the 1” – 5” range.
109631_0908 3-5 2. Use high blade speed. Y our Hustler tractor and mower are designed to operate at full throttle. As explaine d in tractor manual, throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blad e speed generally gi ves best cut. 3. Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown a rea .
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MAINTENANCE 109631_0908 4-1 Safe Servicing Practices This product is cap able of amputating hands and feet and th rowing objects. Always follow all safety instru ctions to avoid serious injury or death. Service V Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when ser - vicing or making adjustmen ts to trac tor .
4-2 109631_0908 Figure 4-1 Item No. Description Check or Maintain 1 Blades (3) — sharp and securely fastened Daily 2 Tires — proper ly inflated Daily 3 Gearbox — sufficient lubrication* Daily ** 4 Discharge chute — securely in place Daily 5 Clean clippings from under side of mow er housing and unde r the deck covers.
109631_0908 4-3 Introduction Regular maintenance is the best preven tion for co stly downtime or expensive, premature repair . The follo wing pages contain suggested mainte- nance information and schedules which the operator should follow on a ro u- tine basis.
4-4 109631_0908 WA R N I N G : When possible clean under mower , using a stick or similar instrument making sure that no part of the body , especially arms and hands are under mower . Daily , inspect mower for grass clipping bu ild-ups, wire and string tan- gles.
109631_0908 4-5 6. Keep oil and grease away from belts. 7. When replacing belts, check pulley groove condition. A worn groove (notch in shoulder) will cause ra pid be lt failure. Replace pulley if groove is w orn. 8. Never pry belt over edge of pulley , this may cause fibers of belt to break.
4-6 109631_0908 Tire care V isually inspect gauge wheel tires daily to ensure proper inflation. Gauge wheel tire inflation directly af fects mower cutting height. Proper pressure is 8-12 psi. End of season storage Read and follow suggestions in tractor’ s owner manual.
109631_0908 5-1 The majority of operating problems th at occur with a system ca n be traced to improper adjustments or delayed s e rvice. A consistently applied preven- tive maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manuel, will prevent many problems.
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INDEX PAGE PAGE 109631_0908 1-1 Anti-scalp rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Attaching mower deck to tractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Belt maintenance & adjustment .
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