Hustler Turf ATZ - Manual (Page 16)

5. dirt or stiffness
6. abrasion to the seat belt webbing
7. damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware.
8. or any other problem
WARNING: The ROPS structure’s protective capability
may be impaired by structural damage, overturn or
alteration. Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts.
Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to adhere
to these instructions could result in severe injury or death.
WARNING: To minimize chance of injury or death from
rollover: keep ROPS in the raised and locked position
and use the seat belt.
Never operate machine on a slope with the ROPS folded
down (lowered position).
There is no roll over protection when the ROPS is in the
lowered position.
Lower the ROPS only when absolutely necessary. Drive
slowly and carefully. Raise the ROPS as soon as
clearance permits. Read and follow slope operation
instructions and warnings.
Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered
position.
WARNING: Always pull from the tractor hitch. Do not
attach chains or ropes to the ROPS for pulling purposes, as
the machine can tip backwards.
Driving the tractor
DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse direction,
especially when maneuvering on a slope. The steering is
designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the
control levers in either direction could result in a reaction of
the tractor that can cause serious injury.
After starting engine, engage the control levers and steer as follows:
To go forward, push control levers forward an equal distance (Fig. 3-
14).
To go in reverse, pull control levers rearward an equal distance (Fig. 3-
14).
To turn left, move the right control lever farther forward from neutral
than the left control lever.(Fig. 3-14)
To turn right, move the left control lever farther forward from neutral
than the right control lever. (Fig. 3-14)
“0” degree turn, move one control lever forward and the other control
lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate.
(Fig. 3-14)
To stop or decrease speed, move control levers to neutral. When going
forward pull back gently on control levers. When going in reverse push
forward gently on control levers.
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.
Figure 3-13
ROPS post
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Figure 3-11
Figure 3-12
ROPS mounting bolt
ROPS post
ROPS
mounting
bolt
ROPS post
Hustler Z/Super Z shown
Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel shown
Hustler ATZ shown
.500-13 x 1.750 bolt
.625-11 x 2.00 bolt