Hustler Turf ATZ - Manual (Page 18)

Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and
better dispersion of the clippings.
Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the
year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting
height. As the growth rate slows in mid summer, mow less frequently. If
you cannot mow at a regular interval, mow at a high cutting height; then
mow again two days later at a lower cutting height.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the cutting width of the
mower is wider than the previous mower. This ensures that uneven turf is
not cut too short.
Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller
than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture. Then mow it again
with the cutting height set lower.
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.
Neutral
Left control
lever
Left control lever
Right control lever
Three point turn
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Right
control
lever
Neutral
Neutral
Right
control lever
Left
control lever
Figure 3-15
Figure 3-16
Side
discharge
chute
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