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Moving tractor with stalled engine
If it becomes necessary to move the tractor when the engine is
inoperative, the hydraulic pumps are equipped with bypass valves. Before
moving the unit, turn bypass valves counter clockwise one-half to one
revolution. The valve stems on each hydraulic pump are located near the
top and are identified as a hex stud. The valve is located per Figure 3-7, 3-8
& 3-9.
The steering control levers must be placed in the neutral position, to
release the park brakes, so that the tractor can be moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to load on a
trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the tractor should be facing
forward and it must be secured.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves are
returned to their operating position before running the tractor following
repairs. (Fig. 3-6, 3-7 & 3-8)
ROPS
(Roll Over Protective Structure)
NOTE: Inspect the ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation.
Following the initial inspection, check the ROPS after every 500 hours of
operation or every six months, whichever comes first. Fig. 3.10
1. Check the torque of the ROPS mounting bolts. Tighten the bolts to
the correct torques as shown below if necessary. Fig. 3-11, 3-12 &
3-13
2. Inspect the operator’s seat and the mounting parts for the seat belt.
Tighten the bolts to the correct torque as shown below if necessary
and replace parts that show wear or damage.
Torque values are given below:
Ft-lbs. Nm
Hustler Z/Super Z ROPS mounting bolts . . . . . . . .73 . . . . . . . .99
Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel
ROPS mounting bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 . . . . . . . .99
Hustler ATZ
ROPS mounting bolts (.500-13 x 1.75) . . . .73 . . . . . . . .99
ROPS mounting bolts (.625-11 x 2.00) . . . .145 . . . . . . .197
Seat belt mounting hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . .65
The two-post ROPS can be pivoted down so that the machine can
operate under low hanging tree limbs or other obstructions. Do not wear
the seat belt when the ROPS is in the lowered position. Fig. 3-10
Always fasten seat belt during operation of the machine (mower
equipped with ROPS in “raised/up” position).
Inspect the area to be mowed for proper overhead clearance (tree limbs,
guy wires, doorways, etc)
Do not contact any overhead object with the ROPS.
Inspect the seat belt system (all seat, seat belt parts, seat pan and seat
pan latch) daily prior to mowing for signs of any damage. These parts
should be replaced if any parts indicate signs of:
1. cuts
2. fraying
3. extreme or unusual wear
4. significant discoloration due to UV exposure
Figure 3-8
Bypass valve
Super Z shown
Figure 3-7
Bypass valve
Hustler Z shown
Figure 3-10
ROPS
Figure 3-9
Bypass valve
Shibaura Diesel shown
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