[. . . ] Hustler Z Super Z Owner's Manual ······· Hustler Turf Equipment ····· P. O. Box 7000 ··· Hesston, Kansas · 67062-2097 375527_0406 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 375527_0406 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sect. Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sect. [. . . ] Do not attempt to mount a tire without the proper equipment and experience to perform the task. Never weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly as an explosion may occur. When inflating tires stand to one side and not in front of or over the tire assembly. Check tires for low pressure, blemishes, damaged rims or missing lug bolts and nuts. 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. Otherwise, follow battery manufacturer's maintenance, safety, storing and charging specifications. 4-3 Battery Hour meter To recognize when your machine needs servicing, check the hour meter and the maintenance schedule. The hour meter shows the number of hours the engine has run and the maintenance schedule lists the service intervals. 4-2 Figure 4-3 375527_0406 4-5 WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Always wear eye protection when checking the battery, acid can cause serious injury to skin and eyes. If contact occurs, flush area with clean water and call physician immediately. This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to flame. WARNING: Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching metal tractor components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury. Prevent the battery terminals from touching any metal tractor parts when removing or installing the battery. Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal tractor parts. 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. Common circuit failures are usually caused by shorting, corroded or dirty terminals; loose connections, defective wire insulation or broken wires. Switches, solenoids and ignition components may also fail, causing a shorted or open circuit. Before attempting any failure diagnosis of the electrical system, use a test light or voltmeter to check the battery voltage. [. . . ] Includes 6 deck-mounted rollers to improve flotation in rolling and uneven terrain. Deck Lift: Raise and lower deck from driver's seat with simple foot-operated deck height adjustment. Solid 1 IN X . 375 IN (2. 55 CM x . 95 CM) steel bars reinforce impact areas on trim edges. . 187 IN x . 375 IN (. 47 CM x . 95 CM) in box-section reinforced front edge. [. . . ]