Hustler Turf 36 - Manual (Page 19)

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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. 4-1) 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”- 4-1/2” (3.81 cm - 11.43
cm) in 1/4” (.64 cm) increments.
Step on the deck lift pedal to release tension from the
adjusting pin. Pull the pin out and insert it into the desired
cutting height. Fig. 4-9
Step on the deck lift pedal and raise the deck to its highest
position and latch the transport mode lever in place when
transporting the unit.
Anti-scalp wheels
Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Sport units. These anti-
scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing
on rough uneven terrain.
After setting the cutting height, adjust the anti-scalp wheels so
they extend below the deck but do not contact the ground.
They should always be at least 1/4” to 3/4” (6.35mm to
19.05mm) below the deck. With the unit sitting on a flat level
surface, the wheel position can be adjusted up or down as
needed from 3/4” to 1-3/4” (19.05mm to 44.45mm) below the
blade surface. Move the wheels up or down, in 1/2” (12.70mm)
increments, using the different axle mount holes in the wheel
mount bracket. Fig. 4-10
When adjusting the rear anti-scalp wheels, the wheel should
be in the same axle mount hole as the front anti-scalp wheels.
Fig. 4-9
Transport lever
Pin
Cutting height holes
Fig. 4-10
Anti-scalp wheel
Adjusting holes