This Manual covers Hustler Z models 926253, 926295, 926311, 926345, 926451,926469, 926550, and 926568.
Frequently Ordered Parts
PART NO.DESCRIPTION
027912LUBRIZOL 7 OZ. BOTTLE
027920LUBRIZOL 10 OZ. BOTTLE
768341HYDRAULIC OIL FILTER
781443PUMP DRIVE B EL T
784207B-SECTION BELT, 72" DECK
781310B-SECTION BELT, 60" DECK
782292B-SECTION BELT, 52" DECK
068478FUEL FILTER
780171AIR FILTER ELEMENT ASSEMBLY
780155PRECLEANER AIR FILTER
772079ENGINE OIL FILTER
77739121" HIGH SAIL CW BLADE
78189818 " CW BLADE FOR SADDLESS
78251621 " CW BLADE FOR SADDLESS
78397724" OFFSET FLATBLADE
Service Literature
PART NO.DESCRIPTION
350157HUSTLER Z OWNER’S MANUAL
778423ENGINE MANUAL
Note: When ordering parts, you must use the part number as shown for each part, not the index number. Always give
the model and serial number to your parts and service representative.
Note: Items sold in bulk such as seals and hoses are sold by the foot.
Using this manual
Illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to
vary slightly in detail. Excel Industries, Inc. reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to your machine which is not reflected in this parts manual, see
your Hustler dealer for current information and parts.
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Hardware Description Codes & Abbreviations
The following codes are used throughout this parts manual. Refer to this list when ordering parts.
The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap
screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Notes section next to the fastener
17685157685152FW .281 X .625 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL
20559470559472CS .250-20 X .500 HX G5 ZN
30327710327711STRAINER
40327630327631BREATHER CAP
53498603498601RESERVOIR
60342720342724NT .312-18 HX G5 ZN
77685237685234FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL
87810627810621HYDRO-GEAR PUMP, BDP-10A-300
97810477810471HYDRO-GEAR PUMP BDP-10A-400
100417070417074NT .437-14 HX G5 ZN
117047427047428FW .453 X .812 X .060 ZN
127810547810542ROSS/PARKER WHEEL MOTOR, MB-15
137051867051864CS .437-14 X 1.375 HX G5 ZN
147683417683411FILTER ELEMENT
157683337683331FILTER HEAD
16781575N/A1-6STR -6 90°, PUSHLO C H O SE 4.75"
17763946N/A390°, -6 O-RING/-6 JIC FITTING
18778985N/A2-6STR -6 90°, PUSHLOC HOSE, 13.00"
19781591N/A1-6STR -6 90°, PUSHLOC HOSE, 15.00"
20779132N/A2STR-6MORB/-6JIC FITTING
21781559N/A145°, -8MORB/-8MSL FITTING
22781542N/A190°,-8MORB/-8MSL FITTING
23781658N/A1STR-8-MORB/HEX PLUG
24781526N/A490°, -10MORB/-8MSL FITTING
25781500N/A1RIGHT LOOP/RP-BM HYDRO TUBE
26781492N/A1RIGHT LOOP/LP-TM HYDRO TUBE
27781484N/A1LEFT LOOP/RP-BM HYDRO TUBE
28781476N/A1LEFT LOOP/LP-TM HYDRO TUBE
29781534N/A2STR-8MORB/-8MSL FITTING
30781518N/A1-6STR -6STR PUSHLOC HOSE, 9.00"
31763953N/A1-6 O-RING/-6JIC/6JIC T FITTING
SERVICE
PART NO.
N/A7814691MMZ HYDRAULIC KIT (INCLUDES 16-31)
MFG.
PART NO.
QTYDESCRIPTION
NOTES:
1. Add 3.5 oz. Lubrizol (027912) to new system or when hydraulic oil is
changed (see Owner’s Manual).
2. Hydraulic system capacity is 5 US quarts. Fill reservoir to within 1" of top
of Item 3 (032771 Strainer)
3. Two of Items 17 (7 63 946 9 0°, - 6 O-Rin g/-6 JIC Fit ting) mu st be instal led
to pumps prior to installing pumps in tractor.
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HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHARGING PROCEDURE
1. Set handles in the neutral position.
2. Start engine at idle.
3. Let run for a minimu m of 30 seconds.
4. Stroke handles to forward position.
5. If motors do not turn in 15 se conds r eturn handle s to neutr al and
repeat step 3 and 4 (one time).
6. If motors do not turn after second attempt, shut off the engine
and check for oil at the pump.
7. Increase throttle to half speed and work handles through forward
and reverse position until the motor operates smoothly
throughout the entire speed range.
17812607812602STEERING BAR GRIP
23487553487552STEERING BAR
376795476795448FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE HD ZN
403624403624410CS .375-16 X 1.000 HX G5 ZN
57051787051786CS .375-16 X 1.750 HX G5 ZN
60411520411528NT .312-24 HX ZN
776852376852318FW .343X .687 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL
83489463489462STEERING ARM MOUNT
93488883488881STEERLEVER SUPPORT LH
100558220558228CS .375-16 X .750 HX G5 ZN
117817167817162SS .500-13 X 1.75 SH ZN
120531990531992NT .500-13 HX JAM ZN
133489873489871STEERING CONTROL PANEL
143488623488624STEERLEVER BUSHING
150866600866608NT .375-16 HX LK NY
167815837815832BRAKE ROD ASSEMB LY
173504133504132NEUT RAL STOP YOKE ASSEMBY
180767450767452CE .375 X 1.125 .15 X .968 ZN
197601997601992CP .125D X .750 LG ZN
200631980631984CS 10-24 X .750 HXFLK ZN
217812117812112PUSH BUTTON SWITCH
227812867812862PUMP ROD ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY
237810887810882DAMPENER
247819227819224DAMPENER BALL STUD
257041637041632CS .250-20 X 2.00 HX G5 ZN
267685157685154FW .281 X .625 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL
270685510685512NT .250-20 HX NL ZN
283504543504541L.S PUMP ARM
293487973487972ADJUSTABLE PIVOT
307811537811534BUSHING
310051160051164CS .375-16 X 1.375 HX G5 ZN
320545020545024NT .375-16 HX GRD 5 ZN
330342720342728NT .312-18 HX G5 ZN
347817657817652BRAKE DRUM-HUB ASSEMBLY
357811127811121BRAK E ASS EM BLY
7
8
360362360362364CS .312-18 X 1.000 HX G5 ZN
373502723502722BRAKE ARM EXTENS ION
383502643502641R.S. BRAKE PIVOT ARM
397653397653394BUSHING
400598320598324NT #10-24 HX NL ZN
410188610188612COMPRESSION SPRING
427187917187912NT .375-24 NYLOCK ZN
437829797829792CS .375-16 X 4.75 HX G5 ZN
44065516N/A2ROSS CASTLE NUT
453503973503972BRAKE LINK TURNBUCKLE
SERVICE
PART NO.
3487143487141STEERLEVER SUPPORT RH
3489793489791R.S PUMP ARM
7813517813511BRAKE ASSEM BLY
3503303503301L.S. BRAKE PIVOT ARM
MFG.
PART NO.
QTYDESCRIPTION
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ITEM
NO.
46064337N/A2ROSS KEY
477817167817162SS .500-13 X 1.75 SH ZN
SERVICE
PART NO.
MFG.
PART NO.
QTYDESCRIPTION
NOTES:
1. Torque to 350-375 ft.-lbs. Included with wheel motor.
2. Torque brake assembly mounting bolts to 100 ft.-lbs.
3. Pin to be clean and free of rust. Apply thin coat of grease prior to
installing Item 30 (781153 Bushing).
4. Do not torque this fastener, should be snug but allow Item 38 (350330
Brake Pivot Arm) to pivot freely.
5. Item 29 (348797 Adjustable Pivot) to be adjusted such that Item 9
(348888/348714 Steerlever Support) has no end play.
6. See Fig. 1 for initial ins tallation of Item 23 (Dampener)
7. 781112 used on right wheel.
8. 781351 used on left wheel.
9. With Steering Bars in park position, adjust Push Button Switch (Item 21)
outboard until switch is activated by Brake Pivot Arm (Item 38). Repeat
for opposite side.
10. Apply Loctite 609 on threads. Fill hex of set screw with 3M EC-1252
tamper proof sealant after adjustments are complete.
NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT
Fig. 1
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Pump Belt and Pulleys Installation
TRACTOR
FRAME
1
2
3
1
64
9
27
4
1
8
6
11
5
15
1
5
10
2
3
7
34
8
16
19
22
17
18
23
20
5
21
24
9
13
14
64
12
7
25
26
LOCATION OF
RUBBER BUMPER
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Pump Belt and Pulleys Installation
INDEX
NO.
17486817486811GM .75 X 1.35 X 1.06 X .18 GROMMET
27798767798761ENGINE SC SINGLE PULLEY
32120762120762KEY 1/4 SQ X 1.50 LONG
40362440362441CS .375-16 X 1.000 HX G5 ZN
57679547679542FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE HD ZN
67810397810391CLUTCH
77838297838291FW .460 X 1.750 X .250 ZNYC
87633917633911CS .437-20 X 1.750 G5 ZN
90831960831964SS .312-18 X .750 SQ-HD ZN
9
103253083253082PULLEY & FAN
117681277681272KEY 5MM X 30MM RADIUS ENDS
123497613497611PUMP IDLER ARM
130252960252961FW .760 X 1.625 X .08 ZN
140611010611011NT .750-10 HX NL ZN
150154950154951STRAIGHT GREASE FITTING
167818567818561IDLER PULLEY
170281180281181FW .62 X 1.00 X.134 ZN
187818727818721CS .625-11 X 1.25 HX G5 ZN
190559390559391CS .250-20 X .750 HX G5 ZN
203623923623921CLUTCH ANCHOR BRACKET
210545020545021NT .375-16 HX GRD 5 ZN
227787387787381.312 WIRING CLAMP
237685157685151FW .281 X .625 X .051/.080 HD ZN/YL
240249270249271NT .250-20 HX GR.5 ZN
257813027813021IDLER SPRING
267814437814431A-SEC PUMP IDLER BELT
277819187819181RUBBER BUMPER
SERVICE
PART NO.
030601N/A4SS .312-18 X .500 SH NL
MFG.
PART NO.
QTYDESCRIPTION
NOTES:
1. Coat ID with anti seize.
2. Set blade tips .12"±.03" from surface of engine plate.
3. Torque to 45-48 ft-lbs.
4. Use Loctite 242 on threads.
5. Apply grease at zerk.
6. Torque to 12-15 ft-lbs.
7. Do not torque Item 14 (NT .750-10 HX NL ZN), Item 12 (349761 Pump
Idler Arm) should pivot freely.
8. Electric clutch burnishing procedure: After installing a new clutch it is
important to burnish the clutch to insure maximum deck clutch lif e . In an
open area with n o bystand ers set the engine spee d to half thr ottle. C ycle
the deck clutch on for 15 seconds, and then off for 15 seconds. Repeat
this operation 10 times, it will require about 5 minutes to complete.
9. On tractors with serial numbers prior to 01082125.
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Deck Lift Spring 782995
1
3
5
2
4
3
1
2
1
INDEX
NO.
1016972N/A5NT .625-11 HX G5 ZNYC
2781187N/A2DECK LIFT BLOCK
3017152N/A2FW .680 X 1.750 X .14 SAE ZNYC
4781401N/ADECK LIFT SPRING
5781138N/A1DECK LIFT THREADED ROD