Hustler Dash transmission neutral switch

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Eric Ray

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Is there an after market rod to set the transmission switch to neutral, so you don't have to reach underneath to disengage???
 
Most that I deal with have a manual release rod, no magic switches.
 
The Dash doesn't have a rod (that usually comes out the rear end), you have to reach underside and turn the release. Is there a after market rod or does Hustler make one for this model?
 
Sounds like you have a hydraulic bypass release like some of the bigger John Deere models. I am not aware of any electric solenoid kit that can be plumbed in.
 
I reckon Hustler was too cheap to add these.

You can make you own out of some cemetery reef stand legs. You need to drill a hole in the slots of the frame. And would need to at least drill a hole the bent rod end for a keeper key.

Now the rods off the JD Z950R might be what you need. But you need to try find a used one for trial fitment.

TCU26469 LH
TCU32664 RH / UC24306 RH depends on serial number.
 
StarTech said:
I reckon Hustler was too cheap to add these.

You can make you own out of some cemetery reef stand legs. You need to drill a hole in the slots of the frame. And would need to at least drill a hole the bent rod end for a keeper key.

Now the rods off the JD Z950R might be what you need. But you need to try find a used one for trial fitment.

TCU26469 LH
TCU32664 RH / UC24306 RH depends on serial number.
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Thank you. I didn't think of that. I will check out these and see if they will work. Thanks again.
 
Ok now folks, am I the only person who can get down on my prayer bones and move a rod? Or am I missing something! Please advise me. Not trying to be a smart butt, it would take a few hours to make something to replace what's already supplied.
 
We are in the "Jetson's age" where everything has a push button and instant gratification with little effort I suppose.

My favorite scenes from that cartoon were them complaining about their aching finger from pushing buttons all day.

I'm not a big fan of searching for bypass pull rods and turn valves, but I never have to use them hardly unless I break a drive belt.
 
outdoorpowermike said:
Ok now folks, am I the only person who can get down on my prayer bones and move a rod? Or am I missing something! Please advise me. Not trying to be a smart butt, it would take a few hours to make something to replace what's already supplied.
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Yes sir. You are missing something. The Dash has no rods. And they do not make them for this model. I have to reach underneath the mower and turn the lever on the transmission by hand. It just would be convenient to push pull a lever like the other models.
 
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