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.
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?