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109627CE_0512
Hustler 3700
Operator's Manual
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P.O. Box 7000
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Hesston, Kansas
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67062-2097
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  • Page 1 Hustler 3700 Operator’s Manual ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 109627CE_0512 REV F...

  • Page 2: Manual Version

    Manual version Original Instructions in English Hustler Turf Equipment Authorized Representative Hastrac A/S Birkegaardsvej 30 8361 Hasselager Denmark Mr. H. K. Hansen Phone:+4586283366 FAX: +4586283889 Excel Industries, Inc. Manufacturer of Hustler Turf Equipment 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062...

  • Page 3: General Information

    The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators Be sure to register the power unit plus each attachment that in maintaining and operating the 3700 power unit. Please read it displays a model and serial identification number plate with carefully;...
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  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be message intended to provide a reasonable degree of trained in the proper use and should read the manuals PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, during the normal operation and servicing of this operate, adjust, or service this machine.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Hot fluid under pressure WARNING: Hot surface! • Keep a safe distance from the machine. • Do not open while engine is hot. Wait until the system has fully cooled to ser- vice. • Always keep shields or covers in place 601968 WARNING: •...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and WARNING: Rotating driveshaft! decals before attempting to operate this machine. 601623 • Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of this area. • Keep a safe distance from the machine. • Keep shields or covers in place while •...
  • Page 10 601415 601415 WARNING: Rollover! WARNING: Ejection! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 • Never drive the tractor at high speeds feet) away from drop-offs, retaining without a front-end attachment mounted walls, drainage ditches, embankments, to the tool bars. water, and other types of hazards to •...

  • Page 11: International Symbols

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various international symbols have been used on instruments and controls. These symbols are depicted and described below. Hours Recorded Neutral Battery Engine Water Diesel Fuel Power Take-off Temperature (ON) Air Filter Glow Power Take-off...
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  • Page 13: Slope Guide

    SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2.
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  • Page 15: Safe Operating Practices

    OPERATION  Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, Safe Operating Practices tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fit- This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and ting clothing. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may throwing objects.

  • Page 16: Using A Ramp

     Use only a single, full width ramp; do not use individ-  The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizontally ual ramps for each side of the unit. Having a full width (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. When operating...

  • Page 17: Instrument Panel

    These are just a few examples of situations when cau- tion must be used when operating on a slope. There are many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. ...
  • Page 18 Ignition switch Throttle Figure 3-2 Head light switch Figure 3-4 Reverse Master brake pedal travel pedal Figure 3-3 warning lights and instruments. B. Head light switch (Figure 3-3) — This switch is located under the instrument panel. Push the switch in and rotate the ignition key to the “RUN”...
  • Page 19 Park brake lever Release button Figure 3-8 Figure 3-6 Transmission selector lever shown in the Automatic AWD position Figure 3-9 High range Low range Differential lock pedal Figure 3-7 variable from zero to full rated speed in each range. The ground speed is controlled by these pedals. Depress the forward travel pedal to progressively increase forward speed.

  • Page 20: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Low ..0 - 9.7kph ....0 - 6.3kph The 3700 is equipped with an adjustable steering wheel High ..0-24.5kph ... . . 0 - 15.8kph which can telescope and tilt.
  • Page 21 (is not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem can not be located, contact your Hustler Dealer. WARNING: The safety interlock system should always function per steps 2 thru 6. If it does not function properly, it should be corrected immedi- ately.

  • Page 22: Engine Starting

    PTO safety shut-off system The 3700 power units are equipped with a cable operated system that will disengage the PTO when the right lift arm reaches a point near maximum lift. This shut-off system...
  • Page 23 Warranty will be denied other cable first to the auxiliary battery (-) negative when engine damage results from such use. terminal, and the other end to the Hustler tractor frame. Warm weather starting Follow the starting procedures above after the jumper cables are connected as instructed.

  • Page 24: Stopping The Engine

    WARNING: Always wear eye protection when 1. Pull the throttle lever fully rearward to the low idle checking the battery, acid can cause serious injury to position. skin and eyes. If contact occurs, flush area with 2. Release the HST foot pedals. clean water and call physician immediately.
  • Page 25 An Auxiliary Hydraulic Valve kit is available from your Hustler Dealer, as an option. When using the auxiliary valve, To operate the differential lock depress and hold down the the lift control lever must remain in neutral. Figure 3-19 and pedal until the lock is positively engaged.

  • Page 26: Rear Counter-Balance Weights

    Quick couplers Inside lever Outside lever Port A Weights Port A Weight attaching bracket Outside lever Inside lever Port B Port B Figure 3-21 NOTE: Inspect the ROPS after the first 20 hours of opera- Figure 3-20 tion. Following the initial inspection, check the ROPS after in place to prevent contamination.
  • Page 27 3. extreme or unusual wear 4. significant discoloration due to UV exposure 5. dirt or stiffness 6. abrasion to the seat belt webbing 7. damage to the buckle, latch plate or hardware. 8. or any other problem If the seat belt is to be cleaned, use soap and water. Do not Bolts use carbon tetrachloride, naphtha, etc., as these will weaken the webbing.
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  • Page 29: Safe Servicing Practices

    Always clean up  Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure spilled fuel and oil. that original standards are maintained  Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing...

  • Page 30: Torque Values

    Rear wheels ... . 96-124 KPa are hot; severe burns could result. Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the Release the clamp to unlock the hood latch.

  • Page 31: Electrical System

    Refer to Alternator Maintenance Locator Chart found elsewhere in this manual. The 3700 40-amp alternator is belt-driven from the engine crankshaft pulley. It is important that belt slippage does not WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related occur, or the charging system will be affected.
  • Page 32 If these items are in satisfactory condition and the warning light continues to indicate no charge, consult your Hustler Dealer. Figure 4-4 a red wire that goes from the starter terminal to a connector Alternator that links into the main wiring harness.

  • Page 33: Fuel System

    5. Install the front cover. Lower cover Front cover Screw Figure 4-6 Replacement bulb: Screw Head Lamp Bulb Type..JIS S25 BA15 12V 23W Figure 4-8 Light bulb & socket Instrument lights Figure 4-7 Instrument panel light To change a burned out instrument bulb: 1.
  • Page 34 IMPORTANT: If the original fuel tank cap is lost, always Store diesel fuel in an approved container and keep it replace it with a Hustler approved cap. A “will fit cap” may out of the reach of children. not be safe.
  • Page 35 Figure 4-12 auto bleed system to function correctly. 6. Install and securely tighten the sediment bowl. NOTE: The 3700 is an auto bleeding system. No manual 7. Open the fuel shutoff valve (the handle should be bleeding procedures needed.

  • Page 36: Engine Oil And Filter

    Engine oil and filter Engine oil filler IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires the removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained service technician. Checking the Engine Oil Level Check engine oil daily. Power unit must be setting level and the engine stopped for a period of time when checking oil level.

  • Page 37: Cooling System

    Overservicing The 3700 engine must operate at the correct temperature to Overservicing occurs when an air filter element is removed obtain maximum efficiency and service life. This is dependent for cleaning or replacement before it is necessary.
  • Page 38 DANGER: Never remove radiator cap or overflow engine and remove the hose. Allow all water to drain reservoir cap when engine is hot. Pressurized hot from the system through the drain valve. steam and water may be released, causing serious 3.
  • Page 39 Figure 4-19 system IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires the removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained service Radiator screen open position technician. WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury.

  • Page 40: Pto Control Lever Adjustment

    WARNING: The oil will be hot. Use caution to pre- vent skin coming in contact with hot oil. 2. Unscrew the oil filters and discard. Figure 4-24 & Figure 4-25 3. Coat the gasket on the new filters with a film of oil. Screw the filters into place until the gasket contacts the sealing surface, then tighten the filters approximately 3/4 of a turn by hand.

  • Page 41: General Engine Maintenance

    NOTE: Adjust the PTO control lever linkage every 100 hours. 1. The PTO control lever must move easily (soft), through the first 50% of travel. The remaining 50% of control lever travel must have a resistance (hard). 2. At the point of resistance (50% into the control lever stroke), attach a pull scale to the PTO control lever.
  • Page 42 If this does not fix the problem and your brakes continue to work incorrectly, do not operate the power unit (10 mm - 19 mm and contact your Hustler Dealer. Figure 4-31 Inspecting and adjusting the service brake The service brake must be adjusted when: a.

  • Page 43: Rear Wheel Toe Adjustment

    Figure 4-33 accordingly to meet the dimensional requirements of step 7. Tighten the jam nuts on either end of the tie rod. Make Bottom edge of sure the ball joints on each end move freely once jam brake pedal nuts are tightened. Brake linkage Bottom edge of brake pedal...
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  • Page 48 3700 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figures 4-39 & 4-40 First Every Every Every Every SERVICE AT Daily Seasonal INTERVALS INDICATED hours hours Hours hours hours Engine oil level (C) Radiator coolant level (C) Radiator screen (C) Visually inspect unit for loose hardware...

  • Page 49: Maintenance Locator Chart

    MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Engine Oil Fill Engine Air Cleaner Radiator Cap HST Filter Hydraulic Oil Filter Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick Wheels & Tires Fuel Filter Battery Fan Belt Transmission Oil Fill Lift Arm Lift Cylinder Brake Pedal Shaft Power Steering Cylinder Differential Lock Pedal Shaft Rear Axle 4WD Oil Fill/Dipstick Radiator Screen...
  • Page 50 MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Engine Oil Fill Engine Air Cleaner Radiator Cap HST Filter Hydraulic Oil Filter Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick Wheels & Tires Fuel Filter Battery Fan Belt Transmission Oil Fill Lift Arm Lift Cylinder Brake Pedal Shaft Power Steering Cylinder Differential Lock Pedal Shaft Rear Axle 4WD Oil Fill/Dipstick Radiator Screen...
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  • Page 53: Preparation Of Engine For Storage

    5. Flush the fuel system with a special oil, a quantity of operating satisfactorily. which will remain in the system when the engine is PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to have a copy of the Hustler product manuals, contact your Hustler dealer. 109627CE_0512 REV F...
  • Page 54 Hustler 3700 Technical Specifications Sound Measurements (dBA): Sound Power per Hemisphere method (ISO 3744 - 1994 & 11094 - 1991) Guaranteed Sound Power Level 928713CE / 928721CE – 105 dBA 928713CE / 928754CE – 105 dBA 928713CE / 928739CE – 105 dBA Operator Ear 928713CE / 928721CE –...
  • Page 55 Seat adjustment ......3-6 Hustler 3700 Technical Specifications ... . . 5-2 Service access .
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