Deck Cutting Height Adjustment - HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual

Deck Clutch Operation
Before beginning operation, check to make sure the deck
clutch switch is engaging and disengaging the blades properly.
Make sure that the area around and under the deck
is clear and that there are no bystanders in the
immediate area before proceeding.
To check the deck clutch switch:
1. Start the engine and engage the deck clutch.
2. With the deck clutch switch up (clutch engaged) and
the engine running, listen to confirm that the mower
blades are rotating.
3. Now, push the deck clutch switch down (clutch
disengaged), and with the engine running, listen to
confirm that the blades have stopped rotating.
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck
clutch switch
immediately and contact your Hustler
Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life.
1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at
approximately 2/3 throttle and there is no load on the
blades. After clutch engagement, advance the engine
throttle to full rpm.
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.
2. Disengage the clutch only when the throttle is set at
less than 1/2 throttle.
Never disengage the clutch with the engine running at
high rpm. Setting the throttle to less than 1/2 throttle
when disengaging the clutch will help extend clutch life.
Warranty will not be allowed for deck clutches that fail due
to improper engagement and disengagement practices.

Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

Deck height is adjustable in 1/4" (6.4 mm) increments.
Figure 3-12
To adjust the cutting height, pull rearward on the deck lift
lever to raise the deck and then place the height adjusting
stop into the desired cutting height hole. Slowly release the
deck lift lever until the height adjusting stop is resting
against the bracket.
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down, discontinue operation
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Move the deck lift lever to the transport position slot when
the unit is in the transport mode. Figure 3-13.
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A. Height adjusting stop
A
A. Deck lift lever
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B. Height adjusting bar
Figure 3-12
Figure 3-13
B
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