Engine Oil And Filter; Engine Air Filter; General Engine Maintenance; Belts - HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual

Engine Oil and Filter

If the engine has been running and is up to operating
temperature, allow the engine to cool before
changing the oil. Engine and engine oil will be very
hot, so be very careful when changing oil and wear
the appropriate protective gear to avoid being
burned or exposed to engine oil.
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Mower must be on a level surface when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance
recommendation and capacities. Hustler
recommended.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and then per
recommendations after that. If mower is being operated in
extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
Draining the engine oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine. Figure 4-9
2. Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that
might block the flow of the engine oil.
3. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve
nipple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto
the valve.
4. Position the loose end of the hose so that it can drain
into a suitable oil drain container.
5. With the hose in position, use a 10 mm wrench or
socket and open the valve approximately 4 turns in the
counterclockwise direction. Allow 10 minutes for
engine oil to adequately drain.
6. After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
7. Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the exhaust system before operating the machine.
8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.

Engine Air Filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.

General Engine Maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner's
Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels
114510
schedule for
Motor Oil is
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the engine manufacturer's
with quality and viscosity
oil
A. Oil drain valve
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the engine manufacturer. Special attention should
be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here.

Belts

Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of:
• severe cuts
• tears
• separation
• weather checking
• cracking
• burns caused by slipping.
Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure,
trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur
especially when operating on a slope.
If you lose steering control while operating the
machine, place the H-Bar
neutral position immediately and place the neutral
lock/park brake lever in the park brake position.
Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler
to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the
case, otherwise the belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or
damage the fibers of the belt covering.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a
very short time.
4-5
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Figure 4-9
steering lever in the
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dealer
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