HUSTLER FasTrak General Service Manual
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- Page 1 Hustler FasTrak ® ® General Service Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 121363 REV C...
- Page 2 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
General Information ..........1-1 Hustler Service Program . - Page 4 Deck Belt Routing & Tensioning ....... . 6-6 Electrical ............7-1 Main Electrical Harness Schematic .
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Page 5: General Information
® Service Program in the engine compartment and under the seat platform areas; minute dust particles are abrasive to close-tolerance This manual is part of a service package for the Hustler ® engine and hydraulic assemblies. FasTrak mowers. Use of this manual in conjunction with ®... - Page 6 REV C 121363...
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Page 7: Safety
SAFETY • Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run- ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills. • If gasoline is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a mes- of spillage and avoid creating any source of igni- sage intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL... -
Page 8: Operation Precautions
and purpose of all controls, instruments, indicators Always keep engine and machine clean, removing and labels. accumulated dirt, trash and other material from machine. Wear Protective Clothing Never put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running. -
Page 9: Maintenance Precautions
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable(s) before dis- Use original Hustler replacement parts or parts that ® connecting the positive (red) cable(s). Always are equivalent in overall performance. - Page 10 • Always disconnect the negative (black) battery • Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the cable(s) before disconnecting the positive (red) acid. cable(s). • Flush your eyes with water for 10-15 minutes. Get • Always connect the positive (red) battery cable(s) medical attention immediately.
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Page 11: Torque
TORQUE Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Special Torques section. Size ft-lbs N•m... - Page 12 REV C 121363...
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Page 13: Power Unit Maintenance
POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE Steering Adjustments 1. Raise the rear of the mower and block with certified jack stands. The rear wheels need to be able to rotate freely and clear of all obstructions. Steering Control Lever Neutral Adjustment 2. Chock the front tires. The mower’s steering has been factory adjusted to elimi- 3. - Page 14 Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position Shown with steering control levers in the park brake position A. Steering control lever Figure 4-2 A. Steering control lever 6. Start the engine. Move the steering control lever to barely engage the brake (neutral) slot and hold it in Figure 4-3 that position (Do not engage the steering control lever far enough to engage the brakes in the brake slot).
- Page 15 • Remove the ignition key. • Disconnect the negative battery cable. Do not operate the mower without plugging the 2. On one side measure the park brake spring. It should mower’s wiring harness into the seat switch. This be compressed to 1.43"–1.48". If it is not, adjust the switch is an important part of the safety start nylock nut until the proper spring compression is interlock system.
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Page 16: Steering Control Lever Stops
Steering Control Lever Stops This procedure will require that the unit to be raised to allow the drive wheel to rotate. • Block the mower up off of the ground using only appropriate vehicle stands (minimum weight rating of 2000 pound)s. Use in pairs only. -
Page 17: Belts
Figure 4-9 standard oil filter wrench is used to change the filter. The IMPORTANT: Inspect the belt every 100 hours and replace threads are right handed. Use a Hustler approved filter ele- ® as needed. Replace the belt every 200 hours or every two (2) ment only. - Page 18 A. Expansion tank Figure 4-10 A. Screw C. Filter guard B. Filter Figure 4-12 6. Re-install the filter guard with three 1/4” screws. Torque the screws to 65 in.–lbs. each. Figure 4-12 7. Repeat steps 2–6 for the opposite side transaxle. 8.
- Page 19 Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands. • Make certain machine is secure when it is raised and placed on the jack stands. • Use only certified jack stands. Use only appropriate jack stands, with a minimum weight rating of 2000 pounds (907 kg) to block the unit up.
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Page 20: Tires
Drive wheels ....8–12 psi (55–83 KPa) Front wheels ....8–12 psi (55–83 KPa) If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ®... -
Page 21: Engine Maintenance
Check the engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of opera- tion. The mower must be level when checking the oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual and maintenance schedule for oil Hustler FasTrak mowers have a fuel evaporation system ® ®... -
Page 22: Engine Rpm Settings
The fuel hose is connected to the fuel tank as shown. It The vapor lines are connected to the fuel tank as shown. connects the fuel tank to the engine’s fuel pump. Figure 5-3 They connect the fuel tank to the engine’s vapor port. Figure 5-4 A. -
Page 23: Deck Adjustments
DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Leveling Side Discharge Deck Shown Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly inflated before starting to level deck. The recom- mended pressures are as follows: Drive wheels tire pressure. -
Page 24: Blades
Blades Mower Blade Maintenance IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for blade handling safety information. Refer to the Mower Blade Replacement section for blade removal and installation. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. - Page 25 Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades A 15/16" wrench is required to remove the 5/8" cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler Turf ® Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle.
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Page 26: Belts
When mounting blades, rotate them after installation to Rear Discharge Deck Shown ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides of the mower. Belts Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that shows signs of: •... - Page 27 Side Discharge Deck Shown Grasp the belt here and pull over the pulley. A. Grasp belt here Figure 6-10 Rear Discharge Deck Shown Grasp the belt here and pull over the pulley. A. Grasp belt here Figure 6-11 121363 REV C...
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Page 28: Deck Belt Routing & Tensioning
Deck Belt Routing & Tensioning The following notes are the same for the different decks that are available. 1. There is no tension adjustment of this belt. 2. Route belt as shown. Side Discharge Deck Belt Routing Figure 6-12 Rear Discharge Deck Belt Routing Figure 6-13 REV C 121363... -
Page 29: Electrical
ELECTRICAL Main Electrical Harness Schematic 121363 REV B... -
Page 30: Main Harness To Fuel Gauge Voltage Convertor Schematic
Main Harness to Fuel Gauge Voltage Convertor Schematic REV B 114241... -
Page 31: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Figure 8-1, Figure 8-2, Figure 8-3 & Figure 8-4 WEEKLY MONTHLY * ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 OR 300 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use... -
Page 32: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. - Page 33 Figure 8-4 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick Rear Discharge Deck Shown 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10.
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Page 35: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions. SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES... - Page 36 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Uneven cutting height The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s) bent The deck is not level Level the deck per the Deck leveling and height adjust- ment section of the General Service Manual An anti-scalp wheel is not...
- Page 37 INDEX PAGE PAGE Avoid Acid Burns .............2-4 Maintenance Precautions ........2-3 Avoid Fire Hazards ..........2-2 Maintenance Schedule .......... 8-1 Belts ..............4-5 Mower Blade Maintenance ........6-2 Blades ..............6-2 Mower Blade Removal ........... 6-3 Deck Belt Adjustment ..........6-4 Operate Machine Safely ........2-2 Deck Belt Installation ..........6-4 Operation Precautions ...........