HUSTLER TrimStar General Service Manual page 28

deck support blocks.
15. Tighten the other nut on the opposite side of the block,
and jam them tightly together against the block.
16. Go to the left front of the mower.
17. Make sure that there is still slack in the chain. If not,
loosen the two nuts on the block holding the threaded rod
until there is slack in the deck lift chain.
18. Tighten the appropriate nut until the chain just becomes
tight, making sure that the deck stays tight against the
deck support blocks.
19. Tighten the other nut on the opposite side of the block,
and jam them tightly together against the block.
20. Go to the left rear of the mower.
21. Loosen the 5/16" jam nut on the deck adjuster, and back
the 5/16" adjuster bolt out to allow the deck adjuster to
move up and down freely, and there is slack in the deck
lift chain.
22. Tighten the adjuster bolt until the chain just becomes
tight, making sure that the deck stays tight against the
deck support blocks.
23. Tighten the adjuster bolt jam nut to prevent the deck
leveler yoke from moving.
24. Tighten the hardware holding the chain and deck adjuster
onto the deck lift arm.
25. When completed, all chains should be tight, and deck
should still be resting on the deck support blocks.
Blades
Mower blade maintenance
Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power effi-
ciency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull blade
will tear rather than cut the grass, leaving a brown ragged top on
the grass within a few hours. A dull blade also requires more
power from the engine. Figure 6-9
Replace any blade which is bent, cracked or broken. Figure 6-
10 & Figure 6-11
WARNING
Never attempt to straighten a bent blade by heating, or
weld a cracked or broken blade as the blade may break
and cause serious injury. Replace worn or damaged
blades.
REV B
Never work with blades while engine is running or deck
clutch switch is engaged (on). Always place deck clutch
switch in the disengaged position, place neutral lock/park
brake lever in the brake (engaged) position, turn engine
off, and remove ignition key when leaving the unit.
Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, or, if
applicable, disconnect the negative battery cable. Block
up mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves
when handling blades. Always check for blade damage if
mower strikes a rock, branch or other foreign objects dur-
ing mowing!
Always wear adequate eye protection when grinding
mower blades.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wear gloves and use
extra caution when servicing them.
Always place deck clutch switch in the disengaged position,
place neutral lock/park brake lever in the brake (engaged) posi-
tion, turn engine off, and remove ignition key when leaving the
unit. Remove the spark plug wires from the spark plugs, or, if
applicable, disconnect the negative battery cable. Block up
mower when you must work under it. Wear gloves when han-
dling blades. Always check for blade damage if mower strikes
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WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
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