Deck Cutting Height Adjustment - HUSTLER FasTrak 48 Operator's Manual

Never attempt to make any adjustments to the
mower deck while the engine is running or with the
deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot
be seen and are located very close to the deck
housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
Flex Fork
New Flex Forks require a brief break-in period. Refer to the
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Maintenance and Adjustments section of this manual for more
details.
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.
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down, discontinue operation
Dealer.
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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 cutting height is adjustable in 1/4" (6.4 mm)
increments.
To adjust the cutting height, step on the deck lift pedal and
latch the transport lever in the deck transport position. Pull
the adjusting pin out of the hole that it is in and insert it into
the desired cutting height hole. Step on the deck lift pedal to
release the transport lever. Figure 3-14
When transporting the mower step on the deck lift pedal
and raise the deck to its highest position and latch the
transport lever in place.
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A. Deck lift pedal
B. Transport lever
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D
C
B
C. Adjusting pin
D. Cutting height hole
Figure 3-14
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