Engine Oil And Filter; Engine Air Filter - HUSTLER FasTrak 48 Operator's Manual

Engine Oil and Filter

Allow the engine to cool before changing the
engine oil. If the engine has been running, use
caution when changing the engine oil as it will be
very hot. You should wear the appropriate
protective gear to avoid being burned or exposed
to engine oil.
Check the engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of
operation. The mower must be level when checking the oil.
Refer to the Engine Owner's Manual and maintenance
schedule for oil recommendation and capacities. Hustler
Motor Oil is recommended.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and per
recommendations after that. Change the engine oil more
frequently if operating in extremely dirty conditions.
IMPORTANT: After the new oil filter has been installed,
clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine
plate, engine exhaust system, and muffler guard.
Draining the Engine Oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine. Figure 4-9 & Figure 4-10
2. Position a suitable oil drain container under the
machine below the oil drain valve.
3. Use a 10 mm wrench or socket and open the valve
approximately 4
direction. Allow 10 minutes for engine oil to
adequately drain.
4. After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
5. Once the valve is closed, clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the engine plate, engine exhaust system, and
muffler guard before operating the machine.

Engine Air Filter

These mowers come equipped with two different styles of
air filters; integrated or canister. The required servicing for
these two filter types is different from one to the other. Refer
to the following for the one appropriate for your mower.
Integrated Type
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual. Figure 4-11 &
Figure 4-12
Canister Type
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.
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the engine manufacturer's
turns in the counterclockwise
Kawasaki engine shown
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A
A. Oil drain valve
Kohler engine shown
A. Oil drain valve
A specially designed dry filter is standard equipment on
these mowers and supplies clean combustion air to the
engine. Figure 4-13
4-5
Figure 4-9
A
Figure 4-10
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