Tires; Caster Fork Tapered Bearing Replacement - HUSTLER X-ONE General Service Manual

Perform Safety Check:
Observe deck operation from the operator's seat.
1. Start the engine and the deck should not be engaged
with the PTO switch "off" and clutch de-energized.
Engage and disengage the PTO switch to ensure the
proper function of the clutch.
2. If clutch still does not engage, then follow the
troubleshooting procedure outlined in Warner Electric
P-1177 installation troubleshooting guide available on
Warner Electric's web site-www.Warnerelectric.com.

Tires

It is important for level mowing that the tires have the
same amount of air pressure. The recommended pressures
are:
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
mower, the tire must be a Hustler
claims will be denied on any mower equipped with
unapproved non-pneumatic tires.

Caster Fork Tapered Bearing Replacement

NOTE: A 1/4"–28 straight thread zerk fitting (not provided)
is required for replacing the grease.
Disassembly:
1. Raise the front of the mower enough to remove the
caster wheel assembly.
2. Place mower securely on jack stands and do not allow
mower to move. Chock the drive wheels.
• 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.
• Use in pairs only.
• Follow the instructions supplied with the
jack stands.
123940
®
approved tire. Warranty
®
6-11
3. Remove the top cap and the top lock nut. Figure 6-23
4. Remove the caster fork from the machine.
5. Remove and retain the cup washers.
6. Remove and discard the seal.
7. Remove and discard the tapered roller bearings and
outer races.
8. Remove and retain the grease port plug.
A
B
A. Top cap
Figure 6-23
Assembly:
1. Insert the 1/4"–28 straight thread zerk fitting into the
grease port and tighten.
2. Apply a light coating of grease to the caster pocket
before installing the outer bearing races.
3. Use the Hustler Bearing Race Installation Kit (p/n
®
124351) to install the outer races into the caster
pocket bore.
4. Insert the Bearing Race Installation tool through the
backing plate and the caster arm housing.
5. Align a bearing outer race over the Bearing Race
Installation tool and into the caster arm housing. Make
sure that the race's thick edge is the leading edge
going into the caster arm housing.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the bearings to press the
races into place.
6. Install the pressing tool, washers and the nut, then
slowly start to draw the race into the caster arm
housing.
B. Top lock nut
REV C