HUSTLER 48 Owner's Manual
Hustler fastrak super duty 48/54/60 owner's manual
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- Page 1 601457_1107 FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Owner’s Manual ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097...
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Page 3: General Information
Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to your machine which is not reflected in this owner’s manual, or the... - Page 4 601457_1107...
- Page 5 The foregoing warranties are in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantabil- ity and fitness for a particular purpose. However, if the Hustler Turf Equip- ment is purchased as a consumer product, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose is limited to the duration of this limited warranty.
- Page 6 This machine like any other powered equipment is potentially dangerous unless properly operated. Any operator must be cautious and keep safety in mind at all times. Any operator, prior to using the Hustler Turf Equipment, should thoroughly familiarize himself with the owner's manual regarding operation and safety of the machine, as well as all safety warnings on the machine itself.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe per- sonal injury or death. - Page 8 Refueling While Operating Never perform maneuvers Stop engine and allow engine to cool for 2 at high ground speeds. minutes prior to refueling. Avoid sudden turns. Avoid quick movements of steering levers. Clean up any gasoline spills. Read Owner’s Manual Do not refuel while in enclosed Reduce speed and use extreme Help Avoid Injury...
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Page 9: Slope Guide
Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 D (10 C (5 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole, tree or building. 3. - Page 10 601457_1107...
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Page 11: Safe Operating Practices
Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation ▲ Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. -
Page 12: Control Panel
of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away. This will reduce the risk of the machine suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. ▲ Use a walk behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on slopes and near drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments and water to avoid machine rollover and serious injury or death. -
Page 13: Safety Start Interlock System
A - Choke E - Oil pressure light B - Throttle F - 20 amp fuse C - Deck clutch switch G - 10 amp fuse D - Ignition switch H - Hour meter Figure 3-1 WARNING: The parking brake may not hold the tractor if parked on a slope. -
Page 14: Stopping The Engine
trol levers are not in the park brake position (park brake switches are disen- gaged) or the deck clutch switch is engaged the engine will stop. The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Hustler Dealer in your area. 1. -
Page 15: Operating Suggestions
FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement “0” degree turn, move one steering control lever forward and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. - Page 16 t p 2Step 3LeftcontrolleverRightcontrolleverNeutralLeftcontrolleverRightcontrolleverNeutralRight control leverNeutralLeft control lever Fi g u re 3 -8 very rapidly. Use caution when making turns and slow down before making sharp turns. Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and lose con- trol. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.
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Page 17: Mower Deck Operation
Figure 3-9 WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without either the discharge chute or the entire grass collection system in place. Fig. 3-9 Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged. - Page 18 601457_1107...
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Page 19: Safe Servicing Practices
MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when ser- vicing or making adjustments to tractor. -
Page 20: Electrical System
Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. Lubrication Use SAE multi-purpose grease. Electrical system The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground. Recommended bat- tery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. -
Page 21: Fuel System
Fuel system DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes andother sources of ignition. Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills. Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. -
Page 22: General Engine Maintenance
can cause a dusted engine. It only takes a few grams of ingested dirt over the normal service life of an engine to cause a dusted engine. Do not clean element, replace with a new element only. Cleaning used air filter elements, through improper cleaning procedures, can get dust on the inside of the filter causing dirt ingestion and engine failure. -
Page 23: Seat Adjustment
Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the 5/8" cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part num- ber 381442) is available from Hustler Turf Equipment. It is designed to pre- vent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle. -
Page 24: Fastrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule
FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig. 4-15 WEEKLY SERVICE AT OR 50 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Visually inspect tires Check oil level, engine (1) - Page 25 601457_1107...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES Starting motor does not Steering control levers not crank in park brake position or switch not adjusted Deck clutch switch engaged Weak or dead battery Electrical connections are corroded or loose 20 amp fuse is blown For additional causes The engine will not No fuel or line plugged start, starts hard or fails... -
Page 28: New Season Preparation
Install all safety shields and review safety precautions listed in this manual. Check and inflate tires to 8-12 psi. Refer to engine manual for more information. PRODUCT LITERATURE Model FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Model Number Parts Manual P/N List Price 928374, 928382 109188 $22.50... -
Page 29: Table Of Contents
FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Maintenance Locator Chart ..23 FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule ..22 Fuel system ......... . 19 General engine maintenance . - Page 30 601457_1107...