Troubleshooting - HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A
consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many
problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended
solutions.
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
The engine will not start, Deck clutch engaged
starts hard or fails to
keep running
No fuel or line plugged
Fuel valve is turned off
There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel system
There is dirt in the fuel filter
Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel system
The choke is not on
Numerous
Engine: Numerous
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine runs
unevenly or erratically
Loss of power or system Restrictions in air cleaner
will not operate in either
direction
Poor compression
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Tow valve open
The traction drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
The traction drive belt is off
the pulley
For additional causes
Overheating Air intake screen or clean-
ing fins clogged
For additional causes
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
High oil consumption Numerous
Mower jerky when start- Steering control linkage
ing or needs adjustment
operates in one direction
only
Transaxle component
faulty
Mower creeps when H- Steering linkage needs
Bar handle is in neutral adjustment
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Mower circles or veers in
one direction
Disengage deck clutch
Fill tank or replace line
Open the fuel valve
Drain the tank and replace
There is abnormal vibra-
the fuel with the proper
tion
type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your Dealer
Move the choke lever to ON
See engine manual
See engine manual
Service air cleaner
Contact your Dealer
Uneven cutting height
Adjust linkage
Close tow valve
Contact your dealer
Contact your dealer
See engine manual
Clean screen and fins
See engine manual
Add oil
Blades do not rotate
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
Contact your Dealer
Adjust linkage
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Tires improperly inflated
Transxle component faulty
The engine mounting bolts
are loose
The engine pulley, idler pul-
ley or blade pulley is loose
The engine pulley is dam-
aged
The cutting blade(s) is/are
bent or unbalanced
A blade mounting bolt is
loose
Spindle bearing is worn or
loose
A blade spindle is bent
The blade(s) are not sharp
A cutting blade(s) is/are
bent
The deck is not level
An anti-scalp wheel is not
set correctly
The underside of the deck
is dirty
Tires improperly inflated
A blade spindle is bent
The deck drive belt is worn,
loose or broken
The deck drive belt is off
the pulley
Electric clutch is not
engaging
CZ
SUGGESTED
DA
REMEDIES
Adjust linkage
Adjust air pressure to 55–
83 KPa
Contact your Dealer
DE
Tighten the engine mount-
ing bolts
Contact your dealer
Contact your Dealer
EN
Install new cutting blade(s)
Tighten the blade mount-
ing bolt
Replace or tighten spindle
bearing
ES
Contact your Dealer
Sharpen the blades
Install new cutting blade(s)
Level the deck per the Deck
leveling section of the Gen-
FR
eral Service Manual
Adjust the height of the
anti-scalp wheel
Clean the underside of the
deck
Adjust air pressure to 55–
IT
83 KPa
Contact your Dealer
Contact your dealer
Contact your dealer
NL
Check and/or replace 10
amp fuse. Contact your
dealer
PT
SV
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