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- Page 1 TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind Operator’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 104893 10/05...
- Page 2 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. 104893 10/05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.............Sect. 1 2. Safety Precautions..............Sect. 2 3. Operation................Sect. 3 4. Maintenance .................Sect. 4 5. Adjustments .................Sect. 5 6. Troubleshooting ..............Sect. 6 7. Storage .................Sect. 7 8. Product Literature ..............Sect. 8 9. Index...................Sect. 10 104893 10/05... -
Page 5: General Information
Hustler Turf Equipment at time of delivery. The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and Be sure to register the unit with Hustler Turf Equipment. operators in maintaining and operating the Hustler TrimStar IMPORTANT: Any unauthorized modification, Hydro. - Page 6 For warranty service you can contact deck spindle bearing shall be at the expense of the an authorized dealer or write Hustler Turf Equipment, 200 owner, and, South Ridge Road, Hesston, Kansas 67062, or call 1-620- c.
- Page 7 1. The Warranty registration form MUST be completed LIMITATION OF REMEDIES and signed by the authorized dealer and original In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any purchaser. special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon 2. For validation, the completed Warranty registration...
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL brake position immediately. Inspect the machine result in severe personal injury or death. and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. WARNING - denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which ▲... - Page 10 ▲ cause sliding. Exercise caution when loading or unloading the ▲ The Hustler mower is capable of operating machine onto a trailer or truck. ▲ horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side When operating on slopes of 15 degrees or more, be shields when operating the mower.
- Page 11 Before and while backing, look behind and down for servicing them. ▲ small children. Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure ▲ Never carry children, even with the blades off. They that original standards are maintained may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe machine operation.
- Page 12 Safety and Instruction Decals ▲ ▲ Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable. The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
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Page 13: Slope Guide
SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that line A is horizontal. 2. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION TrimStar Hydro Controls 1. Ignition Switch 6. Deck clutch switch 14. Cruise control 2. Choke Lever 7. Operator presence control lever 15. Left deck cover 3. Throttle 8. Anti-scalp wheels 11. Discharge chute 16. Center deck cover 4. Serial number plate 9. -
Page 16: Engine Starting
The following steps are the correct procedures for the neutral position, set cruise control in the neutral starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the (down) position, disengage the deck clutch, and Authorized Hustler Dealer in your area. 104893 10/05... -
Page 17: Safety Interlock System
(not opening or closing) contact your presence control levers (Fig. 3-4), and deck clutch switch. Check the safety interlock system daily, prior to Authorized Hustler Dealer. operation. This system is an important safety feature. It WARNING: The safety interlock system should should be repaired immediately if it malfunctions. -
Page 18: Mower Deck Leveling
B a r S t e e r i n g FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION Figure 3-9 After starting engine, steer as follows: Rear To go forward, move park brake lever to drive position, deck pin and move the cruise control out of neutral (up posiiton) and rotate H-bar handle forward (Fig. -
Page 19: Operating Suggestions
Operating suggestions DANGER: Prior to operating the unit the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should have read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. -
Page 20: Stand-Up Sulkies
Blade sharpness should be checked daily. Use high blade speed. Your Hustler TrimStar Hydro is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives best cut. -
Page 21: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Viewed from top of unit 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain plug (under fuel tank) 5. Fuel tank 6. Deck clutch switch 7. Engine oil filter 8. - Page 22 Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled should be performed by trained personnel only. personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure assistance is needed. proper ventilation is available when engine must be operated in an enclosed area.
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Page 23: Torque Values
Wheel (lug) nuts....65-75....88 -102 first. The required service involves draining the oil and Blade spindle bolts (top) ..65-75....88 -102 installing a new filter kit (Hustler p/n 789511). Fill with Blade spindle bolt (bottom)..118....160.01 new 20W50 engine oil. It is recommended that these be checked after the first 2... -
Page 24: Fuel System
Fuel system WARNING: Observe usual fuel handling precautions; do not smoke while refueling, do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot; allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building, keep fuel away from Fill plug open flame or spark and store machine away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank. -
Page 25: Engine Oil And Filter
Engine oil and filter Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities. Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of operation, per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. -
Page 26: Mower Blade Maintenance
Mower blade maintenance WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control may occur when operating on a slope. Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. - Page 27 Bushing Resharpening Pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Height adjusting Figure 4-14 Original Edge Figure 4-11 Warped Blade (Replace) Bushing Cutting Plane Straight Blade Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 4-12 Cutting Edge...
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Page 29: Adjustments
3. While driving, lengthen the steering rod assembly by Your Hustler TrimStar Hydro was adjusted before it left rotating the center adjustment rod until the tractor the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. -
Page 30: Brake Linkage Adjustment
Locking hardware Park brake lever in the drive position Turnbuckle Turnbuckle - right side - left side Figure 5-3 Locking hardware Brake spring Figure 5-4 Figure 5-2 Lock nut Fig. 5-1 8. Return cruise control lever to neutral and check to make sure wheels are not rotating. -
Page 31: Deck Drive Belt Adjustment
excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears Threaded in, adjustment may become necessary. To increase belt linkage tension, move the spring chain one (or more) link(s) at the 1-1/4” - anchor bracket. Installed spring length should be 5.50" ± .5" 1-1/2”... -
Page 32: Engine Rpm Setting
Cruise control spring excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears in, adjustment may become necessary. To increase belt Cruise control chain tension, move the spring chain one (or more) link(s) at the anchor bracket. Installed spring length should be 5.50" ± .5" (12.7 cm ±... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Deck clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch loose No fuel or line Fill tank or replace The engine pulley is Contact your Hustler Dealer plugged line damaged Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve The cutting blade(s) is/are... -
Page 35: Storage
8. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to make certain mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all they are securely in place. scrapes with Hustler spray paint. 2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and re-oil foam precleaner. -
Page 37: Product Literature
This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered from Power to wheels is supplied by two Hydro-Gear IZT your Hustler dealer, or direct from indicated source. integrated pump/motor units. During warranty period, check with your Hustler dealer NOTE: For parts information on your unit, refer to the before attempting repairs on any tractor system. -
Page 39: Index
INDEX PAGE PAGE Adjustment introduction...........5-1 Instrumentation ..............3-1 Anti-scalp wheels .............5-4 Lubrication ...............4-3 Belt replacement...............4-5 Maintenance introduction..........4-2 Brake linkage adjustment..........5-2 Model and serial number..........1-1 Cold weather pump clutch ..........3-3 Moving unit with stalled engine........3-3 Controls ................3-1 Mower blade maintenance ..........4-6 Cruise control spring adjustment ........5-4 Mower blade removal ............4-6 Decals................2-4 Mower deck leveling............3-4...