Engine Oil And Filter; Engine Air Filter; General Engine Maintenance; Belt Replacement - HUSTLER TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind Operator's Manual

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. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirty
conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more
frequently.
The oil filter is located on the front of the engine. Fig. 4-
7 The oil drain hose is located under th fuel tank.

Engine air filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the respective
Engine Owner's manual. Fig. 4-8

General engine maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the respective
Engine Owner's manual. Please refer to this manual for
engine servicing, lubricating oil levels with quality and
viscosity recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine
warranty is backed by engine manufacturer. Special
attention should be paid to applicable data which will not be
duplicated here.

Belt replacement

Figures 4-9 and 4-10 show diagrams and descriptions of
the unit's belt drive systems.
Inspect these belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears,
separation, weather checking and cracking, or burns caused
by slipping. Slight raveling of belt covering does not
indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
Engine oil
filter
Figure 4-7
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36" Viewed from
bottom for unit
4
3
6
1. Pump belt
2. Engine pulley
3. Pump idler pulley
8
4. Pump idler arm
5. Deck drive belt
6. Pump pulley
7. Electric deck clutch
8. Cold weather pump
clutch chain
5
9. Pump idler spring
10. Deck belt
4
3
6
8
4-5
filter
Figure 4-8
10
2
7
6
9
1
48" Viewed from
bottom for unit
10
2
7
6
9
1
Figure 4-9
Air
5