Troubleshooting - HUSTLER TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind 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, Cruise control not in neutral
starts hard, or fails to or switch not adjusted
keep running
Deck clutch switch engaged
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 Restrictions in air cleaner
system will not operate
in either direction Poor compression
Steering linkage
needs adjustment
Park brake lever not in
drive position
The tractrion drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
The traction drive belt is
off the pulley
For additional causes
Overheating Air intake screen or
cleaning fins clogged
For additional causes
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level
Oil diluted or too light
High oil consumption Numerous
Tractor jerky when starting Steering control linkage
or needs adjustment
operates in one direction
only IZT component faulty
Tractor creeps when Steering linkage needs
steering control levers adjustment
are in neutral
Tractor circles or veers Steering linkage needs
in one direction adjustment
IZT component faulty
Tires improperly inflated
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TROUBLESHOOTING

SUGGESTED REMEDIES
There is abnormal
Place cruise control in
vibration
neutral position or
re-adjust switch
Disengage clutch switch
Fill tank or replace
line
Open the fuel valve
Drain the tank and replace
the fuel with the proper type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your Hustler Dealer
Move the choke lever to On
Uneven cutting height
See engine manual
See engine manual
Service air cleaner
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
Place park brake lever in
drive position
Install a new traction
drive belt
Blades do not rotate
Install the traction drive belt
and check for a reason
See engine manual
Clean screen and fin
See engine manual
Add oil
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
See your dealer
Adjust linkage
Adjust linkage
See your dealer
Adjust tire pressure to
8 - 10 psi
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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
The engine mounting bolts
are loose
The engine pulley, idler
pulley or blade pulley is
loose
The engine pulley is
damaged
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
Tire pressure is incorrect
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
SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Tighten the engine
mounting bolts
Tighten the appropriate
pulley
Contact your Hustler Dealer
Install new cutting blade(s)
Tighten the blade mounting
bolt
Replace or tighten spindle
bearing
Contact your Hustler Dealer
Sharpen the blades
Install new cutting blade(s)
Level the deck per the
Mower Deck Leveling
section of this manual
Adjust the height of the
anti-scalp wheel
Clean the underside
of the deck
Adjust the tire pressure
to 8 - 10 psi
Contact your Hustler Dealer
Install a new deck drive belt
Install the deck drive belt
and check for a reason
Contact your Hustler dealer