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HUSTLER FasTrak Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: General Information

    The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to in maintaining and operating the FasTrak tractor and deck. your machine which is not reflected in this owner’s manual, or Please read it carefully;...
  • Page 3 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Sec- tion 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
  • Page 4 UNITS WITH SERIAL NUMBER 0701 (FIRST 4 DIGITS) AND LATER WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Against all defects in the mowing deck which results Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the in the front edge of the deck being bent into the original purchaser only: blades.
  • Page 5 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES ator, prior to using the Hustler Turf Equipment, should thor- In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any spe- oughly familiarize himself with the owner's manual regarding cial, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of...
  • Page 6 MODELS 928267, 928275, 928291, 928502, 928520 WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Against all defects in the mowing deck which results Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the in the front edge of the deck being bent into the original purchaser only: blades.
  • Page 7 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES oughly familiarize himself with the owner's manual regarding In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any spe- operation and safety of the machine, as well as all safety warn- cial, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of ings on the machine itself.

  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message trained in the proper use and should read the manuals com- intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL pletely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal adjust, or service this machine.
  • Page 9 Part Number 600899 • If you loose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the 793570 problem before continuing to operate.

  • Page 10: International Symbols

    INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various international symbols have been used on instruments and controls. These symbols are depicted and described below. Hours Recorded Neutral Battery Engine Water Diesel Fuel Power Take-off Temperature (ON) Air Filter Glow Power Take-off...
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  • Page 12: 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.
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  • Page 14: Safe Operating Practices

    OPERATION Safe Operating Practices and do not hang towel from the waist. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry may get tangled in moving parts. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and Always wear long pants, safety glasses, ear protection throwing objects.

  • Page 15: Using A Ramp

    When on a ramp avoid sudden acceleration The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. When operating on Slope Operation...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just run, and start. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to remember to always exercise extreme caution when START position; release key when engine starts, and operating on any slope. switch will automatically return to the RUN position. D.

  • Page 17: Engine Starting

    If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem can not be located, contact your Hustler Fig. 3-3 Dealer. B. Deck lift pedal (Fig. 3-4) — the deck lift pedal is used to WARNING: The safety interlock system should raise or lower the deck.

  • Page 18: Moving Tractor With Stalled Engine

    (Left rod shown) (Fig. 3-5) FasTrak 48/54 - Before moving the unit, pull up on the bypass valve rod and slide it in the slot to the disengaged position. (Fig. 3-6)

  • Page 19: Driving The Tractor

    FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement Fig. 3-7 Driving the tractor To make a three point turn to the right, move the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering control lever and start the turn.
  • Page 20 Three point turn in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. WARNING: The unit’s steering control levers are very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement.

  • Page 21: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    Anti-scalp wheels Mower deck operation Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on FasTrak units. These DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to anti-scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when the mower deck while the engine is running or with mowing on rough uneven terrain.
  • Page 22 Height Stop handle adjusting stop Fig. 3-10 Anti-scalp wheel Adjusting holes Fig. 3-11 601156_0110...
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  • Page 24: Safe Servicing Practices

    Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. trash and clippings, which can cause engine fires and Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure that hydraulic overheating as well as excessive belt wear. original standards are maintained Clean up oil or fuel spillage.

  • Page 25: Torque Values

    The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground. Recommended battery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R The FasTrak 48/54 is equipped with two Hydro-Gear ZT with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free 2800 transaxles. Fig. 4-1 battery recommended.

  • Page 26: Fuel System

    Hydro-Gear EZT transmission’s seals to prevent IMPORTANT: Purging procedures must be followed after water intrusion and to ensure component performance. changing the oil and filter. Refer to Parts Manual (Hustler P/N 108277) for more detailed oil changing and purging informa- tion.

  • Page 27: Engine Air Filter

    Inspect the machine and Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine before continuing to operate.

  • Page 28: Seat Adjustment

    Seat adjustment Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion (Fig. 4-7 and Fig. 4-8). Replace any distorted blade. FasTrak 36/42 (Mini FasTrak 36/42) - The seat can be 601156_0110...

  • Page 29: Steering Control Lever Adjustment

    Fig. 4-9 FasTrak 48/54 - The seat can be adjusted forward and rearward by sliding the seat release handle and moving the seat FasTrak 36/42 shown until a comfortable operating position is attained.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Locator Chart

    FasTrak 36/42 Mini FasTrak 36/42 Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (Kohler) 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tanks 7. Gauge Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 8.
  • Page 31 FasTrak 48/54 Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2a. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2b. Fuel Filter (Kawasaki) 2c. Fuel Filter (Kohler) 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda & Kawasaki) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (Kohler) 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5.

  • Page 32: Maintenance Schedule

    FasTrak 36/42 FasTrak 48/54 Mini FasTrak 36/42 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig. 4-13 Refer to Fig. 4-12 WEEKLY ANNUALLY WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 OR 300 OR 50 OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED...
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  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve The engine is pulley is Contact your Hustler damaged Dealer There is incorrect fuel in Drain the tank and replace the fuel system the fuel with the proper...
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  • Page 36: Product Literature

    4. Drain fuel tank and run the engine until it stops from lack PRODUCT LITERATURE If you would like to view or print a copy of the Hustler Mini FasTrak 36/42 or FasTrak 36/42/48/54 product manuals go online to www.hustlerturf.com and click on the MANUALS button.
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  • Page 38: Table Of Contents

    Seat adjustment ......4-5 FasTrak 36/42 Maintenance Schedule ..4-9 Service .
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