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FasTrak ® General Service Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 114242 REV B...
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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 Section 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.
Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or ® Warranty repair must be performed by a Hustler Turf Equip- damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while per- ment Authorized Dealer before warranty credit can be allowed.
SAFETY • Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the fuel from the machine indoors. • Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline or diesel fuel fumes present. Locate and correct cause. This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message •...
Wrap the blade(s) or Keep all safety shields and covers in place, except for wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. Use only genuine Hustler servicing. ® replacement parts to ensure ...
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Inspect electrical wiring for worn or frayed insulation. parts water and one part baking soda when they Install new wiring if wires are damaged. become corroded. Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touch- Prepare For Emergencies ing metal mower components can cause sparks.
TORQUE Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Special Torques section. 32.4 IN.-LBS.
POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE Steering Adjustments 3. Raise the seat platform and disconnect the mower harness from the seat switch. Bypass the seat switch by connecting the two mower harness female spades Steering control lever neutral adjustment together. Figure 4-1 The mower’s steering has been factory adjusted to eliminate creeping when the steering control levers are in the neutral posi- tion.
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14. Once both sides are properly adjusted, check them together to make sure everything is working properly. 15. IMPORTANT: With the engine off, disconnect the two WARNING female spade connectors from each other (from step #3) and reconnect them to the seat switch. This must be completed so that the safety circuit is functioning This operation is extremely dangerous.
Steering control lever Steering damper Slot Steering control Steering damper stud Figure 4-5 1. Shut engine off, place steering control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, and remove ignition switch key. 2. Raise seat platform and disconnect negative battery cable Steering damper before doing any adjustments.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt dress- dard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right ings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a very ® handed. Use a Hustler approved filter element only. short time. Hydraulic Pump Belt Adjustment...
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Top port plug Filter Figure 4-10 Figure 4-12 IMPORTANT: Purging procedures must be followed after changing the oil and filter. Refer to Purging Procedure section for detailed information. WARNING When washing the mower, direct the spray away (espe- cially if using a power washer) from the transaxle’s seals to prevent water intrusion and to ensure component per- formance.
Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) ® If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from Hus- ®...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE General Engine Maintenance Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s Man- ual. 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 the manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here.
Safety filter Fuel evaporation system filter Carbon canister Figure 5-3 Overservicing Figure 5-4 Overservicing occurs when an air filter element is removed Fuel Evaporation System Filter for cleaning or replacement before it is necessary. Each time the filter is removed a small amount of dirt and dust could fall in the Some FasTrak ®...
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Mowers without Mowers with fuel gauge and carbon canister fuel gauge Fuel tank Fuel tank Fuel evaporation Fuel line system filter Vapor line Seat support Fuel shutoff valve Seat support Fuel line Fuel Carbon tank canister Vapor line Figure 5-6 Fuel tank Mowers with fuel...
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Mowers with fuel gauge Fuel Fuel evaporation tank system filter Vapor line Seat support Vapor line Fuel tank Figure 5-10 REV B 114242...
Engine RPM Settings The engine rpm’s are set at the factory for maximum mowing efficiency. Occasionally it may be necessary to check and adjust the settings. The idle speeds should be set as follows: Kawasaki FX691 / FX730 ENGINE SPEED MODEL NO.
DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Leveling Block Block Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1. Check tire pressures to make certain they are properly inflated before starting to level deck. The recommended pressures are as follows: Drive wheels tire pressure .
The spring tension should be such that the ® holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler belt does not slip under normal operating load conditions, Turf Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotat- assuming the belt is not excessively worn or damaged.
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Spring chain Spring chain anchor point Resharpening pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Idler spring Figure 6-11 Spring chain anchor point Original edge Figure 6-8 Spring chain...
NOTE: The following notes are the same for the four different decks shown. 1. Spring length after tensioning new belt. Measured from outside of hook to outside of hook with deck set at 3¼" cut height. 2. Route belt as shown. 48"...
TROUBLESHOOTING 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 will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.