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Hustler ® X-ONE i General Service Manual ••••• 200 S. Ridge Road ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 117604 REV A...
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WARNING 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.
Service Program particles are abrasive to close-tolerance engine and hydraulic assemblies. This manual is part of a service package for the Hustler ® Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string ONE i mowers. Use of this manual in conjunction with other tangles.
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 •...
Locate and correct cause. wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. Keep all safety shields and covers in place, except for ® Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure servicing. that original standards are maintained.
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tape openings after adding the inhibitor. Keep container parts water and one part baking soda when they tightly closed when not in use. become corroded. Inspect electrical wiring for worn or frayed insulation. Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touch- Install new wiring if wires are damaged.
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 stands. The rear wheels need to be able to rotate freely and clear of all obstructions. 2. Chock the front tires. Steering control lever neutral adjustment 3. Raise the seat platform and disconnect the mower harness The mower’s steering has been factory adjusted to eliminate from the seat switch.
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WARNING Never operate the mower with a non-functioning seat switch. Always reconnect the seat switch to the mower harness. 13. Check to make sure all tools or obstructions are removed from under the mower. 14. Raise the rear of the mower and remove the jack stands. Lower the mower.
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6. Tighten the nut on the steering damper’s front ball stud. NOTE: The damper must not bottom out when the pump lever is fully stroked in either direction. Stop screw 7. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 8. Lower and secure the seat platform. 9.
Park brake adjustment WARNING This procedure will require that the unit be raised and blocked up off of the ground. It is necessary for the wheels to rotate without coming in contact with the floor or any object that would permit the unit to propel itself. Stay clear and exercise caution when rotating wheels to prevent injury.
5-11 10. Repeat steps 4 through 9 for the other side. 11. Check to make sure all tools or obstructions are removed from under the mower. 12. Raise the rear of the mower and remove the jack stands. Lower the mower. 13.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have The Hustler ® X-ONE i system filter is located at the bottom sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious of the integrated transmission with access to it from the front. injury. Foreign fluid injected into the skin must be Use a Hustler ®...
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Procedure: Dipstick WARNING Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing the mower. Hydraulic reservoir With engine off, key removed and clutch disengaged and using a pneumatic line, blow out any debris from under the brake pole and around the aluminum spacers. Figure 5-18 Hydraulic filter Figure 5-18 Check the air gap between rotor &...
shown in Figure 5-20. WARNING Do not remove brake pole from field shell/armature. The brake pole tracks match with the clutch brake and need to continue to match after shim is removed to ensure proper brake torque. Figure 5-17 Figure 5-22 Figure 5-20 2.
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If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler any mower equipped with unapproved non-pneumatic tires. ® mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from Hustler Turf Equipment. Warranty claims will be denied on ® 117604 REV A...
ENGINE MAINTENANCE General Engine Maintenance IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of the exhaust system before operating the machine. Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing, lubricating levels with...
Some Hustler ® X-ONE i mowers have a fuel evaporation cleaning assumes responsibility for the integrity of the filter system filter. This filter must be checked and replaced every 500 from then on.
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Fuel evaporation Fuel evaporation Fuel system filter system filter tank Vapor line Fuel tank Figure 6-5 Figure 6-7 Fuel tank Seat support Fuel line Fuel shutoff valve Fuel tank Figure 6-6 117604 REV A...
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 high idle speeds, with no load, should be set as follows: Kawasaki FX691 & FX730 ENGINE SPEED MODEL NO.
DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Leveling that the foot pedal is free. Figure 7-3 & Figure 7-7 8. Start the leveling process on the left front of the mower. Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and 9. Set the amount of threads protruding on the deck lift rod order: from the lift block at approximately 1"...
front of the deck on that side—to check, move the blocks back and forth; they should move with a slight drag. Figure 7-5 Nuts 17. Tighten the adjuster bolt jam nut to prevent the adjuster bolt from moving. Figure 7-5 18.
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NOTE: A blade ® holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler Turf Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the ®...
Cutting edge Spring chain Spring anchor point Twisted Blade Edge chain (replace) Cutting Plane Cutting edge Straight Blade Edge End view of blades, comparing twisted and straightened blades Figure 7-10 Belts Idler spring Inspect 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.
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NOTE: The following notes are the same for the different decks shown. 1. Spring length after tensioning new belt. Measured from outside of hook to outside of hook with deck set at 3¼” (8.26cm) cut height. 2. Route belt as shown. 52”...
Maintenance Schedule Figure 9-1, Figure 9-2, Figure 9-3 & Figure 9-4 WEEKLY MONTHLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 50 OR 100 OR 500 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use...
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. PROBABLE SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS...