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HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual

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Hustler
TrimStar
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Operator's Manual
200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062
114510
REV D

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  • Page 1 Hustler TrimStar ® ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 114510 REV D...
  • Page 2 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..........1-1 To the New Owner .
  • Page 4 Maintenance Locator Chart ........4-9 Maintenance Record ........4-10 Troubleshooting .

  • Page 5: General Information

    To activate your warranty policy the mower must be service. registered, by your Dealer, with the Manufacturer of Hustler ® The Engine Owner’s Manual, included in the owner’s Turf Equipment within ten (10) days following the date of packet, contains engine information that will not be repeated purchase.
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  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS trained in its proper use. They should read this manual completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment. Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a avoid serious injury or death.
  • Page 8 Inspect the machine and involve  Do not change the engine governor setting or over your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before ® speed the engine. Operating the engine at excessive continuing to operate.
  • Page 9 • Do not operate where the machine could slip or • Soil type; i.e. sand, loose dirt, gravel, clay tip. • Grass type, density, and height • Do not operate the TrimStar mower on slopes ® • Extremely dry conditions of grass when using a stand-up sulky.

  • Page 10: Service Precautions

     Children or bystanders may be injured if they attempt  Before working on or under the deck, make certain the to move or to operate the mower while it is engine cannot be accidentally started. unattended.  Except when changing or checking belt, always keep •...
  • Page 11  Use original Hustler replacement parts, or parts that ® result in personal injury. are equivalent in overall performance, that are available from your local Hustler Dealer. ® • Prevent the battery terminals from touching any metal mower parts when removing or installing •...

  • Page 12: Safety And Instructions Decals

    portable container and not a fuel dispenser nozzle. If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock- open device.
  • Page 13 Part Number 602041 602041 WARNING: • Keep a safe distance from the machine. Hot surface! 601967 WARNING: Fire! • Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment, top of deck, Part Number 601967 exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and other debris.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Falling! • Go across slopes, not up and down. • Never operate the machine on a slope from a position below the mower. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children and obstacles. Part Number 601935 (electric start) 601935 Fast...
  • Page 15 WARNING: Falling! • Go across slopes, not up and down. • Never operate the machine on a slope from a position below the mower. • Before and while backing, look behind and down for small children and obstacles. 601934 Part Number 601934 601934 (recoil start) Fast...
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  • Page 17 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 19: Operation

    OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for operational and personal safety information. Control Panel Recoil start mowers H. Operator presence control levers I. H-Bar® handle Figure 3-3 Ignition switch (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — (Recoil start) a two position switch: off and run.

  • Page 20: Controls

    • check the function of the operator presence control switches. If these switches are not operating properly (are not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, contact your Hustler Dealer. ® The safety interlock system should always function per steps 5 and 6.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Engine

    Severe personal injury could result when starting the unit if the operator presence switches are engaged. Start the engine by following these steps. If you encounter difficulty, contact your Hustler Dealer. ® 1. Make sure the neutral lock/park brake lever is in the locked position and deck clutch switch is disengaged A.

  • Page 22: Cold Weather Pump Clutch

    3. Throttle the engine back to low idle, then disengage the deck clutch. Refer to the Mower Deck Operation section for more details. Spring Extension 4. Let the engine run at low idle for two minutes. 5.4” – 6.4” (137mm – 163mm) 5.

  • Page 23: Mower Operation

    If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the neutral lock/park brake lever in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to ® resolve the problem before continuing to operate. 114510...
  • Page 24 Use the H-Bar handle to control ground speed rather than ® blades engaged. engine rpm. When operating the TrimStar mower on slopes, the ® Never direct the discharge of material from the operator should mow traversing the slope. The operator mower deck toward bystanders.

  • Page 25: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    Hustler Dealer. ® Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life. 1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at approximately 2/3 throttle and there is no load on the blades.

  • Page 26: Anti-Scalp Wheels

    All manufacturer’s safety instructions issued with any Hustler Turf Equipment does not warrant or accept liability ® attachments including stand-up sulkies must be followed. for the use of any attachments not manufactured by Hustler ® Turf Equipment, including the use of stand-up sulkies. REV D 114510...

  • Page 27: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Front wheels ....8–12 psi (55–83 KPa) Inspect mower daily for grass clippings and wire or string If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ®...

  • Page 28: Electrical System

    Use SAE 20W50 motor oil or 15W50 synthetic oil when Electric start mowers only changing the system oil and filter. However, for maximum The electrical system is a 12 volt, negative ground. The transmission life use Hustler 100% synthetic 20W50. ® recommended battery size is:...

  • Page 29: Fuel And Evaporative Emissions Control System

    Refer to the Hustler TrimStar General Service Manual (P/N ® ® 114674) for complete hydraulic oil and filter change procedures. Fuel and Evaporative Emissions Control System IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for fuel handling safety information.

  • Page 30: Carbon Canister

    Carbon Canister Some mowers will have a carbon canister incorporated into Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the following: the fuel system. • Engine damage This is a mandatory feature that is required on all mowers using gasoline engines that are put into operation in •...

  • Page 31: Engine Oil And Filter

    IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off lock/park brake lever in the park brake position. of the exhaust system before operating the machine. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer ® 8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.

  • Page 32: Mower Blades

    Mower Blades Mower Blade Maintenance IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for blade handling safety information. Refer to the Mower Blade Replacement section for blade removal and installation. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).
  • Page 33 End view of blades, comparing twisted and straightened holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding blades. tool (P/N 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 spindle.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule

    Initial hydraulic system oil and filter change must be after the first 75 hours of use or 1 year whichever comes first. Thereafter, replace filter and ® oil in each transaxle every 2 years or 200 hours, whichever comes first. Hustler 100% Synthetic 20W50 Hydrostatic Transmission Oil is recommended.

  • Page 35: Maintenance Locator Chart

    Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14 Figure 4-15 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain 5. Fuel tank 6. Engine oil filter 7. Drive tire 8. Front wheel bearings 9.

  • Page 36: Maintenance Record

    Maintenance Record Perform the initial hydraulic system oil and filter change after the first 50 hours of use. Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date:...

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    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, 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.
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  • Page 39: Storage

    5. Thoroughly lubricate machine, according to the 5. Replace the engine oil filter. Maintenance section. 6. Refill with fresh oil of the proper viscosity. Hustler ® 6. Block mower up so weight is off tires. Check tire Motor Oil is recommended.
  • Page 40 4. Fill fuel tank(s) with fresh fuel. Run machine at half 5. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place. speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of the H-Bar ®...

  • Page 41: Product Literature

    If you would like to view or print a copy of the product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, or General Service Manual) for these mowers go online to www.hustlerturf.com. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine manual.
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  • Page 43 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-scalp Wheels ............3-8 Mower Blade Maintenance Precautions ..... 2-5 Battery Service Precautions Mower Blade Replacement ........2-5 ........4-7 Belts Mower Blades ................4-5 ............4-6 Carbon Canister Mower Operation ............4-4 ............3-5 Children ..............2-3 New Season Preparation ........... 6-1 Cold Weather Pump Clutch Operating Suggestions .........3-4...
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