Seat Adjustment; Steering Control Lever Adjustment - HUSTLER FasTrak SD Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: When mounting blades, rotate them after
installation to ensure blade tips do not touch each other or sides
of the mower.
WARNING
Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss
of the blade which can cause serious injury.
WARNING
Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.
Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is
easier to get a straight cutting edge following
the resharpening pattern shown above.
Figure 4-10
Warped Blade (Replace)
Straight Blade
Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades
Figure 4-11
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Seat Adjustment

by sliding the seat release handle and moving the seat until a
comfortable operating position is attained. Figure 4-13
Resharpening
pattern
Original edge

Steering Control Lever Adjustment

comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attach the upper
control lever to the lower lever (Figure 4-14), the upper control
lever can be pivoted to fit the operator's personal preference.
Remove the cap screws and slide the upper control lever up or
down and align the holes in it with the holes in the lower lever.
Cutting
plane Re-install the cap screws and tighten.
align with each other when in the neutral position.
4-8
Cutting edge
Twisted Blade Edge
(replace)
Cutting Plane Cutting edge
Straight Blade Edge
End view of blades, comparing
twisted and straightened blades
Figure 4-12
The seat on the mower can be adjusted forward and rearward
Figure 4-13
The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator
The steering control levers can also be adjusted up and down.
The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they
Forward/rearward
travel lever
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