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- Page 1 Hustler FasTrak ® ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 608622 REV A...
- 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents General Information ..........1-1 To the New Owner . - Page 4 Mower Blades ..........4-7 Seat Adjustment .
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Page 5: General Information
To activate your warranty policy the mower must be The Engine Owner’s Manual, included in the owner’s registered, by your Dealer, with the Manufacturer of Hustler ® packet, contains engine information that will not be repeated Turf Equipment within ten (10) days following the date of in this manual. -
Page 6: 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) these mowers online www.hustlerturf.com. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another ® engine manual. REV A 608622... -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury or death. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be 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 safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and... - Page 8 Always wear adequate ear protection, such as Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or earplugs. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the impairment or loss of hearing. discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped before •...
- Page 9 Use extreme caution when operating on slopes. cause serious physical injury. • Be extremely careful changing directions on a ® slope. Slow down. The Hustler mower capable operating horizontally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes. • Do not operate where the mower could slip or tip.
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Page 10: Service Precautions
• Depressions in the ground; i.e. holes, ruts, Never carry children, even with the blades off. They washouts may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe mower operation. Children who have been given • Mounds of dirt rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing •... - Page 11 ® Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will are equivalent in overall performance, that are result in personal injury. available from your local Hustler Dealer. ® • Prevent the battery terminals from touching any • The mower may not comply with the appropriate...
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Page 12: Safety And Instructions Decals
Fuel Handling Precautions • Keep face away from nozzle and fuel tank or fuel container opening. To avoid personal injury or property damage, use • If gasoline is spilled on clothing, change clothing extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is immediately. - Page 13 Part Number 600899 If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. If pump belt fails, steering control will be lost. Refer to owner’s manual for inspection and replacement intervals and refer to above paragraph for emergency procedures.
- Page 14 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 • Avoid skin contact with battery acid • Do not overfill battery. • Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint, wiring or structure. When cleaning the battery, use soap and water. Be careful not to get soap and water into the battery. Use soda mixed in water to clean corrosion off the terminals.
- Page 15 Part Number 601993 WARNING: Read operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Operate a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
- Page 16 Part Number 608553 608553 Fast Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate Slow this machine. Choke Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes Mower blade engage/disengage switch when operating this equipment. Ignition switch - insert key For maximum electric clutch life engage at 1/2–3/4 throttle position.
- Page 17 Part Number 608560 608560 Fast Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate Slow this machine. Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes Mower blade engage/disengage switch when operating this equipment. Ignition switch - insert key For maximum electric clutch life engage at 1/2–3/4 throttle position.
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- Page 19 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 21: Operation
OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Mowers with Kohler engines Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for operational and personal safety information. Control Panel Mowers with Kawasaki engines 608560 A. Deck clutch switch F. 15 amp fuse B. Ignition switch G. -
Page 22: Controls
Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position J. Fuel guage A. Steering control lever Figure 3-3 Figure 3-4 Controls Shown with steering control levers in the park brake Steering control levers (Figure 3-4 & Figure 3-5) — position these levers control the mower’s speed, direction, stopping, and park brake. -
Page 23: Safety Start Interlock System
If you cannot locate the problem contact your Hustler ® Dealer. The safety interlock system should always function per steps 4 and 5. If it does not function properly, correct it immediately. Do not operate machine without a properly functioning seat safety switch. -
Page 24: Stopping The Engine
7. Allow the engine to idle two minutes before advancing the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch. Stopping the Engine Use the following procedure to shut the engine off. 1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake position. 2. - Page 25 • extreme or unusual wear, • significant discoloration due to UV exposure, Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded • dirt or stiffness, down (lowered position) as a standard operating • abrasion to the seat belt webbing, mode. A folded down ROPS does not provide rollover protection.
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Page 26: Mower Operation
Driving the Mower Never operate the mower with the seat platform Never make sudden stops or reverse direction, improperly secured. The seat platform must be especially when maneuvering on a slope. The properly secured to prevent the seat from moving/ steering is designed for sensitive response. - Page 27 5. Push the left steering control lever farther forward FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION from neutral than the right steering control lever and finish the turn. Figure 3-11 Always be aware of what is behind the machine FORWARD TRAVEL before backing up.
- Page 28 • have attempted slow moving maneuvers. If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler ® Step 1 Dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
- Page 29 Discharge chute may vary from this illustration Never work with blades while the engine is running or deck clutch switch is engaged (on). Always place the deck clutch switch in the disengaged position, place steering control levers in the park brake position, turn the engine off and disconnect the negative battery cable.
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Page 30: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life. 1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at A. Deck lift pedal C. - Page 31 Anti-Scalp Wheels Anti-scalp wheels are standard on these mowers. These wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. Figure 3-15 The anti-scalp wheels can be installed in three positions. With the wheel mounted in the bottom hole, the wheel is located 2"...
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Page 33: Maintenance & Adjustments
Front wheels ....8–12 psi (55–83 KPa) hydraulic assemblies. If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ® Inspect mower daily for grass clippings and wire or string mower, the tire must be a Hustler approved tire. -
Page 34: Auxiliary Usb Port
The electrical system is a 12 volt, negative ground. The recommended battery size is: Garden tractor BCI group U1R with a 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended. Otherwise, follow battery manufacturer’s maintenance, safety, storing and charging specifications. Master In-Line Fuse These mowers have a master in-line fuse (30 amp) in the electrical system. -
Page 35: Fuel And Evaporative Emissions Control System
Figure 4-3 Each transmission’s filter is located per Figure 4-3. A standard oil filter wrench is used to change the filter. The threads are right handed. Use a Hustler approved filter ® element only. -
Page 36: Fuel Evaporation System Filter
The Figure 4-6 fuel system is designed to leave room for the fuel to expand Fuel Evaporation System Filter with fuel temperature changes. Figure 4-5 Hustler FasTrak mowers have a fuel evaporation system ® ®... -
Page 37: Engine Oil And Filter
Check the engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. The mower must be level when checking the oil. Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities. Hustler ® Engine Oil is recommended. -
Page 38: General Engine Maintenance
Inspect the machine and involve your fall in the intake system. This accumulated dirt can cause a Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem before ® dusted engine. It only takes a few grams of ingested dirt over continuing to operate. -
Page 39: Mower Blades
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion. belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the Replace any distorted blade. Figure 4-13 & Figure 4-14 bottom of the groove. -
Page 40: Seat Adjustment
Figure 4-15 A 15/16" wrench is required to remove the 5/8" cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding 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 41 Steering Control Lever Adjustment The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort. To pivot the upper control levers forward or rearward, loosen the cap screws that attach the upper control lever to the lower lever. Then, pivot the upper control lever.
- Page 42 NOTES: Initial oil and filter change is after 50 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil and filter after every 100 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods. Hustler ® Engine Oil and filters are recommended.
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Page 43: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Mowers with Kawasaki engines 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 8. Hydraulic Oil Filter 9. Front Wheel Bearing Zerks (2) 10. - Page 44 Figure 4-20 Figure 4-19 Side Discharge Deck Shown Figure 4-21 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick Rear Discharge Deck Shown 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 8.
- Page 45 Maintenance Record Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Perform the initial hydraulic system oil and filter change after the first 75 hours of use or yearly whichever comes first. Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer:...
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Page 47: 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. - Page 48 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Uneven cutting height The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s) bent The deck is not level Level the deck per the Deck leveling and height adjust- ment section of the General Service Manual An anti-scalp wheel is not...
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Page 49: Storage
5. Replace the engine oil filter. 5. Thoroughly lubricate machine, according to the 6. Refill with fresh oil of the proper viscosity. Hustler ® Maintenance section. Motor Oil is recommended. - Page 50 4. Fill fuel tank(s) with fresh fuel. Run machine at half 5. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of steering all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place. control levers.
- Page 51 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-Scalp Wheels ............3-11 Mower Blade Replacement ........4-8 Battery Service Precautions Mower Blades ........2-5 ............4-7 Belts Mower Operation ................4-7 ............3-6 Children New Season Preparation ..............2-4 ........... 6-1 Control Panel .............3-1 Operating Suggestions ..........3-8 Controls Operation ..............3-2 ..............
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