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- Page 1 TrimStar Geardrive Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 102780 6/05...
- 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. 102780 6/05...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.............Sect. 1 2. Safety Precautions..............Sect. 2 3. Operation................Sect. 3 4. Maintenance .................Sect. 4 5. Adjustments .................Sect. 5 6. Troubleshooting ..............Sect. 6 7. Storage .................Sect. 7 8. Product Literature ..............Sect. 8 9. Technical Specifications ............Sect. 9 10. -
Page 5: General Information
Hustler Turf Equipment at time of delivery. To the new owner Be sure to register the unit with Hustler Turf Equipment. IMPORTANT: Any unauthorized modification, The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and... - Page 6 For warranty service you can contact the original purchaser only: an authorized dealer or write Hustler Turf Equipment, 200 a. First and Second Year: Hustler Turf Equipment South Ridge Road, Hesston, Kansas 67062, or call 1-620- Tractors and Power Units are warranted for two (2) 327-4911.
- Page 7 LIMITATION OF REMEDIES ALLOCATION OF RISKS In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon Hustler Turf Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation...
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS watchful care of another responsible adult. ▲ Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area. ▲ Always operate machine in daylight or with adequate working lights. ▲ Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened. - Page 10 ▲ ▲ Never direct discharge of material from mower deck Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower that original standards are maintained. ▲ without either the discharge chute or the entire grass The use of any other manufacturer’s attachments,...
- Page 11 mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. ▲ Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or obliterated. Replace them if they become non- readable.
- Page 12 The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals. Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Decal before attempting to operate this machine. Do not smoke while refueling.
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION 1. Ignition Switch 6. Drive lever 11. Rear height adjustment 2. Throttle/Choke Lever 7. Deck switch 12. Front height adjustment spacer 3. Fuel tank 8. Operator presence control lever 13. Discharge chute 4. Deck cover 9. Thumb latch 14. Neutral switch 5. -
Page 14: Engine Starting
. The following steps are the correct procedures for starting Blade engagement lever the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Authorized Hustler Dealer in your area. 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre- operation checking. 2. Shift the transmission to neutral. -
Page 15: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
(2) spacers on top of caster arm = 2 5/8" to 3 7/8" (not opening or closing) contact your Authorized (1) spacer on top of caster arm = 2 7/8" to 4 1/8" Hustler Dealer. All spacers under caster arm = 3 1/4" to 4 1/2"... - Page 16 Rear Deck Rear Deck Mount Position Mount Position Lowest Lowest Caster Arm Caster Arm Caster Arm Caster Arm Spacers Spacers Highest Highest Caster Assy Caster Assy Blade Spacers Blade Spacers Figure 3-6 WARNING: Do not operate the equipment control levers when the transmission shift lever is in the while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, forward or reverse position and/or the blade engagement shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing.
- Page 17 utilizing left turns because side discharge (Fig. 3-11) is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency. WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders.
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Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 48” Deck 32”/36”” Deck 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain plug 5. Fuel tank 6. Deck switch 7. Engine oil filter 8. Drive tire 9. Casterwheel bearings 10. - Page 20 NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 100 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods. 2. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation. 3.
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Page 21: Description Of Deck Operation
Drive wheels..........12 psi open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank. Read and observe safety precautions at front of Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf this manual. equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. -
Page 22: Engine Air Filter
operation, per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirty Engine oil conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more filter frequently. The oil filter is located on the left side of the engine. Fig. -
Page 23: Mower Blade Removal
48” Deck 1. Engine pulley 2. Transmission drive belt 3. Transmission pulley 4. Idler pulley Figure 4-9 32”/36” Deck should not lean or tilt. Spin the blade slowly, blade should not wobble. If blade is out of balance, true it up before reinstalling. - Page 24 Cutting Edge Warped Blade (Replace) Cutting Plane Twisted Blade Edge (Replace) Cutting Plane Straight Blade Cutting Edge Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 4-11 Straight Blade Edge End view of blades, comparing twisted and straighten blades. Figure 4-12 102780 6/05...
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Page 25: Adjustments
Belt tension guide Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when Belt Inch Deflection How to Adjust assistance is needed. - Page 26 102780 6/05...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
7. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinders and fins, blower mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all housing and muffler. scrapes with Hustler spray paint. 8. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to make certain 2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and they are securely in place. -
Page 29: Product Literature
PRODUCT LITERATURE This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered from your Hustler dealer, or direct from indicated source. NOTE: For parts information on your unit, refer to the TrimStar Parts Manual (Hustler P/N 102939). -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Kawasaki Kawasaki Kawasaki Horsepower No. of Cylinders Displacement 26.3 26.3 35.7 CU IN CU IN Compression Ratio 8.5:1 8.5:1 8.5:1 Max. Torque 20.3 @ 2400 23.6 @ 2400 36.2 @ 2400 FT LBS FT LBS FT LBS DECK CONSTRUCTION deck . -
Page 33: Index
INDEX PAGE PAGE Adjustment introduction...........5-1 Moving unit with stalled engine........3-3 Belt replacement...............4-4 Mower blade maintenance ..........4-4 Belt tension guide.............5-1 Mower blade removal ............4-4 Controls ................3-1 Mower deck operation............3-3 Decals................2-3 New season preparation ...........6-1 Deck cutting height adjustment........3-3 Neutral lock adjustment ...........5-1 Description of deck operation ..........4-3 Operating suggestions ............3-3 Engine air filter ..............4-4...