Description Of Deck Operation - HUSTLER TrimStar Geardrive Owner's Manual

WARNING: Keep your machine clean and
remove any deposits of trash and clippings,
which can cause engine fires as well as excessive
belt wear.
Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt,
especially in the engine area; minute dust particle are
abrasive to close-tolerance engines.
Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and
string tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect
a build-up of grass clippings and dirt, especially when grass
is wet or has high moisture content. This build-up will
harden, restricting blade and air movement and will
probably show a poorer quality of cutting. Therefore it
should be removed routinely.
To do this it will be necessary to raise and block the deck
in the full up position and scrape the build-up from
underneath.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled
personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when
assistance is needed.

Description of deck operation

The blades are indirectly driven by the engine through a
V-belt drive system. The V-belt drives a pulley located on
top of spindle housing assemblies. The pulleys drive 1"
spindle shafts. A blade is affixed to each spindle shaft by a
5/8" bolt.
Tires
It is important for level mowing that the tires have the
same amount of air pressure. The recommended pressure
are:
Drive wheels..................................................12 psi
Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf
equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the
warranty claim will be denied.
Lubrication
The idler arm(s), casterwheels, caster pivots and drive
wheels require lubrication daily. The transmission couplers
requires lubrication every 50 hours or weekly whichever
comes first. The clutch bell crank and brake arm pivots
require lubrication after every 100 hours of use or annually,
whichever occurs first
NOTE: The Peerless transmission is "LIFETIME
LUBRICATED". No service is required.
Fuel system
WARNING: Observe usual fuel handling
precautions; do not smoke while refueling, do not
fill tank with engine running or while engine is
hot; allow engine to cool before storing machine
inside a building, keep fuel away from open
flame or spark and store machine away from
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Fuel
tank
Fuel
filter
open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank.
Read and observe safety precautions at front of
this manual.
The 5.0 U.S. gallon (18.9 liter) fuel tank is located
behind the engine. Fig. 4-2
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87
or higher.
The fuel filter is installed in the fuel line between fuel
tank and engine fuel pump. Replace filter annually or after
every 500 hours of operation, whichever occurs first. Fig. 4-
3
When replacing the fuel filter, check the fuel line hoses
and fuel shut-off valve grommet for any cracks or leaks.
Replace as needed.
A fuel shut-off valve is located on the underneath side of
the fuel tank. Close this valve to prevent fuel flow to the
engine.
Engine oil and filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of
operation. Tractor must be setting level when checking oil.
Refer to engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 8 hours of
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Figure 4-2
Figure 4-3