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HUSTLER 3500 Owner's Manual

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109627_0910
Hustler 3500/3700
Owner's Manual
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P.O. Box 7000
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Hesston, Kansas
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67062-2097

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  • Page 1 109627_0910 Hustler 3500/3700 Owner’s Manual ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097...
  • 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 Sec- tion 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: General Information

    Tractor gross vehicle weight (GVW) This tractor has a maximum gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3500 lbs. which must not be exceeded. Use only Hustler approved attachments and accessories Model and serial number Tractor model and serial numbers are found on the serial identification plate, located on the frame directly in front of the left rear wheel.
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  • Page 5 Such repair, including parts and labor shall be at the expense of Hustler Turf Equipment, and, b. Rental Units (90 days): Within 90 days of date of delivery Hustler Turf Equipment, provides a limited warranty on all materials and workman- ship for units used for rental purposes.
  • Page 6 Warranty registration form it MUST be completed and signed by the authorized dealer and original purchaser. 2. For validation, the completed Warranty registration form MUST be for- warded to Hustler Turf Equipment, within ten (10) days following date of purchase. 3. The date of purchase constitutes delivery.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER: denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 8 WARNING: Hot surface! • Keep a safe distance from the machine. WARNING: Rotating fan • Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of this area. blade! • Always keep shields or covers in place while machine is in operation. DANGER: Battery Hazards •...
  • Page 9 WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate or service this machine. • Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operat- ing this equipment. • Never operate the mower deck with side WARNING: Thrown deflector damaged, altered, removed or in objects raised position, except when the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching sys-...
  • Page 10 601415 601415 WARNING: Rollover! • Mow 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. 601415 WARNING: Back over! •...

  • Page 11: International Symbols

    As a guide to the operation of your tractor, various international symbols have been used on instruments and controls. These symbols are depicted and described below. Hours Recorded Engine Water Temperature Air Filter Engine Oil Pressure Full Time AWD Auto AWD Continously Variable Increase...
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  • Page 13: Slope Guide

    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 15: Safe Operating Practices

    Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job.

  • Page 16: Slope Operation

    pedals in either direction could result in a reaction of the tractor that can cause serious injury. When desconnection on attachment that uses the trac- tor PTO output shaft to power the attachment, the pow- ered shaft of device must also be disconnected from the tractor PTO output shaft.

  • Page 17: Instrument Panel

    many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. The ROPS will minimize chance of injury or death from rollover. Seat belt must be fastened while oper- ating a machine equipped with ROPS in the raised and secured position.
  • Page 18 Ignition switch Figure 3-2 Head light switch Figure 3-3 B. Head light switch (Figure 3-3) — This switch is located under the instrument panel. Push the switch in and rotate the ignition key to the “RUN” position to turn on the head lights. Controls A.
  • Page 19 Park brake lever Release button Figure 3-6 Differential lock pedal Figure 3-7 variable from zero to full rated speed in each range. The ground speed is controlled by these pedals. Depress the forward travel pedal to progressively increase forward speed. For reverse travel, depress the reverse travel pedal.

  • Page 20: Safety Start Interlock System

    Lumbar (Figure 3-14) Steering wheel adjustment Reverse The 3500/3700 is equipped with an adjustable steering wheel which can telescope and tilt. To telescope the wheel, turn the wheel hub to the left and raise or lower the steering wheel to the desired height. Then turn the hub to the right to lock it into position.
  • Page 21 Back angle Figure 3-12 Forward & rearward travel Weight Figure 3-13 Lumbar Figure 3-14 To inspect the safety start interlock system: 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. 2. The operator must be on the seat when testing the seat switch.

  • Page 22: Engine Starting

    Engine starting The 3500/3700 safety start interlock system is designed to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to unintentional engine starting. The engine starting motor will not engage until: 1.

  • Page 23: Stopping The Engine

    vehicles must not touch. 2. Shield eyes. 3. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the battery positive (+) terminal and the other to the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal. Connect one end of the other cable first to the auxiliary battery (-) negative terminal, and the other end to the Hustler tractor frame.
  • Page 24 reverse are about a 65% of maximum forward speeds. To stop the unit, release the pedal gradually (except on an emergency). When released, the pedal returns to the Neutral position automatically, stopping the unit. Sudden release can result in an abrupt, and possibly dangerous stop. For prolonged operation at a fixed forward speed, use the forward travel pedal to attain the desired speed, then move the cruise control switch to the “ON”...

  • Page 25: Rear Counter-Balance Weights

    the lift control lever must remain in neutral. Figure 3-17 and Figure 3-18 Auxiliary control valve levers Figure 3-17 Quick couplers Outside lever Port A Outside lever Port B Figure 3-18 This kit includes control valves, hoses and quick connect couplers for supplying hydraulics power to optional attachments.
  • Page 26 ROPS Figure 3-20 Bolts ROPS Figure 3-21 when the ROPS is in the lowered position. Use the ROPS in the “folded” position only when it is absolutely necessary. WARNING: Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded (lowered position) as a standard oper- ating mode.

  • Page 27: Operating Suggestions

    age, overturn or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced. WARNING: Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe injury or death. Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS.
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  • Page 29: Safe Servicing Practices

    Use only certified jack stands. Use only appropriate jack stands, with a mini- mum weight rating of 3500 pounds to block the unit up. Use in pairs only. Follow the instructions supplied with the vehicle stands.

  • Page 30: Electrical System

    Front wheels... . 14-18 psi (96-124 KPa) Rear wheels ... . 14-18 psi (96-124 KPa) Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment.

  • Page 31: Fuse Block

    Alternator knob The 3500/3700 40-amp alternator is belt-driven from the engine crankshaft pulley. It is important that belt slippage does not occur, or the charging system will be affected. Figure To adjust the belt, see the instructions given under the Fan Belt section located elsewhere in this manual.

  • Page 32: Fusible Link

    Alternator Figure 4-3 Fuse Size Circuit protected 20 amp Spare 20 amp Auxiliary P.T.O., Work lamp (opt), back buzzer (opt) 20 amp Auxiliary 10 amp Spare 10 amp Head lamp, meter back light, stop solenoid, safety switch, starter, cruise control (opt) 10 amp Temperature gauge, fuel gauge, fuel pump, monitor lamp,...

  • Page 33: Fuel System

    Lower cover Figure 4-6 Figure 4-7 Indicator Bulb Type ..JIS T5 13.5V 2W (Qty 1) Instrument lights Figure 4-9 109627_0910 Front cover Fuel system DANGER: To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling diesel fuel. Light bulb Diesel fuel is extremely flammable and the vapors &...

  • Page 34: Diesel Fuel

    Store diesel fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not fill diesel fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with interior carpets or plas- tic truck bed liners. Always place diesel fuel con- tainers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.

  • Page 35: Engine Oil And Filter

    Air will dissipate for about one minute NOTE: Fuel tank fuel level must be half full or more for auto bleed system to function correctly. NOTE: The 3500/3700 is an auto bleeding system. No manual bleeding procedures needed. Engine oil and filter...

  • Page 36: Engine Air Filter

    certain period of time is required before the engine oil completely flows down from the oil filler to the crankcase. 4. Check the oil level, accounting for the higher oil level due to the oil filter oil capacity. Engine oil filler Dipstick Figure 4-13 Engine oil...

  • Page 37: Cooling System

    Air filter Figure 4-16 Cooling system The 3500/3700 engine must operate at the correct temperature to obtain maximum efficiency and service life. This is dependent on the cooling system. Always fill the system with a 50/50 solution of permanent antifreeze and clear water.
  • Page 38 WARNING: Allow the engine and radiator to cool before draining and flushing the system. To drain the cooling system: 1. Use a suitable receptacle to catch the used coolant. Remove the radiator cap and open the drain valve to drain the radiator and engine block. Figure 4-18 2.

  • Page 39: Checking Oil Level

    Alternator adjusting bolts Figure 4-21 Transmission, front axle and hydraulic system WARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury. Foreign fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor, familiar with this form of injury, or gangrene may result.

  • Page 40: Pto Control Lever Adjustment

    HST oil filter Figure 4-24 Hydraulic oil filter Figure 4-25 NOTE: Place the dipstick/filler plug into the oil inlet to measure the oil level. Do not screw dipstick into housing when checking oil level. Figure 4-26 2. If the level is low, add ISO VG46 hydraulic oil through the filler hole.

  • Page 41: General Engine Maintenance

    Figure 4-29 resistance (50% into the control lever stroke). A reading of 26.4-28.6 lbs. (12-13 kg) is correct at the full engagement point (the final 50% of control lever travel). If the control lever stroke is not correct, or the amount of resistance on the pull scale at the point of resistance is incorrect, proceed to step 3.

  • Page 42: Rear Wheel Toe Adjustment

    Jam nut Park brake linkage Jam nut Figure 4-32 c. When the brakes are dragging. 1. Park tractor on level ground, lower the mower deck or attachment to the ground, turn off tractor and remove key. Chock the front drive tires to keep machine from rolling. Make sure the park brake is in the OFF position.
  • Page 43 4. The 'F' dimension should be between 0.075" and 0.175" (1.9 mm - 4.4 mm) less than 'R' dimension. 5. If the toe-in must be re-adjusted to meet the dimensional requirements, loosen the jam nuts on either end of the tie rod.
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  • Page 45 A. Trash and clipping buildup around engine could cause a fire. Keep engine compartment and muffler area clean. B. Torque wheel lug bolts to the following torques after the first 2 hours of operation. 109627_0910 3500/3700 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figures 4-39 & 4-40 First Every...

  • Page 46: Maintenance Locator Chart

    MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Figure 4-39 4-18 Engine Oil Fill Engine Air Cleaner Radiator Cap HST Filter Hydraulic Oil Filter Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick Wheels & Tires Fuel Filter Battery Fan Belt Transmission Oil Fill Lift Arm Lift Cylinder Brake Pedal Shaft Power Steering Cylinder Differential Lock Pedal Shaft Rear Axle 4WD Oil Fill/Dipstick...
  • Page 47 MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Engine Oil Fill Engine Air Cleaner Radiator Cap HST Filter Hydraulic Oil Filter Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick Wheels & Tires Fuel Filter Battery Fan Belt Transmission Oil Fill Lift Arm Lift Cylinder Brake Pedal Shaft Power Steering Cylinder Differential Lock Pedal Shaft Rear Axle 4WD Oil Fill/Dipstick Radiator Screen...
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  • Page 49: New Season Preparation

    Special diesel fuel system flushing oils are available from most oil companies. If this oil is not If you would like to view or print a copy of the Hustler 3500/3700 product manuals go online to www.hustlerturf.com and click on the MANUALS button.
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  • Page 51: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Auxiliary valve kit (optional) ....3-10 Children ........3-3 Controls .
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