HUSTLER TrimStar Operator's Manual page 31

Verify safety start interlock system
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts
Visually inspect tires
Check oil level, engine (1)
Clean air intake screen (4)
Check fuel level
Blades - sharpen & securely fastened
Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest position
Replace air cleaner paper element
Clean engine & transaxle compartment
Change transaxle oil & filter (7)
Grease deck height pivots
Grease front wheel bearings
Change engine oil & filter (1)(3)
Clean cylinder & head fins (a)
Check battery connections
Check tire pressure with a gauge
Check hydraulic oil level
Clean engine exterior (a)
Clean & regap spark plugs (a)
Check pump & deck belt tension and condition (5)
Check fuel system (6)
Check fuel tank grommet (6)
Check hydraulic lines
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)
Change fuel filter (6)
Replace spark plugs
Replace fuel evaporation system filter (8)
NOTES:
1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 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. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer's recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for
recommendations and other maintenance items.
4. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 6 months or 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace
every 200 hours or 2 years whichever comes first. Refer to Cold weather pump clutch section for tensioning information.
6. Check fuel system for any crack or leaks including, but not limited to, fuel line hoses, fuel valve, vent line hoses, vent valve,
vapor valve, carbon canister, and grommets. Repair as needed.
7. Initial system oil and filter change must be after the first 75 hours of use or 1 year whichever comes first. Thereafter, replace
filter and oil in each transaxle every 2 years or 200 hours, whichever comes first.
8. More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather.
REFERENCES:
a—Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat cycle.
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Maintenance Schedule
Refer to Figure 4-13, Figure 4-14, Figure 4-15,
Figure 4-16, Figure 4-17, Figure 4-17
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
TrimStar
®
WEEKLY MONTHLY
OR 50 OR 100
HOURS HOURS
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
As needed
Daily
Every 200 hours or 2 years
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X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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X
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X
X
X
4-9
ANNUALLY
OR 300
HOURS
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REV C