Engine Air Filter; General Engine Maintenance; Engine Oil And Filter - HUSTLER FasTrak Owner's Manual

• When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground. If this is not possible,
then refuel such equipment on the truck or trailer
using a portable container and not a gasoline dis-
penser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must
be used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of
the fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
• Never use gasoline for cleaning parts.
• Read and observe safety precautions elsewhere in
this manual.
WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swal-
lowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious
injury and illness.
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or fuel con-
tainer opening.
Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-
ately.
The fuel tanks are located in the tractor's fenders.
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or
higher. IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol because
the fuel system could be damaged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
A fuel shut-off valve is located on each tractor. The location
and operation of the fuel valve will vary depending upon the
unit. Close the fuel valve to prevent fuel flow to the engine. The
valve's two other positions will allow fuel to be drawn from
either one or the other fuel tank. Fig. 4-4
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tanks. The fuel
tanks should be filled no higher than 2" (5.08 cm) below the
tank's fill neck.
FasTrak 48/54 shown
Closed
position
Left fuel tank
position
Fig. 4-4

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
Right fuel
tank position
4-4
capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation, per the engine manufacturer's recommendations after
that. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirty conditions,
then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT: When removing the oil filter take precautions to
minimize oil spillage on the exhaust system.
Attach the oil drain hose, furnished with the unit, to the oil
drain valve when draining the engine oil. Oil drain hose must be
removed after oil is drained. IMPORTANT: All oil drips or
spills must be cleaned off of the exhaust system before
operating the machine. Fig. 4-5
Oil drain valve
Fig. 4-5

Engine air filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine's
owner's manual.

General engine maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and
regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner's
manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to
applicable data which will not be duplicated here.
Belts
Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a
belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather
checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight
raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings
with a sharp knife.
WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will
occur especially when operating on a slope. 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 dealer to resolve the problem
before continuing to operate.
Oil drain hose
with quality and viscosity
601156_0110