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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
Product Literature ................................................................Sect. 7
Technical Specifications.......................................................Sect. 8
9. Index.....................................................................................Sect. 9
IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442
to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land. Other states or federal areas may have similar
laws.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-002.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for information regarding the U.S. Enviromental Protection Agency (EPA) and the
California Emission Control Regulation of emission systems, maintenance and warranty.
Keep this Engine Owner's Manual with your unit. Should the Engine Owner's Manual become damaged or illegible, replace
immediately. Replacements may be order per the information found in the Product Information section of this manual.
365270 Rev. 9/03

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WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.

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  • Page 1: 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 Product Literature ..............Sect. 7 8. Frequently Ordered Parts Technical Specifications............Sect. 8 9. Index..................Sect. 9 WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State...
  • Page 2: General Information

    As the new equipment owner, FasTrak tractor 16hp & 44” deck, number 926527 you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Hustler FasTrak tractor 18hp & 52” deck, number 926592 Turf Equipment at time of delivery.
  • Page 3 Equipment, with either new or used replacement parts. failure to properly prepare the fuel system prior to any period of non-use G Such repair, including parts and labor shall be at the expense of Hustler over three months. Turf Equipment, and,...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Some of the following safety instructions are from ANSI Standard B- Never use your hand! 71.1-1998 while others are specific to the Hustler FasTrak unit. L Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing drugs.
  • Page 5 Locate and correct cause. L The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizontally (traverse) on L Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust is vented to moderately steep slopes. When operating on slopes of 15 degrees or the outside.
  • Page 6 Safety and Instruction Decals L L 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. The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION FasTrak Controls 1. Ignition Switch 5. Deck lift pedal 9. Deck adjusting rod 14. Deck height indicator 2. Throttle lever 6. Oil Pressure light 10. Anti-scalp wheels 15. Park brake switch 3. Control levers 7. Fuel tanks 11. Discharge chute 16.
  • Page 8: Deck Lift Pedal

    Figure 3-6 5. With the deck clutch switch up and/or the control levers in the If difficulty is encountered, contact the Hustler Dealer in your area. neutral position, slowly raise off of the seat. The engine should 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operation stop.
  • Page 9: Moving Tractor With Stalled Engine

    FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION FORWARD TRAVEL PIVOT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = Neutral Position Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement. Figure 3-7 Moving tractor with stalled engine forward. The farther back control levers are from neutral, the faster tractor will go in reverse.
  • Page 10 Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the deck towards bystanders. morning and again at noon. Many problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly.
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 1a. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Honda) 1b. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Briggs & Stratton) 2a. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2b. Fuel Filter (Briggs & Stratton) 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (Briggs & Stratton) 4a.
  • Page 12: Torque Values

    Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On Read and observe safety warnings in front of manual. any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied.
  • Page 13: Hydraulic System

    The required service involves draining the oil and Access to integrated pump/motor units installing a new filter kit (Hustler p/n 789511). Fill with new 20W50 The integrated pump/motor units are accessed by lifting the seat engine oil.
  • Page 14 Wiring Schematic - 926501, 926519, 926592 365270 Rev. 9/03...
  • Page 15: Wiring Schematic

    Wiring Schematic - 926600, 926774 365270 Rev. 9/03...
  • Page 16 Wiring Schematic - 926527 365270 Rev. 9/03...
  • Page 17: Fuel System

    WARNING: Make certain machine is secure when it is raised NOTE: The C-IZT integrated pump/motor transmissions are equipped and placed on the jack stands. The jack stands should not allow with bypass valves. For more information refer to Operation section, the machine to move when the engine is running and the drive Moving tractor with stalled engine.
  • Page 18: Fuel Shut-Off Valves

    Bypass valve rod shown in closed position Slot Dipstick 396242 Full mark Acceptable operating range 1-1/2” 1-7/8” Bypass valve rod (Right rod shown) Figure 4-11 F F u u e e l l t t a a n n k k Figure 4-9 Bypass valve rod shown in open position Slot...
  • Page 19: Fuel Filter

    Engine air filter 6. Fill fuel tank with proper grade of gasoline and open shut-off valves. Current production units have a fuel shut-off valve (Hustler p/n Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Engine Owner’s manual. 745059) located behind the seat to the right side of the operator. (Fig. 4-15) Close this valve (center position) to prevent fuel flow to the engine.
  • Page 20: Engine Oil

    Honda Dipstick Engine oil filler tube Engine oil Engine oil filter drain plug Figure 4-16A Deck Belt Drive Layout 1. Spindle drive belt Dipstick & 2. Deck blade spindle pulley Engine oil 3. Spindle belt tension idler 4. Spindle belt tension idler spring filler tube (7.5"...
  • Page 21: Mower Blade Maintenance

    Engine Belt pulley Resharpening Pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Figure 4-19 10. Install new belt by sliding it up and over the engine pulley. Make certain it is not in the pulley groove at this time but is above the pulley.
  • Page 22 4-12 365270 Rev. 9/03...
  • Page 23: Adjustments

    C C o o n n t t r r o o l l Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service mechanic and l l e e v v e e r r should not be attempted by unskilled personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when assistance is needed. Torque values...
  • Page 24: Park Brake Spring Adjustment

    WARNING: Make certain machine is secure when it is raised and placed on the jack stands. The jack stands should not allow the machine to move when the engine is running and the drive wheels are rotating. Use only certified jack stands. 2.
  • Page 25: Deck Leveling And Height Adjustment

    Pump drive belt Tension N N y y l l o o c c k k idler n n u u t t F F l l a a t t w w a a s s h h e e r r S S p p r r i i n n g g Spring Figure 5-7...
  • Page 26 height adjusting stop in the 3" hole, and turning the height stop so Deck lift threaded rod that the flat side is against the stop handle. Fig. 5-13 5. Clamp the height adjusting stop against the stop handle (5-13). This will assure that the height will not move during the setting process.
  • Page 27: Anti-Scalp Wheels

    Anti-scalp wheels 27. Compress the deck lift assist springs so that there is 1” of space between the front nut on the spring and the rear nut on the deck lift Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on the FasTrak. These anti-scalp block (Fig.
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Deck clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch loose Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace The engine pulley is Contact your Hustler Dealer damaged Electrical connections are Check the electrical corroded or loose connections The cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s)
  • Page 29: Product Literature

    786947. FasTrak Parts Manual ORDER BRIGGS & STRATTON HUSTLER If you would like to order a Parts Manual for this tractor, the Hustler DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER PART NUMBER part number for that manual is listed below. Please call Hustler Turf Briggs &...
  • Page 30: Frequently Ordered Parts

    FREQUENTLY ORDERED PARTS Part No. Description 784231 Pump drive belt 784249 B-Section belt, deck (52”) 784322 B-Section belt, deck (44”) 785626 Fuel filter (Honda) 785600 Air filter element assembly (Honda) 785618 Precleaner air filter (Honda) 785634 Engine oil filter (Honda) 786970 Fuel filter (Briggs &...
  • Page 31: Index

    INDEX PAGE PAGE Instrumentation ................3-2 Access to integrated pump/motor units ........4-3 Lubrication..................4-2 Adjustment introduction .............5-1 Maintenance introduction ............4-2 Anti-scalp wheels................5-5 Model and serial number ............1-1 Belt replacement .................4-7 Moving tractor with stalled engine ..........3-3 Brake specifications..............8-1 Mower blade maintenance ............4-11 Capacities specification ..............8-1 Mower blade removal ...............4-11 Control lever adjustment.............5-2...
  • Page 32 O.M. 736595 2/92...

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