Hustler Turf 108277 manual

••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 Parts Manual[...]

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108277 10/08 c-1 T able of Content s Chapter 1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2 Contents Rivet Nut Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Engine Guard and Anti Rollover Wheels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Footre[...]

c-2 108277 10/08 Maintenance & Adjustment Safe ty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-14 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-18 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

108277 10/08 1 -1 Chapter 1 General Information This Manual covers Hustler FasT rak models 928267, 928275, 928291, 928502, & 928520 . Frequently Ordered Parts Service Literature Note: When ordering p arts, you must us e the part number as shown for ea ch part, not the index number . Always give the model and seria l numb er to you r parts and s[...]

1-2 108 27 7 10/08 Options Available From Y our Dealer Hardware Description C odes & Abbreviations The following codes are used throu gho ut this part s manual. Refer to this list when ordering part s. St an d ar d T o rq u es The following chart list s the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. T orque all cap [...]

108277 10/08 2 -1 Chapter 2 Content s Rivet Nut Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Engine Guard and Anti Rollover Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Footrest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4[...]

2-2 108 27 7 10/08 Rivet Nut Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 548289 107819 1 54" F ASTRAK FRAME 548297 107890 1 48" F ASTRAK FRAME 2 N/A 600994 2 3/8-16 THREAD RIVET NUT 3 N/A 808493 8 3/8-16 THREAD RIVET NUT 4 N/A 808485 1 5/16-18 THREAD RIVET NUT 1 2 3 3 3 4[...]

108277 10/08 2 -3 Engine Guard and Anti Rollover Wheels NOTES: 1. Includes item s 2 through 5. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 107840 107840 1 F ASTRAK ENGINE GUARD 2 781708 N/A 2 CS .500-13 X 4.25 HX G5 ZNYC 3 767962 N/A 4 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE ZNYC 4 031997 N/A 2 ANTI-SCALP WHEEL 5 053199 N/A 2 NT .500-13 [...]

2-4 108 27 7 10/08 Footrest Assembly NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 107839 107839 1 FLOOR PLA TE 2 785485 785485 2 UPPER STEP TREAD 3 785493 785493 2 LOWER STEP TREAD 4 01 1320 01 1320 4 CB .375-16 X .750 STD ZNYC 5 767954 767954 4 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE ZNYC 6 054502 054502 4 NT .375-16 HX GRD 5 ZNYC [...]

108277 10/08 3 -1 Chapter 3 Content s Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Deck Lift Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Hydro Transmission Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Steering Sub-Ass[...]

3-2 108 27 7 10/08 Battery Installation 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 10 9 11 11 12 13[...]

108277 10/08 3 -3 Battery Installation NOTES: 1. When performing servic e on mower , disconnect battery ground cable and do not reconnect to battery until engi ne is ready to be started. See Owners Manual. 2. Battery is not inst alled in export models. 3. Used on mowers using Kohler engine s with serial numbers prior to 07080126. Also used on mower[...]

3-4 108 27 7 10/08 Deck Lift Assembly 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 7 8 8 8 9 10 10 10 10 11 12 13 14 15 15 15 15[...]

108277 10/08 3 -5 Deck Lift Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zerks. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 348318 348318 1 STOP HANDLE 2 348284 348284 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STOP 3 784488 784488 1 DECK LIFT INDICA TOR 4 781294 781294 7 E CLIP 1.00 X.625 X.05 5 601681 601681 6 FW .812X1.50X.120 ZNYC 6 704643 704643 8 NT .[...]

3-6 108 27 7 10/08 Hydro T ransmission Installation 1 19 13 18 1 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 17 9 10 11 10 9 12 14 13 14 3 3 16 15 20 21 25 28 24 22 24 23 26 28 26 26 27 27 29 2[...]

108277 10/08 3 -7 Hydro T ransmission Installation NOTES: 1. T orque to 17 f t-lbs. 2. T orque to 100 f t-lbs 3. Service part s available for the transaxles: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 710087 710087 4 CS .312-18X2.500 HX G5 2 038828 038828 4 CS .312-18X2.250 HX G5 3 768523 768523 16 FW .343X.687X.051/.080H 4[...]

3-8 108 27 7 10/08 S teering Sub-Assembly NOTES: 1. Includes Item 1 (7 81260 S teering Bar Grip). ITEM NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781260 N/A 2 STEERING BAR GRIP 2 360487 360487 2 STEERING BAR 3 767954 767954 12 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE HD ZN 4 705178 705178 4 CS .375-16X1.750 HX G5 5 086660 086660 6 NT .375-16 HX[...]

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3-10 108277 10/08 S teering and Brake Assembly 13 22 24 13 10 6 21 19 25 23 10 7 5 8 10 6 7 6 5 3 9 11 6 14 15 16 TRACTOR FRAME 33 6 32 28 5 4 29 26 30 HYDRO TRANSAXLE 19 20 31 18 13 31 22 ASSEMBLED BRAKE RODS 20 12 13 18 13 23 25 BELL CRANK DET AIL 22 21 20 23 12 13 27 13 3 25 6 1 BRAKE ARM 17 6 4 6 6 2 1 4 2 See “S teering Sub-Assembly” on pa[...]

108277 10/08 3-11 S teering and Brake Assembly NOTES: 1. Supplied with transmissions. 2. For mowers with serial numbers prior to 07102604, to replace the dampener mount first remove the or iginal control arms from the transmissions–saving the hardware, and replace with items 1,2 3 and 4. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCR[...]

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108277 10/08 4 -1 Chapter 4 Content s Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Kawasaki 19 & 21 HP Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Kohler 19 HP Engine Inst allation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8 Instrument Panel Installation . . . .[...]

4-2 108 27 7 10/08 Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation 1 11 } 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 2 9 27 PA R T O F ENGINE YEL 1 26 12 17 14 15 16 9 12 18 20 19 21 22 23 24 25 9 12 29 BLK 1 RED/BLK 1 PUR BRN 1 GRA/PUR 1 31 30 27 9 28 PA R T O F ENGINE TA N / R E D 1 2 1 3 26 12 13 27 26 13 12 9 9 27 9 4 15 33 34 32 35 4[...]

108277 10/08 4 -3 Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Part of Item 28 (600998 FasT rak wire harness). 2. T wo wires. 3. Connected to Item 28 ( 600998 FasT rak wire harness). 4. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb. 5. Engine oil capacity: See engine manual. 6. Engine speed; High speed - 3450 ±50 RPM . 7. Nuts supplied with item 33 (U-Bolt s). IN[...]

4-4 108 27 7 10/08 Kawasaki 19 & 21 HP Engine Installation 1 1 3 4 3 15 4 4 5 5 14 YEL 1 1 PUR 1 BLK NEGA TIVE BA TTERY CABLE POSITIVE BA TTERY CABLE 1 RED 1 RED/BLK 17 18 20 21 18 22 26 27 27 29 30 28 } 35 39 32 4 33 34 { PA R T O F ENGINE 16 2 19 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 5 31 29 30 19 HP EXHAUST & CLAMP DET AIL 37 38 37 18 7 4 4 18 BRN TA N / R [...]

108277 10/08 4 -5 Kawasaki 19 & 21 HP Engine Installation INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 601082 601082 1 21HP KA WASAKI ENGINE (USED ON 928291) 2 601081 601081 1 19HP KA WASAKI ENGINE (USED ON 928275) 3 058776 058776 4 NT .312-18 HX ZNYC NL 4 768523 768523 1 1 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080 HD 5 050161 050161 4 [...]

4-6 108 27 7 10/08 NOTES: 1. Part of Item 16 (600999/601341 Fa sT rak Kawasaki Wire Harness). 2. Engine oil capacity:See engine manual. 3. Engine speed; High idle—3450 ±50 rpm. 4. Connected to item 16 (6009 99/601341 FasT rak Kawasaki Wire Harness). 5. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb 6. Supplied with item s 24 and 25 (U-Bolts). 7. Used on mowers with se[...]

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4-8 108 27 7 10/08 Kohler 19 HP Engine Installation 1 2 3 4 5 NEGA TIVE BA TTERY CABLE BLK 1 7 7 7 8 POSITIVE BA TTERY CABLE RED 1 10 12 11 RED/BLK 1 BLK 1 4 13 14 15 } 17 16 18 4 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 2 26 6 29 3 } 7 6 9 7 6 32 33 7 7 33 31 30 10[...]

108277 10/08 4 -9 Kohler 19 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Part of Item 2 ( 601000/6013 42 Kohler Wire Harness). 2. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb 3. T orque to 30-35 f t-lbs . Do not reuse factory installed screw when performing service to mower requiring removal of engine, replace with 3/8-16 x 1.0 long grade 5 cap screw . 4. Engine oil capacity: See [...]

4-10 108277 10/08 6. Connected to item 2 (601000/60 1342 FasT rak Kohler Wire Harness). 7. Bolt and washer supplied with engi ne. For replacement part, order 029710 (Cap Screw .312-18X .750 HXFLK). 8. Used on mowers with se rial numbers pr ior to 07080126. 9. On mowers with serial number s prior to 07062321, item 10 (starter solenoid) is located in[...]

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4-12 108277 10/08 Instrument Panel Installation 2 1 1 3 5 6 7 1 8 12 10 9 13 1 14 14 15 15 FUSE SIZE AND LOCA TION 10a 20a 11 RIGHT FUEL TA N K 6 4[...]

108277 10/08 4-13 Instrument Panel Installation NOTES: 1. Part of 600998, 600999, 601000, 60 1341 or 601342 wire harness. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 601095 601095 1 CHOKE CABLE (KAWASAKI ONLY) 601097 601097 1 CHOKE CABLE (KOHLER & HONDA ONLY) 2 776476 776476 1 PTO SWITCH 3 785808 785808 1 KEY SET 4 76916[...]

4-14 108277 10/08 Fuel System Installation (with S/N higher than 07102604) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 12 7 7 8 9 10 4 1 1 11 13 12 13 13 13 14 14 15 15[...]

108277 10/08 4-15 Fuel System Installation (with S/N higher than 07102604) NOTES: 1. T orque to 20 f t-lbs. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 779306 779306 2 3.5" FUEL CAP 2 601320 601320 1 RIGHT SIDE FUEL T ANK 3 601321 601321 1 LEFT SIDE FUEL T ANK 4 000323 000323 6 CLIP 5 712919 712919 8 FW .406 X 1.00 X .1[...]

4-16 108277 10/08 Fuel System Installation (with S/N prior to 07102604) 1 1 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 9 10 11 4 1 1 12[...]

108277 10/08 4-17 Fuel System Installation (with S/N prior to 07102604) NOTES: 1. T orque to 20 f t-lbs. 2. See “FasT raks with Honda engines” on page 9-4 for Honda fuel line routing. See “FasT raks with Kawasaki engines” on p age 9-6 for Kawasaki fuel line routing. See “F asT raks with Kohler Engines” on page 9-1 1 for Kohler fuel line[...]

4-18 108277 10/08 Kawasaki Electrical Schematic ( 600999/ 601341)[...]

108277 10/08 4-19 Kohler Electrical Schematic ( 601000/ 601342)[...]

4-20 108277 10/08 Honda Electrical Schematic (600998)[...]

108277 10/08 5 -1 Chapter 5 Content s Front Wheel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Front Wheel Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Drive Wheel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4[...]

5-2 108 27 7 10/08 Front Wheel Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zer ks, see owners manual. 2. T orque to 75 f t.-lbs. 3. Assemble with ex tended inner race down. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 705954 705954 2 CS .500-13 X 1.25 HX G5 ZNYC 2 344267 344267 2 FW .510 X 2.15 X .187 SPL ZNYC 3 712976 712976 2 FW .53[...]

108277 10/08 5 -3 Front Wheel Breakdown NOTES: 1. Inflate to 8-12 psi. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 772814 N/A 1 3/4" ROLLER BEARING 2 772806 N/A 2 BEARING CAP 2 2 1 768044[...]

5-4 108 27 7 10/08 Drive Wheel Assembly NOTES: 1. Inflate tire to 8-12 p si. 2. T orque to 65-75 f t-lbs. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784264 784264 2 WHEEL/TIRE ASSY 18 X 9.50 (QTY PER 54" TRACTOR) 2 784272 N/A 1 TIRE 18 X 9.5 3 784280 N/A 1 WHEEL 4 019521 N/A 1 TIRE V AL VE 5 061077 061077 4 WHEEL NUT ([...]

108277 10/08 6 -1 Chapter 6 Content s 54" Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 54" Deck Pulley Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 48" Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 48&quo[...]

6-2 108 27 7 10/08 54" Deck Assembly 2 9 14 8 10 6 12 6 5 7 4 4 11 5 5 5 5 17 17 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 13 15 15 16 16 16 15 15 11 17 11 6 5 14 1 3[...]

108277 10/08 6 -3 54" Deck Assembly NOTES: 1. Includes item s 12 through 15. 2. Service part deck includes decals (see “54" Deck Decals” on page 8-4 for listing of decals). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 548305 108100 1 DECK W/A 54" F ASTRAK 2 6 01 1 17 6 01 1 17 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY 3 10853[...]

6-4 108 27 7 10/08 54" Deck Pulley Assembly 2 1 2 3 5 7 10 14 13 15 16 8 11 12 17 4 4 5 19 20 20 20 19 20 19 19 21 22 20 22 23 24 26 14 13 25 27 54" Deck Assy 1 1 18 14 4 6 3 3 9 18 5[...]

108277 10/08 6 -5 54" Deck Pulley Assembly NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft.-lbs. 2. See “Deck Belt Routin g and T ensioning” on page 7-5 for belt tensioning. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 789388 789388 1 B-SECTION BELT 2 025007 025007 1 CS .625-1 1 X .75 HX G5 3 046821 046821 3 FW .656 X 2.00 X .078 ZNYC [...]

6-6 108 27 7 10/08 48" Deck Assembly 2 4 7 14 9 10 6 12 5 3 8 4 4 11 5 5 5 5 17 17 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 13 15 15 16 16 16 15 15 11 17 6 14 1 5[...]

108277 10/08 6 -7 48" Deck Assembly NOTES: 1. Includes item s 12 through 15. 2. Service part deck includes decals (see “48" Deck Decals” on page 8-5 for a listing of decals). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 548313 108125 1 DECK W/A 48" FASTRAK 2 6 01 1 17 6 01 1 17 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE ASSY 3 1085[...]

6-8 108 27 7 10/08 48" Deck Pulley Assembly 2 1 2 3 5 10 14 13 15 16 8 11 12 17 18 18 3 4 5 19 20 20 20 19 20 19 19 21 22 20 25 22 23 24 26 14 13 14 27 48" Deck Assy 1 1 4 6 7 4 3 9 14 5[...]

108277 10/08 6 -9 48" Deck Pulley Assembly NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft.-lbs. 2. See “Deck Belt Routin g and T ensioning” on pa ge 7-5 for belt tensioning. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 791335 791335 1 B-SECTION BELT 2 025007 025007 1 CS .625-1 1 X .75 HX G5 3 046821 046821 3 FW .656 X 2.00 X .078 ZNYC[...]

6-10 108277 10/08 Blade Spindle Assembly Breakdown NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 783548 N/A 1 BLADE SPINDLE RETAINING 2 783555 N/A 2 BEARING , BLADE SPINDLE 3 783530 N/A 1 SP ACER, BLADE SPINDLE 4 783514 N/A 1 HOUSING , BLADE SPINDLE 5 783522 N/A 1 SHAFT , BLADE SPINDLE 1 2 3 4 5 2[...]

108277 10/08 7 -1 Chapter 7 Content s Seat Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Deck Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4 Deck Belt Routing and Tensioni ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5[...]

7-2 108 27 7 10/08 Seat Installation 1 1 6 7 8 3 9 10 11 3 12 4 6 2 3 5 3 13[...]

108277 10/08 7 -3 Seat Installation NOTES: 1. Do not torque, Item 7 ( 107861 Seat Pan) must pivot. 2. Service part s, (Michigan seat): INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793661 793661 1 MICHIGAN ST ANDARD SEA T 2 034280 034280 1 CS .312-18X .750 HX G5 3 768523 768523 9 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080 HD 4 108321 108321 1[...]

7-4 108 27 7 10/08 Deck Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 055749 055749 4 CS .437-14X1.750 HX G5 2 017616 017616 2 CS .500-13X1.750 HX G5 3 767962 767962 4 FW .531X 1.063X.090 SAE 4 704643 704643 8 NT .437-14 HX FLG ZN 5 008193 008193 2 NT .500-13 HX G5 ZNYC 5 3 3 2 4 4 1[...]

108277 10/08 7 -5 Deck Belt Routing and T ensioning NOTES: 1. S pring length af ter t ensioning new belt. S pri ng length measured from outside of hook to out si de of hook. T ension spring with deck in leveling position. 2. Route belt as shown.[...]

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108277 10/08 8 -1 Chapter 8 Content s Tractor Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 54" Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 48" Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5[...]

8-2 108 27 7 10/08 T ractor Decals 16 15 7 4 2 1 3 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 5 6[...]

108277 10/08 8 -3 T ractor Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 785121 785121 1 OPERA TION RIGHT DECAL 2 785139 785139 1 STEERING L.S. DECAL 3 N/A 083279 1 TURF PROD SERIAL NO PLATE 4 784710 784710 1 F ASTRAK DECAL 5 727172 727172 1 'MADE IN U.S.A.' DECAL 6 782573 782573 1 FIRST ZERO TURN DECAL[...]

8-4 108 27 7 10/08 54" Deck Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 799171 799171 1 54" DECK ID DECAL 2 727453 727453 2 BEL T & PULLEY DECAL 3 727438 727438 2 WHIRLING BLADES DECAL 4 727172 727172 1 'MADE IN U.S.A.' DECAL 5 785055 785055 1 STEP TREAD 3.70 X 9.00 6 781419 781419 1 BEL[...]

108277 10/08 8 -5 48" Deck Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793976 793976 1 48" DECK ID DECAL 2 727453 727453 2 BEL T & PULLEY DECAL 3 727438 727438 2 WHIRLING BLADES DECAL 4 727172 727172 1 'MADE IN U.S.A.' DECAL 5 794503 794503 1 STEP TREAD MINI FST DECAL 6 781419 781419 1 B[...]

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108277 10/08 9 -1 Chapter 9 Content s Assembly Pictures and Aids . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 General Information for al l models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 Wire harness routing (all models). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 FasTraks with Honda engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

9-2 108 27 7 10/08 Transaxle drive belt replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Mower blade maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29 Mower blade removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31 Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

9-3 108 27 7 10/08 Assembly Pictures and Aids General Information for all models Instrument pane l layout (FIG . 1). Wire harness routing (all models). Front of wire harness (FIG . 2 & FIG . 3). FIG . 1 FIG . 2 FIG . 3 PTO CLUTCH SWITCH TO SEA T SWITCH TIE STRAP FROM SAFETY SWITCHES TIE STRAP[...]

9-4 108 27 7 10/08 FasT raks with Honda engines Wire harness, battery cable, throttle cable, an d ch oke cable routing and tie strap s (F IG . 4 & FIG . 5). NOTE: Tie straps on rear seat support tie fuel line from L.S. fuel t ank. FIG . 4 FIG . 5 CHOKE & THROTTLE CABLES TIE STRAPS SEA T SWITCH WIRE SAFETY SWITCH WIRES TIE STRAP TIE STRAPS N[...]

9-5 108 27 7 10/08 Engine connec tio ns )FIG . 6 , FI G . 7, F IG . 8, and FIG . 9 ). NOTE: Route oil sensor wire between oil file tube and engine block . Index ter- minal on wire in horizont al direct ion to hold wire of f oil filter . NOTE: Tie carburetor drain tubes and c lutch pigtail together t o clutch anchor . Do not tighten tie strap enou g[...]

9-6 108 27 7 10/08 FasT raks with Kawasaki engines FOR MOWERS WITH SERIAL N U MBER 07102604 AND HIGHER . Front of wire harness (FIG . 10). Route the 4" positive batt ery cable and the purple and red wires through the cable boot prior to fastening hardware to solenoid (FIG . 1 1). Route negative ba ttery cable and wireharness ( from seat an d s[...]

9-7 108 27 7 10/08 Wire harness, battery cable, and throttle and choke cable, routing and tie str aps (FIG . 13 & FIG . 14) . Clutch pigtail to clutch anchor tie strap (FIG . 15). Safety switches and tie straps (FIG . 16) Engine connec tions (FIG . 17 & FIG . 18 ). FIG . 13 FIG . 14 FIG . 15 FIG . 16 FIG . 17 FIG . 18 FUEL LINE GROUND WIRE [...]

9-8 108 27 7 10/08 Fuel line routing (FIG . 19, FIG . 20 & FIG . 21). Be sure fuel filter does not come in cont act with engine. FIG . 19 FIG . 20 FIG . 21 LEFT FUEL LINE LEFT FUEL LINE TIESTRAP FUEL FIL T ER FUEL LINE FROM FUEL VA LV E FUEL V AL VE FUEL V AL VE LEFT FUEL LINE RIGHT FUEL LINE FUEL LINE TO F I L T ER[...]

9-9 108 27 7 10/08 FasT raks with Kawasaki engines FOR MOWERS WITH SERIAL NUMBERS PRIOR TO 07102604: Wire harness, battery cable, and throttle and choke cabl e, routing and tie str aps (FIG . 22, FIG . 23, & FIG . 24) . NOTE: Route fuel line beneath both battery cables. T ie strap s on rear seat support tie fuel line from L.S. fuel t ank. FIG .[...]

9-10 108277 10/08 Engine connections for 19 HP (FIG . 25 & FIG . 26). Engine connections for 21 HP (FIG . 27 & FIG . 28). FIG . 25 FIG . 26 FIG . 27 FIG . 28 THROTTLE CABLE CHOKE CABLE OIL SENSOR WIRE TIE STRAP CHOKE CABLE THROTTLE CABLE OIL SENSOR WIRE[...]

9-11 108277 10/08 FasT raks with Kohler Engines FOR ENGINES WITH SERIAL NUMBER S PRIOR TO 07102604 (FIG . 29): FOR ENGINES WITH SERIAL NUMBERS 07102604 AND HIGHER: Front of wire harness (FIG . 30). Route the 4" positive batt ery cable and the purple and red wires through the cable boot prior to fastening hardware to solenoid (FIG . 31). Route [...]

9-12 108277 10/08 Wire harness and battery cabl e, and thr ottle and choke cable, routing and tie straps (FIG . 33, & FIG . 34) . NOTE: Tie strap on rear seat support (FIG . 33) ties fuel line from L.S. fuel t ank similar to Kawasaki engines. See Fue l line routing (FIG . 19, FIG . 20 & FIG . 21). on p age 9-8. Engine connectio n (FIG . 35)[...]

9-13 108277 10/08 Clutch pigtail to clutch anchor tie strap (FIG . 36). FIG . 36 TIE STRAP CLUTCH PIGT AIL[...]

9-14 108277 10/08 Maintenance & Adjustment Safety This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message inte nded to provide a reasonable degree of PER- SONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons dur i ng the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER — denotes immediate hazards wh ich WILL result in severe personal [...]

9-15 108277 10/08 ? Except when changing or checking belt, always keep belt covers on mower for safety as well as cleanliness. ? S top the engine befor e re moving the grass catcher or unclogging the dis cha r ge chut e. Never clear the discharge chute with the engine runn ing. Tu rn off the engine and be su re the blades have stopped before cleani[...]

9-16 108277 10/08 The following illustration s show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the oper at or understand the meanings of these decals. Read Owner ’ s Manual and Quick Reference Decal be fore attempting to operate this machine. Avoid skin contact with ba ttery [...]

9-17 108277 10/08 Keep shields or co v ers in pl ace while mach ine is in operation. Keep hands away from rot ating pulleys and be lts. If you lose steering cont rol while operating the machine, p lace the steering control levers in the park brake pos ition immediately . Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem bef[...]

9-18 108277 10/08 Maintenance FIG . 37 13 Viewed from top of unit 12 14 14 1 3 2c 3b 8 15 11 11 10 10 6 6 5 7 7 16 2a 2b 9 4 Viewed from top of unit 1 Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2a. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2b. Fuel Filter (Kawasaki) 2c. Fuel Filter (Kohler) 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Battery 6. Fuel T anks 7. Gauge Wheel Bear[...]

9-19 108277 10/08 NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereaf t er , change oil after ever y 40 hours operation. Change more ofte n under dusty or dirty conditions and duri ng hot weather periods. 2. T orque initially and after first 2 hours of operation. 3. Change engine oil filter per the engine man ufactur er’s recommen[...]

9-20 108277 10/08 wear or damage. A good time to detect potentia l problems is while performing scheduled maintenance service. Cor- recting the problem as quickly as possible is the best insurance. Clear away he avy build-up of grease, oil a nd dirt, especially in the engine and under the seat pla tform areas; minute dust particle are a bra sive to[...]

9-21 108277 10/08 The battery is located un der the seat platform. F IG . 38 W ARNING: Battery post s, terminals, and related accessori es contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the S tate of California to caus e cancer an d re produ ctive harm. W ash hands after handling. W ARNING: Avoid skin a nd clothing contact with ba ttery acid. [...]

9-22 108277 10/08 voltage. If the battery voltage is satisfactory , check the cleanliness and tightness of the terminals and ground connec- tions. A general underst anding of electrical servicing and us e of basic test equ ipment is necessary for tr oubleshooting and repair . Major overhaul or rep air of the starting moto r or charging system shoul[...]

9-23 108277 10/08 W ARNING: When washing the mower , direct the spray away (especially if using a power washer) from the Hydro-Gear ZT 2800 tr ansaxle’s seals to prevent water intrusion and to ensure component performance. W ARNING: Make sure the trans axles are co ol before performin g service procedure s. Fluid changing proce dure 1. Park the u[...]

9-24 108277 10/08 13. Continue to fill the transaxles throug h the expansion t ank until the “Full Cold” line is reac hed on the expansion tank. 14. Re-install the expansion tank cap by h and. Be care ful not to o vertighten. Fuel system DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: Do not smoke while refueling. Do not fill tank with engine [...]

9-25 108277 10/08 Using a fuel stabilizer/condi tioner in the tractor can provide benefits such as: 1. Keeps gasoline fresh during storage of 90 days or less. For lo nger storage, drain the fue l tanks. 2. Cleans the engine d uring operation. 3. Eliminates gum-like varnish buildup in the fuel system. IMPORT ANT : Never use methanol, gasoline cont a[...]

9-26 108277 10/08 T o drain a fuel tank use the following method: 1. Park the unit o n a flat surface. S top the engine and re move the ignition key . Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position . Place co ntrol levers in the park brake po sition. Disconnect negative battery cable. 2. T urn t he fuel va lve to the closed p osition (m[...]

9-27 108277 10/08 Attach the oil drain hose, furn ished with the unit, to the oil drain valve when dr aining the engine oil. Oil drain hose must be removed af te r oil is drained. IMPORT ANT : All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of the exhaust system before operating the mach ine. The oil drain and oil filter are located at the rear of the [...]

9-28 108277 10/08 Deck belt replacement 1. Park the unit o n a flat surface. S top the engine and re move the ignition key . Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position . Place control levers in th e park brake position. Disconnect negative ba ttery cable. 2. Place the deck in th e lowe st posit ion . 3. Remove the deck belt cover s.[...]

9-29 108277 10/08 6. Remove the existing belt and re place with a new belt. 7. Route the new belt per FIG . 51. 8. Re-tension the deck belt idler per the Deck drive belt adjustment sectio n located elsewhere in this manual. 9. Re-install the deck belt covers. 10. Re-attach the negative batt er y cab l e. T ransaxle drive belt replacement 1. Park th[...]

9-30 108277 10/08 W ARNING: Never attempt to straighten a bent blad e by heating, or weld a cracke d or broken blade as the blade may br ea k an d ca us e serious injury . Replace worn or dama ge d bla d es . W ARNING: Never work with blades while engine is runni ng or deck clutch switch is engaged ( on). Always place deck clutch switch in t he dis[...]

9-31 108277 10/08 Mower blade removal Use a 15/16" wrench to remove the 5/8" cap screw ho lding the bl ade to the spindle shaft fro m underneath. Blade Lock T ool, part num ber 381442, is available from your dealer to prevent the bl ades from turning while remov- ing or and inst alling the blade bolts. Sharpen th e blades on a grinder fol[...]

9-32 108277 10/08 Adjustment Introduction Y our FasTrak 48/54 was adjusted before it left the factory and was checked du ring pre delivery setup. Howeve r , after st art-up and cont inued use, a certain amount of break-in wear will cause some adjustments to change. Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a proble m. Visually inspec[...]

9-33 108277 10/08 S teering linkage The neutral adjustment for the contro l levers in the neutral position is di scussed in this section. The tractor steering has been factory adjusted to eliminate creeping when the control levers are in the neutral posi- tion (FIG . 61). However , should the tr actor begin to creep, the control lever linkage can b[...]

9-34 108277 10/08 5. Shut off th e machine. Loosen the jam nuts on each end of the transaxle control rod as sh own in FIG . 62. 6. S tart the engine . Move th e control lev er to just engage th e brake (n eutral) slot and hold it in that po sition (Do not engage the control leve r far en ough to engage the brakes in the brake slot). W ARNING: This [...]

9-35 108277 10/08 8. Hold the transaxle control r od still and turn off the engine. 9. T ighten the jam nut s on each end of the transaxle control rod. NOTE : Do not let transaxle control rod turn while tightening the jam nut s (FIG . 62). 10. Neutral is now set. S tar t th e e ngine a nd actuate th e b rak e s a few time s to co nfirm that the ZT [...]

9-36 108277 10/08 DRIVE STRAIGHT ADJUSTMENT: 1. Initially adjust cap screws all the way in so that th e steering levers may go fu lly forward. 2. Drive tractor in an open area with both steering handles fully fo rward. The tractor will likely drift slightly to the left or ri ght. 3. Whicheve r dire ction th e tra c tor turns is the slow side. Leave[...]

9-37 108277 10/08 W ARNING: If the transaxle belt fails, loss of control w ill occur especially when operating on a slope. If you lose steering control while operating the mach ine, place the steering control le vers in t he park brake position immediate ly . Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the prob- lem before contin[...]

9-38 108277 10/08 deck. The recommended pressures are as fo llows: W ARNING: S top engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position. Remove igni- tion key . Place control levers in the brake position before leaving machine. 2. Park the unit on a flat surface. 3. Raise deck and place 3" of blocking under all 4 corners of the d[...]

9-39 108277 10/08 18. T ighten the hardware ho lding the chain and adjuster onto the deck lif t arm. 19. Go to the right rear of the tractor . 20. Make sure that there is still slack in the chain. If not, loosen the two nuts on the block holding the threaded rod un til there is slack in the deck lift chain (FIG . 75). 21. Tighten the appropriate nu[...]

9-40 108277 10/08 27. Compress the deck lif t assist springs so that there is ½” of space betwee n th e front nut on the spring and the re ar nut on the deck lift block (FIG . 77). T ypical both sides. 28. When completed, all chains will be tight, and deck cutting height will be set to the deck height indicato r .[...]

108277 10/08 i-1 Numerical Index Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Index Part Numbers 000323 4-15 , 4-17 000331 3-3 , 3-7 , 3-11 , 4-3 , 4-5 , 4-9 , 4-15 , 4-17 , 7-3 000398 4-15 005108 3-11 005116 3-11 , 6-5 , 6-9 008193 7-4 011320 2-4 015495 3-5 015818 4-15 , 4-17 016253 4-3 , 4-5 016410 3-7 016523 4-9 016816 3-11 016972 6-5 ,[...]

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