Hustler Turf none manual

••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 Hustler FasT rak 36" & 42" Decks Parts Manual[...]

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333559 09/08 1 -1 Chapter 1 General Information This Manual covers “Min i” FasT rak 15/36 model 927343, “Mini” FasT rak 17/42 model 927350, “Mini” FasT rak 16/42 model 927368, & “Mini” Fa sT rak 16/36 model 927376, Frequently Ordered Parts Service Literature Options Note: When ordering p arts, you must us e the part number as sh[...]

1-2 333 55 9 09/08 Hardware Description Codes & Abbreviations The following codes are used throu gho ut this part s manual. Refer to this list when ordering par t 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 screws, nuts and set screws to these[...]

333559 09/08 2 -1 Chapter 2 Content s Tractor Frame Rivet Nut Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Engine Guard and Anti-rollover Bracket A ssemblies . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Footrest Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4[...]

2-2 333 55 9 09/08 T ractor Frame Rivet Nut Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 54691 1 315440 1 F ASTRAK 36 FRAME 546895 320242 1 F ASTRAK 42 FRAME 2 808493 808493 2 3/8-16 THREAD RIVET NUT 3 793869 793869 2 1.5 SQ TUBE PLUG 2 1 3[...]

333559 09/08 2 -3 Engine Guard and Anti-rollover Bracket Assemblies NOTES: 1. Includes item s 6 through 9. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 316836 316836 1 ENGINE GUARD 2 320580 320580 2 ANTI ROLLOVER BRACKET 3 808493 808493 8 3/8-16 THREAD RIVET NUT 4 781567 781567 2 NT .50-13 HX LK NY ZNYC 5 344267 344267 4 FW .[...]

2-4 333 55 9 09/08 Footrest Assembly NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 01 1320 01 1320 4 C B .375-16 X .75 STD ZN 2 785485 785485 2 UPPER STEP TREAD 3 793844 793844 2 LOWER STEP TREAD 4 320267 320267 1 FLOOR PLA TE 36" MOWERS 316844 316844 1 FLOOR PLA TE 42" MOWERS 5 767954 767954 2 FW .406 X .812 [...]

333559 09/08 3 -1 Chapter 3 Content s Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Deck Lift Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Hydro Transmission Instal lation S/N Prior To 07091558 . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Hydro Transmission Inst allatio[...]

3-2 333 55 9 09/08 Battery Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 314989 314989 1 BA TTERY CLAMP STRAP 2 024927 024927 3 NT .250-20 HX GR.5 ZNYC 3 055939 055939 2 CS .250-20 X .75 HX G5 ZNYC 4 029868 029868 4 L W .250 INT -EXT TOOTH ZNYC 5 740696 740696 1 BA TTERY VU1LH-8 6 771428 771428 1 RED BA TTE[...]

333559 09/08 3 -3 Deck Lift Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zer ks (see owners manual). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 348318 348318 1 STOP HANDLE 2 348284 348284 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT STOP 3 793505 793505 1 DECK HEIGHT INDICA TOR 4 782995 782995 1 DECK LIFT SPRING 5 055749 055749 2 CS .437-14 X 1.75 HX G5 ZNYC[...]

3-4 333 55 9 09/08 Hydro T ransmission Installation S/N Prior T o 07091558 3 4 5 7 6 1 1 12 12 13 13 4 2 14 12 15 16 18 19 20 17 12 11 8 10 21 1 1 2 9[...]

333559 09/08 3 -5 Hydro T ransmission Installation S/N Prior T o 07091558 NOTES: 1. T orque to 17 f t.-lbs. 2. Install using exis ting hardware on EZT . 3. Do not torque, item 17 (Pump Belt Idler Arm) must pivot freely . 4. Hydro transmission service part s: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 710087 710087 8 CS .312[...]

3-6 333 55 9 09/08 Hydro T ransmission Installation S/N Higher Than 07091558 3 4 5 7 6 1 1 11 11 12 12 4 2 13 11 14 15 17 18 19 16 11 10 8 9 20 1 1 2 8 21[...]

333559 09/08 3 -7 Hydro T ransmission Installation S/N Higher Than 07091558 NOTES: 1. T orque to 17 ft.-lbs. 2. Hydro transmission service part s: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 710087 710087 8 CS .312-18 X 2.50 HX G5 ZNYC 2 0281 18 0281 18 2 F W .62 X 1.00 X .134 ZNYC 3 601 162 601 162 1 PULLEY 4 025007 025007 [...]

3-8 333 55 9 09/08 S teering and Brake Assembly 2 1 3 4 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 11 11 8 8 13 13 14 15 16 8 11 17 18 19 20 21 8 5 7 22 23 23 24 25 26 28 8 11 12 28 13 29 30 31 11 32 33 8 4 11 10 10 8 27 2 3 13 41 28 21 8 39 36 37 38 27 27 20 40 See Note 4 35 35[...]

333559 09/08 3 -9 S teering and Brake Assembly NOTES: 1. T o adjust park brake safety switch: with S teerin g Bars in park position, adjust item 24 (795625 S nap Mount Plunger Swit ch) outboard until INDEX 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 600221 600221 2 CE[...]

3-10 333559 09/08 switch is activated by items 31/32 (3521 12/352054 Brake Pivots). 2. Order these part s for mowers wi th serial number prior to 05040000. 3. Includes Item 1 (7 81260 S teering Bar Grip). 4. Use on mowers with se rial numbers prior to 060171975.[...]

333559 09/08 4 -1 Chapter 4 Content s Honda 16 HP Engin e Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Kohler 15 & 17 HP Engine Instal lation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Fuel System Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Instrument Panel Installati[...]

4-2 333 55 9 09/08 Honda 16 HP Engine Installation 1 3 4 5 7 NEGA TIVE BA TTERY CABLE POSITIVE BA TTERY CABLE 1 1 RED/BLK YEL 6 8 TO E N GIN E (4 WIRES) 10 12 8 9 13 14 15 17 19 21 22 16 20 18 4 25 32 26 27 29 28 36 34 35 23 PA R T O F ENGINE FROM RECTIFIER 37 31 33 11 2 2 24 2 PA R T O F ENGINE 30 4[...]

333559 09/08 4 -3 Honda 16 HP Engine Installation INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 785394 785394 1 HONDA 16HP ENGINE (USED ON 927368 & 927376) 2 739144 792796 3 3 378273 378273 1 16HP EXHAUST HEA T SHIELD 4 034272 034272 6 NT .312-18 HX G5 ZNYC 5 712927 712927 4 F W .344 X 1.00 X .12 HR D ZNYC 6 782664 782664 1[...]

4-4 333 55 9 09/08 NOTES: 1. Part of item (7930 83 Honda Wire Harness). 2. Engine oil capacity:S ee engine owner’s manual. 3. Engine speed; 3550±50 RPM. 4. Torque to 45-48 ft-lb.[...]

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4-6 333 55 9 09/08 Kohler 15 & 17 HP Engine Installation 1 1 2 1 5 1 TTO TO S T ART ER SOLENOID 6 7 6 7 6 7 11 12 13 7 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 30 29 28 32 27 26 34 RED/BLK FROM NEGA TIVE BA TTERY TEMINAL 33 33 35 2 2 RED PUR 8 31 17 TO B A T TERY 10 5 5 9 4 1 3 8[...]

333559 09/08 4 -7 Kohler 15 & 17 HP Engine Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . PA R T N O . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 792945 792945 1 KOHLER 15 HP ENGINE SV470S 792952 792952 1 KOHLER 17 HP ENGINE SV530S 2 793133 793133 1 KOHLER 15 & 17 HP EXHAUST MANIFOLD 3 017004 N/A 2 L W .312 MED SPRING ZNYC 4 704478 N/A 2 CS .312-18 X .7[...]

4-8 333 55 9 09/08 1. Supplied with engine. 2. Part of Kohler Wire Harne ss item 35 (601 127-For S/N higher than 0701 1902; 7931 17-For S/N prior to 0701 1902). 3. Engine oil capacity: See engine owner ’ s manual. 4. Engine speed; 3600±50 RPM. 5. T orque to 33-37 ft.-lbs. Do not reuse factory installed screw when performing service to mower requ[...]

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4-10 333559 09/08 Fuel System Installation 1 1 1 2 3 4 4 4 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 1 9 10 11 12 8 12[...]

333559 09/08 4-11 Fuel System Installation NOTES: 1. T orque to 20 ft.-lbs. 2. Service part s (not shown) for fuel system: 3. Used on mowers with se rial numbers hi gher than 071 10561. 4. Used on mowers with se rial numbers pr ior to 071 10561. INDEX NO. SER VICE P ART NO. MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 779306 779306 2 3.5 " FUEL CAP 2 7[...]

4-12 333559 09/08 Instrument Panel Installation 1 2 3 4 5 8 6 7 5 1 7 8 9 11 10 12 13 12 13 FUSE SIZE AND LOCA TION 20a 10a 1 1[...]

333559 09/08 4-13 Instrument Panel Installation NOTES 1. Part of 601 127, 7931 17 or 793083 (T ract or Wire Harness). 2. Includes one (1) key an d one (1) 083022 metal key . INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . PA R T N O . QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 786657 786657 1 CHOKE CABLE (KOHLER) 785030 785030 1 CHOKE CABLE (HONDA) 2 776476 776476 1 PTO SWITCH 3 71[...]

4-14 333559 09/08 Honda 16HP Electrical Schematic (793083)[...]

333559 09/08 4-15 Honda 16HP Electrical Schematic (793083)[...]

4-16 333559 09/08 Kohler 15 & 17 HP Electrical Schematic (601 127 & 7931 17 )[...]

333559 09/08 4-17 Kohler 15 & 17 HP Electrical Schematic (601 127 &7931 17 )[...]

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333559 08/08 5 -1 Chapter 5 Content s Front Wheel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Front Wheel Breakdown -768044 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Drive Wheel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4[...]

5-2 333559 Front Wheel Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zer ks, see owners manual. 2. T orque to 75 ft.-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 .531 X 1.375[...]

333559 08/08 5 -3 Front Wheel Breakdown -768044 NOTES: 1. Inflate tire to 8 -12 p si. INDEX NO. SERVICE PART NO. MFG. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 772814 N/A 1 3/4" ROLLER BEARING 2 772806 N/A 2 BEARING CAP 768044 1 2 2[...]

5-4 333559 Drive Wheel Assembly NOTES: 1. Inflate tire to 8 -12 p si. 2. T orque to 65-75 ft.-lb. 3. Used on 36" mowers only (927343(CE) & 927376(CE)) INDEX NO. SERVICE PART NO. MFG. PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION 1 783134 783134 2 W HEEL/TIRE ASSEMBLY 18 X 8.50 (PER 36" MOWER) 2 783142 N/A 1 TIRE 18 X 8.5-8 3 783159 N/A 1 WHEEL ASSY 8.00 X[...]

333559 08/08 6 -1 Chapter 6 Content s Deck Assembly 36" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Deck Pulley Assembly 36" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Deck Assembly 42" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Deck P[...]

6-2 333 55 9 09/08 Deck Assembly 36" 2 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 4[...]

333559 08/08 6 -3 Deck Assembly 36" NOTES: 1. Includes item s 16 through 19. 2. Do not torque, Item 1 (330399 Discharge Chut e) must pivot freely . INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 330399 330399 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE 2 086660 086660 2 NT .375-16 HX LK NY 3 036244 036244 2 CS .375-16 X 1.00 HX G5 ZNYC 4 781880 781[...]

6-4 333 55 9 09/08 Deck Pulley Assembly 36" 1 2 2 4 4 5 5 6 8 10 9 11 12 1 13 13 14 14 14 14 16 15 17 17 18 18 18 18 19 20 19 20 20 21 22 22 23 23 25 24 1 13 1 3 3 7[...]

333559 08/08 6 -5 Deck Pulley Assembly 36" NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft. lbs. 2. See “Belt Routing and T ensioni ng” on page 7-3 for belt tensioning 3. Deck belt tensioning idler for mo wers with serial numbers prior to 06010082 (see FIG 6-1). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793828 793828 1 A-SECTION BEL[...]

6-6 333 55 9 09/08 FIG . 6-1 2 3 4 5 30 9 31 12 28 29 11 32 13 15[...]

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6-8 333 55 9 09/08 Deck Assembly 42" 1 2 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 12 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 8 4 17[...]

333559 08/08 6 -9 Deck Assembly 42" NOTES: 1. Includes item s 16 through 19. 2. Do not torque, Item 1 (330399 Discharge Chut e) must pivot freely . INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 330399 330399 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE 2 086660 086660 2 NT .375-16 HX LK NY 3 036244 036244 2 CS .375-16 X 1.00 HX G5 ZNYC 4 781880 781[...]

6-10 333559 09/08 Deck Pulley Assembly 42" 1 2 1 3 3 5 2 5 6 8 10 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 19 19 18 20 18 21 17 22 23 14 24 1 4 4 7[...]

333559 08/08 6-11 Deck Pulley Assembly 42" NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft. lbs. 2. See “Belt Routing and T ensioni ng” on page 7-3 for belt tensioning 3. Deck belt tensioning idler for mo wers with serial numbers prior to 06010082 (see FIG 6-2). 4. Item 7 (601434) replaces idler slide components 60017 1, 600189 and 786335 found on mowers wit[...]

6-12 333559 09/08 FIG . 6-2 2 3 4 5 29 9 12 27 28 11 31 3 15 30[...]

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6-14 333559 09/08 Blade Spindle Assembly Breakdown c INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 783548 N/A 1 BLADE SPINDLE RET AINING RING 2 783555 N/A 2 BLADE SPINDLE BEARING 3 783530 N/A 1 BLADE SPINDLE SP ACER 4 783514 N/A 1 BLADE SPINDLE HOUSING 5 783522 N/A 1 BLADE SPINDLE SHAFT 1 2 2 3 4 5[...]

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333559 08/08 7 -1 Chapter 7 Content s Deck Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Belt Routing and Tensi oning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Seat Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4[...]

7-2 333559 Deck Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781567 781567 2 NT .500-13 HX GR 8 ZY NL 2 767962 767962 4 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE HD ZN 3 017616 017616 2 CS .500-13 X 1.75 HX G5 ZNYC 4 704643 704643 5 NT .437-14 HX FLG ZN 5 055749 055749 3 CS .437-14 X 1.75 HX G5 ZNYC 1 2 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 2[...]

333559 08/08 7 -3 Belt Routing and T ensioning NOTES: 1. S pring length af ter tensioning belt–m easured from outside of hook to out side of hook. 2. Route belt as shown.[...]

7-4 333559 Seat Installation NOTES: 1. Do not torque, Item 4 (320275 Seat Pan) must pivot on these fasteners. 2. Av ailable service parts and options for Michigan Seat: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793679 793679 1 ST ANDARD MICHIGAN SEA T 2 086660 086660 3 NT .375-16 HX LK NY 3 767954 767954 3 FW .406 X .812 X[...]

333559 08/08 8 -1 Chapter 8 Content s Tractor Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 42" Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 36" Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5[...]

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333559 08/08 8 -3 T ractor Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 794545 794545 1 DEFLECTOR SHIELD DECAL 2 N/A 083279 1 TURF PROD SERIAL NO PLA TE 3 784710 784710 1 F ASTRAK DECAL 4 782573 782573 1 FIRST ZERO TURN DECAL 5 793547 793547 1 F ASTRAK OPERA TION DECAL 6 793588 793588 1 HUSTLER NAME PLA TE 7 794[...]

8-4 333559 42" Deck Decals x NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P AR T NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793521 793521 1 42" DECK ID DECAL 2 793687 793687 1 BEL T ROUTING DECAL 3 794503 794503 1 STEP TREAD 4 793570 793570 1 DECK W ARNING DECAL 5 727172 727172 1 “MADE IN U.S.A.” DECAL 6 794297 794297 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE DECAL 1 2 3 4 6 5[...]

333559 08/08 8 -5 36" Deck Decals x NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P A RT NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 793513 793513 1 36" DECK ID DECAL 2 793687 793687 1 BEL T ROUTING DECAL 3 794503 794503 1 STEP TREAD 4 727172 727172 1 “MADE IN U.S.A.” DECAL 5 793570 793570 1 DECK W ARNING DECAL 6 794297 794297 1 DISCHARGE CHUTE DECAL 2 1 4[...]

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333559 09/08 9 -1 Chapter 9 Content s Maintenance & Adjustment Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20[...]

9-2 333 55 9 09/08 Maintenance & Adjustment Safety This safety ale rt symbol is used to call attention to a message int ended to provide a reasonable degre e of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other perso ns during the normal operation and servicing of this equip- ment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL re sult in severe persona[...]

333559 09/08 9 -3 Always wear adequate ear protection, such as earplugs, wh en operating this equipment as p rolonged exposure to uncomfortab le or loud noises can cause impairment or lo ss of hearing. Do not wear radios or music headphones while operating the machinery . Safe operation requires your full attention. Never put hands or feet under an[...]

9-4 333 55 9 09/08 Children T ragic acciden t s can occur if th e operator is not al ert to the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing activity . Neve r assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Never leave machine unattended with ignition ke y in switch, especially with children present. Ch[...]

333559 09/08 9 -5 Safety and Instruction Decals S pe cific safety warning deca ls are located on the eq uipmen t near the immediate areas of pote ntial hazards. The se decals should not be removed or obliter ated. Replace them if they become non-read able. The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A[...]

9-6 333 55 9 09/08 Whirling blades! Keep hands and feet away . Beware of thrown object s. Neve r oper ate the mower deck with side deflector damag ed, altered, remove d or in raised position, exce pt when the en- tire grass catcher attachment or mulching system i s being used. St ay clear of mowe r blad es as long as engine is ru nning. Beware of t[...]

333559 09/08 9 -7 Maintenance FIG . 1 1 7 7 16 2 3a 3b 4 5 6 6 8 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 14 13 MAINTENANCE LOCA TOR CHART Viewed fr om top of unit 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Honda & Kohler) 2. Fuel Filter 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Ho nda) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (Kohler) 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug) 5. Battery 6. Fuel T anks 7. Wheel Bearing Zerks[...]

9-8 333 55 9 09/08 NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 5 hou rs of operation. T her eafter , change oil after ever 40 hours. operating. Change more of ten under dusty or dir ty conditions and during hot weather periods. 2. T orque initially and after first 2 hours of operation. 3. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacture r ’s recomme[...]

333559 09/08 9 -9 lowing p ages cont ain suggested maint enance informati on and sch edules which the operator should follow on a routine basis. Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signa ling a problem. visually inspect the mac hine for any abnormal wear or damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while performing sche duled m[...]

9-10 333559 09/08 The electrical sy stem is a 12 volt, negative ground. Recommended ba ttery size is a garden tractor BCI group UIR with 225 or bett er cranking AMP ra ting. A maintenance-f ree battery is recommende d. Otherwise, fo l- low battery manufacture r ’s maintena nce, safety , storing, and charging specifica tion. The Battery is located[...]

333559 09/08 9-11 battery voltage. If the b attery voltage is satisfact ory , check the cleanliness and tightness of the terminals and ground connection s. A general u nderst anding of ele ctric al servic ing and use o f basic test equipment is neces- sary for troubleshooting and repair . Major overhaul or rep air of the st arting motor or c hargin[...]

9-12 333559 09/08 The Hustler Fas T rak is equipped with two Hydro-Gear EZT integrate d pump/motor transmissions (FIG . 5). The EZT integrated pump/mo tor transmission are sealed for life and do not require any scheduled service. The EZT integrated pump/mo tor transmission s are fi lled with 20W50 en gine oil. If th ey ever become low on oil, fill [...]

333559 09/08 9-13 WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed. Long-term exposure to va pors can cause serious injury and illne ss. Avoid prolonged breath ing of vapors. Keep fa ce away from nozzle and gas tank or fuel container opening. Keep gasoline a way from eyes and skin. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immed iately . Th[...]

9-14 333559 09/08 DRAINING THE FUEL TANKS FasT raks have a fuel shut-off v alve (Hustler p/n 7480159) located behind the seat t o the right side of the operator (FIG . 10). Close this valve (center position) t o prevent fuel flow to the engine . The valve’ s two other positions are front and rear . T o drain a fuel ta nk equippe d with this fu el[...]

333559 09/08 9-15 Check engine oil daily and af ter every 4 hours of operat ion. Crankcase dip stick and oil filler tube ar located as shown in FIG . 1 1 & FIG . 12. T ractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and maintenance sch edule for oil recommendation and cap acities. Change the engine oil and filter after th[...]

9-16 333559 09/08 Engine mounting bolt s If the original engine moun ting bolt s are ever r emoved f rom th e trac tor , do not reuse. The original bolt s are self-t apping and if they are re-u sed they may try to cut new treads into the eng ine block mounting holes. Replace with 3/8"-1 6 x 1.00 Grade 5 bolts. Ap ply Loc-Tite ® 242 to the tre[...]

333559 09/08 9-17 bracket slot. This will relieve the tension on the deck belt idler spring (FIG . 14. 5. Pull the idler to the left of the mach ine to provide maximum belt clearance. 6. Remove the existing belt and re place with a new belt. 7. Route the new belt per FIG . 14. 8. Re-tension the deck belt idler per the De ck drive bel t adjustment s[...]

9-18 333559 09/08 13. Slide th e belt on to the engine pulley . 14. Slide th e belt on to the engine pulley . 15. Re-att ach the spring and chain to the tensioner pulley ar m. Pull chain and slide the chain into the anchor bracket slot.)FIG . 17). 16. Re-install the deck drive belt on th e electric clutch pulley an d make sure it is route d properl[...]

333559 09/08 9-19 FIG . 19 FIG . 20 FIG . 18 Re sharpening pat t er n Do not sharpen to original patte rn (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the re sharpening patt ern shown above. Original edge Warped Blade (Repla ce) Straight Blade (Repl ace) Comparison of W arped and Straight Blades Cutting plane Cutting edge Cutting [...]

9-20 333559 09/08 Adjustments Introduction Y our FasT rak 36/42 was adjusted befo re it lef t the factor y and was checked during pre delivery s etup. How- ever , after start -up and continued use , a cert ain amount of break-in wear will cause some adjust ments t o change. Remain alert for unusua l noises, they could be signaling a problem.V isual[...]

333559 09/08 9-21 WARNING: Onl y properly trained personnel sho uld attempt to reset the neutral adjustme nt on the FasTrak 36/42.This procedure requires that the engine b e running and th e drive wheels rotating during adjustment. WARNING: The adjustable steering rods are loca ted near th e EZT integrated pump/motor fans. Make certain the engine i[...]

9-22 333559 09/08 supplied with the vehicle stands. 2. Remove the seat pan locknut as sh own in FIG . 4. T ilt the seat forward. T emporarily bypass the seat switch. 3. Loosen the fr ont dampener ball stud nut as shown in FIG . 24. The dampener will be adjusted and tightened af ter neutral is reset. 4. S taying clear of the rear drive tires, start [...]

333559 09/08 9-23 determined, replace the seat switch. If the prob lem can not be located, cont act your Hustler Dealer . WARNING: The safety interlock system shoul d always f unction per steps 4 and 5. If it does not function properly , it should be corrected immediat ely . Do not operate machine without prop erly functioning seat safety switch. W[...]

9-24 333559 09/08 Deck drive belt adjustment The spindle belt tension re mains constant b y means of a tension idler and spring (FIG . 26). The spring ten- sion should be s uch that the belt does not sl ip under normal operating load co nditions, assuming the belt is not excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears in, adjustment may be[...]

333559 09/08 9-25 WARNING: St op engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position . Remove ignition key . Place control levers in the brake position be fo re leaving machine . 2. Park the unit on a flat surface. 3. Raise deck and place 3" tall spacer blocks under the edge of the deck - two in fron t on each side and two in ba[...]

9-26 333559 09/08 5. Loosen the two nut s that hold the right rear deck lifting arm. (FIG . 31) 6. Loosen the left rear deck leveling bracket by loosening the flange nut s. (FIG . 32) 7. Loosen the jam nut and ba ck out the 5/ 16" bolt on top of the adjuster . (FIG . 32) 8. Check to make sure the deck is resting firmly on all of the 3" bl[...]

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