Hustler Turf Lawn Mower Accessory manuel d'utilisation

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GENERAL INFORMATION 601156_0308 1 This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Mini FasT rak 36/42 FasT rak 36/42/48/54 To t h e n e w o w n e r The purpose of this manual is to assi st owners and operators in maintain- ing and operating the FasT rak tractor and deck. Please read it carefully; information and instructio ns furnishe[...]

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601156_0308 3 WHA T IS COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY Hustler T urf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original pur- chaser only: a. Residential use: Hustler T urf Consumer Products used for normal residential purposes* are warranted f or three (3) years from date of delivery on all materials and workmanship. If the Purchaser discov ers with[...]

4 601156_0308 ● Cost of capital ● Cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, services or downtime ● The claims of third parties including customers, an d injury to prop- erty Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conse- quential damages, so the above limitation or exclus io n may not apply to you. TIME LIMIT[...]

601156_0308 5 WHA T IS COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY Hustler T urf Equipment, makes the follo wing warranty to the original pur- chaser only: a. Residential use: Hustler T urf Consumer Products used for normal residential purposes* are warranted for four (4) years or 400 hours from date of deliv ery on all materi als and workmansh ip. If the Purchaser [...]

6 601156_0308 ● Loss of profits ● Loss of savings or revenue ● Loss of use of Hustler T urf Equipm ent or any associated equipment ● Cost of capital ● Cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, services or downtime ● The claims of third parties including customers, an d injury to prop- erty Some states do not allow the exclusion or l[...]

601156_0308 7 This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERS ONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons dur ing the normal operation and serv icing of this eq uipment. D ANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe per- sonal injury or death. W ARNING – denotes a[...]

8 601156_0308 While Operating Never perform maneuvers at high ground speeds. Av oid sudden turns. Av oid quick movements of steering levers. Reduce speed and use extreme caution when operating on slopes. Check mowing area, and remove objects that could be thrown by blades. Before Leaving Operating Platform Place drive/steering controls in park brak[...]

601156_0308 9 SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 o ) D (10 o ) C (5 o ) Slope Guide Lines Line B Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surf ace such as pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide l[...]

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OPERATION 601156_0308 11 Safe Operat ing Practices This product is cap able of amputating hands and feet and thro wing objects. Always follow all safety instru ctions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation ▲ Evaluate the terrain to deter mine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly a nd safely perform the job. Only use access[...]

12 601156_0308 of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away . This w ill reduce the risk of the machine suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. ▲ Use a walk behind, push mo wer or hand -held trimmer on slopes and near drop-of fs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments and wate[...]

601156_0308 13 immediately if it malfunctions. The machine incorporates a separate seat switch which will stop the tractor engine when the operator is unseated for any reason while the tractor is operating. This is a safety feature designed t o prevent runaway or accide ntal enta nglement. T o inspect the system: 1. The operator must be on the seat[...]

14 601156_0308 5. Insert key in ignition switch and rotate full clockwise to engage starting motor . Release key w hen engine starts. IMPORT ANT: The engine starter should not be operated for p eriods longer than 30 seconds at a time. An interval of at least two minutes should be allowed between such cranking peri ods to protect the starter from ov[...]

601156_0308 15 forward. Push the left steering control lev er farther forward from neutral than the right steering control leve r and finish the turn . (Fig. 3-9) W ARNING: Always be aware of what is behind the mac hine before backing up. Do not mo w in reverse unless absolutely necessary . Always look down and behind be fore and while backing up. [...]

16 601156_0308 Use high blade speed. Y our mower is designed to operate at full throt- tle. The throttle setting directly cont rols blade speed. The highest blade speed generally gives best cut. Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown area. Sele ct a mowing pattern that directs grass disc harge towards the outside, not towards center , of[...]

601156_0308 17 W ith the engine running, engage the deck clutch switch ( Fig. 3-1) and advance engine throttle to full rpm. NO TE: Engaging the deck clutch at high engine rpm or when u nder heavy load (in tall grass for example) ca n cause belts and/or electric clutch to slip, resulting in premature wear or possible damage. Deck cu tting height adj[...]

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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 601156_0308 19 Safe Servicing Practices This product is cap able of amputating hands and feet and thro wing objects. Always follow all safety instru ctions to avoid serious injury or death. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when ser- vicing or making adjustmen ts to trac tor . Park th[...]

20 601156_0308 ZT 2800 Filter Figure 5-2 Solid fill tires ar e not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. Lubrication Use SAE multi-purpose grease. Electrical syst em The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground . Recommended bat- tery size is a garden tractor BCI g[...]

601156_0308 21 Fuel system D ANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes andother so urces of ignition. Do not remove fuel cap or f ill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills. Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a buildin[...]

22 601156_0308 General engine maintenance Detailed instructions and recommen dations for break -in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner ’ s manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing, lubricating oil level s with quality and viscosity recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The en gine warranty is backed by the manu[...]

601156_0308 23 Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion (Fig. 4-7 and 4- 8). Replace an y distorted bla de. Do not re-use spindle bolts wh ich have stripped , worn or undercu t threads. T orque bolts on spindles to 1 18 foot-pounds (160 .0 1nm) when rein- stalling blades. IMPORT ANT: The blade sail (curved part) must be pointing upw[...]

601156_0308 24 FasT rak 36/42 Mini F asT rak 36/4 2 Maintenance Sche dule Refer to Fig. 4-12 SER VICE A T INTER V ALS INDICA TED WEEKL Y OR 50 HOURS ANNUALL Y OR 100 HOURS V erify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit f or loose hardware and/o r damaged par ts Prior to e ach use Visually inspect tires Prior to each u[...]

601156_0308 25 1 3a 2 3b 4 8 15 11 11 10 10 6 6 5 7 7 16 9 14 12 14 13 Viewed from top of unit Viewed from top of unit FasT rak 36/42 Mini FasT rak 36 /42 Maintenance Lo cator Chart 1. Engine Oil Fil & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (K ohler) 4. Engine Oil Drain Plug 5. Batter y 6. Fuel T anks 7. G[...]

26 601156_0308 1 3a 2c 3b 4 8 15 11 11 10 10 6 6 5 7 7 16 14 12 14 13 Viewed from top of unit Viewed from bottom of unit Fas T rak 48/54 Maintenance Locator Char t 1. Engine Oil Fil & Dipstick 2a. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2b. Fuel Filter (Kaw asaki) 2c. Fuel Filter (K ohler) 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda & Kaw asaki) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (K oh[...]

601156_0308 27 SYMPTOMS PROB ABLE CA USES SUGGESTED REMEDIES Starting motor does not crank Stee ring cont rol levers not in park brak e position or switch n ot adjusted Place steering control lev ers in park brake pos i- tion or re-ad just switch Deck clutch s witch engaged Disenga ge clutch s witch Weak o r dead battery Recharge or replace Electri[...]

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601156_0308 29 When storing the unit at the the end of the mowing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure r eadiness for the next mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and tr ash fr om tractor and mower . Clean tractor and mower and touch up all scra pes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORT ANT: W ash the machine with a mild detergent[...]

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INDEX PAGE PAGE 601156_0308 31 Anti-scalp wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Control Panel .[...]

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