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    ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment 44" & 52" Deck Parts Manual 365262 Rev. 4/07[...]

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    IMP O R T AN T : Th i s en g in e i s not e qu i p ped w i th a spar k a rrest e r m uffl er. I t i s a vi o la ti o n of Ca l i f orni a Pu bl i c R e s our ce C ode S ec ti o n 4442 to us e o r op erate th i s eng i ne o n any fo res t -c o vered , b rus h-co vered , o r grass - co vered unimp ro ved l and . O ther sta t e s o r f e de ra l ar ea[...]

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    365262 4/0 7 c-1 T able of Content s Chapter 1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Chapter 2 Contents Tractor Frame Rivet Nut Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Idler Plate Rivet Nut Installati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Engin[...]

  • Page 4

    c-2 36 5262 4/07 44" Deck Pulley Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Blade Spindle Assembly Breakdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13 Chapter 7 Contents Deck Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Deck Belt Routing and Tensioni ng[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 1-1 Chapter 1 General Information This Manual covers FasT rak 20/52 model 926501, FasT rak 18/44 model 926519 , FasT rak 16/44 mode l 926527, Fas- T rak 18/52 model 926592 , FasT rak 17. 5 /52 model 926600 , FasT rak 17.5/44 model 926774, FasT rak 18/44 model 927442, & Fastrak 20/52 model 927459. Frequently Ordered Parts Service Li[...]

  • Page 6

    1-2 365262 4/07 Using this manual Illustrations used were curren t at the ti me of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Excel Industri es, Inc. reserves the right to redesign and ch ange the machine as deemed neces- sary , without notification. If a change ha s been made to your machine whic[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 2-1 Chapter 2 Content s T ractor Frame Rivet Nut Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Idler Plate Rivet Nut Installati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Engine Guard Rivet Nut Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Footrest Assembly . . . . . . . [...]

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    2-2 365262 4/07 T ractor Frame Rivet Nut Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 N/A 808485 1 1 RIVET NUT , 5/16-18 THREAD 2 546044 365544 1 44” FASTRAK FRAME 545962 361667 1 52" F ASTRAK FRAME 1 1 2 1 1 1[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 2-3 Idler Plate Rivet Nut Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 N/A 808485 3 RIVET NUT , 5/16-18 TH READ 2 363952 363952 1 IDLER PLA TE 1 2[...]

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    2-4 365262 4/07 Engine Guard Rivet Nut Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 364885 364885 1 ENGINE GUARD 2 N/A 808485 2 RIVET NUT , 5/16-18 TH READ 2 1 2[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 2-5 Footrest Assembly NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 785493 785493 2 LOWER STEP TREAD 2 785485 785485 2 UPPER STEP TREAD 3 01 1320 01 1320 4 CB .375-16 X .750 STD ZN 4 355651 355651 1 FLOOR PLA TE 5 054502 054502 4 NT .375-16 HX GRD 5 ZNYC 6 767954 767954 4 FW .406 X .812 X .060 SAE HD ZN TRAC[...]

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    2-6 365262 4/07[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 3-1 Chapter 3 Content s Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Deck Lift Assemb ly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 S teering and Brake Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6 Hydro T ransmissi[...]

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    3-2 365262 4/07 Battery Installation IDLER PLA TE TRACTOR FRAME 2 1 4 4 5 5 5 3 6 6 7 8 10 9 11 11 11 2 2 12 12 13 14 14 2[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 3-3 Battery Installation NOTES: 1. Used on mowers with Ho nda 18 & 20 HP engines. 2. Used on mowers with Briggs & S tratton engines, and Honda 16 HP engines. 3. Used on mowers with Honda 16 HP Engines. 4. Used on mowers with Kohler engines 5. Used on mowers with Briggs & S tratton engines. 6. Battery is not installed on CE [...]

  • Page 16

    3-4 365262 4/07 Deck Lift Assembly 1 1 1 1 1 2 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 7 8 8 8 8 8 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16 16 16[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 3-5 Deck Lift Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zer ks (see owners manual). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 348318 348318 1 STOP HANDLE 2 348284 348284 1 HEIGHT ADJUSTOR STOP 3 781294 781294 7 CLIP E, 1.00 X .625 X .050 4 784686 784686 6 FW .812 X 1.469 X .134 THK ZNYC 5 782995 018846 2 DECK LIFT SPR[...]

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    3-6 365262 4/07 S teering and Brake Assembly } 1 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 6 7 7 8 8 24 8 12 9 9 11 13 12 8 14 8 19 18 16 17 19 20 8 24 11 8 22 25 4 21 23 20 19 22 4 8 8 12 11 8 10 24 9 8 18 26 10 27 11 9 8 15 8 13 25 33 11 8 8 8 12 19 12 26 28 5 5 4 4 8 8 4 8 8 4 12 24 24 3 19 31 32 32 19 20 19 20 12 29 19 18 11 12 32 8 3 30[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 3-7 S teering and Brake Assembly NOTES: 1. Includes two (2) of 768259 (I ngus Bushing, #MFI-0810-05). 2. Includes 078386 FW and 784819 Ret aining Ring. 3. Includes Item 1 (7 81260 S teering Bar Grip). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781260 N/A 2 STEER ING B AR GR IP 2 360487 360487 2 STEERING BAR 3 08[...]

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    3-8 365262 4/07 Hydro T ransmission Installation TRACTOR FRAME PA R K I N G PA W L 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 2 3 4 9 10 11 12 12 13 13 13 11 14 11 6 14 13 11 11 13 14 13 14 13 15 18 17 15 16 15 19 13 13 11[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 3-9 Hydro T ransmission Installation NOTES: 1. Service part s for Left/ Right Pump/Motor Combo: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784231 784231 1 A-SECTION PUMP BEL T 2 025007 025007 2 CS .625-1 1 X 1.750 HX G5 ZN Y C 3 0281 18 0281 18 2 FW .62 X 1.00 X .134 ZNYC 4 784827 784827 2 4.00"OD, 5/8"[...]

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    3-10 365262 4/07 T owlink Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 786269 786269 2 T OW RELEASE LINK 2 066878 066878 2 CP .094 X .500 LG HML ZN 3 794651 794651 1 T OW LINK, LH FST KOH BYP ASS ARM TRACTOR ASSEMBL Y 1 2 1 2 BYP ASS ARM 2 1 2 3 FOR MOWERS WITH KOHLER ENGINES FOR MOWERS WITH HONDA ENGINES[...]

  • Page 23

    365262 4/ 07 4-1 Chapter 4 Content s Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2 Honda16 HP Engine Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4 Briggs & S tratton 17.5 HP Engine Inst allati on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Kohler 18 & 20 HP Engine Instal la[...]

  • Page 24

    4-2 365262 4/07 Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation RED/BLK 1 YEL PA R T O F ENGINE 1 TA N / R E D 1 GRA/PUR 1 BRN 2 1 PUR BLK 1 3 PA R T O F ENGINE 3 1 4 { 6 12 11 13 15 14 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 31 26 1 5 6 7 8 2 3 4 9 10 25 24 25 18[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 4-3 Honda 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Part of Item 1 1 (7 84868 FasTrak wire harness). 2. T wo wires. 3. Connected to Item 1 1 (784868 FasT rak wire harness). 4. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb. 5. Engine oil capacity; 2.3 US qt s. (with filter), see engine manual. 6. Engine speed; High speed - 3450 ±50 RPM. INDEX NO. SERVICE[...]

  • Page 26

    4-4 365262 4/07 Honda 16 HP Engine Installation { PA R T O F ENGINE FROM RECTIFIER BLK RED RED/BLK CONNECTED TO IT EM 1 1 TO ENGINE (4 WIRES) 1 1 1 YEL PA R T O F ENGINE 1 ROUTE CARBURA T OR OVERFLOW HOSE AS SHOWN 2 17 19 21 18 20 4 9 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 31 30 29 33 1 2 3 5 4 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14 15 16 6 12 32 12[...]

  • Page 27

    365262 4/ 07 4-5 Honda 16 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Part of item 1 1 (786178 Fa sT rak 16 Honda Wire Harness). 2. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb. 3. Engine oil capacity; 1.37 US qt s. (with filter), 1.22 US qts. (w/o filter), see engine manual. 4. Engine speed; High speed - 3450 ±50 RPM. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIP[...]

  • Page 28

    4-6 365262 4/07 Briggs & S tratton 17.5 HP Engine Installation 1 } PA R T O F BLK 1 BRN TA N / R E D PUR 1 RED/BLK PUR RED 1 1 2 3 ENGINE 12 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 9 7 23 25 26 27 28 26 26 29 31 30 27 27 26 27 26 26 24 18 14 13 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 7 10 11[...]

  • Page 29

    365262 4/ 07 4-7 Briggs & S tratton 17.5 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Part of Item 24 (786186 FasT ra k 17.5 HP B & S Wire Harness). 2. Connected to Item 24 (786186 FasT rak 17.5 HP B & S Wire Harness). 3. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb. 4. Engine oil capacity; 1.5 US qt s. (see engine manual). 5. Engine speed; High speed - 3450 ±50 RPM. [...]

  • Page 30

    4-8 365262 4/07 Kohler 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation 1 1 2 2 3 TO ST ARTER SOLENOID FROM NEGA TIVE BA TTERY TERMINAL FROM POSI TIVE BA TTERY TERMINAL 4 5 6 7 8 5 5 9 11 10 12 13 5 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 2 21 22 25 21 25 1 26 27 29 30 20 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 RED/BLK TO ST ARTER 28 YEL 3 24 23 20[...]

  • Page 31

    365262 4/ 07 4-9 Kohler 18 & 20 HP Engine Installation NOTES: 1. Included with engine. 2. Part of item 3 (792754 FasT rak Kohler wire harness). 3. T orque to 45-48 f t-lb. 4. Engine oil capacity: 1.6 US qt s. 5. Engine speed: 3600 ±50 RPM. INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 792713 792713 1 KOHLER 18 HP SV540S EN[...]

  • Page 32

    4-10 365262 4/07 6. Includes Item s 31 through 33. 7. T orque to 30-35 f t.-lbs. Do not reuse factory in stalled screw when performing service to mower requiring removal of engine, replace with 3/8-16 X 1.0 long grade 5 cap screw .[...]

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    365262 4/07 4-11 This p age intentionally lef t blank.[...]

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    4-12 365262 4/07 Fuel System Installation 1 1 1 1 2 5 5 4 4 8 9 11 11 12 10 11 1 3 4 5 12 6 7 11 10 12[...]

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    365262 4/07 4-13 Fuel System Installation NOTES: 1. T orque to 20 f t.-lbs. 2. Supplied with new fuel tank. 3. Length for mowers wit h Honda engines only . 4. Length for mowers with Bri ggs & S tratton engines only . 5. Length for mowers with Kohler engines only . INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784181 784181 [...]

  • Page 36

    4-14 365262 4/07 Instrument Panel Assembly/Installation 1 1 RIGHT SIDE FUEL T ANK 10a 20a FUSE SIZE AND LOCA TION 1 2 3 4 8 6 7 8 10 5 1 7 11 9 12 13 13 12 5 14[...]

  • Page 37

    365262 4/07 4-15 Instrument Panel Assembly/Installation NOTES: 1. Part of 784868, 78 6186, 792754 or 786178 (T ract or Wire Harness). 2. Used on CE models only . INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 785196 785196 1 CHOKE CABLE (HONDA 18 & 20 AND KOHLER ENGINES) 785030 785030 1 CHOKE CABLE (HONDA 16) ENGINE 786657 7[...]

  • Page 38

    4-16 365262 4/07 Honda 18 & 20 HP Electrical Schematic (784868)[...]

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    365262 4/07 4-17 Honda 18 & 20 HP Electrical Schematic (784868)[...]

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    4-18 365262 4/07 Honda 16 HP Electri cal Schematic (786178)[...]

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    365262 4/07 4-19 Honda 16 HP Electri cal Schematic (786178)[...]

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    4-20 365262 4/07 Briggs & S tratton Electrical Schematic (786186)[...]

  • Page 43

    365262 4/07 4-21 Briggs & S tratton Electrical Schematic (786186)[...]

  • Page 44

    4-22 365262 4/07 Kohler Electrical Schematic (792754)[...]

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    365262 4/07 4-23 Kohler Electrical Schematic (792754)[...]

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    4-24 365262 4/07[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 5-1 Chapter 5 Content s Front Wheel Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Front Wheel Breakdown—768044. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 -3 Drive Wheel Assembly—783134 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4 Anti-Rollover Wheel Assemb ly—Honda [...]

  • Page 48

    5-2 365262 4/07 Front Wheel Assembly NOTES: 1. Apply grease to zerks. 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 ART 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 X .125 ZNYC 4 [...]

  • Page 49

    365262 4/ 07 5-3 Front Wheel Breakdown—768044 NOTES: 1. Inflate tire to 8 -10 psi. 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[...]

  • Page 50

    5-4 365262 4/07 Drive Wheel Assembly—783134 NOTES: 1. Inflate tire to 8 -10 psi. 2. T orque to 65 f t-lbs INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784264 784264 2 WHEEL/TIRE ASSY 18 X 9.50 (QTY PER 52" 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 [...]

  • Page 51

    365262 4/ 07 5-5 Anti-Rollover Wheel Assembly—Honda and Briggs INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 364885 N/A 1 ENGINE GUARD 2 768523 768523 12 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080HD ZNYC 3 034280 034280 9 CS .312-18 X .750 HX G5 ZNYC 4 781567 781567 2 NT .50-13 HX LK NY 5 344267 344267 4 FW .510X 2.15X.187 SPL ZNYC 6 767962 [...]

  • Page 52

    5-6 365262 4/07 NOTES: 1. Includes Item s 6 through 9. 2. Bolts to muf fler bracket for 18 & 20 HP Honda engines and to item 10 for 16 HP Honda and 17.5 HP Briggs engines. 3. Used on18 & 20 HP Honda only . 4. Used on 16 HP Honda only .. 5. Used on 16 HP Honda only . . 6. Used on 17.5 HP Briggs only . 7. See Kohler engine installa tion for K[...]

  • Page 53

    365262 4/ 07 6-1 Chapter 6 Content s 52" Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 52" Deck Pulley Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 44" Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 44"[...]

  • Page 54

    6-2 365262 4/07 52" Deck Assembly 12 12 13 14 13 7 8 12 13 15 15 12 13 16 16 16 14 14 14 13 13 9 13 1 2 4 4 4 5 7 8 9 10 8 3 6 11 4 9 17 15 16 15 18 19 19 19 19[...]

  • Page 55

    365262 4/ 07 6-3 52" Deck Assembly NOTES: 1. Factory assembled in t op hole for shipping purposes. 2. Includes item s 12 through 15. 3. When ordering replacement decks, also order 6 eac h of Items 6 and 7, 1 each of Item 8, 9, and 12, from Deck Pulley Assembly . Replacement decks include decals, see “52" Deck Decals” on page 8-4. 4. I[...]

  • Page 56

    6-4 365262 4/07 52" Deck Pulley Assembly 1 52" DECK 1 2 SHOWN 17 18 18 17 22 23 24 20 19 25 20 26 2 4 5 11 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 25 27 12 1 2 4 5 5 6 9 4 10 13 14 15 8 18 28 7 3 3 3[...]

  • Page 57

    365262 4/ 07 6-5 52" Deck Pulley Assembly NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft. lbs. 2. See “Deck Belt Routing and T ensi oning” on p age 7-3 fo r belt tensioning. 3. Used on mowers with serial number prior to 02017202 (FIG . 6-1). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784249 784249 1 B-SECTION BEL T 2 016972 016972 2 [...]

  • Page 58

    6-6 365262 4/07 4. Used on mowers with seri al numbers betw een 02017202 and 05050800 (FIG . 6-1). 5. Used on mowers with seri al numbers betw een 02057459 and 06023383. 6. Used on mowers with serial numbers prior to 02017202 and between 05050880 and 06023383 (FIG . 6-2). 7. Deck tensioning idler and spring ch ain used on mowers with serial number [...]

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    365262 4/ 07 6-7 This p age intentionally lef t blank.[...]

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    6-8 365262 4/07 44" Deck Assembly 12 13 14 13 7 8 12 13 15 15 12 16 16 14 14 13 13 9 13 1 2 4 4 5 7 8 9 10 8 3 6 11 4 9 17 16 15 19 19 19 19 18 4[...]

  • Page 61

    365262 4/ 07 6-9 44" Deck Assembly NOTES: 1. Factory assembled in t op hole for shipping purposes. 2. Includes item s 12 through 15. 3. Quantity of 3 on mowers wi th serial number prior to 05050800. 4. When ordering replacem ent decks, also order 6 each of Items 6, and 7, and 1 each of Item 8, 9 and 12, from Deck Pulley Assembly . Replacement [...]

  • Page 62

    6-10 365262 4/07 44" Deck Pulley Assembly 1 1 2 15 14 18 17 2 4 5 17 18 11 16 19 20 21 25 27 12 18 20 18 17 22 23 20 19 24 26 1 2 4 5 5 6 9 4 7 8 18 28 13 17 10 3 3 3 25 44" Deck[...]

  • Page 63

    365262 4/07 6-11 44"Deck Pulley Assembly NOTES: 1. T orque to 1 18 ft. lbs. 2. See “Deck Belt Routing and T ensi oning” on p age 7-3 fo r belt tensioning. 3. Used on mowers with serial number prior to 02017202 (FIG 6-1). INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 784322 784322 1 B-SECTION BEL T 2 016972 016972 2 NT [...]

  • Page 64

    6-12 365262 4/07 4. Used on mowers with seri al numbers betw een 02017202 and 05050800 (FIG . 6-1). 5. Used on mowers with seri al numbers betw een 02057459 and 06023383. 6. Used on mowers with serial numbers prior to 02017202 and between 05050880 and 06023383 (FIG . 6-2). 7. Deck tensioning idler and spring ch ain used on mowers with serial number[...]

  • Page 65

    365262 4/07 6-13 Blade Spindle Assembly Breakdown NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 783548 783548 1 BLADE SPINDLE RET AININ G RING 2 783555 783555 2 BLADE SPINDLE BEARING 3 783530 783530 1 BLADE SPINDLE SP ACER 4 783514 783514 1 BLADE SPINDLE HOUSING 5 783522 783522 1 BLADE SPINDLE SHAFT 1 2 2 3 4 5[...]

  • Page 66

    6-14 365262 4/07[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 7-1 Chapter 7 Content s Deck Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2 Deck Belt Routing and T ensioni ng . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3 Seat Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4[...]

  • Page 68

    7-2 365262 4/07 Deck Installation NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781567 781567 2 NT .500-13 H8ZY NL 2 767962 767962 4 FW .531 X 1.063 X .090 SAE HD ZN 3 704643 704643 8 NT .437-14 HX FLG ZN 4 055749 055749 4 CS .437-14 X 1.750 HX G5 ZNYC 5 017616 017616 2 CS .500-13 X 1.750 HX G5 ZNYC TRACTOR ASSEMBL Y DEC[...]

  • Page 69

    365262 4/ 07 7-3 Deck Belt Routing and T ensioning NOTES: 1. S pring length af ter t ensioning belt me asured from out side of hook to outside of hook. 2. Route belt as shown. 1 DECK CLUTCH[...]

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    7-4 365262 4/07 Seat Installation NOTES: 1. Do not torque, It em 3 (363507 Seat Su pport) must pivot. 2. Service part s (Michigan Seat): 3. Service part s (Milsco Seat): INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 058776 058776 2 NT .312-18 HX NL ZNYC 2 768523 768523 10 FW .343 X .687 X .051/.080HD ZNYC 3 363507 363507 1 SEA [...]

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    365262 4/ 07 8-1 Chapter 8 Content s T ractor Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2 52” Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 44" Deck Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5[...]

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    8-2 365262 4/07 T ractor Decals 1 3 5 12 7 8 9 4 2 11 10 6 13 14[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 8-3 T ractor Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 N/A 083279 1 TURF PROD SERIAL NO PLA TE 2 784710 784710 1 FASTRAK DECAL 3 788935 788935 1 DECK HEIGHT DECAL 4 785139 785139 1 F ASTRAK LEFT SIDE STEERING DECAL 5 785220 785220 1 F ASTRAK RIGHT SIDE STEERING DECAL 6 784702 784702 1 INSTRUMENT P[...]

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    8-4 365262 4/07 52" Deck Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781419 781419 1 BEL T ROUTING D ECAL 2 727438 727438 2 WHIRLING BLADES DECAL 3 727420 727420L 1 DEFLECTOR SHIELD DECAL 4 727453 727453 2 BEL T & PULLEY DECAL 5 785535 785535 1 52 F ASTRAK DECK ID DECAL 6 727172 727172 1 “MADE IN U.S.[...]

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    365262 4/ 07 8-5 44" Deck Decals NOTES: INDEX NO. SERVICE PA R T N O . MFG . P ART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION 1 781419 781419 1 BEL T ROUTING D ECAL 2 727438 727438 2 WHIRLING BLADES DECAL 3 727420 727420 1 DEFLECTOR SHIELD DECAL 4 727453 727453 2 BEL T & PULLEY DECAL 5 784801 784801 1 44 F ASTRAK DECK ID DECAL 6 727172 727172 1 “MADE IN U.S.[...]

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    8-6 365262 4/07[...]

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    Chapter 9 Content s Maintenance & Adjustments Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-5 Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-15 365262 4/07 9-1 IMPORTANT: This engine is[...]

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    365262 4/07 9-2[...]

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    This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death. WARNING - denotes a hazard or unsafe practi[...]

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    Safety and Instruction Decals ▲ ▲ 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 safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation [...]

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    MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 1a. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Honda & Kohler) 1b. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick (Briggs & Stratton) 2a. Fuel Filter (Honda) 2b. Fuel Filter (Briggs & Stratton) 2c. Fuel Filter (Kohler) 3a. Engine Air Cleaner (Honda) 3b. Engine Air Cleaner (Briggs & Stratton & Kohler) 4a. Engine Oil Dr[...]

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    NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods. 2. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation. 3. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Ow[...]

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    parts when removing or installing the battery. Do not allow metal tools to short between the battery terminals and metal tractor parts. WARNING: Incorrect battery cable routing could cause damage to the tractor and battery cables. This can cause sparks which can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury. Always disconnect t[...]

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    5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 for the other side. 6. Lower the tractor. NOTE: The FasTrak must be level when filling and checking the oil. 7. Remove the breather hose and nipple from the top of the transmission and fill with new, clean 20W50 engine oil. It will require approximately 2 - 2.46 quarts of oil to fill the transmission. Re-attach the nippl[...]

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    cap and remove the cap and begin filling. When finished, screw the cap on securely and wipe up any spilled gasoline. 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 wi[...]

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    Engine oil and filter Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Crankcase dipstick and oil filler tube are located as shown in Fig. 9-16A, 9-16B & 9- 16C. Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities. Change the engine oil and filter aft[...]

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    sliding the chain out of the anchor bracket slot. This will relieve the tension on the deck belt idler spring. Fig. 9-18 5. Pull the idler to the left of the machine to provide maximum belt clearance. 6. Remove the existing belt and replace with a new belt. 7. Route the new belt per Fig. 9-17. 8. Re-tension the deck belt idler per the Deck drive be[...]

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    4. Remove the deck drive belt from the electric clutch pulley. This belt does not need to be removed from any of the other pulleys. 5. Release the tension from the integrated pump/motor belt by pulling on the idler pulley (extending spring carefully) and sliding the belt over it. Use caution when releasing the idler pulley as there is still tension[...]

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    Figure 9-22 Twisted Blade Edge (Replace) Cutting Edge Straight Blade Edge End view of blades, comparing twisted and straighten blades. Cutting Plane Cutting Edge 365262 4/07 9-13[...]

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    365262 4/07 9-14[...]

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    ADJUSTMENTS Introduction Your FasTrak 44/52 was adjusted before it left the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. However, after start-up and continued use, a certain amount of break-in wear will cause some adjustments to change. Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abn[...]

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    If wheel(s) are rotating in reverse then loosen the jam nuts on the pump linkage rods and rotate the rod to shorten the steering control linkage until the wheel(s) come to a stop. Fig. 9-26 Repeat for the opposite side if necessary. 7. When both wheels remain in neutral, tighten the jam nuts to lock the pump linkage rod in place. 8. Test again by m[...]

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    Park brake spring adjustment Occasionally check the park brake spring adjustment using the following method: 1. Shut engine off, place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch key and disconnect negative battery cable before doing any adjustments. 2. Position the control lever in the neutral position.[...]

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    Deck leveling and height adjustment The mower deck has three areas that may need to be checked and adjusted periodically. Before considering any mower deck leveling adjustments, check that the tire air pressure is within the specified range. Deck level adjustments Leveling the deck must be done in the following manner and order: 1. Check tire press[...]

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    365262 4/07 9-19 Figure 9-40 Lift block 1” Deck lift rod 1” Deck lift assist springs[...]

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    365262 4/07 i-1 Part Number Index Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Index Part Numbers 000323 4 - 1 3 000331 4 - 3 , 4-5 , 4-7 , 4-9 , 4-13 000398 4 - 3 , 5-5 005116 6 - 5 , 6-11 005231 4 - 5 011320 2 - 5 015495 3 - 5 015818 4 - 1 3 016253 4 - 9 016287 4 - 7 016972 6 - 5 , 6-11 017004 4 - 3 , 4-9 017038 4 - 3 , 4-5 017129 6 - 5 [...]

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    Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. i-2 365262 4/07 768044 5 - 2 , 5-3 768259 3 - 7 768515 4 - 3 , 4-5 , 4-7 , 4-9 , 4-15 768523 3 - 3 , 3-7 , 3-9 , 4-3 , 4-5 , 4-7 , 4-9 , 5-5 , 6-3 , 6-5 , 6-9 , 6- 11 , 7-4 768820 4 - 7 768879 4 - 1 5 770867 3 - 7 771378 4 - 7 771428 3 - 3 771436 8 - 3 772806 5 - 3 772814 5 - 3 776476 4 - 1 5 77[...]

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    365262 4/07 i-3 Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. 793331 1 - 1 793588 8 - 3 793885 4 - 9 794180 4 - 9 794313 1 - 1 794370 1 - 1 794446 6 - 5 , 6-11 794651 3 - 1 0 795146 3 - 3 796318 4 - 13 796326 4 - 13 796516 4 - 9 797449 6 - 5 , 6-11 797464 7 - 4 797472 7 - 4 797480 7 - 4 797910 6 - 5 , 6-11 808485 2 - 2 , 2-3 , 2-4 , 6- 3 , [...]

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    Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. Part Page No. No. i-4 365262 4/07[...]