Hustler Turf Mini Fastrack manual

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    GENERAL INFORMATION 601156_1106 1 This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Mini FasT rak 36/42 FasT rak 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 furnished can [...]

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    601156_1106 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[...]

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    4 601156_1106 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 Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within thirty-seven (37) months following delivery of the go ods in a residential application. Any action for breach [...]

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    601156_1106 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 fr om date of delivery on all materials and workmans hip. If the Purchaser discover s wit[...]

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    6 601156_1106 ● 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 Any action for brea[...]

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    8 601156_1106 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[...]

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    601156_1106 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_1106 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 ▲ Never leave a running machine un attended. Always disengage deck clutch, place steering control levers in park brake position, stop tra[...]

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    12 601156_1106 ▲ Never make sudden starts, stops, turn s, or reverse dir ection, especially when maneuvering on slopes. The steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid movement of the steerin g control levers in either direction could result in a reaction of the tractor tha t can cause serious injury . ▲ Never stop s uddenly while backi [...]

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    601156_1106 13 C. Deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-1) — this switch engage s the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch down to disengage the clu tch. IMPORT ANT: Never engage clutch with en gine running at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clut ch, belts or deck could be damaged. D. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-1) — a three position sw[...]

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    14 601156_1106 for a couple of minutes; then rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF position. Remove the key from switch before leaving the tractor . Stopping the engine Use the following procedu re to shut of f the engine after operating the equipment. 1. Place the control levers in the park brake position 2. Disengage the deck clutch 3.[...]

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    601156_1106 15 equipment, should read the man ual completely and th oroughly , and should have attempted slow moving man eu ver s to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexper ienc ed op era tor s houl d not mow on slopes or on unev en terrain . W ARNING: If you lose steering control whi[...]

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    16 601156_1106 Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing str aight and bet- ter dispersion of the clippings. Remember , grass grows at differ ent rates at different time of the year . Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height. As the growth rate slows in mid summer , mow less frequently . If you cannot mow at[...]

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    601156_1106 17 EXAMPLE: When the height adjusting stop is placed in th e 1- 1/2” (3.81 cm) hole, with the 1/4” (. 64 cm) plate facing to the f ront of the unit, the cutting height is at 1-1/2” (3.81 cm). When the height adjusting stop is placed in the 1-1/2” (3.81 cm) hole, with th e 1/4” (.64 cm) plate on t he operator’s side of the ho[...]

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    MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 601156_1106 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 ad justments to tractor . Place co[...]

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    20 601156_1106 ZT 2800 Filter Figure 4-2 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 group U1R with 2 25 o r better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended. Otherwise, follow bat- tery manufacturer ’ s m[...]

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    601156_1106 21 Keep fuel away from open fl ame or spark and store machine away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank. Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A f ire or explo- sion from gasoline can burn you an d others and can dama ge property . Refuel outdoors preferab[...]

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    22 601156_1106 W ARNING: If the pump belt fails, lo ss of control will occur especially when operating on a slope. If you lose steering con- trol while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately . Inspect the machine and involve your Hu stler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to ope[...]

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    601156_1106 23 W ARNING: Failure to correctly torq ue the bolt may result in the loss of the blade whic h can cause serious injury . W ARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. W r ap the blade(s) or wear g loves and us e extra caution when servicing them. Seat adjust ment Mini FasT rak 36/42 - The seat can be adjusted forward and rearward by rem[...]

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    24 601156_1106 Mini F asT rak 36/42 Maintena nce Sched ule Refer to Fig . 4-12 SER VICE A T INTERV ALS INDICA TED WEEKL Y OR 50 HOURS ANNUALL Y OR 100 HOURS V erify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually in spect unit f or loose hardware and/or damaged par ts Prio r to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use Check o il l[...]

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    601156_1106 27 SYMPTOMS PROB ABLE CA USES SUGGESTED REMEDIES Starting motor does not crank Steer ing control 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 Disengage clutch swi tch Weak o r dead battery Recharge or replace Electrica[...]

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    601156_1106 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_1106 31 Anti-scalp wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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