FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Owner’s Manual ••••• P.O.
GENERAL INFORMATION Directions used in this manual, for example RIGHT or LEFT, refer to directions when seated on tractor facing forward, unless otherwise stated. Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification.
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FASTRAK SUPER DUTY TRACTORS & 36/42/48/54/60 DECKS HUSTLER TURF CONSUMER PRODUCT FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE (TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL USE) UNITS WITH SERIAL NUMBER 0711 (FIRST 4 DIGITS) AND LATER WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original purchaser only: a.
ALLOCATION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Hustler Turf Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods. LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in personal injury or death. Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine. The Quick Reference Decals are designed to give the operator brief information needed in the daily operation and service of the machine.
Read Owner’s Manual Help Avoid Injury Operator training required. Know all controls. Keep shields in place. Maintain all safety devices. Look behind before backing. Keep children and others away. Stay clear of power driven parts. Do not operate in areas where machine could tip. 6 Refueling Stop engine and allow engine to cool for 2 minutes prior to refueling. Clean up any gasoline spills. Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer or other enclosed areas.
SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15o) Slope Guide Lines D (10o) Line B C (5o) Line A 1. 2. 3. 4. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole, tree or building. Fold the paper along the slope guide lines (C, D or E). Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope. This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope to be mowed.
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OPERATION Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Operation ▲ Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the manufacturer. ▲ Never leave a running machine unattended.
▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ ▲ Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may cause loss of traction and loss of steering control. Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to be aware of what is located at the bottom of the slope. Extreme caution should be used when there is a hazard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples are: 1.Water; i.e. lake, river 2.Cliffs, retaining walls 3.Roads, highways 4.Buildings 5.
Steering control lever C E H D A F B G Shown with steering control levers in neutral position A B C D - Choke - Throttle - Deck clutch switch - Ignition switch E F GH- Oil pressure light 20 amp fuse 10 amp fuse Hour meter Figure 3-2 Figure 3-1 WARNING: The parking brake may not hold the tractor if parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope B. Deck lift pedal (Fig. 3-4) — the deck lift pedal is used to raise or lower the deck.
trol levers are not in the park brake position (park brake switches are disengaged) or the deck clutch switch is engaged the engine will stop. The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Hustler Dealer in your area. 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operation checking. (See Safety start interlock system section) 2.
FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION N N FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE TURN FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement Figure 3-6 “0” degree turn, move one steering control lever forward and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-6) To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to neutral.
very rapidly. Use caution when making turns and slow down before making sharp turns. Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation. WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to “jump” them as the operator could be thrown from the equipment.
Height adjusting stop Stop handle Side discharge chute Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without either the discharge chute or the entire grass collection system in place. Fig. 3-9 Anti-scalp wheel Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged.
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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS ▲ Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. Never use your hand! ▲ Grass collection system components are subject to wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. ZT 2800 transaxle Lubrication Use SAE multi-purpose grease. Electrical system The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground. Recommended battery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended.
Fuel system DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions: Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes andother sources of ignition. Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot. Clean up any gasoline spills. Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store machine away from open flame or spark or pilot light such as on a water heater or other appliances.
can cause a dusted engine. It only takes a few grams of ingested dirt over the normal service life of an engine to cause a dusted engine. Do not clean element, replace with a new element only. Cleaning used air filter elements, through improper cleaning procedures, can get dust on the inside of the filter causing dirt ingestion and engine failure.
WARNING: Failure to correctly torque the bolt may result in the loss of the blade which can cause serious injury. Warped Blade (Replace) WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. Cutting plane Warped Blade (Replace) Seat adjustment The seat can be adjusted forward and rearward by sliding the seat release handle and moving the seat until a comfortable operating position is attained. Fig.
FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig.
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES Starting motor does not crank Steering control levers not in park brake position or switch not adjusted Place steering control levers in park brake position or re-adjust switch Tractor creeps when steering control levers are in neurtal Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage Deck clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch Tractor circles or veers in one direction Steering linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage Weak or dea
STORAGE When storing the unit at the the end of the mowing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for the next mowing season. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6. 7. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor and mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORTANT: Wash the machine with a mild detergent and water. Do not pressure wash the machine. Avoid excessive use of water, especially near the control panel, engine and the transaxle units.
INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-scalp wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 New season preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Operating suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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