TrimStar Geardrive Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O.
WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.............................................................Sect. 1 2. Safety Precautions................................................................Sect. 2 3. Operation..............................................................................Sect. 3 4. Maintenance .........................................................................Sect. 4 5. Adjustments .........................................................................Sect. 5 6.
GENERAL INFORMATION Warranty registration This manual applies to the following equipment: The Delivery and Warranty Registration form must be completed and signed to validate your warranty protection. As the new equipment owner, you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Hustler Turf Equipment at time of delivery. Be sure to register the unit with Hustler Turf Equipment.
TrimStar Geardrive TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR POWER UNITS AND DECKS WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original purchaser only: a. First and Second Year: Hustler Turf Equipment Tractors and Power Units are warranted for two (2) years from date of delivery on all materials and workmanship except those items as noted.
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 watchful care of another responsible adult. ▲ Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area. ▲ Always operate machine in daylight or with adequate working lights. ▲ Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened.
▲ Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong ▲ Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause. ▲ Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust is vented to the outside. Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly poison. ▲ Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to the drive system or mower deck while the engine is running or deck drive is engaged.
mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. ▲ 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 nonreadable.
The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals. Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Decal before attempting to operate this machine. Part Number 793570 793570 Never operate the mower deck with side deflector removed or in raised position, except when the grass catcher attachment is being used. Stay clear of mower blades as long as engine is running.
OPERATION 11 6 8 7 5 3 9 12 1 2 4 10 12 9 12 8 11 6 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ignition Switch Throttle/Choke Lever Fuel tank Deck cover Blade engagement lever 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Drive lever Deck switch Operator presence control lever Thumb latch Transmission shift lever 11. 12. 13. 14. Rear height adjustment Front height adjustment spacer Discharge chute Neutral switch Figure 3-1 Controls For general location of the controls described in this section, refer to Figure 3-1. 1. Ignition switch (Fig.
. The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Authorized Hustler Dealer in your area. 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily preoperation checking. 2. Shift the transmission to neutral. 3. Blades engagement lever must be in the “Off” position or back. 4. Thumb latches need to be in the “Neutral Lock” position. 5. When the engine is cold set throttle/choke lever to the choke position.
machine only. NOTE: The operator must disengage clutch before shifting gears. stop within a few seconds. 4. Place the transmission shift lever in the neutral position and the blade engagement lever in the disengaged (rear) position. The engine should continue to run without the operator presence control switches engaged. 5.
Rear Deck Mount Position Lowest Caster Arm Caster Arm Spacers Highest Caster Assy Blade Spacers Figure 3-6 WARNING: Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Always wear long pants, safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes when operating this machine.
utilizing left turns because side discharge (Fig. 3-11) is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing twice puts an unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency. WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. WARNING: Never operate the mower deck with discharge chute removed or in raised position. Avoid sudden turns on wet turf. This can damage turf unnecessarily.
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 12 9 8 1 3 7 6 14 11 13 11 13 14 48” Deck 4 2 8 5 9 12 10 12 32”/36”” Deck 8 1 3 7 9 6 14 13 11 14 4 2 8 5 9 12 10 15 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.
NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 8 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 100 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 Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items. 4.
WARNING: Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings, which can cause engine fires as well as excessive belt wear. Fuel tank Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt, especially in the engine area; minute dust particle are abrasive to close-tolerance engines. Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build-up of grass clippings and dirt, especially when grass is wet or has high moisture content.
operation, per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being operated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently. The oil filter is located on the left side of the engine. Fig. 4-4 The oil drain is located on the right side of the engine. Fig. 4-5 Engine oil filter Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Engine Owner’s manual. Fig.
48” Deck 1 4 1 5 5 4 2 4 2 3 1. Engine pulley 2. Transmission drive belt 3. Transmission pulley 4. Idler pulley 3 Figure 4-9 32”/36” Deck should not lean or tilt. Spin the blade slowly, blade should not wobble. If blade is out of balance, true it up before reinstalling. Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion (Fig. 4-11 and 4-12). Replace any distorted blade. Do not re-use spindle bolts which have stripped, worn or undercut threads.
Cutting Edge Warped Blade (Replace) Cutting Plane Twisted Blade Edge (Replace) Cutting Plane Straight Blade Cutting Edge Comparison of Warped and Straight Blades Figure 4-11 Straight Blade Edge End view of blades, comparing twisted and straighten blades.
ADJUSTMENTS Introduction WARNING: Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to unit. Place transmission handle in the neutral position, disengage blade engage lever, place thumb lock levers in the park brake position, and remove ignition switch key. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only.
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TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.
PRODUCT LITERATURE This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered from your Hustler dealer, or direct from indicated source. NOTE: For parts information on your unit, refer to the TrimStar Parts Manual (Hustler P/N 102939). Engine information The TrimStar uses a Kawasaki 13hp, 15hp or 17hp engine. Primary source of information is the engine operator’s manual, which is included with the TrimStar owner’s manual packet.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Kawasaki Horsepower 13 No. of Cylinders 2 Displacement 26.3 Compression Ratio 8.5:1 Max. Torque 20.3 FT LBS @ 2400 RPM Kawasaki 15 2 26.3 CU IN 8.5:1 23.6 FT LBS @ 2400 RPM Kawasaki 17 2 35.7 CU IN 8.5:1 36.2 FT LBS @ 2400 RPM DECK CONSTRUCTION deck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 ga. (.130”) deck plate . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ga. (.180”) side skirts . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ga. (.180”) paint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .powder coated bumper . .
INDEX PAGE Adjustment introduction...................................................5-1 Belt replacement...............................................................4-4 Belt tension guide.............................................................5-1 Controls ............................................................................3-1 Decals...............................................................................2-3 Deck cutting height adjustment........................................
