TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind Operator’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: TS15KAW36HBA (927400) TS17KAW48HBA (927426) 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 Hydro TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR POWER UNITS AND DECKS (THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ON DECK SPINDLE BEARING & DECK GAUGE FORK BEARING) 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.
● ● ● ● ● ● TIME LIMIT Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within twenty-five (25) months following delivery of the goods in a non-rental application. Any action for breach of warranty must be commenced within 120 days following delivery of the goods in a rental application.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation ▲ Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage deck clutch, engage park brake, place H-bar steering in neutral, place cruise control lever in neutral position, stop engine, and remove ignition key when leaving the unit.
Slope Operation of the handle in either direction could result in a reaction of the tractor that can cause serious injury. ▲ Never operate a poorly maintained machine. ▲ Never attempt high speed maneuvering, especially in crowded or congested areas. ▲ Never allow persons to operate this machine without proper instruction or allow children to operate machine. Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine.
▲ Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong 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. Rocks These are just a few examples of situations when caution must be used when operating on a slope.
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 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.
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 verticle surface such as a 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.
OPERATION TrimStar Hydro Controls 10 12 2 10 15 4 3 7 16 8 14 5 7 6 9 1 18 13 10 10 17 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Ignition Switch Choke Lever Throttle Serial number plate H-bar handle 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Deck clutch switch Operator presence control lever Anti-scalp wheels Hour meter Height adjusting pins 11. Discharge chute 12. Pump clutch chain 13. Fuel tank 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Park brake lever Drive Cruise control in neutral position Park brake Bypass valve Figure 3-3 Figure 3-5 Operator presence control levers Operator presence control levers in disengaged position H-bar handle Figure 3-4 Engine starting Cruise control not in neutral position The TrimStar Hydro safety interlock system is also designed to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to unintentional engine starting. The engine will not start until: A.
throttle back to 1/2 throttle for a couple of minutes; then rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF position. Remove the key from switch before leaving the tractor and engage the park brake. Park brake lever WARNING: Never leave the machine unattended with key in ignition switch. Cold weather pump clutch The TrimStar Hydro is equipped with a pump clutch that disengages the pump clutch belt. When the belt is disengaged, the engine will start easier in colder temperatures.
Bar Steering FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION Figure 3-9 After starting engine, steer as follows: To go forward, move park brake lever to drive position, and move the cruise control out of neutral (up posiiton) and rotate H-bar handle forward (Fig. 3-9). To go in reverse, rotate the H-bar handle to the neutral position. After achieving neutral, rotate lever rearward. To turn left, rotate the H-bar handle to the left and out of the neutral position.
Operating suggestions DANGER: Prior to operating the unit the operator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should have read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An untrained and inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain.
WARNING: To check a slope, attempt to back up it. If the unit can back up the slope without the operator and drive wheels slipping, reduce ground speed and proceed with caution. For additional safety issues regarding slope mowing refer to the Safety section of this manual. Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART Viewed from top of unit 8 4 1 9 7 15 12 13 6 5 2 9 3 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED Verify safety start interlock system Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Visually inspect tires Check oil level, engine (1) Clean air intake screen Check fuel level Blades - sharpen & securely fastened Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest position Replace air cleaner paper element Grease gauge wheel bearings Change engine oil filter Change engine oil and filter (3) Clean cylinder and head fins (a) Replace air cleaner element Change engine o
Torque values located on under the deck. Use no more than one or two ounces of SAE multi-purpose grease, (1 to 2 pumps on an average grease gun). Do not force lubricant in to grease zerks. Bearings are sealed and do not require much lubricant. WARNING: Particular attention must be given to tightening the drive wheel lug nuts and wheel motor nuts. Failure to correctly torque these items may result in the loss of a wheel, which can cause serious damage or personal injury.
Fuel system WARNING: Observe usual fuel handling precautions; do not smoke while refueling, do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot; 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 if there is fuel in the tank. Read and observe safety precautions at front of this manual. Fill plug The 5.0 U.S. gallon (18.9 liter) fuel tank is located behind the engine. Fig.
Engine oil and filter Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. 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 after the first 5 hours of 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.
Mower blade maintenance WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control may occur when operating on a slope. Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull blade will tear rather than cut the grass, leaving a brown ragged top on the grass within a few hours. A dull blade also requires more power from the engine. Replace any blade which is bent, cracked or broken. Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear.
Bushing Resharpening Pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above.
ADJUSTMENTS Introduction For engine torque values, see engine owner’s manual. For all other torques refer to the parts manual for standard torque chart. WARNING: Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to the unit. Place H-bar handle in the neutral position, engage neutral lock lever, and remove ignition switch key. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only.
Locking hardware Park brake lever in the drive position Turnbuckle - right side Turnbuckle - left side Figure 5-3 Locking hardware Brake spring Figure 5-4 Figure 5-2 Lock nut Fig. 5-1 8. Return cruise control lever to neutral and check to make sure wheels are not rotating. 9. If wheels rotate, repeat steps 4 thru 5. 10. Once neutral is set, stop engine and lower machine.
Threaded linkage rod excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears in, adjustment may become necessary. To increase belt tension, move the spring chain one (or more) link(s) at the anchor bracket. Installed spring length should be 5.50" ± .5" (12.7 cm ± 1.27 cm) originally with adjustments of .60" (15.2mm) per chain link. Fig. 5-10 IMPORTANT: Do not over tension the spring to compensate for a badly worn belt or pulley.
Cruise control spring excessively worn or damaged. As belt stretches and wears in, adjustment may become necessary. To increase belt tension, move the spring chain one (or more) link(s) at the anchor bracket. Installed spring length should be 5.50" ± .5" (12.7 cm ± 1.27 cm) originally with adjustments of .60" (15.2mm) per chain link. Fig. 5-11 IMPORTANT: Do not over tension the spring to compensate for a badly worn belt or pulley. Cruise control chain Idler return spring Spring extension 5.00" + .
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.
STORAGE 6. Clean exterior surface of engine. Spread a light film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of engine that are subject to corrosion. 7. Clean dirt and chaff from cylinders and fins, blower housing and muffler. 8. Check oil filler cap and fuel tank cap to make certain they are securely in place. 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. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor and mower.
PRODUCT LITERATURE Hydraulic transmission information This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered from your Hustler dealer, or direct from indicated source. Power to wheels is supplied by two Hydro-Gear IZT integrated pump/motor units. During warranty period, check with your Hustler dealer before attempting repairs on any tractor system. Unauthorized repair work can void warranty of tractor, engine, and other components.
INDEX PAGE Adjustment introduction...................................................5-1 Anti-scalp wheels .............................................................5-4 Belt replacement...............................................................4-5 Brake linkage adjustment.................................................5-2 Cold weather pump clutch ...............................................3-3 Controls ............................................................................
