User Guide

Hydraulic system
IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmission fluid in
this system; use only motor oil as specified. Remember, dirt is the primary
enemy of any hydraulic system.
WARNING: Hydraulic oil escaping under pressure can penetrate
skin. Hydraulic oil may cause infection in a minor cut or opening
in the skin. If exposed to hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, make sure all
connections are tight and all hoses and lines are in good
condition. To find a leak under pressure, use a piece of cardboard
or wood — never use your hands. Relieve all pressure in the
system before disconnecting or working on hydraulic lines. To
relieve pressure, lower all attachments and shut off engine.
The 1.0 U.S. gallon (3.79 liter) hydraulic reservoir is located in front of
the engine and under the operator’s platform. Fig. 11-6
Check oil level in hydraulic system after every 50 hours of operation or
weekly, whichever occurs first. Check more often if system appears to be
leaking or otherwise malfunctioning.
Fluid level should be 1” from top of reservoir. Use only SAE 10W40
SG, SF/CC, CD service motor oil.
Change hydraulic system filter element (Fig. 11-6) after first 50 hours
of tractor operation, then replace filter and oil in reservoir every 500 hours
thereafter. When changing hydraulic oil use 1/2 unit (approximately 3.5
oz.) of Lubrizol additive (Hustler P/N 027912). This additive, available
from your Hustler dealer, will increase the performance life of the hydraulic
system components.
The system filter is located to the right of the hydraulic reservoir. A
standard oil filter wrench is used to change filter, threads are right handed.
Use a Hustler approved filter element only.
IMPORTANT: Prefill the filter element with clean oil, before
installing, to prevent drawing air into the system pump.
1. Fill the filter element with clean system oil. Smear a light coating of
oil on upper surface of rubber seal.
2. Install the filter element on base. Tighten the oil filter by hand until
the filter seal makes contact with the filter head, then tighten an
additional 3/4 turn with a an oil filter wrench. — DO NOT
OVERTIGHTEN.
3. Start tractor engine and let run at approximately 2/3 throttle for a few
minutes to work any trapped air out of the system before engaging
the steering control lever.
4. Stop the engine and check the filter and connections for leaks.
5. Check the hydraulic reservoir for specified oil level. Add clean oil
as necessary.
Clean or replace hydraulic reservoir cap annually. Cap may be cleaned
by dipping in or flushing with cleaning solvent. Follow manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings for application of solvent type selected.
Fuel system
DANGER: Observe usual fuel handling precautions:
Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not 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 if there is fuel in the tank.
Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from
gasoline can burn you and others and can damage property.
Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of
gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the
reach of children. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of
gasoline.
Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from your
vehicle before filling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer as interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck or trailer using a
portable container and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle. If a
gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in
contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner opening.
Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Figure 11-6
Hydraulic
reservoir
Hydraulic filter
Figure 11-5
Seat platform catch
Control lever
Seat platform
11-10
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Figure 11-7
Fuel tank