Safe Servicing Practices
Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
more service safety information.
Service Introduction
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly
downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following
pages contain suggested maintenance information and
schedules which the operator should follow on a routine
basis. For more detailed information order the correct Parts
Manual and General Service Manual for your unit. Refer to
the Product Literature section of this manual for more infor-
mation.
Remain alert for unusual noises, which could signal a prob-
lem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear or
damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while
performing scheduled maintenance service. Correcting the
problem as quickly as possible is the best insurance.
Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt, especially
in the engine and hydraulic component areas; minute dust
particles are abrasive to close-tolerance engine and hydrau-
lic assemblies.
Inspect mower daily for grass clippings and wire or 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. This build-up will harden, restrict-
ing blade and air movement which will probably result in a
poorer quality of cutting. Therefore it should be removed rou-
tinely. To do this it will be necessary to raise and block the
deck using jack stands or blocks in the full up position.
Scrape the build-up off from underneath.
IMPORTANT: Seat arm rests – Place the steering control
levers in the park brake position and pivot the arm rests
upward before lifting the seat platform to prevent arm rest
damage.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled person-
nel. Consult your Hustler
service center when assistance is
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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS
Torque Values
Torque values are given below:
after the first 2 hours of operation, initially, every 40 hours
and following removal for repair or replacement.
Manual for standard torque chart. See the Product Literature
section for ordering information.
ual.
Tires
same amount of air pressure. The recommended pressures
are:
mower, the tire must be a Hustler
claims will be denied on any mower equipped with unap-
proved non-pneumatic tires.
Flex Forks Break-In
mately 25.4 mm when first installed. It is not necessary to re-
level the deck at this time. Drive the mower for approximately
20 minutes, stop the mower and check to see if the deck is
level. If adjustment is required, refer to the mower's General
Service Manual for deck leveling procedures.
Lubrication
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Particular attention must be given to tightening
the drive wheel lug nuts and blade spindle bolts.
Failure to correctly torque these items may result
in the loss of a wheel or blade, which can cause
serious damage or personal injury.
Wheel (lug) nuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Blade spindle bolt top. . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Blade spindle bolt bottom . . . . . . . . 160
Lug nuts only - It is recommended that these be checked
For all other torques refer to the mower's General Service
For engine torque values, refer to the engine owner's man-
It is important for level mowing that the tires have the
Drive wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55–83 KPa
Front wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55–83 KPa
If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler
Flex Forks
may raise the front of the mower approxi-
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Use SAE multi-purpose grease.
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approved tire. Warranty
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