HUSTLER TrimStar Owner's Manual

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6. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing
the throttle and engaging the clutch. Press operator’s
presence control levers and rotate the H-bar slowly
forward.
7. Before stopping the engine, place the H-bar handle in the
neutral position, set neutral lock lever in the locked
position, disengage the deck clutch, and 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.
WARNING: Never leave the machine unattended
with key in ignition switch.
Cold weather pump clutch
The TrimStar 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.
To disengage the pump clutch, pull the chain (Fig. 3-6) until
the tension is released from the pump drive belt and latch in the
slot. Fig. 3-6
To engage the pump clutch, with H-bar locked in neutral,
release the chain from the latching slot. NOTE: When engaged
the spring should be extended to a dimension of 13.7cm –
16.3cm. Fig. 3-7
Never operate the unit with the pump clutch partially
engaged. Make sure the clutch is completely released and the
chain has slack.
Moving tractor with stalled engine
If it becomes necessary to move the unit when the engine is
inoperative, the transaxles are equipped with bypass valves.
Before moving the unit, pull out on the bypass valve rods and
slide them into the slot to lock in position. Fig. 3-8
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to
load on a trailer for transporting.
When transporting on another vehicle, the unit must be tied
down to the transporting vehicle.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves
are returned to their operating position before running the unit
following repairs.
Steering the unit
DANGER: Never make sudden stops or reverse
direction, especially when operating on a slope. The
steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid rota-
tion of the H-bar handle in either direction could result
in a reaction of the tractor that can cause serious
injury.
After starting engine, place the neutral lock lever in the
unlocked position (Fig. 3-5) and steer as follows:
To go forward, 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.
(Fig. 3-9)
To turn left, rotate the H-bar handle to the left and out of the
neutral position. (Fig. 3-9))
To turn right, rotate the H-bar handle to the right and out of
the neutral position. (Fig. 3-9)
To zero turn, rotate H-bar handle the direction desired with
Fig. 3-6
Fig. 3-7
Chain
Spring Extension
13.7cm – 16.3cm
Fig. 3-8
Bypass valve rod
(shown in operating position)
Slot
Right transaxle shown

HUSTLER TrimStar Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	TrimStar
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English