HUSTLER TrimStar Owner's Manual

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Wearing gloves is advisable when working around or with the
blades.
WARNING: Except when changing or checking belt,
always keep belt covers on mower for safety as well
as cleanliness.
WARNING: When possible clean under mower, using
a stick or similar instrument making sure that no part
of the body, especially arms and hands are under
mower.
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 for your
unit. Refer to the Product Literature section of this manual.
Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a
problem. 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.
WARNING: Keep your machine clean and remove
any deposits of trash and clippings, which can cause
engine fires and hydraulic overheating as well as
excessive belt wear.
Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt, especially
in the engine and hydraulic reservoir areas; minute dust particles
are abrasive to close-tolerance engine and hydraulic assemblies.
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. This build-up will harden, restricting
blade and air movement and will probably show a poorer quality
of cutting. Therefore it should be removed routinely.
To do this it will be necessary to raise and block the deck,
using jack stands or blocks, in the full up position and scrape the
build-up from underneath.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel.
Consult your Hustler service center when assistance is needed.
Torque values
IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires the
removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained service
technician.
WARNING: 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.
Torque values are given below:
Lug nuts only - It is recommended that these be checked after
the first 2 hours of operation, initially, every 50 hours and
following removal for repair or replacement.
For all other torques refer to the various tractor parts manuals
for standard torque chart. See the Product Literature section of
this manual for ordering information.
For engine torque values, see engine owner’s manual.
Tires
It is important for level mowing that the tires have the same
amount of air pressure. The recommended pressure are:
Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf
equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty
claim will be denied.
Hour meter
To recognize when your machine needs servicing, check the
hour meter and the maintenance schedule. The hour meter
shows the number of hours the engine has run and the
maintenance schedule lists the service intervals.
Lubrication
Use no more than 30–60 cc 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.
After every 50 hours of normal operation, apply a SAE multi-
purpose grease to the other lubrication points shown on the
Maintenance Locator Chart found elsewhere in this manual.
When operating under extremely dirty conditions, lubricate
more frequently than every 50 hours.
To lubricate these points:
1. Wipe away all old grease and dirt from the lubrication
fittings to prevent dirt or foreign material from entering
as new grease is applied.
2. Use a high pressure grease gun to force in the new grease.
Apply pressure until clean grease oozes from each
lubrication point.
3. Wipe away any excess grease.
Hydraulic system
IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires the
removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained service
technician.
The TrimStar is equipped with two Hydro-Gear ZT
transaxles.
IMPORTANT: Never use hydraulic or automatic transmis-
sion fluid in this system; use only motor oil as specified.
Remember, dirt is the primary enemy of any hydraulic system.
Nm
Wheel (lug) nuts........................88.14-101.7
Wheel motor nut........................272.0-306.0
Blade spindle bolt top ...................160.01
Blade spindle bolt bottom .............160.01
Drive wheels ..............................55-83 KPa

HUSTLER TrimStar Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	TrimStar
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English