HUSTLER TrimStar Owner's Manual

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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires the removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained service
technician.
NOTES:
1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 50 hours operation. Change more often under
dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods.
2. Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.
3. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for
recommendations and other maintenance items.
4. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.
5. Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 6 months or 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace
every 200 hours or 2 years whichever comes first. Refer to Cold weather pump clutch section for tensioning information.
6. Check fuel line hoses and grommets for any cracks or leaks.
7. Initial system oil and filter change must be after the first 75 hours of use or 1 year whichever comes first. Thereafter, replace
filter and oil in each transaxle every 2 years or 200 hours, whichever comes first.
REFERENCES:
a—Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual
NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat cycle.
Hustler TrimStar
Maintenance Schedule
Refer to Fig. 4-12
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
WEEKLY
OR 50
HOURS
MONTHLY
OR 100
HOURS
ANNUALLY
OR 300
HOURS
Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use
Visually inspect unit for loose
hardware and/or damaged parts
Prior to each use
Visually inspect tires Prior to each use
Check oil level, engine (1) Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean air intake screen (4) Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Check fuel level Prior to each use
Blades - sharpen & securely
fastened
Prior to each use
Discharge chute - securely in place
& in lowest position
Prior to each use
Replace air cleaner paper element As needed
Clean engine & transaxle
compartment
Daily
Change transaxle oil & filter (7) Every 200 hours or 2 years
Grease deck height pivots X
Grease front wheel bearings X
Change engine oil & filter (1)(3) X
Clean cylinder & head fins (a) X
Check tire pressure with a gauge X
Check hydraulic oil level X
Clean engine exterior (a) X
Clean & regap spark plugs (a) X
Check pump & deck belt tension
and condition (5)
X
Check fuel & hydraulic lines (6) X
Check fuel tank grommet (6) X
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2) X
Change fuel filter X
Replace spark plugs X

HUSTLER TrimStar Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	TrimStar
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English