HUSTLER TrimStar Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
The engine will not
start, starts hard or
fails to keep running
Deck clutch engaged Disengage deck clutch
Tractor creeps when
steering control
levers are in neutral
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
No fuel or line plugged Fill tank or replace line
Tractor circles or
veers in one
direction
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve Tires improperly inflated
Adjust air pressure to 55
- 83 KPa
There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel system
Drain the tank and
replace the fuel with the
proper type
Transxle component
faulty
See your dealer
There is dirt in the fuel
filter
Replace the fuel filter
There is abnormal
vibration
The engine mounting
bolts are loose
Tighten the engine
mounting bolts
Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel system
Contact your Hustler
Dealer
The engine pulley, idler
pulley or blade pulley is
loose
Contact your Hustler
dealer
The choke is not on
Move the choke lever to
ON
The engine pulley is
damaged
Contact your Hustler
Dealer
Numerous See engine manual
The cutting blade(s) is/
are bent or unbalanced
Install new cutting
blade(s)
Engine:
Runs with
continuous
misfiring or engine
runs unevenly or
erratically
Numerous See engine manual
A blade mounting bolt is
loose
Tighten the blade
mounting bolt
Loss of power or
system will not
operate in either
direction
Restrictions in air
cleaner
Service air cleaner
Spindle bearing is worn
or loose
Replace or tighten
spindle bearing
Poor compression See your dealer A blade spindle is bent
Contact your Hustler
Dealer
Steering linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Uneven cutting
height
The blade(s) are not
sharp
Sharpen the blades
Tow valve open Close tow valve
A cutting blade(s) is/are
bent
Install new cutting
blade(s)
The traction drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
Contact your Hustler
dealer
The deck is not level
Level the deck per the
Deck leveling and height
adjustment section of the
parts manual
The traction drive belt is
off the pulley
Contact your Hustler
dealer
An anti-scalp wheel is
not set correctly
Adjust the height of the
anti-scalp wheel
For additional causes See engine manual
The underside of the
deck is dirty
Clean the underside of
the deck
Overheating
Air intake screen or
cleaning fins clogged
Clean screen and fins Tires improperly inflated
Adjust air pressure to 55
- 83 KPa
For additional causes See engine manual A blade spindle is bent
Contact your Hustler
Dealer
Low engine oil
pressure
Low oil level Add oil
Blades do not rotate
The deck drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
Contact your Hustler
dealer
Oil diluted or too light
Change oil and check for
source of contamination
The deck drive belt is off
the pulley
Contact your Hustler
dealer
High oil
consumption
Numerous See your dealer
Electric clutch is not
engaging
Check and/or replace 10
amp fuse. Contact your
Hustler dealer
Tractor jerky when
starting or
operates in one
direction only
Steering control linkage
needs adjustment
Adjust linkage
Transaxle component
faulty
See your dealer

HUSTLER TrimStar Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	TrimStar
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English