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Engine air filter
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine’s
owner’s manual.
General engine maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and
regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s
manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to
applicable data which will not be duplicated here.
Belts
Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a
belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather
checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight
raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings
with a sharp knife.
WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will
occur especially when operating on a slope. If you
lose steering control while operating the machine,
place the steering control levers in the park brake
position immediately. Inspect the machine and
involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem
before continuing to operate.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the case,
otherwise belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or damage
the fibers of the belt covering.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a
very short time.
Seat adjustment
The seat can be adjusted forward and rearward by removing
the locknut that locks the seat platform in place and pivoting the
seat platform up and forward. Then loosen the four cap screws
on the underneath side of the operator’s platform. Position the
seat where you have the best control of the machine and are the
most comfortable and then tighten the cap screws. Fig. 5-3
Steering control lever adjustment
The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator
comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches the upper
control lever to the lower lever (Fig. 5-4), the upper control
lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personal preference.
The steering control levers can also be adjusted up and down.
Remove the cap screws and slide the upper control lever up or
down and align the holes in it with the holes in lower lever. Re-
install the cap screws and tighten.
The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they
align with each other when in the neutral position.
Mower blade maintenance
Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power
efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull blade
Fig. 5-3
Fig. 5-4
Cap screw
Upper
control
lever
Lower
control
lever
Cap screw