HUSTLER FasTrak 36, Manual, Page: 27 / 32

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SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES
There is abnormal The engine mounting bolts Tighten the engine
vibration are loose mounting bolts
The engine pulley, idler Tighten the appropriate
pulley or blade pulley is pulley
loose
The engine pulley is Contact your Hustler Dealer
damaged
The cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s)
bent or unbalanced
A blade mounting bolt Tighten the blade mounting
is loose bolt
Spindle bearing is worn Replace or tighten spindle
or loose bearing
A blade spindle is bent Contact your Hustler Dealer
Uneven cutting height The blade(s) are not sharp Sharpen the blades
A cutting blade(s) is/are Install new cutting blade(s)
bent
The deck is not level Level the deck per the
Deck leveling & height
adjusting section of this
manual
An anti-scalp wheel is not Adjust the height of the
set correctly anti-scalp wheel
The underside of the Clean the underside
deck is dirty of the deck
Tire pressure is incorrect Adjust the tire pressure
to 8 - 10 psi
A blade spindle is bent Contact your Hustler Dealer
Blades do not rotate The deck drive belt is worn, Install a new deck drive belt
loose or broken
The deck drive belt is Install the deck drive belt
off the pulley and check for a reason
Electric clutch is not Check and/or replace
engaging 10 amp fuse.
Contact your Hustler dealer
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Starting motor Control handles not in park Place control handles in
does not crank brake position or switch not park brake position or
adjusted re-adjust switch
Deck clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch
Weak or dead battery Recharge or replace
Electrical connections are Check the electrical
corroded or loose connections
20 amp fuse is blown Replace the 20 amp fuse
For additional causes See engine manual
The engine will not start, No fuel or line Fill tank or replace
starts hard, or fails to plugged line
keep running
Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve
There is incorrect fuel in Drain the tank and replace
the fuel system the fuel with the proper type
There is dirt in the fuel filter Replace the fuel filter
Dirt, water, or stale fuel in Contact your Hustler Dealer
the fuel system
The choke is not on Move the choke lever to On
Numerous See engine manual
Engine: Numerous See engine manual
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine runs
unevenly or erratically
Loss of power or Restrictions in air cleaner Service air cleaner
system will not operate
in either direction
Poor compression See your dealer
Steering linkage Adjust linkage
needs adjustment
Tow valve open Close the tow valve
The traction drive belt is Install a new traction
worn, loose or broken drive belt
The traction drive belt is Install the traction drive belt
off the pulley and check for a reason
For additional causes See engine manual
Overheating Air intake screen or Clean screen and fin
cleaning fins clogged
For additional causes See engine manual
Low engine oil pressure Low oil level Add oil
Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for
source of contamination
High oil consumption Numerous See your dealer
Tractor jerky when starting Steering control linkage Adjust linkage
or needs adjustment
operates in one direction
only IZT/EZT component faulty See your dealer
Tractor creeps when Steering linkage needs Adjust linkage
steering control levers adjustment
are in neutral
Tractor circles or veers Steering linkage needs Adjust linkage
in one direction adjustment
IZT/EZT component faulty See your dealer
Tires improperly inflated Adjust tire pressure to
8 - 10 psi
FasTrak 36/42 and FasTrak 44/52
TROUBLESHOOTING
The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative
maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a
problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.