HUSTLER FasTrak SDX, General Service Manual, Page: 16 / 45

REV C 4-4 121878
Steering Control Lever Stops
IMPORTANT: Make sure the hydraulic system oil is at
operating temperature before beginning this procedure.
1. Raise the rear of the mower and block with certified
jack stands. The rear wheels need to be able to rotate
freely and clear of all obstructions.
2. Chock the front tires.
3. Unbolt the seat platform from the mower frame.
• Disconnect the mower harness from the seat
switch.
• Bypass the seat switch by connecting the two
mower harness female spade connectors
together. Figure 4-7
• Re-attach the seat platform to the mower frame.
4. Start the engine. Move both steering control levers
forward against the stops located inside the steering
covers.
5. Determine if the drive wheels are rotating equally. If
so, proceed to Step 8.
If one is rotating faster that the other proceed to the
next step.
6. Return the steering control levers to the park brake
position and shut the engine off.
7. Loosen the side cap screw on the outside of the
steering cover on the side that is rotating too fast.
Tighten the top cap screw to adjust the drive-straight
bracket up. This allows the steering control lever to
make contact with the drive-straight bracket sooner.
Repeat until both drive wheels are rotating at the same
speed. Figure 4-8
8. Tighten the side cap screws on both the left and right
sides to lock the drive-straight brackets in place. Snug
the top cap screws to prevent loosening during
operation. Figure 4-8
9. IMPORTANT: Unbolt the seat platform from the mower
frame.
• Disconnect the two female spade connectors
from each other (from step #3).
This procedure will require that the unit to be
raised to allow the drive wheel to rotate.
• Block the mower up off of the ground using
only appropriate vehicle stands (minimum
weight rating of 2000 pound)s. Use in pairs
only. Follow the instructions supplied with
the vehicle stands.
• Do not allow the wheels to come in contact
with the floor or any object that would permit
the unit to propel itself.
• To prevent injury stay clear and exercise
caution when rotating the wheels.
Exercise extreme caution when the transmissions
are engaged.
• Keep hands, hair, clothing, etc., clear of the
cooling fans on top of the transaxles to
prevent entanglement.
Untrained maintenance personnel should never
attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to the
mower’s drive system while the engine is running.
The following procedures should be performed by
trained maintenance personnel only.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
A. Seat switch
B. Female spade connector
C. Mower harness
Figure 4-7
A. Top cap screw
B. Side cap screw
C. Drive-straight bracket
D. Steering control lever
Figure 4-8
A
B
B
C
A
D
B
C