HUSTLER FasTrak, General Service Manual

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5. Position the steering control lever in the neutral posi-
tion.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the deck clutch switch is in
the “OFF” (disengaged) position. Figure 4-15
6. With the bypass valve open and the engine running,
slowly move the steering control lever in both forward
and reverse directions (5 or 6 times). Figure 4-16
7. With the bypass valve closed and the engine running,
slowly move the steering control lever in both forward
and reverse directions (5 or 6 times). Check the oil
level, and add oil as required after stopping the engine.
8. It may be necessary to repeat Steps 6 and 7 until all
the air is completely purged from the system. When
the transaxle operates at normal noise levels and
moves smoothly forward and reverse at normal
speeds, then the transaxle is considered purged.
9. Unbolt the seat platform from the mower frame.
• Disconnect the two female spade connectors
from each other (from step #3).
• Reconnect them to the seat switch. This must be
completed so that the safety circuit is function-
ing properly. Figure 4-14
• Re-attach the seat platform to the mower frame.
Tires
It is important for level mowing that the tires have the
same amount of air pressure. The recommended pressures
are:
Drive wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12 psi (55–83 KPa)
Front wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8–12 psi (55–83 KPa)
If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler
®
mower, the tire must be a Hustler
®
approved tire. Warranty
claims will be denied on any mower equipped with unap-
proved non-pneumatic tires.
Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position
A. Steering control lever
Figure 4-15
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A. Bypass valve rod B. Transaxle
Figure 4-16
Do not operate the mower without plugging the
mower’s wiring harness into the seat switch. This
switch is an important part of the safety start
interlock system. Serious injury can result if the
seat switch is not plugged into the mower’s wiring
harness.
Never operate the mower with a non-functioning
seat switch. Always reconnect the seat switch to the
mower harness.
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