HUSTLER FasTrak, General Service Manual

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121363 8-1 REV C
MAINTENANCE
NOTES:
1.
Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty con-
ditions and during hot weather periods.
2.
Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.
3.
Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other
maintenance items.
4.
Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Use caution when servicing to prevent dust contamination in the engine. Do not clean filter
element. Replace with a new one.
5.
Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 200 hours or 2 years which-
ever comes first.
6.
Check fuel system for any crack or leaks including, but not limit to, fuel line hoses, fuel valve, vent line hoses, vent valve, vapor valve, carbon can-
ister, and grommets. Repair as needed.
7.
Initial system oil and filter change must be after the first 75 hours of use or 1 year whichever comes first. Thereafter, replace filter and oil in each
transaxle every 2 years or 200 hours, whichever comes first.
8.
More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather.
9.
Inspect ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 300 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first.
10.
Refer to engine owner’s manual for engine service information.
* After completing maintenance cycle (300 hours), repeat cycle.
Maintenance Schedule
Figure 8-1, Figure 8-2, Figure 8-3 & Figure 8-4
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
WEEKLY
OR 50
HOURS
MONTHLY
OR 100
HOURS
* ANNUALLY
OR 300
HOURS
Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use
Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use
Visually inspect tires Prior to each use
Check oil level, engine (1) Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean air intake screen (8) Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Check fuel level Prior to each use
Blades - sharpen & securely fastened Prior to each use
Discharge chute - securely in place & in lowest position Prior to each use
Clean engine and transaxle compartment Daily
Change transaxle oil and filter (7) Every 200 hours or 2 years
Replace engine air cleaner element (4)(10) As needed
Grease deck height pivots X
Grease front wheel bearings X
Change engine oil and filter (1) (3) X
Clean cylinder and head fins (10) X
Check battery connections X
Check tire pressure with a gauge X
Check hydraulic oil level X
Clean engine exterior (10) X
Clean & regap spark plugs (10) X
Check transacle and deck belt tension and condition (5) X
Check fuel system (6) X
Check hydraulic lines X
Check fuel valve (6) X
Check fuel tank grommet (6) X
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2) X
Change fuel filter (6) X
Replace spark plugs (10) X
Check ROPS mounting hardware (9) X
Replace fuel evaporation system filter (8) X