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8. Rotate the tire and at the same time rotate the turnbuckle to shorten the length of the
brake linkage to increase the brake pressure. When you feel the brake begin to
engage, stop adjusting the turnbuckle. Re-tighten the jam nuts on the turnbuckle.
9. Place the control lever in the park brake slot "FIG. 55". The tire should not rotate when
the control lever is in the park brake position.
10. Place the control lever in the neutral position. The tire should rotate freely.
11. Close the hydraulic pump’s bypass valve.
12. Repeat steps 3 thru 11 for the other side.
13. Remove the jack stands and lower the unit. It is now ready to operate.
Hydraulic pump belt adjustment
The pump drive belt tension remains constant by means of a tension idler and spring "FIG. 57". There is
no tension adjustment of this belt.
NOTE: Replace the belt every 400 hours or every two (2) years whichever comes first.
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.
FIG. 55 FIG. 56
FIG. 57
OUTSIDE
EDGE
CONTROL
LEVER
PARK BRAKE
SLOT
1/8"
JAM
NUTS
TURNBUCKLE
BREAK
LINKAGE
PUMP BELT
DRIVE
TENSION
IDLER
SPRING