PN 601964 12-08
H u s t l e r T u r f E q u i p m e n t T h e H u s t l e r S p o r t
™
The Hustler Sport
™
Specifications
Starter
12-volt
Ignition
Electronic
Charging System
12-volt, 9-amp
Fuel
Unleaded gasoline with 87 or higher octane
Fuel Filter
Replaceable, automotive-type
Air Filter
Dual-element air cleaner for excessive,
dirty applications and improved performance
Cooling
Air cooled. Fly-wheel fan
Governor
Mechanical
Traction Drive System
Type
Dual hydrostatic. Hydro-Gear EZT integrated hydro-
static zero turn transaxles. Hydrostatic system operates on
20W50 motor oil
Transmission Drive
V-belt drive from engine crankshaft
Ground Speed
Infinitely variable 0-6 mph (0-11.3 kph)
forward 0-4 mph (0-6.4 kph) reverse
Steering
Twin-lever SmoothTrak™ steering provides
independent control of each drive wheel. Speed, forward,
reverse, brake, and turns are all controlled with hand-
operated controls
Turning Radius
True zero radius. Turns within its own
length. Counter-rotating, independent drive wheels
Brakes
Service: Hydrostatic dynamic braking
Parking: Sprocket and cog. When steering levers are
placed in neutral position, integral park brakes are
automatically engaged
Mower Drive
Single V-belt drive from engine with elec-
tric clutch. Spring tension idler for extended belt life.
Tires Front:
11 x 4.0 – 5, rib tread
Drive:
18 x 8.50 – 8, turf tread
Capacities
Fuel System: 3 US gal (11.3 l)
Dimensions Height:
39 in (99 cm)
W/42 in Deck Length:
71 in (180 cm)
Overall width:
49 in (124.5 cm) w/discharge chute up
Tire-to-tire width:
41 in (104 cm)
Weight:
537 lbs (244 kg)
W/48 in Deck Length:
69 in (175 cm)
Overall width:
53.5 in (136 cm) w/discharge chute up
Tire-to-tire width:
41 in (104 cm)
Weight:
594 lbs: (270 kg)
Seat
Standard: Molded-vinyl seat. Fore and aft adjust-
ment. seat suspension springs are standard.
Safety Features
Operator presence system connected to
clutch, seat, and park brakes.
Engine Specs
Model
Briggs & Stratton
Briggs & Stratton
Horsepower
17.5
21
No. of Cylinders
1
1
Displacement
31 cu in (508 cc)
33 cu in (541 cc)
Compression Ratio
8.5:1
8.6:1
Max. Torque
24.6 ft lbs @ 2400 rpm
28.1 ft lbs @ 2400 rpm
Construction
Mainframe is 1.5 in x 1.5 in x .120 in (3.8
cm x 3.8 cm x .34 cm) square steel tubing. Drive motors
mounted to .120 in (.45 cm) welded steel. Front caster
wheels mounted with roller bearings on each wheel.
Front caster forks are .25 in (.64 cm) steel
Controls
Hand-operated choke/throttle, ignition switch,
electric mower clutch. Integrated parking brakes
Cup Holder
Cup holder molded into the left side fuel
tank. Accommodates nearly any cup size.
Mowing Decks
42” and 48” side-discharge decks
Type
42” deck is two bladed; 48” mower uses 3 blades
with center blade to the front. Mower is suspended at the
corners. Includes deck-mounted anti-scalp wheel(s) to
improve flotation in rolling and uneven terrain.
Construction
11 ga, .120 in (.30 cm) welded steel with
11 ga, .120 in (.2667 cm) doubler welded onto spindle
mount areas. Solid 1.0 in x .25 in (2.54 cm x .64 cm) steel
bars reinforce impact areas on trim edges. Steel deck
housing is 4 in (10.16 cm) deep to provide room for high-
capacity mowing
Cutting Heights
Foot-operated deck height adjustment.
Pin for setting height, detent for transport position.
Height adjustment in .25 in increments from 1.0 in to 4.5
in (3.81 cm to 11.4 cm).
Deck Lift
Raise and lower deck from driver’s seat with
simple foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pin for
setting height, transport position. Change cutting heights,
hop curbs and trailer more easily
Mowing Blades
Heavy-duty, heat-treated, high-lift
steel blades.
42 in:
2 - 20.50 in x 2.50 in x .20 in high sail blade
48 in:
3 - 16.50 in x 2.50 in x .20 in high sail blade
Blade Tip Speed
42 in:
18,100 fpm
48 in:
18,600 fpm
Blade Drive
V-belt drive to spindles. Spring tension idler
pulleys
Spindles
Die cast aluminum housing, 1 in (2.5 cm) diam-
eter high carbon steel shafts and sealed ball bearings
Flotation
Anti-scalp wheels standard, one on 42” deck,
two on 48” deck
Discharge Chute
Molded plastic.
Width of Cut
42 in:
40.4 in (103 cm)
48 in:
47.4 in (120 cm)
Trim Capacity
(left side)
42 in:
1.3 in (3.3 cm)
48 in:
3.5 in (8.9 cm)
Accessories
Mulch Kit
Recycles clippings under deck allowing clip-
pings to be cut and recut, then discharged down into the
grass. Reduces handling of clippings, improves appear-
ance, and recycles nutrients back to the soil
Light Kit
Work all night if you want
Hour Meter
Monitor maintenance intervals
Rear Engine Guard
2-Bag Catcher
3 bushel capacity
Specifications subject to change without notice.