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FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60
Owner’s Manual
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P.O. Box 7000
Hesston, Kansas
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67062-2097
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GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Directions used in this manual, for example RIGHT or LEFT, refer to directions when seated on tractor facing forward, unless otherwise stated. FasTrak Super Duty 48/54/60 Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change To the new owner the ma
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FASTRAK SUPER DUTY TRACTORS & 36/42/48/54/60 DECKS HUSTLER TURF CONSUMER PRODUCT FOUR YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE (TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL USE) UNITS WITH SERIAL NUMBER 0711 (FIRST 4 DIGITS) AND LATER WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY ● Hustler Turf Equipment will correct any defect in the deck resulting Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original pur- in the front edge of the deck being bent into the blades by repairing chaser only: or repl
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LIMITATION OF REMEDIES ALLOCATION OF RISKS In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any special, incidental, This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Hustler Turf or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory. and is reflected in the price of the goods. Such damages include, but are not limit
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS instructions.” Failure to comply with the instructions may result in per- sonal injury or death. Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in the proper use and should read the manuals completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this machine. The Quick Reference Decals are designed to give the operator brief infor- This safety alert symbol is used to call attent
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OPERATION toward the operator. Always disengage the blades and wait for them Safe Operating Practices to stop before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads. This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ▲ Always keep clear of the mower blades and attachments during their objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. operation. ▲ Turn off blades when not mowing. Operation ▲ Slow down before turning. ▲ Evaluate the terrain to determine what
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of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equipment may ground from breaking away. This will reduce the risk of the machine cause loss of traction and loss of steering control. suddenly rolling over causing serious injury or death. Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to be aware of ▲ Use a walk behind, push mower or hand-held trimmer on slopes and what is located at the bottom of the slope. Extreme caution sh
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Steering control lever C E H D A F B G Shown with steering control levers in neutral position A - Choke E - Oil pressure light B - Throttle F - 20 amp fuse Figure 3-2 C - Deck clutch switch G - 10 amp fuse D - Ignition switch H - Hour meter Figure 3-1 WARNING: The parking brake may not hold the tractor if parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope B. Deck lift pedal (Fig. 3-4) — the deck lift pedal is used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to raise the d
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trol levers are not in the park brake position (park brake switches are disen- Bypass valve rod gaged) or the deck clutch switch is engaged the engine will stop. (Right rod shown) The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Hustler Dealer in your area. 1. Before starting tractor each day, perform daily pre-operation checking. (See Safety start interlock system section) 2. Make sure the steering control levers are in the park
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FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION N N FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement Figure 3-6 “0” degree turn, move one steering control lever forward and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This will allow the drive wheels to ROPS counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-6) To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to neutral. When going forward
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Height adjusting Stop handle stop Side discharge chute Figure 3-9 Figure 3-10 WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from mower deck towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower without either the discharge chute or the entire grass collection system Anti-scalp wheel in place. Fig. 3-9 Mower deck operation DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very c
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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS ▲ Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the Safe Servicing Practices discharge chute. Never clear the discharge chute with the engine run- This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing ning. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped before objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. Never use your hand! Service ▲
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Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the warranty claim will be denied. ZT 2800 transaxle Lubrication Use SAE multi-purpose grease. Electrical system The electrical system is a 12-volt, negative ground. Recommended bat- tery size is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended. Otherwise, follow bat- tery manufacturer’s maintenance, safety, storing and char
