User Guide
indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife. 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.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A
new belt, or one in good condition, should never run against
the bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is
the case, otherwise belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or
damage the fibers of the belt covering.
Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt
dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in
a very short time.
Mower blade maintenance
Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power
efficiency and well groomed turf. Keep them sharp, a dull
blade will tear rather than cut the grass, leaving a brown
ragged top on the grass within a few hours. A dull blade
also requires more power from the engine.
Replace any blade which is bent, cracked or broken.
WARNING: Never attempt to straighten a bent
blade by heating, or weld a cracked or broken
blade as the blade may break and cause serious
injury.
DANGER: Never work with blades while
engine is running or deck clutch is engaged.
Always place deck clutch in the disengaged
position, engage parking brake and turn engine
off. Block up mower when you must work
under it. Wear gloves when handling blades.
Always check for blade damage if mower
strikes rock, branch or other foreign object
during mowing!
Figure 4-15
Resharpening Pattern
Do not sharpen to original pattern (below).
It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following
the resharpening pattern shown above.
Original Edge
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Figure 4-14
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Deck Belt Drive Layout
1. Spindle drive belt
2. Deck blade spindle pulley
3. Spindle belt tension idler
4. Spindle belt tension idler spring
(9.0" at operation)
5. Deck belt idler
6. Idler arm
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2
2
6
4
5
3
5
Figure 4-13
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3
2, 6
4
5
7
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1. Pump belt
2. Engine pulley
3. Pump idler pulley
4. Pump idler arm
5. Pump pulley
6. Electric deck clutch
7. Pump idler spring
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