Hustler Turf manual Hustler Z4 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig

Hustler Z4 48/54/60

Maintenance Schedule

Refer to Fig. 4-15

SERVICE AT	WEEKLY	MONTHLY	ANNUALLY
	OR 50	OR 100	OR 500
INTERVALS INDICATED
	HOURS	HOURS	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 pump
compartment		Daily
Replace air cleaner paper element		As needed
(5)
Grease deck pusher arms	X
Grease pump idler	X
Grease deck height pivots	X
Grease gauge wheel bearings	X
Change engine oil and filter (1) (4)	X
Clean cylinder and head fins(a)	X
Check battery connections	X
Check tire pressure with a gauge	X
Check hydraulic oil level	X
Clean engine exterior (a)	X
Clean & regap spark plugs (a)		X
Check pump and deck belt tension
and condition (6)		X
Check fuel and hydraulic lines (7)		X
Check fuel valve and grommet (7)		X
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)		X
Change fuel filter			X
Clean or replace hydraulic fill cap			X
Change hydraulic filter & oil (3)			X
Grease deck spindle housings			X
Replace spark plugs			X
Check ROPS mounting hardware (9)			X

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 conditions and during hot weather periods.

2.Torque initially and after first 2 hours of operation.

3.Perform initial hydraulic filter change after 50 hours (one week) of operation.

4.Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items.

5.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.

6.Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 400 hours or 2 years whichever comes first.

7.Check fuel line hoses, fuel valve and grommets for any cracks or leaks

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 500 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first.

REFERENCES:

a — Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle, repeat cycle.

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