Hustler Turf manual Hustler Z4 Troubleshooting, Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested Remedies

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HUSTLER Z4 TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOMS

PROBABLE CAUSES

SUGGESTED

REMEDIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering control levers not

Place steering control

 

in park brake position or

levers in park brake posi-

 

switch not adjusted

tion or re-adjust switch

 

 

 

 

Deck clutch switch

Disengage clutch switch

 

engaged

 

 

 

 

Starting motor does not

Weak or dead battery

Recharge or replace

crank

 

 

Electrical connections are

Check the electrical con-

 

 

corroded or loose

nections

 

 

 

 

20 amp fuse is blown

Replace the 20 amp

 

 

fuse

 

 

 

 

For additional causes

See engine manual

 

 

 

 

No fuel or line plugged

Fill tank or replace line

 

 

(See Fuel System section

 

 

for more details)

 

 

 

 

Fuel valve is turned off

Open the fuel valve

 

 

 

 

There is incorrect fuel in

Drain the tank and replace

 

the fuel system

the fuel with the proper

The engine will not start,

 

type

 

 

starts hard or fails to

There is dirt in the fuel fil-

Replace the fuel filter

keep running

ter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dirt, water or stale fuel in

Contact your Hustler

 

the fuel system

Dealer

 

 

 

 

The choke is not on

Move the choke lever to

 

 

ON

 

 

 

 

Numerous

See engine manual

 

 

 

Engine:

Numerous

See engine manual

Runs with continuous

 

 

misfiring or engine runs

 

 

unevenly or erratically

 

 

 

 

 

 

Restrictions in air cleaner

Service air cleaner

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic line blockage

See your dealer

 

 

 

 

Internal interference or

See your dealer

 

leakage in wheel motor

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check level in reservoir

 

Insufficient hydraulic oil

 

 

 

 

supply

Have dealer check

 

 

hydraulic pump

Loss of power or sys-

 

 

 

 

tem will not operate in

Poor compression

See your dealer

either direction

 

 

Steering linkage needs

Adjust linkage

 

 

adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

Tow valve open

Close tow valve

 

 

 

 

The traction drive belt is

Install a new traction drive

 

worn, loose or broken

belt

 

 

 

 

Air in system

Check filter and fittings

 

 

 

 

For additional causes

See engine manual

 

 

 

Overheating

Air intake screen or clean-

Clean screen and fin

 

ing fins clogged

 

 

 

 

 

For additional causes

See engine manual

 

 

 

 

Low oil level

Add oil

 

 

 

Low engine oil pressure

Oil diluted or too light

Change oil and check for

 

source of contamination

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failed oil pump

See your dealer

 

 

 

High oil consumption

Numerous

See your dealer

 

 

 

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SYMPTOMS

PROBABLE CAUSES

SUGGESTED

REMEDIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering control linkage

Adjust linkage

 

needs adjustment

 

Tractor jerky when start-

 

 

 

 

ing or

Pump or wheel motors

See your dealer

operates in one direc-

faulty

 

tion only

 

 

Tow valves not closed

Close tow valves

 

 

completely

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic system oper-

Low hydraulic oil level

Fill reservoir

ates hot (oil in reservoir

 

 

 

 

smells rancid)

Hydraulic pump faulty

See your dealer

 

 

 

Tractor creeps when

Steering linkage needs

Adjust linkage

steering control levers

adjustment

 

are in neutral

 

 

 

 

 

 

Steering linkage needs

Adjust linkage

 

adjustment

 

 

 

 

Tractor circles or veers

Wheel motors faulty

See your dealer

 

 

in one direction

Tires improperly inflated

Adjust air pressure to 8 -

 

 

 

12 psi

 

 

 

 

Hydraulic pump faulty

See your dealer

 

 

 

 

Steering linkage out of

Adjust steering linkage

Tractor creeps when

adjustment

 

parking brake engaged

 

 

Brakes need adjustment

Adjust parking brakes

 

 

 

 

 

The engine mounting

Tighten the engine mount-

 

bolts are loose

ing bolts

 

 

 

 

The engine pulley, idler

Tighten the appropriate

 

pulley or blade pulley is

pulley

 

loose

 

 

 

 

 

The engine is pulley is

Contact your Hustler

 

damaged

Dealer

There is abnormal vibra-

 

 

The cutting blade(s) is/are

Install new cutting

tion

bent or unbalanced

blade(s)

 

 

 

 

 

A blade mounting bolt is

Tighten the blade mount-

 

loose

ing bolt

 

 

 

 

Spindle bearing is worn or

Replace or tighten spindle

 

loose

bearing

 

 

 

 

A blade spindle is bent

Contact your Hustler

 

 

Dealer

 

 

 

 

The blade(s) are not

Sharpen the blades

 

sharp

 

 

 

 

 

A cutting blade(s) is/are

Install new cutting

 

bent

blade(s)

 

 

 

 

The deck is not level

Level the deck per the

 

 

Deck leveling and height

 

 

adjustment section of the

 

 

parts manual

Uneven cutting height

 

 

An anti-scalp wheel is not

Adjust the height of the

 

 

set correctly

anti-scalp wheel

 

 

 

 

The underside of the deck

Clean the underside of the

 

is dirty

deck

 

 

 

 

Tires improperly inflated

Adjust air pressure to 8 -

 

 

12 psi

 

 

 

 

A blade spindle is bent

Contact your Hustler

 

 

Dealer

 

 

 

Blades do not rotate

The deck drive belt is

Install a new deck drive

 

worn, loose or broken

belt

 

 

 

 

The deck drive belt is off

Install the deck drive belt

 

the pulley

and check for a reason

 

 

 

 

Electric clutch is not

Check and/or replace 10

 

engaging

amp fuse.

 

 

Contact your Hustler

 

 

dealer

 

 

 

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Contents Page General Information 6022230609 What is Covered by this Warranty Disclaimer of Warranty Safety Precautions Safety and Instruction DecalsPart Part Number Part Number BJE International Symbols OFFSlope Guide 6022230609 Safe Operating Practices OperationOperation Using a ramp Slope OperationControl Panel Safety start interlock systemChildren ControlsCheck tractor safety start interlock system daily, prior to Engine startingRoll Over Protective Structure Stopping the engineMoving tractor with stalled engine Torque values are given belowDriving the tractor Possible damage to the RopsOperating suggestions Front of Tractor Faces this DirectionTractor towing Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movementVe o Three point turnMower deck operation Deck cutting height adjustmentAnti-scalp wheels 6022230609 Safe Servicing Practices Maintenance & AdjustmentsService IntroductionLubrication Torque valuesTires Electrical systemHydraulic system Fuel systemEngine air filter Recommended service procedureEngine oil and filter OverservicingGeneral engine maintenance Belts Mower blade maintenanceMower blade removal Seat adjustmentControl lever adjustment Standard seat6022230609 Hustler Z4 48/54/60 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Fig Maintenance Locator Chart Hustler Z4 48/54/60 Maintenance Locator Chart6022230609 Hustler Z4 Troubleshooting Symptoms Probable Causes Suggested RemediesProduct Literature Preparation of battery for storageStorage Preparation of engine for storageIndex 6022230609

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