Hustler Turf 42 manual References

Hustler Sport 42/48

Maintenance Schedule

Refer to Fig. 5-8

SERVICE AT	WEEKLY		ANNUALLY
	OR 50		OR 100
INTERVALS INDICATED
	HOURS		HOURS
Verify safety start interlock system	Prior to		each use
Visually inspect unit for loose	Prior to each use
hardware and/or damaged parts
Visually inspect tires	Prior to each use
Check oil level, engine (1)	Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean air intake screen (4)	Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean foam element (4)	Prior to each use
Check fuel level	Prior to each use
Blades - sharpen & securely	Prior to each use
fastened
Discharge chute - securely in place	Prior to each use
& in lowest position
Clean engine and transaxle		Daily
compartment
Grease deck height pivots	X
Grease deck lift pedal pivot	X
Change engine oil & filter (1)(3)	X
Clean cylinder & head fins(a)	X
Check battery connections	X
Check tire pressure with a gauge	X
Clean engine exterior (a)	X
Replace air cleaner paper element	X
(4)
Clean & regap spark plugs (a)			X
Check pump & deck belt tension			X
and condition (5)
Check fuel lines (6)			X
Check fuel tank grommet (6)			X
Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)			X
Change fuel filter			X
Replace spark plugs			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.Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items.

4.Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.

5.Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 6 months or 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 200 hours or 2 years whichever comes first.

6.Check fuel line hoses and fuel tank grommet for any cracks or leaks

REFERENCES:

a—Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat cycle.

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