Hustler Turf Essential Guide to Hustler Drive Belt Care and Maintenance

Belt replacement

Inspect the pump drive belts frequently for wear and serviceability. Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings with a sharp knife.

WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control may occur when operating on a slope.

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.

General engine maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Maintenance Instructions section of the Ford or Kubota Owner’s manual. Please refer to these manuals for engine servicing, lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity recommendations, belt tensioning, etc. The engine warranty is backed by Ford Motor Co. or Kubota, respectively. Special attention should be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here.

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