Hustler Turf Super 928192 Hustler Mini Z 36/42 & FasTrak Super Duty 36/42 TROUBLESHOOTING

Hustler Mini Z 36/42 & FasTrak Super Duty 36/42

TROUBLESHOOTING

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSES	SUGGESTED REMEDIES
Starting motor	Control handles not in park	Place control handles in
does not crank	brake position or switch not	park brake position or
	adjusted	re-adjust switch
	Deck clutch switch engaged	Disengage clutch switch
	Weak or dead battery	Recharge or replace
	Electrical connections are	Check the electrical
	corroded or loose	connections
	20 amp fuse is blown	Replace the 20 amp fuse
	For additional causes	See engine manual
The engine will not start,	No fuel or line	Fill tank or replace
starts hard, or fails to	plugged	line
keep running
	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 type
	There is dirt in the fuel filter	Replace the fuel filter
	Dirt, water, or stale fuel in	Contact your Hustler Dealer
	the fuel system
	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
Loss of power or	Restrictions in air cleaner	Service air cleaner
system will not operate
in either direction	Poor compression	See your dealer
	Steering linkage	Adjust linkage
	needs adjustment
	Tow valve open	Close the tow valve
	The traction drive belt is	Install a new traction
	worn, loose or broken	drive belt
	The traction drive belt is	Install the traction drive belt
	off the pulley	and check for a reason
	For additional causes	See engine manual
Overheating	Air intake screen or	Clean screen and fin
	cleaning fins clogged
	For additional causes	See engine manual
Low engine oil pressure	Low oil level	Add oil
	Oil diluted or too light	Change oil and check for
		source of contamination
High oil consumption	Numerous	See your dealer
Tractor jerky when starting	Steering control linkage	Adjust linkage
or	needs adjustment
operates in one direction
only	ZT 2800 component faulty	See your dealer
Tractor creeps when	Steering linkage needs	Adjust linkage
steering control levers	adjustment
are in neutral
Tractor circles or veers	Steering linkage needs	Adjust linkage
in one direction	adjustment
	ZT2800 transaxle faulty	See your dealer
	Tires improperly inflated	Adjust tire pressure to
		8 - 10 psi

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSES	SUGGESTED REMEDIES
There is abnormal	The engine mounting bolts	Tighten the engine
vibration	are loose	mounting bolts
	The engine pulley, idler	Tighten the appropriate
	pulley or blade pulley is	pulley
	loose
	The engine pulley is	Contact your Hustler Dealer
	damaged
	The cutting blade(s) is/are	Install new cutting blade(s)
	bent or unbalanced
	A blade mounting bolt	Tighten the blade mounting
	is loose	bolt
	Spindle bearing is worn	Replace or tighten spindle
	or loose	bearing
	A blade spindle is bent	Contact your Hustler Dealer
Uneven cutting height	The blade(s) are not sharp	Sharpen the blades
	A cutting blade(s) is/are	Install new cutting blade(s)
	bent
	The deck is not level	Level the deck per the
		Deck leveling & height
		adjusting section of this
		manual
	An anti-scalp wheel is not	Adjust the height of the
	set correctly	anti-scalp wheel
	The underside of the	Clean the underside
	deck is dirty	of the deck
	Tire pressure is incorrect	Adjust the tire pressure
		to 8 - 10 psi
	A blade spindle is bent	Contact your Hustler Dealer
Blades do not rotate	The deck drive belt is worn,	Install a new deck drive belt
	loose or broken
	The deck drive belt is	Install the deck drive belt
	off the pulley	and check for a reason
	Electric clutch is not	Check and/or replace
	engaging	10 amp fuse.
		Contact your Hustler dealer

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