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.
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Starting motor | Control handles not in park | Place control handles in | |
does not crank | brake position or switch not | park brake position or | |
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| Deck clutch switch engaged | Disengage clutch switch | |
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| Weak or dead battery | Recharge or replace | |
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| Electrical connections are | Check the electrical | |
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| 20 amp fuse is blown | Replace the 20 amp fuse | |
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| 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 |
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Fuel valve is turned off | Open the fuel valve | ||
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| There is incorrect fuel in | Drain the tank and replace | |
| the fuel system | the fuel with the proper type | |
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| There is dirt in the fuel filter | Replace the fuel filter | |
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| Dirt, water, or stale fuel in | Contact your Hustler Dealer | |
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| The choke is not on | Move the choke lever to On | |
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| Numerous | See engine manual | |
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Engine: | Numerous | See engine manual | |
Runs with continuous |
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misfiring or engine runs |
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unevenly or erratically |
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Loss of power or | Restrictions in air cleaner | Service air cleaner | |
system will not operate |
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in either direction | Poor compression | See your dealer | |
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| Steering linkage | Adjust linkage | |
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| Tow valve open | Close the tow valve | |
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| The traction drive belt is | Install a new traction | |
| worn, loose or broken | drive belt | |
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| The traction drive belt is | Install the traction drive belt | |
| off the pulley | and check for a reason | |
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| For additional causes | See engine manual | |
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Overheating | Air intake screen or | Clean screen and fin | |
| cleaning fins clogged |
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| For additional causes | See engine manual | |
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Low engine oil pressure | Low oil level | Add oil | |
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| Oil diluted or too light | Change oil and check for | |
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High oil consumption | Numerous | See your dealer | |
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Tractor jerky when starting | Steering control linkage | Adjust linkage | |
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operates in one direction |
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only | ZT 2800 component faulty | See your dealer | |
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Tractor creeps when | Steering linkage needs | Adjust linkage | |
steering control levers | adjustment |
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are in neutral |
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Tractor circles or veers | Steering linkage needs | Adjust linkage | |
in one direction | adjustment |
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| ZT2800 transaxle faulty | See your dealer | |
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| Tires improperly inflated | Adjust tire pressure to | |
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SYMPTOMS | PROBABLE CAUSES | SUGGESTED REMEDIES |
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There is abnormal | The engine mounting bolts | Tighten the engine |
vibration | are loose | mounting bolts |
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| The engine pulley, idler | Tighten the appropriate |
| pulley or blade pulley is | pulley |
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| The engine pulley is | Contact your Hustler Dealer |
| damaged |
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| The cutting blade(s) is/are | Install new cutting blade(s) |
| bent or unbalanced |
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| A blade mounting bolt | Tighten the blade mounting |
| is loose | bolt |
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| Spindle bearing is worn | Replace or tighten spindle |
| or loose | bearing |
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| A blade spindle is bent | Contact your Hustler Dealer |
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Uneven cutting height | The blade(s) are not sharp | Sharpen the blades |
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| A cutting blade(s) is/are | Install new cutting blade(s) |
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| The deck is not level | Level the deck per the |
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| Deck leveling & height |
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| An | Adjust the height of the |
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| The underside of the | Clean the underside |
| deck is dirty | of the deck |
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| Tire pressure is incorrect | Adjust the tire pressure |
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| to 8 - 10 psi |
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| A blade spindle is bent | Contact your Hustler Dealer |
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Blades do not rotate | The deck drive belt is worn, | Install a new deck drive belt |
| loose or broken |
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| The deck drive belt is | Install the deck drive belt |
| off the pulley | and check for a reason |
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| Electric clutch is not | Check and/or replace |
| engaging | 10 amp fuse. |
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