Hustler Z4 48/54/60

Maintenance Schedule

Refer to Fig. 4-15

SERVICE AT

WEEKLY

MONTHLY

ANNUALLY

OR 50

OR 100

OR 500

INTERVALS INDICATED

HOURS

HOURS

HOURS

 

 

 

 

 

Verify safety start interlock system

 

Prior to each use

 

 

 

 

 

Visually inspect unit for loose

 

 

 

hardware and/or damaged parts

 

Prior to each use

 

 

 

 

 

Visually inspect tires

 

Prior to each use

 

 

 

Check oil level, engine (1)

Prior to each use or every 4 hours

 

 

Clean air intake screen (8)

Prior to each use or every 4 hours

 

 

 

 

Check fuel level

 

Prior to each use

 

 

 

 

 

Blades - sharpen & securely fastened

 

Prior to each use

 

 

 

 

 

Discharge chute - securely in place &

 

 

 

in lowest position

 

Prior to each use

 

Clean engine and pump

 

 

 

compartment

 

Daily

 

 

 

 

 

Replace air cleaner paper element

 

As needed

 

(5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease deck pusher arms

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease pump idler

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease deck height pivots

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grease gauge wheel bearings

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Change engine oil and filter (1) (4)

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean cylinder and head fins(a)

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check battery connections

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check tire pressure with a gauge

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check hydraulic oil level

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean engine exterior (a)

X

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean & regap spark plugs (a)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check pump and deck belt tension

 

 

 

and condition (6)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check fuel and hydraulic lines (7)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Check fuel valve and grommet (7)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Tighten lug nuts on wheels (2)

 

X

 

 

 

 

 

Change fuel filter

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Clean or replace hydraulic fill cap

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Change hydraulic filter & oil (3)

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Grease deck spindle housings

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Replace spark plugs

 

 

X

 

 

 

 

Check ROPS mounting hardware (9)

 

 

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.Perform initial hydraulic filter change after 50 hours (one week) of operation.

4.Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items.

5.Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. Use caution when servicing to prevent dust contamination in the engine. Do not clean filter element. Replace with a new one.

6.Pump drive belt only - Inspect every 100 hours and replace if worn or cracking is noticed. Otherwise, replace every 400 hours or 2 years whichever comes first.

7.Check fuel line hoses, fuel valve and grommets for any cracks or leaks

8.More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather.

9.Inspect ROPS after the first 20 hours of operation and then after every 500 hours of operation or yearly whichever comes first.

REFERENCES:

a — Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle, repeat cycle.

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