Engine oil and filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. Crankcase
dipstick and oil filler tube are located as shown in Fig. 9-16A, 9-16B & 9-
16C. Tractor must be setting level when checking oil. Refer to engine
manual and maintenance schedule for oil recommendation and capacities.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of operation, per
the engine manufacturer’s recommendations after that. If tractor is being
operated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
The oil drain and oil filter are located at the rear of the engine. Fig. 9-
16A, 9-16B & 9-16C
Belt replacement
Figures 9-17 and 9-18 show diagrams and descriptions of the unit’s belt
drive systems.
Inspect these 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 will occur
especially when operating on a slope. If you lose steering
control while operating the machine, place the steering
control levers in the park brake position immediately.
Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler dealer to
resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
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.
Deck belt replacement
1. Park the unit on a flat surface. Stop the engine and remove the
ignition key. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF)
position. Place control levers in the park brake position.
Disconnect negative battery cable.
2. Place the deck in the lowest position.
3. Remove the deck belt covers.
4. Release the deck belt tension by pulling on the belt tension chain and
Fuel shutoff valve
Figure 9-14
Figure 9-13B
Fuel filter
Briggs & Stratton
Figure 9-13A
Fuel filter
Honda
Fuel valve
(shown in closed position)
Figure 9-15
Figure 9-13C
Fuel filter
Kohler
