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3. Measure the park brake spring. It should be compressed to 1-7/16”. If it is not, adjust the nylock nut until the proper
spring compression is achieved (FIG. 39).
4. Repeat for the other side.
Hydraulic pump belt adjustment
The transaxle drive belt tension remains constant by means of a tension idler and spring (FIG. 40). There is no
tension adjustment of this belt.
NOTE: NOTE: Inspect the belt every 100 hours and replace as needed.
Replace the belt every 200 hours or every two (2) years whichever
comes first.
WARNING: If the transaxle 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.
Deck drive belt adjustment
The spindle belt tension remains constant by means of a tension idler and spring (FIG. 41). The spring tension
FIG. 39
FIG. 40
1-7/16"
SPRING
NYLOCK NUT
COMPRESSED
SPRING LENGTH
1
.
4
3
7
"
SPRING
PUMP
DRIVE BELT
PUMP
IDLER
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