HUSTLER FasTrak Owner's Manual

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WARNING: If you lose steering control while oper-
ating 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.
WARNING: The unit’s steering control levers are
very responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation,
move lever slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and
ease of operation come with practice and experience.
The machine can spin very rapidly. Use caution when
making turns and slow down before making sharp
turns.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and
lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are
recommended to become familiar with these characteristics
before attempting normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles
(such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly
approached at high speed in an attempt to “jump”
them as the operator could be thrown from the equip-
ment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive
wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the
wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling either
forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can
damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.
Tractor performance is maximum when the throttle is set at
full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and
deck when needed. Use the control levers to control ground
speed rather than engine rpm.
Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing companies
have additional sets of blades and change blades twice a day:
once in the morning and again at noon. Many problems with
incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull blades or blades
which have been sharpened incorrectly. Information on
sharpening blades is listed in this manual’s maintenance section.
In addition, most communities have individuals or companies
which specialize in sharpening mower blades. Blade sharpness
should be checked daily.
DANGER: Never work with blades while engine is
running or deck clutch switch is engaged (on). Always
place deck clutch switch in the disengaged position,
place steering control levers in the park brake position
and turn engine off and disconnect negative battery
cable. Block up mower when you must work under it.
Wear gloves when handling blades. Always check for
blade damage if mower strikes rock, branch or other
foreign object during mowing!
Use high blade speed. Your mower is designed to operate at
full throttle. The throttle setting directly controls blade speed.
The highest blade speed generally gives best cut.
Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown area.
Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the
outside, not towards center, of mowing area. Generally, this
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HUSTLER FasTrak Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	FasTrak
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English