HUSTLER TrimStar General Service Manual

114674_0512 9-1 REV B
TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
The engine will not
start, starts hard or
fails to keep running
Deck clutch engaged
Disengage deck
clutch
Mower creeps when
H-Bar steering lever
is in neutral
Steering linkage
needs adjustment
Adjust linkage
No fuel or line
plugged
Fill tank or replace
line
Mower circles or
veers in one direction
Steering linkage
needs adjustment
Adjust linkage
Fuel valve is turned
off
Open the fuel valve
Tires improperly
inflated
Adjust air pressure to
8 - 12 psi (55 - 83
KPa)
There is incorrect fuel
in the fuel system
Drain the tank and
replace the fuel with
the proper type
Transxle component
faulty
Contact your Dealer
There is dirt in the
fuel filter
Replace the fuel filter
There is abnormal
vibration
The engine mounting
bolts are loose
Tighten the engine
mounting bolts
Dirt, water or stale
fuel in the fuel system
Contact your Dealer
The engine pulley,
idler pulley or blade
pulley is loose
Tighten the
appropriate pulley
The choke is not on
Move the choke lever
to ON
The engine pulley is
damaged
Contact your Dealer
Numerous See engine manual
The cutting blade(s)
is/are bent or
unbalanced
Install new cutting
blade(s)
Engine:
Runs with continuous
misfiring or engine
runs unevenly or
erratically
Numerous See engine manual
A blade mounting bolt
is loose
Tighten the blade
mounting bolt
Loss of power or
system will not
operate in either
direction
Restrictions in air
cleaner
Service air cleaner
Spindle bearing is
worn or loose
Replace or tighten
spindle bearing
Poor compression Contact your Dealer
A blade spindle is
bent
Contact your Dealer
Steering linkage
needs adjustment
Adjust linkage
Uneven cutting height
The blade(s) are not
sharp
Sharpen the blades
Tow valve open Close tow valve
A cutting blade(s) is/
are bent
Install new cutting
blade(s)
The traction drive belt
is worn, loose or
broken
Install a new traction
drive belt
The deck is not level
Level the deck per
the Deck leveling and
height adjustment
section of the parts
manual
The traction drive belt
is off the pulley
Install the traction
drive belt and check
for a reason
An anti-scalp wheel is
not set correctly
Adjust the height of
the anti-scalp wheel
For additional causes See engine manual
The underside of the
deck is dirty
Clean the underside
of the deck
Overheating
Air intake screen or
cleaning fins clogged
Clean screen and fins
Tires improperly
inflated
Adjust air pressure to
8 - 12 psi (55 - 83
KPa)
For additional causes See engine manual
A blade spindle is
bent
Contact your Dealer
Low engine oil
pressure
Low oil level Add oil
Blades do not rotate
The deck drive belt is
worn, loose or broken
Install a new deck
drive belt
Oil diluted or too light
Change oil and check
for source of
contamination
The deck drive belt is
off the pulley
Install the deck drive
belt and check for a
reason
High oil consumption Numerous Contact your Dealer
Electric clutch is not
engaging
Check and/or replace
10 amp fuse. Contact
your dealer
Mower jerky when
starting or
operates in one
direction only
Steering control
linkage needs
adjustment
Adjust linkage
Transaxle component
faulty
Contact your Dealer

HUSTLER TrimStar Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	TrimStar
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English