Hustler Turf Z4 - Manual (Page 31)

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Hustler Z4 48/54/60
Maintenance Schedule
Refer to Fig. 4-15
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
WEEKLY
OR 50
HOURS
MONTHLY
OR 100
HOURS
ANNUALLY
OR 500
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
(5) As needed
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.