Hustler Turf Mini Fastrack - Manual (Page 23)

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Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store machine
away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank.
Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explo-
sion from gasoline can burn you and others and can damage
property.
Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of
gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of the
reach of children. Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gas-
oline.
Always place gasoline containers on the ground away from
your vehicle before filling.
Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer as interior carpets or plastic truck bed liners may insulate
the container and slow the loss of any static charge.
When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer and
refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck or trailer
using a portable container and not a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used, keep the nozzle in
contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all
times until fueling is complete.
Read and observe safety precautions elsewhere in this manual.
WARNING: Gasoline is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and ill-
ness.
Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or conditioner open-
ing.
Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
The fuel tanks are located in the tractor’s fenders.
Use regular unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher.
IMPORTANT: Never use methanol, gasoline containing methanol, or gaso-
hol containing more than 10% ethanol because the fuel system could be dam-
aged. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
A fuel shut-off valve is located on each tractor. The location and opera-
tion of the fuel valve will vary depending upon the unit. Close the fuel valve
to prevent fuel flow to the engine. The valve’s two other positions will allow
fuel to be drawn from either one or the other fuel tank. 4-4
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the fuel tanks. The fuel tanks should be
filled no higher than 2” (5.08 cm) below the tank’s fill neck.
Engine oil and filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation. 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 oper-
ated in extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be changed
more frequently. IMPORTANT: When removing the oil filter take precau-
tions to minimize oil spillage on the exhaust system.
Attach the oil drain hose, furnished with the unit, to the oil drain valve
when draining the engine oil. Oil drain hose must be removed after oil is
drained. IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off of the
exhaust system before operating the machine. Fig. 4-5
Engine air filter
Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine’s owner’s manual.
General engine maintenance
Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular
maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’s manual. Please refer to this
manual for engine servicing, lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is backed by the
manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to applicable data which will
not be duplicated here.
Belts
Inspect 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.
Figure 4-4
EZT Integrated
pump/motor
Mini FasTrak 36/42 shown
FasTrak 48/54 shown
Right fuel
tank position
Left fuel tank
position
Closed
position
Figure 4-5
Oil drain hose