Owner's Manual - Hustler Mowers

Hustler Z/Super Z/Hustler Z Shibaura Diesel/Hustler ATZTROUBLESHOOTINGThe majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventativemaintenance program, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate aproblem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIESSYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIESStarting motor Control handle not in park Place control handle in parkdoes not crank brake position or switch not brake position or re-adjustadjustedswitchMower clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switchWeak or dead batteryFor additional causesRecharge or replaceSee engine manualEngine cranks but No fuel or line Fill tank or replacedoes not start plugged line (See Fuel Systemsection for more details)Liquid Cooled or DieselEnginesOverheating:Temperature light glowsFrequent refilling ofradiator requiredCoolant appears rustyAudible alarmLeaks in systemCoolant level lowRadiator screen cloggedRadiator core cloggedThermostat sticking orinoperativeHeat light malfunctionReplace/tighten hosesand connectionsAdd coolantClean screenClean radiator coreSee engine manualSee your dealerNumerousSee engine manualFor additional causesSee engine manualEngine: Numerous See engine manualRuns with continuousmisfiring or engine runsunevenly or erraticallyAir Cooled EngineOverheating:Air intake screen orcleaning fins cloggedFor additional causesClean screen and finsSee engine manualLoss of power or Restrictions in air cleaner Service air cleanersystem will not operatein either direction Hydraulic line blockage See your dealerInternal interference orleakage in wheel motorInsufficient hydraulicoil supplyPoor compressionSteering linkageneeds adjustmentAir in systemFor additional causesSee your dealerCheck level in reservoirHave dealer checkhydraulic pumpSee your dealerAdjust linkageCheck filter & fittingsSee engine manualLow oil pressure Low oil level Add oilOil diluted or too lightFailed oil pumpChange oil and check forsource of contaminationSee your dealerHigh oil consumption Numerous See your dealerTractor jerky when starting Steering control linkage Adjust linkageorneeds adjustmentoperates in one directiononly Pump or wheel motors See your dealerfaultyTow valves not closedcompletelyClose tow valvesHydraulic system operates Low hydraulic oil level Fill reservoirhot (oil in reservoirsmells rancid) Hydraulic pump faulty See your dealerHydraulic oil cooler cloggedClean oil cooler coreTractor creeps when Steering linkage needs Adjust linkagesteering control levers adjustmentare in neutralTractor circles or veers Steering linkage needs Adjust linkagein one directionadjustmentWheel motors faultyHydraulic pump faultySee your dealerSee your dealerTractor creeps when Steering linkage out of Adjust steering linkageparking brake engaged adjustmentBrakes need adjustmentAdjust parking brakes601656_110839