General Service Information 1 HUSTLER TURF EQUIPMENT GENERAL SERVICE INFORMATION DAILY SERVICE & PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE HUSTLER FASTRAK MODEL # 926501, 926519, 926592, 926527, 926600, 926774, 927442, 927459 GENERAL ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Type Honda, Air-cooled, 4-stroke OHV, V-Twin Cylinder, gasoline, vertical crankshaft. Briggs & Stratton, Air-cooled, 4-stroke, OHV, Single Cylinder, gasoline, vertical crankshaft. Kohler Air cooled, 4 stroke, OHV, Single cylinder, gasoline, vertical crankshaft Engine Specifications Honda 20HP GXV620-QAF Honda 18HP GXV610-QAF Honda 16HP - GXV530-DXAZ Briggs & Stratton 17.5HP ELS500 31L7770138E1K Kohler 20 HP SV 600-0007 Kohler 18 HP SV540 When checking engine oil level on Honda DO NOT screw dipstick in to Check oil level. On Briggs & Stratton screw dipstick in to check oil level. Operating R.P.M. - No load, 3450 Idle R.P.M. 1800, No load LUBRICATION Oil Capacity Honda 16HP 1.37 quarts (1.05 liters). Honda 18 & 20HP 2.3 quarts (2.2 liters) with filter change. Briggs & Stratton 17.5HP 1.75 quarts (1.7 liters) with filter change. Kohler 18 & 20 HP 1.6 qts. (1.5 liters) with filter change Engine Oil Filter Honda 16HP Honda Part Number 15410 MCJ-000 Hustler Part Number 787234. Honda 18 & 20HP Honda Part Number 15400-POH-305PE, Hustler Part Number 785634 Briggs & Stratton 17.5HP Part Number 696854, Hustler Part Number 787002. Kohler Part Number 1205-002-S1 Hustler Part Number 747303 Engine Oil Filter Change Interval Honda 18 & 20HP, replace the oil filter every two years or 200 hours. Honda 16HP replace the oil filter every 6 months or 100 hours. Before installing replacement filter, apply a coating of oil on the surface of the rubber seal. Tighten
General Service Information 2 filter 7/8 of a turn after initial seal contact. Briggs & Stratton, replace oil filter every 100 hours or every season. Before installing lightly oil filter gasket with oil. Tighten filter ½ or ¾ turn after initial gasket contact. Kohler replace the oil filter every 100 hours or every season. Before installing, lightly oil gasket with oil. Tighten filter 2/3 to 1 turn after initial contact. Engine Oil Change Interval Honda on a new engine, change oil after the first month or 20 hours of operation and then every six months or 100 operating hours thereafter. Briggs & Stratton on a new engine, change oil after the first five hours of operation and then every 50 hours or every season thereafter. Kohler on a new engine, change oil after the first 5 hours of operation and then every 50 hours or every season thereafter. Engine Oil Recommendations - Use 4-stroke automotive detergent oil of A.P.I. service Class SF or SG. SAE 10W30 is recommended for general use when the temperature is between 0 and 100 degrees (F) or select the viscosity based on the air temperature at the time of operation. See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner's Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620 00X31-ZJ4-6200) or (Hustler Part Number 785642). See Honda 16HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 00X31-ZA- 6000) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). See Briggs & Stratton 17.5HP Owner s Manual (Briggs & Stratton Part Number or (Hustler Part Number 786962). Kohler 18 & 20HP Owner s Manual (Kohler Part # TP2548) or (Hustler Part Number 794511). Recommended SAE Oil Viscosity Grades When Outside Temperature Use SAE is Consistently: Viscosity Number: 50 degrees F and above 30 0 degrees F and above 10W-30 0 degrees F and below 5W-30 IIGNITION SYSTEM Type Transistorized magneto Spark Plug Honda 16HP NGK-BPR5ES Denso W16EPR-U. Honda 18 & 20HP NGK: ZGR5A or Denso: J16CR-U Briggs & Stratton Part Number 5066. Kohler Part Number 12 132 02. S Champion RC 12YC Spark Plug Gap Honda.028" -.031 (0.70 0.80 MM) 845.030 (0.76mm). Briggs & Stratton.030 (0.76 mm) Kohler.030 (0.76 mm)
General Service Information 3 Spark Plug Service Honda every six months or 100 hours of operation, remove plugs, check condition and reset gaps. Clean area around base of spark plugs before removing to prevent dirt from entering engine. Install the plugs and tighten 1/8 to ¼ of a turn after they seat. (½ turn if installing new plugs.) Plugs should be replaced every two years or 300 hours. - Briggs & Stratton replace spark plugs every season or 100 hours of operation. - Kohler every 2 years or 200 hours of operation, remove plugs, check condition and reset gaps. Clean area around base of spark plugs before removing to prevent dirt from entering engine. Plugs should be replaced every 500 hours See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner's Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620 00X31- ZJ4-6200) or (Hustler Part Number 785642). See Honda 16HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 00X31-ZA-6000) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). See Briggs and Stratton Owner s Manual (275038) or (Hustler Part Number 786962). See Kohler Owner s Manual (TP2548) or (Hustler Part Number 794511). FUEL RECOMMENDATION Fuel - For best results, use only clean, fresh, regular grade unleaded gasoline with a pump sticker octane rating of 86 or higher. Fuel Tank Capacity 12.2 U.S. gallon (46.18 liter). Fuel Filter Inspect the fuel filter every six months or 100 hours. Honda replace fuel filter every two years or 300 hours. Briggs & Stratton replace fuel filer every season or 100 hours. Honda and Briggs & Stratton use the same fuel filter (Hustler Part Number 785626). (Honda Part Number 16910-ZE8-015). Kohler replace fuel filter every season or 100 hours. (Hustler Part Number 068478) See Briggs and Stratton Owner s Manual (275038) or (Hustler Part Number 786962). See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner's Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620 00X31- ZJ4-6200) or (Hustler Part Number 785642). See Honda 16HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 00X31-ZA-6000) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). Carburetor Fixed jet with separate choke and fuel shut off solenoid. See Briggs and Stratton Owner s Manual (275038) or (Hustler Part Number 786962). See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner's Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620 00X31- ZJ4-6200) or (Hustler Part Number 785642). See Honda 16HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 00X31-ZA-6000) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). See Kohler 18 & 20 HP Owner s Manual (Kohler Part Number TP-2548) or Hustler Part Number 794511.
General Service Information 4 ENGINE VALVE SERVICE Check and readjust valve clearance - Honda 18 & 20HP every two years or 300 hours. Honda 16 HP every year or 200 hours. Briggs & Stratton check valve clearance yearly. Kohler check & readjust every 200 hours. Have Kohler Engine Service dealer perform this service. See Briggs and Stratton Repair Manual (272147) or (Hustler Part Number 786962). See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620-00X31-ZJ4-6200) Or (Hustler Part Number 785642). ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Starter - 12 volt. Note: Do not crank engine more than 5-seconds continuously. Let starter cool down for 10-seconds between starting attempts. Battery - 12 volt, garden tractor size. BCI group UIR with 225 or better cranking AMP rating. A maintenance-free battery is recommended. Charging System Honda 18 & 20HP, 12 volt, 20 AMP, with regulator.honda 16HP, 12 volt, 18 AMP, with regulator. Briggs & Stratton 17.5HP 12 volt, 16 AMP with regulator. Kohler 18 & 20 HP, 12 volt, 15 AMP, with regulator. COOLING SYSTEM Intake Screen - Check cooling air intake screen and external surface of engine prior to each use or every 4 hours. Make sure they are clean and unobstructed. AIR CLEANER SERVICE Pre-cleaner Honda check prior to each use. Wash the pre-cleaner and let it dry (DO NOT APPLY OIL TO FOAM ELEMENT) every three months or 50 operating hours (more often in dusty or dirty conditions). Replace every two years or 300 hours. See Honda 18 & 20HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620-00X31-ZJ4-6200) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). See Honda 16HP Owner s Manual (Honda Part Number 00X31-ZA-6000) or (Hustler Part Number 787242). (Pre-cleaner 18 & 20HP Honda Part Number 17218-ZJ1-840 or Hustler Part Number 785618). (Honda Part Number 17218-ZA-000) Briggs & Stratton wash in soapy water, squeeze dry in a clean cloth (DO NOT OIL) every 25 hours, Or every season (more often if under dusty or dirty conditions). See Briggs & Stratton Owner s Manual. (Pre-cleaner Briggs &
General Service Information 5 Stratton Part Number 697015) Kohler pre-cleaner not required. Paper Element Honda clean the paper element every three months or 50 operating hours (more often under extremely dusty or dirty conditions). Replace the paper element every two years or 300 operating hours. See Honda Owners Manual (Hustler Part Number 785642) Or (Honda Part Number 31ZJ4620 00X31-ZJ4-6200) (Paper element 18 & 20HP Honda Part Number 17210-ZJ1-841 or (Hustler Part Number 785600). 16 HP Honda Part Number 17211-20A-003 or (Hustler Part Number 787226). Briggs and Stratton if stamped washable it can be washed with warm water and mild soap. IMPORTANT: Rinse in tap water with screen side up allowing dirt and debris to filter out. Leave filter to dry overnight before reinstalling. Clean every 50 hours or every season. Replace every 200 hours or every season (more often under dusty or dirty conditions). See Briggs & Stratton Manual Part Number (272147) or (Hustler Part Number 786962). Paper Element Briggs & Stratton Part Number 697153 or (Hustler Part Number 786988). Kohler 18 & 20 HP clean every 25 hours or every season. More often under dusty or dirty conditions. See Kohler Manual # TP-2548 or (Hustler Part Number 794511). HYDRAULIC SYSTEM The Hustler FasTrak is equipped with two Hydro-Gear IZT integrated transmissions. The integrated transmissions are equipped with bypass valves. Repair should be performed by trained technicians only. FasTrak transmissions, before serial number 03037002, are sealed and require no oil maintenance. See Hydro-gear Service Manual BLN-51096. After Serial Number 03037002, the IZT transmission requires periodic oil and filter maintenance. See the Maintenance Schedule in the Owner s Manual. Change filter 789511 and oil (20W-50 motor oil) every 2 years or 200 hours. LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Total number of grease fittings on tractor and deck (6). Grease every 50 hours or annually. Tractor - (4) Deck Height Pivot s (2) Gauge Wheel Bearings BELTS Pump Drive Belt Inspect every 6 months or 100 hours and replace if worn or
General Service Information 6 cracked. Otherwise replace every 300 hours or 3 years whichever comes first. Hustler Part Number 784231 Deck Drive Belt Hustler Part Number 784249 (52 deck) or 784322 (44 deck). Check drive belt for wear and proper tension every 100 hours or annually. TORQUE VALUES Wheel Nuts - Wheel lug nuts (4-per wheel). Torque to 65-75 ft. lbs. Note: It is recommended that these be checked after the first 2 hours of operation and 100 hours or annually thereafter. Blade Spindle Bolts (top & bottom) Torque to 118 ft. lbs. Note: Must be maintained when blades are changed or as needed after blade impacts. Check blade bolt torque prior to each use. TIRE PRESSURE Drive Tires and front tires - 8 to 10 lbs. Check with a gauge annually or every 50 hours.