Hustler 4500 - Manuals

728444 Rev. 11/02 operational instructions provided by Hustler TurfEquipment. ● Normal maintenance parts and service including, butnot limited to, filters, fuel, lubricants, tune-up parts,belts, brake or steering adjustments ● R e p a i r s n e c e s s a r y d u e t o i m p r o p e r f u e l ,c o n ...

728444 Rev. 11/02 2-1 This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a m e s s a g e i n t e n d e d t o p r o v i d e a r e a s o n a b l e d e g r e e o fPERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other personsduring the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate ha...

728444 Rev. 11/02 3-1 Controls For general location of the controls described in this section, refer to Figure 3-1. 1. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-2) – Models 4200,4400, 4420 and 4600. A four-position switch: off, pre-heat, runand start. With key inserted, rotate it counterclock-wise for engine pre-heat...

Moving tractor with stalled engine S h o u l d i t b e c o m e n e c e s s a r y t o t r a n s p o r t t h e t r a c t o r because the engine stalls and cannot be restarted: 1. The hydraulic pump is equipped with tow valves. B e f o r e t o w i n g t h e t r a c t o r , t u r n t h e t o w v a l v e...

WARNING: Never drive the tractor at high speeds without a front end attachment mountedto the tool bars or with the attachment in a raisedposition. A f t e r s t a r t i n g e n g i n e , r e l e a s e p a r k i n g b r a k e ( i f s e t ) ; engage hydraulic pump clutch lever, release the front neutr...

728444 Rev. 11/02 4-1 A large variety of attachments are specifically designed for your Hustler tractor to handle most ground maintenancechores. These mount directly on the tractor in various ways,and each is provided with individual Assembly Instructions,P a r t s M a n u a l , a n d O w n e r ’ s ...

728444 Rev. 11/02 5-1 • – Refer to break-in services for initial change. + – More often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather. X – Torque after first 50 hours also. Y – Torque after first 2 hours of operation. XX – Check monthly or every 200 hours, whichever comes first.Z – Perform ...

Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormalwear or damage. A good time to detect potential problemsi s w h i l e p e r f o r m i n g s c h e d u l e d m a i n t e n a n c e s e r v i c e .Correcting the problem as quickly as possi...

storing and charging specifications. Common circuit failures are usually caused by shorting, corroded or dirty terminals; loose connections, defectivewire insulation or broken wires. Switches, solenoids andignition components may also fail, causing a shorted or opencircuit. Before attempting any fai...

The engine hood at rear is hinged. To raise it, unfasten the two latches and tilt hood up and forward. A hoodsupport rod is stored clipped to the bottom side. Insert thisrod in the hole provided in the rear support on right side(Fig. 5-10). Access to the hydraulic reservoir and pumps is gained by pu...

open flame or spark and store machine awayfrom open flame or spark if there is fuel in thetank. Read and observe safety precautions atfront of this manual. The 11 U.S. gallon (41.6 liter) fuel tank is located in the tractor’s right fender. It is equipped with a gauge built intothe filler cap. There ...

2. Service elements only when restriction indicator shows r e d . C h e c k r e s t r i c t i o n i n d i c a t o r d a i l y o r m o r efrequently if operating in dusty conditions. 3. Loosen wing nut and remove element. Clean the canister with a damp cloth. 4. Before installing a new element, inspe...

728444 Rev. 11/02 6-1 The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayedservice. A consistently applied preventive maintenanceprogram, as outlined in the maintenance section of thismanual, will prevent many problems. The following chart isd e...

728444 Rev. 11/02 7-1 End of season tractor care W h e n s t o r i n g t r a c t o r a t e n d o f m o w i n g s e a s o n , t h e following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for thenext mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor.2. If touchup is required order Hustler ...

728444 Rev. 11/02 8-1 This section contains sources of additional literature concerning your tractor. Literature should be ordered fromyour Hustler dealer, or direct from indicated source. NOTE: For parts information on your tractor, refer to the Hustler 4200/4300/4400/4420/4500/4600 Parts Manual(Hu...

728444 Rev. 11/02 9-1 Hustler 4200 specifications Engine Make – KubotaModel – D950-B-26Type – Three cylinder, in-line, 4-cycle diesel, liquid cooled. Displacement – 56.6 cu. in. (927 cc)Horsepower – 21.5 hp (16 KW) mfg. rating @ 3000 RPM Maximum Torque – 41 ft. lbs. @ 1800 RPMCompression Ratio – 22:...

Operating RPM – 3000 (max. load), 3200 (no load)Starter – 12-volt Ford, external solenoid.Charging System – 12-volt, negative ground, 55 amp, belt driven alternator. Crankcase Capacity – 3.5 U.S. qts. (3.25 l) with filter change. Fuel – Unleaded gasoline. Common specifications Traction drive system ...

728444 Rev. 11/02 10-1 INDEX PAGE Access to engine and hydraulic pumps...........................5-11Auxiliary hydraulics .........................................................4-1Belt replacement .............................................................5-16Burnishing the electric clutch ........