Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 3500 HUSTLER
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109627_0910 Hustler 3500/3700 Owner ’ s Manual ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097.
109627_0910 NO T I CE OF RE Q UI R E ME NT OF SP AR K A R RE ST ER MUF F L ER T his e q ui pme nt may c re ate sp ar ks that c a n s t art f ire s aro und d ry ve g e t atio n.
109627_0910 1-1 GENERAL INFORMA TION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: Hustler 3500 Hustler 3700 T o the new owner The purpose of this manu al is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operating the 35 00/3700 tractor .
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109627_0910 1-3 3500/3700 T RACTORS HUSTLER TURF COMMERCIAL PRODUCT TWO YEAR (1500 HOURS) LIMITED W ARRANTY WHA T IS COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the follo wing warranty to the original pur- chaser only: a.
1-4 109627_0910 W ARRANTY REGISTRA TION 1. Dealers must register the unit on-line at www .Hustlerdealer .com or by fill- ing out the W arranty regi stration form, provided in the owner ’ s packet. If using the W arranty r egistration form it MUST be completed and signed by the authorized de aler and original purchaser .
109627_0910 2-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degr ee of PERSONAL SAFETY for opera tors and other persons during the normal operati on and servicing of this equipment.
2-2 109627_0910 W ARNING: Hot surface! • Keep a safe distance from the machine. • Do not open while engine is hot. Wait until the system has fully cooled to ser- vice. • Always keep shields or covers in place W ARNING: Hot fluid under pre ssure • Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of this area.
109627_0910 2-3 W ARNING: Read Owner ’ s Manual and decals before attempting to operate or service this machine. • Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operat- ing this equipment. 601623 • Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of this area.
2-4 109627_0910 601415 601415 W ARN ING: Rollover! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water , and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away .
109627_0910 2-5 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS As a guide to the operation of your tract or , vario us international symbols have been used on i nstruments and controls.
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109627_0910 2-7 SLOPE GUIDE . 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is hori zontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical su rface such as pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide li nes (C, D or E). 4. Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope.
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109627_0910 3-1 OPERA TION Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation V Evaluate the terrain to de termine what accessories and attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the job.
3-2 109627_0910 pedals in either direction could result in a reaction of the tractor that can cause serious injury . V When desconnection on attach ment that uses the trac- tor PTO output shaft to power the attachment, the pow- ered shaft of device must also be d isconnected from the tractor PTO output shaft.
109627_0910 3-3 many other possibilities too numerous to mention. Just remember to always exercise extreme caution when operating on any slope. V The ROPS will minimize chan ce of injury or death from rollover . Seat belt must be fastened while oper - ating a machine equipped with ROPS in the raised and secured position.
3-4 109627_0910 B. Head light switch (Figure 3-3) — This switch is located under the instrument panel. Push the switch in and rotate the ignition key to the “RUN” position to turn on the head lights. Controls A. Throttle contr ol (Figur e 3-4 — A cable is linked to engine throttle for con trolling engine speed.
109627_0910 3-5 variable from zero to full rated speed in each range. The ground speed is controlled by these pedals. Depress the forward travel pedal to pr ogressively increase forward speed. For reverse travel, depress the reverse travel pedal. NOTE: These pedals must be in neutral (not depressed) to start the engine.
3-6 109627_0910 Range Forward Reverse Low . . . . 0 - 6 mph (0 - 9.7kph) . . . . 0 - 4 mph (0 - 6.3kph) High . . . 0-15.2 mph (0-24.5kph) . . 0 - 9.9 mph (0 - 15.8kph) When the lever is placed in the outer slot, the tractor will run in Locked A WD mode.
109627_0910 3-7 T o inspect the safety st art interlock system: 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface. 2. The operator must be on th e seat when testing the seat switch. 3. Engage the park brake. 4. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating temperature.
3-8 109627_0910 WA R N I N G : For safe operation, do not attempt to override or bypass either of these systems. If either system fails to function, it should be repaired before using the unit.
109627_0910 3-9 vehicles must not touch. 2. Shield eyes. 3. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the battery positive (+) terminal and the other to the auxiliary battery positive (+) terminal. Connect on e end of the other cable first to the au xiliary battery (-) negati ve terminal, and the other end to the Hustler tractor frame.
3-10 109627_0910 reverse are about a 65% of maximum fo rward speeds. T o stop the unit, release the pedal gradually (except on an emergency). When released, the pedal returns to the Neutral position autom atically , stop ping the unit. Sudden release can result in an abrupt, and possibly dangerous stop.
109627_0910 3-11 the lift control lever must remain in neut ral. Figure 3-17 and Figure 3-18 This kit includes control valves, hoses and quick connect couplers for supplying hydraulics power to o ptional attachments. When not in use, the coupler dust covers must be in place to prevent contamin ation.
3-12 109627_0910 when the ROPS is in the lowered position. Use the ROPS in the “folde d” position on ly when it is absolutely necessary . W ARNING: Do not operate the mower with the ROPS folded (lowered position) as a standard oper - ating mode. A folded ROPS do es not provide roll- over protection.
109627_0910 3-13 age, overturn or alteration. If any of these conditi ons occur , this structure must be r eplaced. W ARNING: Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Failure to adhere to these instructions could resul t in sever e injury or death.
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109627_0910 4-1 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices IMPORT A NT : This product is capabl e of amputating hands and feet and thro wing objects.
4-2 109627_0910 particle are abrasive to clos e-tolerance engi ne and hydraulic assemblies. Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string tangles. The underside of the mower deck will coll ect a build-up of grass clippi ngs a nd dirt, especially when grass is wet or has high moisture content.
109627_0910 4-3 W ARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the Stat e of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm . W ash hand s after handling. W ARNING: Charge batteries in an open well v enti- lated area, away from sp ark and flames.
4-4 109627_0910 Fusible link A fusible link wire is used to p rotect the mower ’ s entire electrical system. If too much amperage passes through t his wire it will melt dow n so that it will no longer allo w current to pass (similar to the way a fuse works).
109627_0910 4-5 Indicator Bulb T ype . . . . . . . JI S T5 13.5V 2W (Qty 1) Fuel system DANGER: T o avo id personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling diesel fuel.
4-6 109627_0910 Store diesel fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. Do not fill diesel fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with interior carpets or plas- tic truck bed liners. Alwa ys place diesel fuel con- tainers on the ground aw ay from your vehicle before filling.
109627_0910 4-7 Fuel filter Draining the fuel filter: NOTE: The fuel filter should be drained after every 100 hours of operation. 1. Make sure there is adequate fuel in the fuel tank and close the fuel shutoff valve (the handle should be pointing to the “C” p osition.
4-8 109627_0910 certain period of time is required before the engine oil completely flows dow n from th e oil fill er to the crankcase. 4. Check the oil level, accounting for the higher oil level due to the oil filter oil capacity .
109627_0910 4-9 It is important to note that wh enever an air filter element is cleaned by any method, the person or company performing the cleaning assumes responsibility for the inte grity of the filter from then on.
4-10 109627_0910 W ARNIN G: Allow the engin e and radiator to cool before draining and flushing th e system. T o drain the cooling system: 1. Use a suitable receptacle to catch the used coolant. Remove the radiator cap and open the drain valve to drain the radiator and engine block.
109627_0910 4-11 T ransmission, front axle and hydraulic system W ARNING: Hydraulic fluid escaping u nder pressure may have sufficient force to penetrate skin and cause serious injury . Foreign fluid injected into t he skin must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor, familiar with this form of injury , or gangrene may result.
4-12 109627_0910 NOTE: Place the dipstick/filler plug into the oil inlet to measure the oil level. Do not screw d ipstick into housing when checking oil level. Figure 4-26 2. If the level is low , add ISO VG46 hydraulic oil through the filler hole. Do not fill above the dipstick full mark.
109627_0910 4-13 resistance (50% into the cont rol lever stroke). A reading of 26.4-28.6 lbs. (12-13 kg) is correct at th e full engagement point (the final 50% of control leve r travel). If the control lever stroke is not correct, or the amount of resistance on the pull scale at the point of resistance is incorrect, proceed to step 3.
4-14 109627_0910 c. When the brakes are dragging. 1. Park tractor on level ground, lower the mower deck or attachment to the ground, turn of f tractor and remove key . Chock the front drive ti res to keep machine from rolling. Make sure the park brake is in the OFF position.
109627_0910 4-15 4. The 'F' dimension should be between 0.075" and 0.175" (1.9 mm - 4.4 mm) less than 'R' dimension. 5. If the toe-i n must be r e-adjuste d to meet th e dimensional requirements, loosen the jam nuts on either end of the tie rod.
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109627_0910 4-17 3500/3700 Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figures 4-39 & 4-40 SERVICE A T INTERV ALS INDICA TED Daily First 50 hours Every 50 hours Every 100 Hours Every 200 hours Every 500 hours S.
4-18 109627_0910 MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHAR T 2 3 1 5 4 6 6 7 7 9 10 8 18 1. Engine Oil Fill 2. Engine Air Cleaner 3. Radiator Cap 4. HST Filter 5. Hydraulic Oil Filter 6. Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick 7. Wheels & T ires 8. Fuel Filter 9. Battery 10.
109627_0910 4-19 17 MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 11 1. Engine Oil Fill 2. Engine Air Cleaner 3. Radiator Cap 4. HST Filter 5. Hydraulic Oil Fi lter 6. Engine Oil Filter & Dipstick 7. Wheels & Tires 8. Fuel Filter 9. Battery 10. Fan Belt 11 . Trans mission Oil Fill 12.
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109627_0910 5-1 STORAGE When storing the unit at th e end of the operating season, the following steps should be taken to ensure read iness for the next season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor and mower . Clean tractor and mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint.
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INDEX PAGE PAGE 109627_0910 6-1 Auxiliary valve kit (opti onal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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If you already are a holder of HUSTLER 3500, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime HUSTLER 3500.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with HUSTLER 3500. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device HUSTLER 3500 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
