HUSTLER Fastrak 48 User manual

YOU BIG FAKER.
Lawncare professionals demand mowers that are productive, durable,
and trouble free. When the FasTrak™ was introduced in 2001, it was the
first homeowner mower built to commercial standards of performance
and durability.Now,for 2007,the new FasTrak 48/54 has raised the bar
for high-end residential zero-turning-radius mowers. Not only are the
new mowing decks larger with improved trim capacity, the FasTrak now
includes even more commercial components,including the hydrostatic
transmissions.The Hydro-Gear ZT2800 transmissions feature the same
steel-cut rotating group as standard pump-and-motor combinations.
Commercial-duty engines are used to power the FasTrak, too.Kawasaki,
Honda, and Kohler powerplants in a range from 18 to 21 horsepower cut
through grass with no complaints. Now,you can have a zero-turn mower
that rivals a commercial unit – at a price comparable to that of a lawn
tractor.
MOWING IS FUN AGAIN.
Remember when you were a kid and your dad let you mow with the rid-
ing lawn mower?You can recapture that fun with the Hustler FasTrak.™
Feel the wind blow through your hair at an exhilarating 8-miles per
hour as you dodge and weave between lawn ornaments, bird baths, and
flower beds. Race to one end of the yard, turn on a dime, and head back
the other way with true zero-turning-radius maneuverability.
Unfortunately,the FasTrak is so quick and productive that you will finish
in as little as half the time of a comparable lawn tractor.So, your fun on
the mower will be over before you know it.You’ll spend time waiting for
the grass to grow so you can do it again!
NO MORE WORK.
With the Hustler FasTrak,mowing is no longer a chore.It makes mowing
a pleasant escape from your otherwise hectic schedule.The FasTrak is so
nimble and can trim so close, that you’ll save your forearms the torture
of extended weed eating,also.The 48”or 54” side-discharge/mulching
decks produce a noticeably-better finished appearance to your yard.You’ll
be the envy of the neighborhood.At least, until your neighbor runs out
and buys a Hustler.
Your grease gun will get lonely,too.The Hustler FasTrak is the simplest-
to-maintain mower in its class.In fact, there are no service requirements
between oil changes.All engine service points are conveniently located
at the rear of the machine,because the engine has been turned sideways
for compactness,serviceability,and weight and balance characteristics.
The FasTrak is also extremely easy to operate. All controls are located
within easy reach.The deck lift is foot-operated and spring-assisted to
make changing cutting heights a no-strain process.The engine is in the
rear, keeping noise and heat away from the operator. The steering levers
are adjustable to nearly any size individual.Also,Hustler has patented its
automatic park brake system which is built-in to the steering levers.
Hustler stands behind the FasTrak with the best warranty in the industry.
A four-year,bumper-to-bumper parts and labor warranty covers the
whole machine (excluding separate engine warranties).There are
lifetime warranties on the tractor frame and the leading edge of the
mowing deck, also.The FasTrak is so durable, it even offers a one-year
commercial warranty!
Hustler Turf Equipment Hus
Hustler Turf Equipment FasTrak™ 48/54
Optional catchers help the FasTrak
maintain a professional-quality lawn.
Form No. 78 61 11 6-07
Hustler Turf Equipment • Hesston, Kansas 67062 • 1-800-395-4757
For more information online : hustlerturf.com
Form No. 7861 11 6-07
Hustler Turf Equipment FasTrak™ 48/54
FasTrak™48/54 Specifications
48” Deck Models 54” Deck Models
Model Kawasaki Honda Kohler Kawasaki Honda
Horsepower 19 18 19 21 20
Displacement 585 CC 614 CC 597 CC 675 CC 614 CC
No. of Cylinders 2 2 1 2 2
Max. Torque 36.6 ft lbs @ 2000 rpm 31.8 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm 36.0 ft lbs @ 2200 rpm 38.4 f t lbs @ 2400 rpm 32.5 ft lbs @ 2500 rpm
Models Available 19/48 18/48 19/48 21/54 20/54
Starter 12-volt (.8 kw) (see engine manufacturer specs)
Ignition Electronic
Charging System 12-volt, 15-amp (see engine manufacturer specs)
Fuel Unleaded gasoline (see engine manufacturer specs)
Fuel Filter Replaceable, automotive-type
Cooling Air cooled. Fly-wheel fan
Governor Mechanical
Traction Drive System
Type Dual hydrostatic.Commercial-duty Hydro-Gear ZT 2800. Hydraulic
system operates on 20W50 motor oil.
Hydrostatic DriveV-belt drive from engine crankshaft
Ground Speed Innitely variable: 0-8 mph (0-12.9 kph) forward, 0-5
mph (0-8 kph) reverse
SteeringTwin-leverSmoothTrak™steering provides independent control
of each drive wheel. Speed, forward, reverse, brake, and turns are all
controlled with hand-operated controls
Turning RadiusTrue zero turning radius.Turns within its own length.
Counter-rotating, independent drive wheels
Fuel System Capacity 10 US gal (37.85 l)
Brakes
Service: Hydrostatic dynamic braking
Parking: Internal transmission mechanical brake.When steering levers
are placed in neutral position, integralpark brakes are automatically
engaged
Mower Drive SingleV-belt drive from engine with electric clutch. Spring
tension idler for extended belt life
Safety Features Operator presencesystem connected to deck and drive
clutches. Stabilizer rollersat rear of tractor
Seat Molded, cool-grey vinyl seat with adjustable armrests.Fore and aft
sliding adjustment. Seat-pan suspension springs standard.
Construction Mainframe is 1.5 in x 1.5 in x .188 in (3.8 cm x 3.8 cm x
.48 cm) square steel tubing. Front caster wheels mounted with roller bear-
ings on each wheel Front caster forks are.375 in (.95 cm) steel
Deck Lift Foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pinfor setting height,
detent for transport position
Controls Hand-operated choke, throttle,ignition switch, electric mower
clutch. Integrated parkingbrakes
Indicators Engine warning light
Cup Holder Two cup holders molded into the left side fuel tank. Accom-
modates nearly any cup size including Big Gulp™
Decks
48”and 54” Side-Discharge Decks
Type Free-oating mowerusing three blades with center blade to the
front. Moweris suspended at the corners. Includes 4 deck-mounted rollers
to improve otation in rollingand uneven terrain
Deck Lift Raise and lower deck from driver’s seat with simple foot- oper-
ated deck height adjustment. Pinfor setting height, transport position.
Change cutting heights, hop curbs and trailer more easily
Construction .125 in (.317 cm) welded steel. Solid 1 in x .375 (2.55 cm
x .95 cm) steel bars reinforce impact areason trim edges. Commercial-style
box-section reinforced frontedge. Reinforcements welded onto spindle
mount areas. Molded rubber dischargechute.
Cutting Heights Foot-operated deck height adjustment. Pinfor setting
height, detent for transport position. Height adjustment in .25 in incre-
ments from 1.5 in to 4.5 in (3.81 cm to 11.43 cm)
Mowing Blades Heavy-duty, heat-treated,high-lift steel blades
Blade Drive V-beltdrive to all three spindles. Spring tension idler pulleys
Spindles Aluminum casting with steel shafts and sealed ball bearings
Flotation Suspended mower oats on four spring-assisted chains.4
anti-scalp wheels are standard
Accessories
Flex Forks™ Shock-absorbing frontcaster forks for a smooth ride and
smoother cut
Mulch Kit Recycles clippings under deck allowing clippings to be cut and
recut, then discharged down intothe grass. Reduces handling of clippings,
improves appearance,and recycles nutrients back to the soil
Catcher Commercial-duty,8 bushel, rear-mounted, two-bag catcher
Personalized Bumper Have your name laser-cut into the rearbumper
of your mower.Ask your dealer for details.
Fusion™ Blades High-lift blades with a patented Fusion edges thatstay
sharp as much as 2 to 3-times longer
Gator™ Blades Patentedmulching blade design
Wavy Blades Improved performance for mulching
Other Accessories TireChains, Hour Meter, Steering LeverExtension Kit,
Weight/Utility Box
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Engine Model Kawasaki Honda Kohler Kawasaki Honda
Horsepower/Deck 19/48 18/48 19/48 21/54 20/54
Tires
Front: 11 x 4 – 5, rib tread 11 x 4 – 5, rib tread 11 x 4 – 5, rib tread 11 x 4 – 5, rib tread 11 x 4 – 5, rib tread
Drive: 18 x 8.50 – 8, turf tread 18 x 8.50 – 8, turf tread 18 x 8.50 – 8, turf tread 18 x 9.50 – 8, turf tread 18 x 9.50 – 8, turf tread
Mower 48 in side-discharge 48 in side-discharge 48 in side-discharge 54 in side-discharge 54 in side-discharge
Mowing Blades 16.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in 16.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in 16.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in 18.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in 18.5 in x 2.5 in x .20 in
Blade Tip Speed 18,045 fpm 18,045 fpm 18,045 fpm 18,200 fpm 18,200 fpm
Width of Cut 47.1 in (119.63 cm) 47.1 in (119.63 cm) 47.1 in (119.63 cm) 53.1 in (134.87 cm) 53.1 in (134.87 cm)
Trim Capacity (left side) 2.0 in (5.08 cm) 2.0 in (5.08 cm) 2.0 in (5.08 cm) 4.5 in (11.43 cm) 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
Cutting Height 1.5 in to 4.5 in, .25 in increments 1.5 in to 4.5 in, .25 in increments 1.5 in to 4.5 in, .25 in increments 1.5 in to 4.5 in, .25 in increments 1.5 in to 4.5 in, .25 in increments
(3.81cm to 11.43 cm, .64 cm) (3.81 cm to 11.43 cm, .64 cm) (3.81 cm to 11.43 cm, .64 cm) (3.81 cm to 11.43 cm, .64 cm) (3.81 cm to 11.43 cm, .64 cm)
Dimensions
Height 39.8 in (101.10 cm) 39.8 in (101.10 cm) 39.8 in (101.10 cm) 39.8 in (101.10 cm) 39.8 in (101.10 cm)
Length 70.92 in (180.14 cm) 70.92 in (180.14 cm) 70.92 in (180.14 cm) 70.92 in (180.14 cm) 70.92 in (180.14 cm)
Overall width 51.77 in (131.50 cm) w/chute up 51.77 in (131.50 cm) w/chute up 51.77 in (131.50 cm) w/chute up 61.30 in (155.70 cm) w/chute up 61.30 in (155.70 cm) w/chute up
Tire-to-tire width 43 in (109.22 cm) 43 in (109.22 cm) 43 in (109.22 cm) 47 in (119.38 cm) 47 in (119.38 cm)
Weight 790 lbs (358.34 kg) 790 lbs (358.34 kg) 790 lbs (358.34 kg) 815lbs (369.67 kg) 815 lbs (369.67 kg)

PROFESSIONAL MOWING COMES HOME!™
HUSTLER FASTRAK Z FEATURES
Sealed ball-bearings in the
front forks for trouble-free
performance (compare to
the brass bushings other
manufacturers are content
to use).
An operator-
friendly design that
puts all the noise of
the engine and the
heat of its exhaust
behind you.
A wide stance and a low center of gravity for
unmatched performance on slopes.
48”and 54” welded side-
discharge decks with
optional mulching kits and
a lifetime warranty on the
leading edge.
SmoothTrakTM steering is the result
of innovative engineering using
commercial-duty Hydro-Gear ZT2800
hydrostatic transmissions.
Easy,foot-operated height adjustment in
quarter-inch increments from 1”to 4.5”-
no stress,no strain,no scraped knuckles.
Patented automatic parking brake system is
operated by the steering arms.
The FasTrak™is the first residential mower built to commercial standards of performance and
durability. In fact, the FasTrak is so tough,it carries a full 1-year commercial warranty!
In terms of its conveniences,the FasTrak is operator-friendly in the extreme,comfortable in the
way that only mowers meant for all-day, everyday use can be.
• SmoothTrak™steering for the smoothest, most-nimble controls in its class
• A sturdy,cushioned sliding seat with standard armrests
• 18” drive tires and 11” caster tires for a soft ride
• Adjustable (fore/aft,up/down) steering levers for
ideal positioning
• Large,easily reachable cupholders
• Four-Year limited parts and labor warranty
• Lifetime warranty on the tractor frame
• Lifetime warranty on the leading edge of the deck
• 1-year commercial warranty
BEST WARRANTY*IN THE BUSINESS The FasTrak cries out for head-to-head comparisons, for the
kicking of some tires. Examine any aspect of the FasTrak’s design
or construction; feel the thickness of its steel; look carefully at its
powertrain;spend a solid 15 minutes in the operator’s seat...do so,
and you’ll want to take one home with you.
*See dealer for details on Hustler warranties.
New! Flared tanks
with sight line –
see your fuel level
all the time
More engine options –
Kawasaki, Honda,
or Kohler.
New! 48”and 54” decks add
increased trimming capacity.