Oil Change on the Hustler~ Full Tune Up~How to
Guys, here is a video on how to do a tune up on a a Hustler Fastrak SD. I show you step-by-step in detail through the whole process as well with explanations on why I am doing what I'm doing. I hope this video is helpful to you guys!
Leave a comment down below on how you guys do you tune ups! What is your schedule? Do you do them yourself or pay someone to do them? I want to know what you guys do! Also, leave me any advice that you may have that could help me out!Follow me on my journey as I continue to work full time and run my landscape company. I will share my thoughts and how I go about doing things with you guys! Follow me on my journey as I continue to work full time and run my landscape company. I will share my thoughts and how I go about doing things with you guys!
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Thank you!!!!! Finally someone that just gets to the point. Knows how to shoot a video and work at the same time. No stupid ass music in the beginning. No sitting on the mower for 5 min before ever starting. You know how to edit your videos so we don't have to see the fumbles and bs of shooting a video. Just simple and to the freaking point. No lie I watched(started) at least 6 videos before finally finding yours. Again thank you!!!
Awesome to hear! I appreciate the kind words! Glad it was able to help you out 👍🏻
easy video to follow and thorough
Great job of explaining everything really good on safety first removing key so forth.
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Great video! Thanks
Thanks for sharing. Will be giving it a try.
awesome! glad this video helped out!
You are checking the oil level wrong after filling up the engine. You are supposed to let the dipstick bottom out but DO NOT SCREW THE DIPSTICK DOWN. Just pull out the dipstick again, wipe it off, and reinsert it again to check the oil level. When you're satisfied with the oil level, then reinsert the dipstick and firmly screw it down. See page 13 of the Kawasaki engine manual under oil preparation.
Good work, nice vid and thanks for sharing.
Thank you!
I just serviced my 17 model raptor sd kohler 25hp. I read somewhere I was supposed to soak the pre filter with oil? Do uou know anything about this?
You didn't level the trailer before adding the oil, doesn't that affect your level? Also my dipstick says dont screw it down? Also I have 2 fuel filters on mine, one is down lower than that, i guess thats the evaoporative fuel filter it mentions in the manual, i dont understand how you are supposed to get to that one i have a husler raptor limited so maybe your model doesnt have it
Very helpful!
Awesome! I'm glad it helped out! How do you like your Fastrak SD?
How do I get battery out? Nothing in owners manual about how to get bracket holding battery in. Thank you!
Getting ready todomy first tune up. your vid was helpful. maybe mentioning socket sizes you used would be good for future reference
At the beginning I do state that I used a 10mm socket. Maybe I can add that to the description as well just in case! Glad it was helpful!! 👍👍👍
Hi. My bad,Ishould have stated socket size for spark plugs. I ended up using a 16mm for them. So far, my first ever tune up on this Hustler is a sucesss, thanks in partto your video. Mine is a Kohler engine, a little different set up,but the vid. covered the basic idea. Thanks again. I subscribed.
Thanks for the video! I have this exact mower, and I neglected to change the fuel filter. With 280hrs, it began to sputter and run a little rough. Changed the fuel filter and plugs and it runs like new again. Fuel filter will be every spring from here on out. I will say, the old filter was doing it's job!
It happens! But, now you know how easy it is to give your lower a tune up! 👊 thanks for checking out the video!
If you put a small amount of dielectric grease inside your spark plug boots, your boots will no longer stick to the porcelain of the spark plug and will remove easily. Just use a small quantity of the dielectric grease using a Q tip where the spark plug contacts the rubber boot.
I have a mower with Kawasaki FX691V engine. When you check the engine oil level you don’t screw the cap down. Just put it in the and pull it back out to get the proper oil level. That’s in my owners manual for the motor.
Did you tell me what the spark plug gap was , If you did I missed it.
On all of my hustler mowers it tell me not to screw the dipstick in to check the oil.
mine also.
Awesome than you! My 1st tuneup on my own!
Glad the video helped you out!!
Use a torque wrench and anti seize the spark plugs. Make sure you gap them properly with a feeler gauge before you install them. Often times they come brand new not gapped properly. Do not regap used spark plugs
Thanks for the tips!!
Some of the plug manufacturers (NGK is one of them) is telling their customers not to install some of their plugs using anti-seize. If the plug threads that you buy appear shiny, do not use anti-seize. The manufacturer has already installed anti-seize on it. If the threads on the plug appear dull, you can use anti-seize if you desire. What is wrong with regapping used spark plugs? As long as the center conductor is not worn down or worn away, it seems like regapping would be better than reinstalling plugs that aren't properly gapped.
Any advice on choosing a raptor sd vs fastrak sd 54”? I not do it commercially but I’ll have 2 yards to do this season about 5 acres and trying to pick up 1 or two more yards.
The fastrak is going to be a have better build qualities than the raptor. But, it depends on your budget and what your end goal is. If you're just doing those couple properties, you could save some money and buy the raptor. Just my 2 cents
Rob King I’m looking at the fastrak sdx 54. I have about 2 acres....but it a lil hilly and not the smoothest yard and both my neighbors have 3+ acres, so we can help each other out if one of our mowers are down. I can even pick up a few yards on the side if I wanted. My dealer wants $7400....I don’t know if that’s a fair price or not.
$7,400 seems pretty steep imo.
So-Low Cuts Landscaping yea....I looked it up and that’s msrp......I can’t pay that.
I’m on my second Raptor 48 SD, has proven its worth!! I mow roughly 40 cuts a week... damn tough mower. Father in law has a Fastrak, an excellent mower! BUT, for the cost, the Raptor SD line is very tough! I’m light commercial, changing blades every week. On the Raptor the grass chute is horribly little and will clog on long wet grass. Keep an eye on that. Other than that. Two great mowers, price and objective is the key to buying. Cheers!
Don't use cheap or dirty gas and you will rarely ever have to change fuel filters. How many times have you changed the fuel filter inside the gas tank of your car?
is there a video on the hustler fastrak hydro service?
brandon81250 i actually take mine in to the shop for that. I’m sure there’s a video out there in regards to this!
So-Low Cuts Landscaping I can’t find a video on here for that mower
brandon81250 hmmm.. that’s surprising
Find the type of hydros your mower uses. My Fastrak SDX uses Hydro-Gear ZT-3400 hydros. Google the type you have. Hydro-Gear’s are used in many different brand mowers, not just Hustlers. Here is the video I used for mine. kzhead.info/sun/YNyYm62Qj5-ehHk/bejne.html This was super easy.
@@aquaman0167 excellent advice! Thanks for sharing!
Use a torque wrench to install new plugs, like you are supposed to do, and you should never have future problems installing or removing plugs in the future. The spark plug gap is .030 in. on the NGK BPR4ES plug and they should be torqued to 16 ft-lbs.
Thanks for the info! I appreciate the tips!
It says on my dipstick do not screw it in to check the oil.
Aren't those electronic ignitions? If so plugs may never need changing, the mower will wear out first. The fuel filter shouldn't need to be changed often either.
My Hustler hasn't been in the shop yet for a break down... So I must be doing something right
Randy M You better read the manual.
@@edwardkawecki8101 It’s over kill but hurts no thing.
What is the gap on the spark plugs?
See above!
See above!
It is not in the Kawasaki engine owner's manual to add oil to the new oil filter before screwing it on!
That may be true. This is just something I have always done and I know of many others that do it as well.
Where to grease the Barens ?
What are barens?
Mower deck has 4 grease fittings 2 on each side they are where the lift pivots , and the front wheels each have a grease fitting on there axel.Wheel bearings are likely sealed if that’s what your calling BARENS.
Trade your old Hustler in for a new one with fuel injection. They have a much smoother running engine and should have fewer problems down the road.
Since this video we have upgraded to the Hustler Super Z. We have done multiple videos with that mower in action! Be sure to check them out!
They recycle your used oil, they don't dispose of it
Get you an air Chuck and blow off your mower every week. Don't service the mower on a trailer, you want it on level ground when draining oil and checking oil level
You don't need spare spark plugs on a lawnmower!
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These Kawasaki models say not to screw the dipstick down when checking the fluid level. Also don't buy the tune up kits, they are overpriced
So many people fall for these kits. They are over priced and unknowing suckers fall for their propaganda. All these major manufactures hope to make money off of inexperienced customers who know nothing about maintenance of a mower engine.
@@charlie1571 i went to the loacl dealer for the service parts and they way over charged me. Lesson learned
Please do yourself a favor and remove your jewelry when shoving your hands into tight spaces on anything energized(I didn't see you disconnect the battery). On a good day you'll break your watch, on a bad day you'll lose your left ring finger or entire left hand. A 12 volt mower battery has enough potential energy to put you in a really bad place.
Just put in 2 qts. Of oil. Quit all that measuring. Read the motor manual, you are doing a lot of things wrong.
For the price of these hustlers, they’re junk I would not waste my money on them. they need to design them better so individuals can work on their own. I will not never buy another one.