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Fastrak - Any Issues?

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bigblock

Since Hustler now has a forum I guess I should put something on it.

I've had my Fastrak for about five years and have not had a problem with anything. So far it's just been change oil and filter, a little grease and blades. Has anybody experienced anything with these that we should be looking out for? Anything maintance-wise that should be done to avoid problems in the future?

I like mine. It has been a no hassle trouble free machine for me. How about y'all?


#2

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KennyV

Fastrack is a great mower...

What deck did you get?

About the only add on I would look into for that mower is the Donaldson air filter... Unless you have the Super Duty, it already has it... :smile:KennyV


#3

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bigblock

Hi Kenny, I have the 52" deck. It's pretty heavy duty, very well built.


#4

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pigc

Having trouble with my Fastrak 20/52 running on one cyclinder. Changed the spark plugs with no improvement. Suspect it may be a coil or wire. Gonna change them out tonight.


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al weldon

bigblock said:
Since Hustler now has a forum I guess I should put something on it.

I've had my Fastrak for about five years and have not had a problem with anything. So far it's just been change oil and filter, a little grease and blades. Has anybody experienced anything with these that we should be looking out for? Anything maintance-wise that should be done to avoid problems in the future?

I like mine. It has been a no hassle trouble free machine for me. How about y'all?
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I have a hustler with the 18 HP honda. when you try to start the stareter only clicks. I have replaced the switch and the sol. on the starter. you can jump the starter and it will run


#6

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pigc

Coil was fine on my mower. It ended up being the spark plug cap. It screws on to the wire connected to the coil. Little contact was made causing the engine to fire on one cyclinder intermittently. Unscrewed spark plug cap, clipped tip off wire and re-threaded cap onto fresh wire.

Works like a champ now! Screw on cap seems to be a bad design idea. Hope this helps to anyone with the same issue. My Hustler is approx. 8 years old.


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ihnenxtd

i have a fastrak z and it has a broken axle for the right side pump drive! i was more than disappointed to find out that the axle and the seal could not be purchased shot of the complete
drive pump assembly!!? and have been unable to locate a used one for parts


#8

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flh3

al weldon said:
I have a hustler with the 18 HP honda. when you try to start the stareter only clicks. I have replaced the switch and the sol. on the starter. you can jump the starter and it will run
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I had the same problem and it is a decrease in power from battery to solinoid. Bought a power relay from John Deere had it installed No more problems


#9

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KennyV

flh3
You have it right ... It is called "The John Deere starter relay kit"... This sounds like the classic case of low voltage at the solenoid coil on the starter...
This relay allows a sure start even with a Lot of voltage dropped on all the lock out switches and wiring without modifying any of the safety systems themselves... They run around $30, but if you are handy with wiring, you can build your own for around $10...
:smile:KennyV


#10

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soupman

The issue I'm having is that we just reached 40 hours and at a weird symbol appeared in the hour meter. I cannot find a description of the symbol anywhere in the user manual or online anywhere. I don't see an indication in my user manual that requires servicing specifically at 40 hours either, so I don't believe it is requesting a service. Any ideas?

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#11

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bigblock

I must be missing something here but all I see is the standard hourglass sign and 40.


#12

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soupman

Thanks for the tip. When you said it looked like an hourglass I google-searched "hour meter hourglass" for confirmation. You are absolutely right. Just an hourglass. Didn't realize it had been present - and probably blinking - the entire month we've owned this mower. Appreciate the help!


#13

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bigblock

I believe you're right, I think it does blink on and off. You just probably always looked at it when it was off before.

Good luck with your Fastrak. I like mine.

Bob


#14

LHPopper

LHPopper

My Superduty with 89 hours runs great.


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1969rs

I've had my Fasttrak for about three years now and just done routine maintenance. Had an oil sending unit go bad, and it was an easy install.
But tonite I was mowing my 1 acre lot and noticed a whining coming when I had the blades engaged. It changed in pitch with the increase / decrease in RPM, but did not decrease.
I do not know of any fluids that can be checked other than engine oil, which is fine.

Has anyone else experienced this issue, and how did you fix it? FYI, my engine is Kohler Courage 17.

Thx in advance.


#16

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Tom59

KennyV said:
Fastrack is a great mower...

What deck did you get?

About the only add on I would look into for that mower is the Donaldson air filter... Unless you have the Super Duty, it already has it... :smile:KennyV
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Where can you buy a Donaldson air filter assembly for the kawasaki FS series engines? FX comes with one but I see no references for them listed anywhere.


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joblo

I have a fastrak mini 17hp kohler. Motor starts ok but as soon as I pull the handles together from the park position to the neutral position the motor cuts out. Takes around 10 goes before the engine stays on and I am able to drive off.


#18

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KennyV

joblo said:
I have a fastrak mini 17hp kohler. Motor starts ok but as soon as I pull the handles together from the neutral park position the motor cuts out. Takes around 10 goes before the engine stays on and I am able to drive off.
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Check the safety interlocks... some thing is either out of adjustment OR corroded ... :smile:KennyV


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joblo

:thumbsup: Thanks KennyV....will do


#20

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Conrod

I have a Hustler Fastrak 42' deck. Drive to the left wheel gave out while my wife was using it. Less than 300 hours on the clock. The right hand side drives back and forth ok. If it is the hydraulic gearbox, how can I check whats wrong, and how can I remove the offending gearbox. Thanks.


#21

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Rocco44

Conrod said:
I have a Hustler Fastrak 42' deck. Drive to the left wheel gave out while my wife was using it. Less than 300 hours on the clock. The right hand side drives back and forth ok. If it is the hydraulic gearbox, how can I check whats wrong, and how can I remove the offending gearbox. Thanks.
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I have a 2007 FasTrak Hustler. When it was "hot" from mowing, the left lever stopped working and I couldn't maneuver. The mechanic took it all apart and says I need a new transaxle.....for $2500. I have to talk with him some more to find out exactly what he has found and why it failed. No fun. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation? Rocco44.


#22

PVHIII

PVHIII

Rocco44 said:
I have a 2007 FasTrak Hustler. When it was "hot" from mowing, the left lever stopped working and I couldn't maneuver. The mechanic took it all apart and says I need a new transaxle.....for $2500. I have to talk with him some more to find out exactly what he has found and why it failed. No fun. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation? Rocco44.
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Are they seriously that expensive to replace??? Holy cow!!!


#23

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Tom59

Rocco44 said:
I have a 2007 FasTrak Hustler. When it was "hot" from mowing, the left lever stopped working and I couldn't maneuver. The mechanic took it all apart and says I need a new transaxle.....for $2500. I have to talk with him some more to find out exactly what he has found and why it failed. No fun. Has anyone else experienced a similar situation? Rocco44.
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You can buy one a lot cheaper online .....labor is whether you can do it yourself or not. Most people don't swap oil out until 100 hours - it needs to be done BEFORE that , especially if you are storing it or using them commercially - for peace of mind. Metal flakes ruin internals , period. So a fresh oil change and filters early on is a smart move.
I am changing mine now before winter .....15 hours on it.....it does recommend doing it before setting them up for winter.

Be nice to hear what exactly failed maybe contact the company - anything with filters and metal to metal needs early oil and filter changes. I can absorb a 100.00 bill now rather than a worn internal part or failure later on. JMO-

The newer ones like mine 2013 models have 3100 series trannies. No idea what the older ones came with.


#24

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wishbone73

Hi guys. Having an issue with my Fasttrak SD 42 inch. It keeps popping fuses. The 10 amp one mounted on the side of the gas tank when you lift the seat. I don't use it very often (just a few cuts in the neighborhood every week) and it only has about 75 hours on it. I really can't afford any repairs right now. What's the worst case scenario if I just slap some aluminum foil on that baby and go? I did it once to get the mower into the trailer after I ran thru the 5 fuses I'd recently bought for it, but I'm sketched about giving myself a giant repair bill. Electrical stuff is ALWAYS expensive when you take it to the shop because they know they can charge however many hours they want even if it takes them 5 minutes to fix. Thanks in advance... John


#25

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Tom59

wishbone73 said:
Hi guys. Having an issue with my Fasttrak SD 42 inch. It keeps popping fuses. The 10 amp one mounted on the side of the gas tank when you lift the seat. I don't use it very often (just a few cuts in the neighborhood every week) and it only has about 75 hours on it. I really can't afford any repairs right now. What's the worst case scenario if I just slap some aluminum foil on that baby and go? I did it once to get the mower into the trailer after I ran thru the 5 fuses I'd recently bought for it, but I'm sketched about giving myself a giant repair bill. Electrical stuff is ALWAYS expensive when you take it to the shop because they know they can charge however many hours they want even if it takes them 5 minutes to fix. Thanks in advance... John
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NO- do NOT put foil on it........go to Hustler and dig up schematics for the electrical. Trace the wire it might have been chaffed or pinched and its an easy fix.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Hustler+Fastrak+electrical+schematics


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wishbone73

Tom59 said:
NO- do NOT put foil on it........go to Hustler and dig up schematics for the electrical. Trace the wire it might have been chaffed or pinched and its an easy fix.

https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Hustler+Fastrak+electrical+schematics
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The guy I bought it from said it had done it once time to him also. I never had any trouble with it last season, but after it sat this last winter it started popping them like mad once I fired it up this year. Never while it's running but only on start up before the engine even turns over. I don't know how to read a schematic. Could it be possible that the 10 amp and 15 amp fuse got switched around? How can I determine what the correct position for them is? The way they are in now, the 10 amp fuse is closer to the front and the 15 amp is nearer the back. Thanks in advance. And just out of curiosity, what is the worst case scenario if I put foil on it? It has a tiny little 12 volt battery. The amount of electricity doesn't seem large enough to do any damage. This is why foreign made stuff is kicking our ***. Not even 100 hours and already a GD electrical prob. Ridic.


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Tom59

wishbone73 said:
The guy I bought it from said it had done it once time to him also. I never had any trouble with it last season, but after it sat this last winter it started popping them like mad once I fired it up this year. Never while it's running but only on start up before the engine even turns over. I don't know how to read a schematic. Could it be possible that the 10 amp and 15 amp fuse got switched around? How can I determine what the correct position for them is? The way they are in now, the 10 amp fuse is closer to the front and the 15 amp is nearer the back. Thanks in advance. And just out of curiosity, what is the worst case scenario if I put foil on it? It has a tiny little 12 volt battery. The amount of electricity doesn't seem large enough to do any damage. This is why foreign made stuff is kicking our ***. Not even 100 hours and already a GD electrical prob. Ridic.
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Mice maybe? I checked the circuit its for the blade engagement iirc....... mine has the 10 amp in front...15 amp in the back. I'd seriously look for mouse crap or signs. They can wreck anything in short order.

Putting foil on it can burn up the circuit....or short out the switch on the other end. or melt wires.....


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msmallenginerepair

KennyV said:
flh3
You have it right ... It is called "The John Deere starter relay kit"... This sounds like the classic case of low voltage at the solenoid coil on the starter...
This relay allows a sure start even with a Lot of voltage dropped on all the lock out switches and wiring without modifying any of the safety systems themselves... They run around $30, but if you are handy with wiring, you can build your own for around $10...
:smile:KennyV
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I have a Honda Fastrak that is having intermittent starting issue described above. KennyV mentions that there is an easy fix with a John Deere Starter Relay Kit. I have installed that kit on John Deere tractors in the past but don't know how to do in on the Honda 20hp that is on the Fastrak. Would anyone be able to provide instructions or a link to instructions? I would really appreciate it! Thank you!


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egb243

ihnenxtd said:
i have a fastrak z and it has a broken axle for the right side pump drive! i was more than disappointed to find out that the axle and the seal could not be purchased shot of the complete
drive pump assembly!!? and have been unable to locate a used one for parts
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I believe that you can purchase the parts you need -- but not from Hustler -- you will have to go to Hydro Gear for the parts

you can look them up on the internet

Good luck

Gene


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neetan

Hi all Hustler fan's and owners, I have the Ft Sd with the honda 20 hp / 48". On my unit I have 70 hr. so very new. Just did my second oil change & filter change. Did realize that the filter was the same as what goes in the Honda civic, LOL.

The only issues I have not enjoyed is the Seat ~ Hard as HELL, so I changed it with a unit of a ferris mower in the US ( found one used) now it is more manageable. When it arrived the tire pressure was at 27lb ~ now down to 12lb (any suggestions from the you guys?) The only other issue is the left transmission is a bit slower, Speed of the blades seems slower then I expected and the belt has popped of a 2 times. ( any suggestions?)

Looking to put on LED lights and am thinking of the

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/131706863172?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Would love to know your thoughts!

Please pass on your thoughts, Thank you all!


#31

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kraky

I have a 2016 FasTrak 54 and love everything about it except for one aggravating thing..... about every 15 hours I have to pull off the center roller and grease the bolt and sleeve inside or the thing growls like crazy as it's turning over in the grass.....
It isn't hard to do but it's a little bit messy and it just tees me off every time I have to do it. They should also have a quick release cover on the outsides of the decks for quicker cleaning.... other than that it's a homerun.


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AllDodge

Mine is about a 2002 model, and the only issue up to a couple years ago was when it was new. The pump screens clogged with some plastic shavings because of a bad design, but I flushed and changed the oil and no issues since. The original Denso plugs went bad after two years and installed some champion and no changes ever since, still running great. 20hp Honda with 52 deck

Just oil changes, blade sharping, and not a lot else

Last year one flat tire and this year 5, so I've ordered some run flat tires from Hustler for the front.


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