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Operator's Manual
200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062
605686
REV E

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  • Page 1 Hustler Raptor Flip-Up ® ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 605686 REV E...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ..........1-1 To The New Owner .
  • Page 4 Seat Adjustment ..........4-7 Steering Control Lever Adjustment .

  • Page 5: General Information

    Warranty Registration ual carefully. It contains operation and maintenance informa- tion that will help you achieve years of dependable service. There are several ways to register the mower with Hustler The Engine Owner’s Manual, included in the owner’s Turf Equipment: packet, contains engine information that will not be repeated in this manual.
  • Page 6 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its proper use. They should read this manual completely and thor- oughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment.
  • Page 8 • Do not wear radios or music headphones while engine and be sure the blades have stopped before operating this mower. Safe operation requires cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge your full attention. area. Never use your hand! ...
  • Page 9 REMINDER: Only operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less. cause serious physical injury.  Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.  The Hustler mower is capable of operating horizon- ® • Be extremely careful changing directions on a tally (traverse) on moderately steep slopes.

  • Page 10: Service Precautions

    ard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples • Place the steering control levers in the park brake are: position. • Water; i.e. lake, river • Lower the deck. • Cliffs, retaining walls • Stop the engine. • Roads, highways •...
  • Page 11  Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools them. touching metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will  Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure ® result in personal injury.

  • Page 12: Safety And Instructions Decals

    • Never attempt to start the engine when there is a The following illustrations show the safety decals that are strong odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate located on the mower. A brief explanation is shown to help and correct the cause. the operator understand the decal’s meaning.
  • Page 13 WARNING: Thrown objects! • Never operate the mower deck with side deflector damaged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is being used. DANGER: Rotating blades, pulleys & belts • Keep shields and covers in place while machine is in operation.
  • Page 14 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • • • Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the tact with battery battery when charging. • Electrolyte may overflow and damage acid • Hydrogen gas forms inside the bat- paint, wiring or structure.
  • Page 15 Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • 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.
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  • Page 17 Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2.
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  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION Safe Operating Practices Controls Refer to the Safety section of this manual for detailed opera- Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) — tional and personal safety information. these levers control the mower’s speed, direction, stopping, and park brake. Control Panel The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a slope.

  • Page 20: Safety Start Interlock System

    (is not opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined. If you cannot locate the problem contact your Hustler ® Dealer. The safety interlock system should always func- tion per steps 4 and 5.

  • Page 21: Stopping The Engine

    5. Insert the key in the ignition switch and rotate it clock- Frame release lever latch pin shown in inserted and locked wise to engage the starting motor. Release the key position. Frame release lever shown in latched position. when the engine starts. IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be oper- ated for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time.
  • Page 22 IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves are returned to their operating position before running the mower following repairs. Bypass valve rod shown in operating position A. Bypass valve rod (left B. Slot rod shown) Figure 3-7 REV E 605686...

  • Page 23: Raising The Deck To The Service Position

    Raising the Deck to the Service Position To allow for easier deck servicing the deck can be flipped up to allow access to the underneath side of the deck. Goodbye jacks and dirty backs!™ IMPORTANT: This position is meant for servicing only. Never transport the mower with the deck in the service position. Never allow the drive tires to rise off of the ground.
  • Page 24 • Shut the engine off 11. Turn the ignition switch key (Figure 3-14) to the “OFF” position. • Place the steering control levers in the park brake position. NOTE: The battery will discharge if the switch is left in the “ON” position. •...

  • Page 25: Mower Operation

    To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to Deck shown in the operating position neutral. When going forward pull back gently on steering con- trol levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on steering control levers. For emergency stops, when traveling forward or rearward, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately.
  • Page 26 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION THREE POINT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS TURN Step 1 FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 3 REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower Neutral movement Right control lever...
  • Page 27 Generally, this means using a pattern of left brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and turns. Avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area. involve your Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem ® Mowing clippings puts an unnecessary load on the unit and before continuing to operate.

  • Page 28: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment

    A. Deck lift switch 4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck Figure 3-19 clutch switch down, discontinue operation immedi- ately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life. 1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at...

  • Page 29: Anti-Scalp Wheels

    ferred when mowing at cutting heights of 2-1/2” (63.5 mm) or higher. When the wheel is mounted in the top hole, it is located .70” (17.8 mm) below the mower blades. This is the accept- able setting for mowing at cutting heights of 1-1/2” (38.1 mm) or higher.
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  • Page 31: Maintenance & Adjustments

    Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service Lubrication mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled person- nel. Consult your Hustler service center when assistance is ® Use SAE multi-purpose grease. needed. Electrical System IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for detailed battery servicing safety information.

  • Page 32: Hydraulic System

    B. 15 amp fuse C. 10 amp fuse The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this Figure 4-2 mower is EPA compliant. Use only Hustler approved ® replacement parts. Hydraulic System Your evaporative emission control system may include...
  • Page 33 2. The use of the equipment after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person. Use of replacement parts not equivalent to the original parts may result in system failure and pose a safety hazard. The fuel tank is located under the seat platform with the filler neck and fuel cap located in the left side fender.

  • Page 34: Engine Oil And Filter

    Engine Oil and Filter Figure 4-6) The fuel system is designed to leave room for the fuel to expand with fuel temperature changes. If the engine has been running and is up to operating temperature, allow the engine to cool before chang- Overfilling the fuel tank may cause the following: ing the oil.

  • Page 35: Engine Air Filter

    If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem before con- ® tinuing to operate.

  • Page 36: Mower Blades

    Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or dam- age the fibers of the belt covering. Keep oil and grease away from belts, and never use belt dressings. Any of these will destroy the belt composition in a very short time.

  • Page 37: Seat Adjustment

    A 15/16" wrench is required to remove the 5/8" cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler Turf ® Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle.
  • Page 38 The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position. A. Upper control lever C. Lower control lever B. Cap screws Figure 4-14 REV E 605686...

  • Page 39: Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-15, Figure 4-16, Figure 4-17, Figure 4-18 & Figure 4-19 WEEKLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use...

  • Page 40: Maintenance Locator Chart

    Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-15 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Valve 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Engine Oil Filter 8. Park Brake Switch (2) 9. Drive Tire 10.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance program, as outlined in the Maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.
  • Page 42 SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Frame will not pivot to the Deck lock pin not in the ser- Place deck lock pin in the service position. vice (flip-up) position. service (flip-up) position. Numerous Contact your Dealer REV E 605686...

  • Page 43: Storage

    STORAGE 8. Clean the exterior surface of the engine. Spread a light When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of the mower, engine, and battery should have the following items engine that are subject to corrosion.

  • Page 44: Product Literature

    If you would like to view or print a copy of the product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, or General Service Manual) for these mowers go online to www.hustlerturf.com and click on the MANUALS button. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine manual.
  • Page 45 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-Scalp Wheels ............3-11 Mower Operation ............3-7 Battery Service Precautions New Season Preparation ........2-5 ........... 6-1 Belts Operating Suggestions ................4-5 ..........3-9 Children Operation ..............2-4 ..............2-2 Control Panel .............3-1 Parts And Service ............. 1-1 Controls Personal Safety ..............3-1 ............

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