Operation; Safe Operating Practices; Control Panel; Controls - HUSTLER raptor Operator's Manual

Safe Operating Practices

Refer to the Safety section of this manual for detailed opera-
tional and personal safety information.

Control Panel

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A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
Figure 3-1
A. Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push the
switch down to disengage the clutch.
For additional clutch information refer to the Mower
Deck Operation section of this manual.
B. Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:
"OFF", "RUN", and "START". With the key inserted,
rotate it clockwise to the "START" position; release the
key when the engine starts, and the switch will auto-
matically return to the "RUN" position
C. Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to the
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move the
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move the lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm.
D. Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1) — registers 1/10 hour
increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. It is connected to
the ignition switch. It records the accumulative time
while the ignition key is switched to the "RUN" posi-
tion.
E. Deck lift switch (Figure 3-1) — This switch activates the
deck lift cylinder to raise and lower the deck.
F. Fuel tank gauge (Figure 3-1) — This gauge shows the
fuel level in the fuel tank.
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D. Hour meter
E. Deck lift switch
F. Fuel gauge

OPERATION

Controls

A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) —
these levers control the mower's speed, direction,
stopping, and park brake.
The parking brake may not hold the mower if
parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine
when parked on a slope.
B. Frame release lever (Figure 3-4) — this lever unlatches
the deck to allow the deck to pivot when activating the
flip-up feature.
Shown with steering control levers in the neutral position
A. Steering control lever
Shown with steering control levers in the park brake
position
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A. Steering control lever
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Figure 3-2
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Figure 3-3
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