Stopping The Engine; Moving The Mower With Stalled Engine - HUSTLER raptor Operator's Manual

Frame release lever latch pin shown in inserted and locked
position. Frame release lever shown in latched position.
A
A. Frame release lever latch
pin
Figure 3-5
Deck lock pin in the operating position
A
A. Deck lock pin
Figure 3-6
3. Use the choke, if the unit is equipped with one, when the
engine is cold, or if a warm engine fails to start within 5
seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding by operating the
engine without choking as soon as possible.
4. Set the throttle at approximately the 1/2 open posi-
tion.
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B
B. Frame release lever
5. Insert the key in the ignition switch and rotate it clock-
wise to engage the starting motor. Release the key
when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be oper-
ated for periods longer than 30 seconds at a time. At
least two minutes between such cranking periods to
protect the starter from overheating and burning-out.
6. Perform the test shown in the Safety Start Interlock Sys-
tem section to make sure the safety start interlock sys-
tem operates properly.
7. Allow the engine to idle two minutes before advancing
the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch.

Stopping The Engine

Use the following procedure to shut the engine off.
1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake posi-
tion.
2. Throttle the engine back to low idle, then disengage
the deck clutch. Refer to the Mower Deck Operation sec-
tion for more details.
3. Let the engine run at low idle for two minutes.
4. Rotate the ignition key counter-clockwise to the "OFF"
position. Remove the key from the switch before leav-
ing the mower.

Moving the Mower With Stalled Engine

The bypass valves on the transaxles allow the mower to be
moved if the engine quits working.
Allow the engine exhaust manifold to cool before
engaging or disengaging the bypass valves. The
bypass valve rods are located close to the exhaust
system.
Before moving the unit, pull out on the bypass valve rod
(Figure 3-7) until the notch in the rod hooks over the edge of
the slot. This places the bypass valves in the disengaged
position.
Place the steering control levers in the neutral position, to
release the park brakes, so that the mower can be moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to
load onto a trailer for transporting.
Secure the mower, facing forward, when transporting on
another vehicle. Tie the mower down securely using straps,
chains, cables, or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be
directed down and outward from the machine.
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