Engine Air Filter; General Engine Maintenance; Belts; Mower Blades - HUSTLER Raptor X Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT: After the new oil filter has been installed,
clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine
plate, muffler, and exhaust system.
Draining the engine oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine.
2. Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that
might block the flow of the engine oil. Figure 4-5
3. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve nip-
ple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto the
valve. Figure 4-5
4. Position the loose end of the hose forward and down
in front of the right side transmission so that it can
drain into a suitable oil drain container.
5. With the hose in position, use a 10 mm wrench or
socket and open the valve approximately 4 turns in the
counterclockwise direction. Allow 10 minutes for
engine oil to adequately drain.
6. After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
7. Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the engine plate, muffler, and exhaust system
before operating the machine.
8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.
Figure 4-5

Engine Air Filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.

General Engine Maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner's
Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels
recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is
backed by the engine manufacturer. Special attention should
be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here.

Belts

Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of:
• severe cuts
• tears
• separation
REV A
with quality and viscosity
Kawasaki engines
A. Oil drain hose
• weather checking
• cracking
• burns caused by slipping.
Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure,
trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur
especially when operating on a slope. 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
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continuing to operate.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the
case, otherwise the belt will lose power and slip excessively.
Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or
damage 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.

Mower Blades

Mower Blade Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for
blade handling safety information.
4-4
B
A
B. Oil drain valve
Figure 4-5
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