Engine Starting; Stopping The Engine; Moving The Mower With Stalled Engine - HUSTLER FasTrak 48 Operator's Manual

3. Start the engine and allow it to warm up to operating
temperature.
4. With the deck clutch switch down and the steering
control levers in the park brake position, slowly rise off
of the seat. The engine should continue to run.
5. With the deck clutch switch up and/or the steering
control levers in the neutral position, slowly rise off of
the seat. The engine should stop.
6. If the engine fails to stop when:
• the deck clutch switch is up, or
• one or both of the steering control levers is in the
up (out of neutral position), and
• the operator is off the seat, then
• check the function of the seat switch. Replace
the seat switch if it is not operating properly (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
function per steps 4 and 5. If it does not function
properly, correct it immediately. Do not operate
machine without a properly functioning seat
safety switch.

Engine Starting

The mower's safety start interlock system is also designed
to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due
to unintentional engine starting. The engine starting motor
will not engage until:
1. Steering control levers are in the park brake position.
2. Deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position.
The safety interlock
disconnected or bypassed. Doing so could cause
the machine to operate unexpectedly resulting in
personal injury.
Start the engine by following these steps. If you encounter
difficulty, contact your Hustler
1. Make sure the steering control levers are in the park
brake position and the deck clutch switch is
disengaged. Start the engine from the operator's
position only.
2. 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.
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3. Set the throttle at approximately the 1/2 open
position.
4. Insert the key in the ignition switch and rotate it
clockwise to engage the starting motor. Release the
key when the engine starts.
IMPORTANT: The engine starter should not be
operated 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.
5. Kohler EFI engines only — As soon as the engine begins
to run, check to make certain all engine warning lights
are off. If not, stop the engine immediately and check
for the cause.
6. Perform the test shown in the Safety Start Interlock
System section to make sure the safety start interlock
system operates properly.
7. Allow the engine to idle two minutes before advancing
the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch.
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Stopping the Engine

Use the following procedure to shut the engine off.
1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake
position.
2. Throttle the engine back to low idle, then disengage
the deck clutch. Refer to the Mower Deck Operation
section 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
leaving 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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