Safe Operating Practices; Controls - HUSTLER FasTrak SmoothTrak Steering User Manual

Safe Operating Practices

Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
operational and personal safety information.
Control Panel
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A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
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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
automatically 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. Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to
manually operate the engine choke. When the lever is
in the down position, the choke is in the "OFF" (run)
position. When the knob is pulled up, the choke is in
the "ON" (start) position. Do not operate the machine in
the "ON" (start) position.
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E. Hour meter
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Oil pressure light
E. 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"
position.
F. 15 amp fuse (Figure 3-1) — Deck clutch – 15 amp,
blade-type.
G. 10 amp fuse (Figure 3-1) — Ignition/Safety system –
10 amp, blade-type.
H. Oil pressure light (Figure 3-1) — this light comes on
when the ignition switch is placed in the RUN position
and stays lit until the engine is running and a safe oil
pressure is developed. If the light comes on during
operation, shut engine off immediately and locate and
correct the problem.
I. Fuel gauge (Figure 3-1) — this gauge shows the fuel
level in the fuel tank.
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Controls

A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4) —
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. Deck lift pedal (Figure 3-5) — the deck lift pedal is
used to raise or lower the deck. Push on the pedal to
raise the deck and then place the adjusting pin into the
desired cutting height hole. Release the pedal.
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