Stand-Up Sulkies - HUSTLER Hydro WalkBehind Owner's Manual

Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and
then pivot the opposite wheel around.
The following list is not all inclusive.
When turning on soft wet turf, keep both wheels rolling
either forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel
can damage turf. This is especially important when
mowing.
Unit performance is maximum when the throttle is set at
full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels
and deck when needed. Use the H-bar handle to control
ground speed rather than engine rpm.
The safety interlock system is designed to shut the engine
off if the operator releases the operator presence control
levers when the neutral lock lever is unlocked or the deck
clutch lever is engaged the engine will stop.
When operating the Hydro WalkBehind on slopes, the
operator should mow traversing the slope. The operator
should stay more on the uphill side of the unit when
mowing.
WARNING: To check a slope, attempt to back
up it. If the unit can back up the slope without
the operator and drive wheels slipping, reduce
ground speed and proceed with caution.
For additional safety issues regarding slope mowing refer
to the Safety section of this manual.
Keep blades sharp. Many professional mowing
companies have additional sets of blades and change blades
twice a day: once in the morning and again at noon. Many
problems with incorrect cutting patterns are due to dull
blades or blades which have been sharpened incorrectly.
Information on sharpening blades is listed in this manual's
maintenance section. In addition, most communities have
individuals or companies which specialize in sharpening
mower blades. Blade sharpness should be checked daily.
Use high blade speed. Your Hustler Hydro WalkBehind
is designed to operate at full throttle. The throttle setting
directly controls blade speed. The highest blade speed
generally gives best cut.
Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown
area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge
towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area.
Generally, this means using a pattern utilizing left turns
because side discharge (Fig. 3-11) is to right. In any case,
avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because
grass is then mowed "twice". Mowing twice puts an
unnecessary load on the unit and reduces mowing efficiency.
WARNING: Never direct discharge of material
from mower deck towards bystanders.
WARNING: Never operate the mower deck
with discharge chute removed or in raised
position.
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Avoid sudden turns on wet turf. This can damage turf
unnecessarily.
Always check area to be mown for rocks and other debris
before mowing.

Stand-up sulkies

Hustler Turf Equipment does not warrant or accept
liability for the use of any attachments not manufactured
by Hustler Turf Equipment, including the use of stand-
up sulkies.
All manufacturer's safety instructions issued with any
attachments including stand-up sulkies must be followed.
WARNING: Never operate the Hydro Walk-
Behind on slopes when using a stand-up sulky.
WARNING:The use of any other manufact-
urer's attachments, including stand-up sulkies,
increases the risk of operator injury, therefore,
extreme caution must be exercised when using
these devises.
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Figure 3-11
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