Operation - HUSTLER TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind Operator's Manual

TrimStar Hydro
Controls
2
7
14
5
7
1
1. Ignition Switch
2. Choke Lever
3. Throttle
4. Serial number plate
5. H-bar handle 10. Height adjusting pins
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 3-1.
1. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-2) – a two position switch: off
and run. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to
RUN position.
2. Throttle (Fig. 3-2) — a cable is linked to engine
throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever
forward to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward
to decrease engine rpm.
3. Choke control (Fig. 3-2) – a cable is linked to
manually operate the engine choke. When the knob 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.
3. H-bar handle (Fig. 3-1) — this handle controls the
unit's acceleration, speed, steering direction and
dynamic braking.
4. Deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-2) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push
switch down to disengage the clutch.
IMPORTANT: Never engage clutch with engine
running at high rpm or when the deck is under load.
Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged.
5. Cruise control (Fig. 3-2) — the cruise control, when
engaged, controls the maximum forward speed of the
unit. When it is engaged the H-bar handle can be
rotated forward.
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12
3
13
9
6
18
11
6. Deck clutch switch
7. Operator presence control lever
8. Anti-scalp wheels
9. Hour meter
10
10
11. Discharge chute
12. Pump clutch chain
13. Fuel tank
Figure 3-1
Choke
Throttle
Cruise
control
6. Operator presence control levers (Fig. 3-4) —
engages the operator presence switches. If the switch
is not engaged the unit will not operate. Refer to the
Safety Interlock system for more information.
7. Park brake lever (Fig. 3-3) — has three positions:
park brake, drive & bypass valve.
Instrumentation
8. Electronic hour meter (Fig. 3-2) — registers 1/10
hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected
to the ignition switch, the meter records the
accumulative time while the engine is running.
3-1
10
15
16
8
10
17
14. Cruise control
15. Left deck cover
16. Center deck cover
17. Right deck cover
18. Park brake (located under tank)
Hour
meter
switch
Ignition
switch
Figure 3-2
Deck
clutch