Operating Suggestions; Deck Cutting Height Adjustment; Mower Deck Operation - HUSTLER TrimStar Hydro WalkBehind Operator's Manual

Spacers
Figure 3-11

Deck cutting height adjustment

Deck height is adjustable from 1.25" to 4.5" (3.18 cm -
11.43 cm) in 1/4" increments. The holes in the height
adjusting pins are spaced at 1/2" intervals. When the hair
pin is placed in the uppermost hole of the height adjusting
pin, with the two spacers under it, the cutting height is at
1-1/4". (Fig. 3-11) NOTE: There should always be at
least one spacer under the hair pin.
If the hair pin is placed in one of these holes, with one
spacer between the hair pin and the deck carrier height
adjusting bracket, then the deck height will be set at one of
the following: 1-1/4", 1-3/4", 2-1/4", 2-3/4", 3-1/4", 3-3/4"
or 4-1/4".
If the two spacers are placed between the hair pin and the
deck carrier height adjusting bracket (Fig. 3-9), then the
deck height will be set at one of the following: 1-1/2", 2", 2-
1/2", 3", 3-1/2", 4" or 4-1/2".

Mower deck operation

DANGER:
adjustments to the mower deck while the engine
is running or with the deck drive clutch engaged.
Mower blades cannot be seen and are located
very close to deck housing. Fingers and toes can
be cut off instantly.
With the engine running, engage the deck clutch switch
(Fig. 3-2) and advance engine throttle to full rpm.
NOTE: Engaging the deck clutch at high engine rpm or
when under heavy load (in tall grass for example) can cause
belts to slip, resulting in premature wear or possible damage.
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Never attempt to make any

Operating suggestions

DANGER: Prior to operating the unit the
operator should be thoroughly familiar with the
proper use and operation of the equipment,
should have read the manual completely and
thoroughly, and should have attempted slow
moving maneuvers to become familiar with the
operation of the equipment before attempting
normal speed operation. An untrained and
inexperienced operator should not mow on
slopes or on uneven terrain.
WARNING: Do not operate the equipment
while wearing sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing.
Always wear long pants, safety glasses and
safety shoes when operating this machine.
WARNING: The unit's H-bar handle is very
responsive: Easy does it! For smooth operation,
rotate handle slowly, avoid sudden movement.
Skill and ease of operation come with practice
and experience.
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to
oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice
maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these
characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised
obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be
directly approached at high speed in an attempt
to "jump" them as the operator could lose control
of the equipment. If the depression or obstacle
can not be avoided, approach at a slow speed and
angle one drive wheel at the obstruction.
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 cruise control and the H-bar
handle to control ground speed rather than engine rpm. Set
the cruise control to a comfortable walking speed.
The safety interlock system is designed to shut the engine
off if the operator releases the operator presence control
levers when the cruise control is engaged or the deck clutch
lever is engaged the engine will stop.
When operating the TrimStar Hydro on slopes, the
operator should mow traversing the slope. The operator
should stay more on the uphill side of the unit when
mowing.
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