General Operation; Engine Starting - HUSTLER 50 Owner's Manual

Holes
problem identified and fixed.
Contact your dealer if you cannot identify and fix the
problem.
Do not operate the machine if the safety interlock circuit is
not working properly.

Engine starting

The Model 50 safety interlock system is designed to protect
the operator and others from accidental injury due to
unintentional engine starting. The engine will not start until:
A. Traction drive lever is in the "Disengaged" position.
B. The ignition switch is turned to the "RUN" position.
WARNING: The safety interlock system must not be
disconnected or bypassed.
The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the
engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Authorized
Hustler Dealer in your area.
1. Before starting mower, perform daily pre-operation
checking.
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Locking lever
Transport wheel
Fig. 3-8
Transport wheel
heads
Fig. 3-9
2. Make sure the traction drive lever and the cutting reel
drive lever are in the disengaged position.
3. Attach the grass catcher.
4. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the "open"or "on" position.
5. Use choke when engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to
start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding and
operate engine without choking as soon as possible.
6. Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position.
7. Rotate ignition switch to the "RUN" position.
engine recoil start rope.
NOTE: Pull the recoil start rope to about 4/5 of the max-
imum length of the rope. Allow the starter rope to return
slowly to the recoil housing.
8. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing
the throttle and operating the unit.
9. Before stopping the engine, place the traction drive lever
in the disengaged position, disengage the cutting reel
drive, and throttle back to 1/2 throttle for a couple of
minutes; then rotate ignition switch counter-clockwise to
the OFF position.
10. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the "closed" position.
WARNING: Never leave the machine unattended
when the engine is running.

General operation

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IMPORTANT: Do not operate or transport the mower using
the drive drum on any surfaces other than the turf to be mowed.
When transporting, always use the transport wheels (optional)
or a transport vehicle/trailer to move the mower.
Keep cutting reel knives and bedknife sharp and make sure
the clearance between the cutting reel and bedknife is properly
adjusted prior to each mowing.
Check the height of cut before each mowing to make sure it is
properly adjusted and set evenly.
Mowing
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 man-
ual 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 inexperi-
enced 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.
pants, safety glasses and safety shoes when operating
this machine.
WARNING: Never direct discharge of material from
mower towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower
without the grass catcher in place. Fig. 3-5
3-5
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