Troubleshooting - HUSTLER 50 Owner's Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES
No fuel or line plugged
Fuel valve is turned off
There is incorrect fuel in
the fuel system
There is dirt in the fuel
The engine will not
filter
start, starts hard or
fails to keep Dirt, water or stale fuel in
the fuel system
running
The choke is not on
Traction drive lever is
engaged
Safety interlock system
is malfunctioning
Engine:
Runs with
continuous
Numerous
misfiring or engine
runs unevenly or
erratically
Air intake screen or
cleaning fins clogged
Overheating
For additional causes
High oil
Numerous
consumption
SUGGESTED
REMEDIES
Fill tank or replace line
Open the fuel valve
Drain the tank and
replace the fuel with the
proper type
Replace the fuel filter
Contact your Hustler
Dealer
Move the choke lever to
ON
Disengage traction drive
lever
Contact Hustler dealer
See engine manual
Clean screen and fin
See engine manual
See your dealer
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