Troubleshooting - HUSTLER M1 Owner's Manual

Hustler M-1
Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE AT
INTERVALS INDICATED
Verify safety start interlock system
Visually inspect unit for loose
hardware and/or damaged parts
Check oil level, engine (1)
Clean air intake screen (3)
Clean foam element (3)
Check fuel level
Blade - sharpen & securely
fastened
Grass catcher/mulcher plug -
securely in place
Clean engine and housing
Change engine oil & filter (1)(2)
Clean cylinder & head fins (a)
Clean engine exterior (a)
Replace air cleaner paper element
(3)
Clean & regap spark plug (a)
Check fuel line (4)
Change fuel filter
Replace spark plug
Throttle cable - adjust
Drive clutch cable - adjust
Blade cable - adjust
Gearshift cable - adjust
NOTES:
1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation.
Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours operation.
Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and
during hot weather periods.
2. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer's
recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner's Manual for
recommendations and other maintenance items.
3. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.
4. Check fuel line hose for any cracks or leaks
REFERENCES:
a—Refer to Engine Owner's Manual
NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat
cycle.
WEEKLY ANNUALLY
OR 40 OR 100
HOURS HOURS
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Prior to each use
Daily
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TROUBLESHOOTING

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to
improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative
maintenance progam, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual,
will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you
locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended
solutions.
SYMPTOMS
Engine does not
start
Engine is hard to
start
Engine power is
weak
Engine overheating
Abnormal vibration
5-6
SUGGESTED
PROBABLE CAUSES
REMEDIES
No fuel or line plugged Fill tank or replace line
Engine oil low Add engine oil
Set throttle lever to
Throttle lever is set to
"CHOKE" or "RUN"
"STOP" position
position
Spark plug wire is Reconnect spark plug
disconnected wire
Excess gasoline is
inhaled into cylinder
Air cleaner is dirty Clean or replace air filter
Air cleaner is dirty Clean or replace air filter
Carburetor is clogged Clean carburetor
Fuel tank cap is removed Replace fuel cap
There is dirt in the fuel
Replace the fuel filter
filter
Dirt, water or stale fuel in Contact your Hustler
the fuel system Dealer
Throttle wire is not
Adjust throttle wire
adjusted properly
Numerous See engine manual
Spark plug gap is
See engine manual
incorrect
Restrictions in air
Service air cleaner
cleaner
Clean the cooling fan
Cooling fan is dirty
area
Engine oil low Add engine oil
Recoil starter is clogged
Clean recoil starter
etc.
Blade loose Torque blade bolts
Balance blade and
Unbalance blade
torque blade bolts
Tighten engine mount
Engine is loose
bolts
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