Operating Suggestions - HUSTLER TrimStar Owner's Manual

the handle in the neutral position. This will allow the drive
wheels to counter-rotate. (Fig. 3-9)
To stop or decrease speed, move H-bar handle to neutral.
When going forward rotate handle rearward gently. When going
in reverse rotate handle forward. (Fig. 3-9) When traveling in
reverse rotate handle rearward gently and avoid sudden
movement. Any sudden movement could cause the front of the
mower to come off of the ground resulting in possible loss of
control.
To increase speed, rotate the H-bar handle's distance further
from neutral. The farther the H-bar handle is rotated forward
from neutral, the faster the unit will travel forward. The farther
the H-bar handle is rotated rearward from neutral, the faster the
unit will go in reverse.

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 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. Always wear long pants,
safety glasses and safety shoes when operating this
machine.
WARNING: The unit's H-bar handle is very respon-
sive: Easy does it! For smooth operation, rotate handle
slowly, avoid sudden movement. Skill and ease of
operation come with practice and experience.
Bar Steering
FRONT OF UNIT FACES THIS DIRECTION
Fig. 3-9
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recommended to become familiar with these characteristics
before attempting normal speed operation.
forward or backward. Pivoting on one stopped wheel can
damage turf. This is especially important when mowing.
rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck
when needed. Use the H-bar handle to control ground speed
rather than engine rpm.
if the operator releases the operator presence control levers
when the neutral lock/park brake lever is unlocked or the deck
clutch lever is engaged.
mow traversing the slope. The operator should stay more on the
uphill side of the unit when mowing.
the Safety section of this manual.
3-6
Inexperienced operators may have a tendency to oversteer and
control. Slow-moving
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 equip-
ment. 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
Unit performance is maximum when the throttle is set at full
The safety interlock system is designed to shut the engine off
When operating the TrimStar on slopes, the operator should
WARNING: To check a slope, attempt to back up it. If
the unit can back up the slope without the operator and
drive wheels slipping, reduce ground speed and pro-
ceed with caution.
For additional safety issues regarding slope mowing refer to
practice maneuvers are
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