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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........1-1 To The New Owner . - Page 4 Engine Oil And Filter ........4-4 Engine Air Filter ........4-5 General Engine Maintenance .
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Page 5: General Information
Hustler ® mower. Please read it carefully; information and instructions furnished can help you There are several ways to register the mower with Hustler achieve years of dependable performance. Turf Equipment: A separate Engine Owner’s Manual is included with your •... - Page 6 WARNING WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. California Public Resources Code Section 4442.6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered land unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order.
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Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS • It is also the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the operators and mechanics are qualified and physically able individuals, properly trained in the operation of this equipment. • All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment, operator controls and decals. - Page 8 602041 Part Number 602041 601967 WARNING: • Keep a safe distance from the machine. Hot surface! WARNING: Fire! • Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment, top of deck, Part Number 601967 exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel Part Number 600899 tank and operator’s station clean of accumulated trash, grass clip-...
- Page 9 DANGER: Battery Hazards! Part Number 601815 601815 • • • Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery. Do not allow open flame near the tact with battery • battery when charging. Electrolyte may overflow and damage acid • Hydrogen gas forms inside the paint, wiring or structure.
- Page 10 Part Number 601981 WARNING: Read Operator’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
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Page 11: Slope Guide
Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 Slope Guide Lines D (10 C (5 Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. - Page 12 REV D 604220...
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals, ten- Safe Operating Practices nis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing. Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and and do not hang a towel from the waist. -
Page 14: Using A Ramp
Do not exceed a 15 degree angle between the ramp and The Hustler ® mower is capable of operating horizontally the ground or between the ramp and the trailer or truck. -
Page 15: Children
Never leave the mower unattended with the ignition key Do not tow on slopes. The weight of the towed equip- ment may cause loss of traction and loss of steering con- in switch, especially with children present. Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or trol. -
Page 16: Control Panel
Control Panel WARNING The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope. B. Deck cutting height adjusting lever (Figure 3-4) — the deck cutting height adjusting lever is used to raise or lower the deck. -
Page 17: Safety Start Interlock System
Stopping The Engine opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. Use the following procedure to shut off the engine after If the problem cannot be located, contact your Hustler ® operating the equipment. Dealer. -
Page 18: Moving Mower With Stalled Engine
Moving Mower With Stalled Engine Driving the mower If it becomes necessary to move the mower when the engine DANGER is inoperative, the transaxles are equipped with bypass valves. Before moving the unit, pull out on the bypass valve rod until the notch in the rod hooks over the edge of the slot. - Page 19 steering control lever and finish the turn. (Figure 3-7) FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION WARNING Always be aware of what is behind the machine before FORWARD TRAVEL backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely nec- essary. Always look down and behind before and while backing up.
- Page 20 Step 1 If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and involve your Hustler ® Dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate. WARNING The unit’s steering control levers are very responsive:...
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Page 21: Check Deck Clutch Switch
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck To avoid this, move onto a previously cut area with the blades clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately engaged. Dealer. and contact your Hustler ® 604220 REV D... -
Page 22: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
Clutch life will be maximized if these procedures are Anti-Scalp Wheels followed. Anti-scalp wheels are standard on Raptor mowers. These anti- 1. Engage the clutch only when the throttle is set at scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing approximately 2/3 throttle and there is no load on the on rough uneven terrain. -
Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustments
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. fires by keeping the engine compartment, top of the Use only genuine Hustler ® replacement parts to ensure deck, exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel tank and that original standards are maintained. -
Page 24: Torque Values
Front wheels ..... 8-12 psi (55-83 KPa) WARNING If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler ® mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from Hustler ®... -
Page 25: Hydraulic System
They are extremely flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this you and others and can damage property. mower is EPA compliant. Use only Hustler ® approved replacement parts. -
Page 26: Draining Engine Oil
• Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong pose a fire hazard. odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct Refer to the engine owner’s manual for fuel specification cause. requirements. • Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of the reach of children. -
Page 27: Engine Air Filter
8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately. Figure Figure 4-4 Fuel Evaporation System Filter All Hustler ® Raptor mowers have a fuel evaporation system filter. This filter must be checked and replaced every 100 hours or annually whichever comes first. -
Page 28: Mower Blade Maintenance
Use a 5/8” wrench to remove the 7/16” cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade WARNING holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler ® Turf Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from... -
Page 29: Seat Adjustment
Blade Original edge Figure 4-10 Seat Adjustment Figure 4-7 The seat on the Hustler ® Raptor mower can be adjusted forward and rearward by pivoting the seat platform up and Warped Blade (Replace) forward. Then, loosen the four cap screws on the underneath side of the seat platform. -
Page 30: Steering Control Lever Adjustment
Steering Control Lever Adjustment The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator Upper comfort. By loosening the cap screws that attaches the upper control control lever to the lower lever (Figure 4-12), the upper control lever lever can be pivoted to fit the operator’s personal preference. The steering control levers can also be adjusted up and down. -
Page 31: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4-12, Figure 4-13, Figure 4-14, Figure 4-15, Figure 4-16, & Figure 4-17 WEEKLY ANNUALLY SERVICE AT OR 40 OR 100 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tires Prior to each use... -
Page 32: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 4-13 1. Engine Oil Fill & Dipstick 2. Fuel Filter 3. Engine Air Cleaner 4. Engine Oil Drain Valve 5. Battery 6. Fuel Tank 7. Engine Oil Filter 8. Park Brake Switch (2) 9. Drive Tire 10. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
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 program, 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. - Page 34 REV D 604220...
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Page 35: Storage
STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of the engine mower, engine, and battery should have the following items that are subject to corrosion. serviced before storage. 8. -
Page 36: Product Literature
If you would like to view or print a copy of the product manuals (Operator’s Manual, Parts Manual, or General Service Manual) for these mowers go online to www.hustlerturf.com and click on the MANUALS button. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine manual. - Page 37 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-scalp wheels ..........3-10 Mower operation ............. 3-6 Belts .................4-5 New season preparation ........6-1 Carbon canister ............4-5 Operating suggestions ........... 3-8 Children ..............3-3 Parts and service ........... 1-1 Control Panel ............3-4 Preparation of battery for storage ......6-1 Controls ..............3-4 Preparation of engine for storage ......