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- Page 1 Hustler ® Raptor General Service Manual ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 117373 REV A...
- Page 2 WARNING 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 3: Table Of Contents
General Information ........1-1 ® Hustler Service Program ......1-1 Maintenance Introduction . - Page 4 Belts..........6-4 Deck Belt Adjustment .
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Page 5: General Information
® Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string This manual is part of a service package for the Hustler Rap- tor mowers. Use of this manual in conjunction with other Hus- tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build-up ®... - Page 6 REV A 117373...
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Page 7: Safety
SAFETY • Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the fuel from the machine indoors. • Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline or diesel fuel fumes present. Locate and correct cause. This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message •... -
Page 8: Operation Precautions
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor Use only genuine Hustler ® replacement parts to ensure of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause. - Page 9 Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touch- Prepare For Emergencies Be prepared if a fire starts. ing metal mower components can cause sparks. Sparks Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguishers available. can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in per- ...
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Page 11: Torque
TORQUE Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Special Torques section. Size Ft-lbs Size... - Page 12 REV A 117373...
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Page 13: Power Unit Maintenance
POWER UNIT MAINTENANCE Steering Adjustments 2. Raise the rear of the mower and block with certified jack stands. Remove the rear wheels. 3. Chock the front tires. Steering control lever neutral adjustment 4. Make sure both steering control levers are in the park The mower’s steering has been factory adjusted to eliminate brake position. - Page 14 Control lever stops adjustment. WARNING Clamp Keep hands, hair, clothing, etc., clear of the rotating drive wheels/hubs during this process. Exercise extreme cau- tion. The steering control lever stops may be adjusted to help drive straight when the steering control levers are pushed forward against the stops.
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Page 15: Park Brake Spring Adjustment
Drive straight bracket Seat Cap screws Female switch spades Mower harness Figure 4-8 Figure 4-7 4. Reconnect the negative battery cable. 9. Tighten the cap screws under the seat platform on both 5. Close seat platform and re-install seat platform hardware. sides to lock the drive straight brackets in place. -
Page 16: Transaxle Belt Adjustment
It is important for level mowing that the tires have the same ® If you wish to use non-pneumatic tires on your Hustler amount of air pressure. The recommended pressures are: mower the tires must be an approved tire purchased from Hus- Drive wheels . -
Page 17: Engine Maintenance
® All Hustler Raptor mowers have a fuel evaporation system Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of oper- filter. This filter must be checked and replaced every 100 hours ation and then per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations or annually whichever comes first. -
Page 18: Engine Rpm Settings
Engine RPM Settings The engine rpm’s are set at the factory for maximum mowing efficiency. Occasionally it may be necessary to check and adjust the settings. The idle speeds should be set as follows: FR651 / FR691 ENGINE SPEED MODEL NO. ENDING WITH: HIGH IDLE MODEL NO. -
Page 19: Deck Adjustments
DECK ADJUSTMENTS Deck Leveling 1. Park the mower on a hard, flat surface. 2. Check tire pressures (8 – 12 psi) to make certain the tires are properly inflated before starting to level deck. WARNING Stop engine. Make sure deck clutch switch is in the down (OFF) position. - Page 20 3/8” drive extension Measure to top of deck Figure 6-6 Front center of deck Figure 6-4 Hardware Figure 6-7 Lock nut Figure 6-5 Figure 6-8 REV A 117373...
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Page 21: Blades
Use a 5/8” wrench to remove the 7/16” cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft from underneath. NOTE: A blade ® holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler Turf Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotat- Original edge ing when they are being removed or installed on the spindle. -
Page 22: Belts
belt that shows signs of severe cuts, tears, separation, weather Warped Blade (Replace) checking and cracking, or burns caused by slipping. Slight rav- eling of belt covering does not indicate failure, trim ravelings Cutting with a sharp knife. plane Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the bot- tom of the groove. - Page 23 Spring anchor point Idler spring Figure 6-14 117373 REV A...
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Page 24: 42" Deck Belt Routing
NOTE: The following notes are the same for the different decks shown. 1. There is no tension adjustment of this belt 2. Route belt as shown. 42" Deck Belt Routing Figure 6-15 52" Deck Belt Routing Figure 6-16 REV A 117373... -
Page 25: Electrical
ELECTRICAL Electrical Schematic — Kawasaki 117373 REV A... - Page 26 REV A 117373...
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Page 27: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 8-1, Figure 8-2, Figure 8-3, Figure 8-4, & Figure 8-5 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 28: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Figure 8-1 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 29: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES SUGGESTED SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES REMEDIES Mower creeps when Steering linkage needs Adjust linkage steering control levers are adjustment Starting motor does not Steering control levers not Place steering control in neutral crank in park brake position or levers in park brake posi- switch not adjusted tion or re-adjust switch... - Page 30 REV A 117373...
- Page 31 Engine RPM settings ..........5-2 Standard torques .............3-1 General engine maintenance........5-1 Steering adjustments..........4-1 General maintenance precautions ......2-2 Steering control lever neutral adjustment ....4-1 Hustler service program ..........1-1 Tires ................4-4 Maintenance introduction........1-1 Transaxle Belt Adjustment ........4-4 Maintenance locator chart ........8-2 Warranty ..............1-1...