Engine Air Filter; General Engine Maintenance; Fuel Evaporation System Filter; Belts - HUSTLER raptor Operator's Manual

8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.
Figure 4-8
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A. Oil drain valve
Figure 4-8

Engine Air Filter

Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance
Schedule shown elsewhere in this manual.

General Engine Maintenance

Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in
and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner's
Manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,
lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity recommenda-
tions, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is backed by the
manufacturer. Special attention should be paid to applicable
data which will not be duplicated here.

Fuel Evaporation System Filter

These mowers have a fuel evaporation system filter. This
filter must be checked and replaced every 100 hours or annu-
ally whichever comes first. Figure 4-9
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B. Oil drain valve hose
A. Fuel evaporation system filter

Belts

Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability.
Replace a belt that shows signs of:
• severe cuts
• tears
• separation
• weather checking
• cracking
• burns caused by slipping.
Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure,
trim ravelings with a sharp knife.
If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur
especially when operating on a slope. 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 con-
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tinuing to operate.
Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. A new
belt, or one in good condition, should never run against the
bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the
case, otherwise the belt will lose power and slip excessively.
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Figure 4-9
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