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- Page 1 Hustler Raptor ® ® Hustler Raptor Limited ® ® Operator’s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston, Kansas 67062 604220 REV U...
- Page 2 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS General Information ........1-1 To the New Owner . - Page 4 Carbon Canister ........4-4 Engine Oil and Filter .
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Page 5: General Information
Warranty Registration packet, contains engine information that will not be repeated in this manual. There are several ways to register the mower with Hustler The owner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Turf Equipment: making certain that the operators and mechanics: •... -
Page 6: Parts And Service
All arrangements for warranty repair and service must be your local Hustler Dealer. For prompt, efficient service, ® handled through an authorized Hustler Dealer. ® always provide the following information when ordering parts: 1. -
Page 7: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Incorrect usage of this equipment may result in severe injury or death. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be trained in its proper use. They should read this manual completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, operate, adjust, or service this equipment. Safe Operating Practices This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and... - Page 8 Always wear adequate ear protection, such as discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the earplugs. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause engine and be sure the blades have stopped before impairment or loss of hearing. cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.
- Page 9 REMINDER: Only operate on slopes of 15 degrees or less. cause serious physical injury. Use extreme caution when operating on slopes. The Hustler mower capable operating ®...
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Page 10: Service Precautions
Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is to • Park the mower on level ground. be aware of what is located at the bottom of the slope. • Disengage the deck clutch. Extreme caution should be used when there is a haz- •... - Page 11 ® touching metal mower components can cause sparks. are equivalent in overall performance, that are Sparks can cause a battery gas explosion which will available from your local Hustler Dealer. ® result in personal injury. • The mower may not comply with the appropriate •...
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Page 12: Safety And Instructions Decals
• Keep gasoline away from open flame or spark and It is the owner’s responsibility to make certain that the store machine away from open flame or spark or operators and mechanics read and understand all decals pilot light such as on a water heater or before operating this machine. - Page 13 Part Number 785139 & 785220 Park brake position Forward position Park brake position 785139C E 785220C E Reverse position 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.
- Page 14 WARNING: Thrown objects! • Never operate the mower deck with side deflector damaged, altered, removed or in raised position, except when the entire grass catcher attachment or mulching system is being used. DANGER: Rotating blades, pulleys & belts • Keep shields and covers in place while machine is in operation.
- Page 15 605856 Part Number 605856 Fast Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate Slow this machine. Mower blade engage/disengage switch Before starting the engine: Ignition switch—insert key • Read Owner’s Manual. • Disengage mower blades. • Place control levers in park brake position. Engine start position For maximum electric clutch life engage at 1/2–3/4 Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes...
- Page 16 604889 Part Number 604889 Fast Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate Slow this machine. Choke Before starting the engine: Mower blade engage/disengage switch • Read Owner’s Manual Ignition switch - insert key • Disengage mower blades • Place control levers in park brake position For maximum electric clutch life engage at 1/2 - 3/4 Engine start position throttle position.
- Page 17 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 19 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.
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Page 21: Operation
Raptor Limited with Kohler engines A. Deck clutch switch C. Throttle B. Ignition switch D. Choke Figure 3-1 Raptor with Kohler or Briggs & Stratton engines A. Deck clutch switch D. N/A B. Ignition switch E. Hour meter C. Throttle A. -
Page 22: Controls
in the “ON” (start) position. Do not operate the machine Shown with steering control lever in the park brake position in the “ON” (start) position. Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-3 & Figure 3-4) — regis- ters 1/10 hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected to the ignition switch, the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the RUN position. -
Page 23: Engine Starting
6. Perform test to make sure safety start interlock be determined. system is operating properly. Refer to Safety Start Interlock System section. If you cannot locate the problem contact your Hustler ® Dealer. 7. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advancing the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch. -
Page 24: Mower Operation
Zero radius turn, move one steering control lever forward Bypass valve rod shown in operating position and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This allows the drive wheels to counter-rotate. Figure 3-9 To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to neutral. - Page 25 FRONT OF MOWER FACES THIS DIRECTION THREE POINT TURN FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO RADIUS TURN Step 1 FORWARD TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 2 REVERSE TRAVEL RIGHT TURN Step 3 REVERSE TRAVEL N = NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower Neutral movement Right control lever...
- Page 26 Generally, this means using a pattern of left brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and turns. Avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area. involve your Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem ® Mowing clippings puts an unnecessary load on the unit and before continuing to operate.
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Page 27: Deck Cutting Height Adjustment
4. If the mower blades continue to rotate with the deck clutch switch down, discontinue operation immediately and contact your Hustler Dealer. ® Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck while the engine is running or with the Follow these procedures to maximize clutch life. - Page 28 A. Deck cutting height adjusting lever A. Anti-scalp wheel B. Adjusting holes B. Notch Figure 3-13 Figure 3-12 REV U 604220...
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Page 29: Maintenance & Adjustments
Flex Forks raise front mower ® personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when ® approximately 1" when first installed. It is not necessary to assistance is needed. re-level the deck at this time. Drive the mower for approximately 20 minutes, stop the mower and check to see if the deck is level. -
Page 30: Lubrication
Use SAE multi-purpose grease. fuel handling safety information. Electrical System The fuel and evaporative emissions control system for this mower is EPA compliant. Use only Hustler approved ® IMPORTANT: Refer to the Safety section of this manual for replacement parts. -
Page 31: Fuel Evaporation System Filter
Clean the area around the fuel cap before removing the warranty. Fuels with greater than 10% ethanol are not cap. Remove the fuel cap slowly. approved for use and such illegal use could cause equipment failure and pose a fire hazard. When threading the fuel cap onto the filler neck, tighten the cap until it begins to click, then, continue to turn it until at Refer to the Engine Owner’s Manual for additional fuel... -
Page 32: Carbon Canister
Mower must be on a level surface when checking oil. Refer to engine manual maintenance schedule recommendation and capacities. Hustler Motor Oil is ® recommended. Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of A. Oil drain hose B. -
Page 33: Engine Air Filter
Inspect the machine and involve your Engine Air Filter Hustler Dealer to resolve the problem before ® continuing to operate. Perform engine air filter maintenance per the Maintenance Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear. - Page 34 Refer to the Mower Blade Replacement section for blade removal and installation. Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. Check the mower blades daily, they are the key to power efficiency and well groomed turf.
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Page 35: Seat Adjustment
A 5/8" wrench is required to remove the 7/16" cap screw holding the blade to the spindle shaft. NOTE: A blade holding tool (part number 381442) is available from Hustler Turf ® Equipment. It is designed to prevent the blades from rotating when they are being removed or installed on the spindle. - Page 36 The steering control levers should be adjusted so that they align with each other when in the neutral position. A. Cap screws Figure 4-14 A. Upper control lever C. Lower control lever B. Cap screws Figure 4-15 REV U 604220...
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Page 37: Maintenance Schedule
Replace spark plugs (8) NOTES: Initial engine 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. Hustler ® Motor Oil is recommended. -
Page 38: Maintenance Locator Chart
Maintenance Locator Chart Mowers with Kawasaki engines Figure 4-16 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. - Page 39 Mowers with Briggs & Stratton engines Figure 4-18 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.
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Page 40: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed: Dealer: Hour Meter Reading: Hour Meter Reading: Date: Maintenance/Service Performed:... -
Page 41: 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 42 REV U 604220...
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Page 43: Storage
5. Thoroughly lubricate machine, according to the Main- 5. Replace the engine oil filter. tenance section. 6. Refill with fresh oil of the proper viscosity. Hustler 6. Block mower up so weight is off tires. Check tire pres- ® Motor Oil is recommended. - Page 44 4. Fill fuel tank(s) with fresh fuel. Run machine at half 5. Tighten any bolts that have loosened and make sure speed for 5 minutes, checking operation of steering all hair pins, cotter pins and clevis pins are in place. control levers.
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Page 45: 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. Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine manual. - Page 46 REV U 604220...
- Page 47 INDEX PAGE PAGE Anti-Scalp Wheels ...........3-7 Mower Blade Maintenance Precautions ....2-5 Battery Service Precautions ........2-5 Mower Blade Replacement ........4-7 Belts .................4-5 Mower Blades ............4-5 Carbon Canister ............4-4 Mower Operation ............ 3-4 Children ..............2-4 New Season Preparation ........6-1 Control Panel ............3-1 Operating Suggestions ..........
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