Stopping The Engine; Moving The Mower With Stalled Engine; Mower Operation - HUSTLER Raptor X Operator's Manual

7. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before
advancing the throttle and/or engaging the deck
clutch.

Stopping the Engine

Use the following procedure to shut the engine off.
1. Place the steering control levers in the park brake
position.
2. Throttle the engine back to low idle, then disengage
the deck clutch. Refer to the Mower Deck Operation
section for more details.
3. Let the engine run at low idle for two minutes.
4. Rotate the ignition key counter-clockwise to the "OFF"
position. Remove the key from the switch before
leaving the mower.

Moving the Mower with Stalled Engine

The bypass valves on the transaxles allow the mower to be
moved if the engine quits working.
Allow the engine exhaust manifold to cool before
engaging or disengaging the bypass valves. The
bypass valve rods are located close to the exhaust
system.
Before moving the unit, pull out on the bypass valve rod
(Figure 3-5) until the notch in the rod hooks over the edge of
the slot. This places the bypass valves in the disengaged
position.
Place the steering control levers in the neutral position, to
release the park brakes, so that the mower can be moved.
Do not tow the machine. Move it by hand or use a winch to
load onto a trailer for transporting.
Secure the mower, facing forward, when transporting on
another vehicle. Tie the mower down securely using straps,
chains, cables, or ropes. Both front and rear straps should be
directed down and outward from the machine.
IMPORTANT: Always make certain the two bypass valves
are returned to their operating position before running the
mower following repairs.

Mower Operation

This mower features the SmoothTrak™ steering system.
The following provides you with detailed information on how
to operate the mower efficiently.
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Bypass valve rod shown in operating position
B
A
A. Bypass valve rod
Driving the Mower
Never make sudden stops or reverse direction,
especially when maneuvering on a slope. The
steering is designed for sensitive response. Rapid
movement of the control levers in either direction
could result in a reaction of the mower that can
cause serious injury.
After starting the engine, engage the steering control
levers and steer as follows:
To go forward, push the steering control levers forward an
equal distance. Figure 3-6
To go in reverse, pull the steering control levers rearward
an equal distance. Figure 3-6
To turn left, move the right steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the left steering control lever.
To turn right, move the left steering control lever farther
forward from neutral than the right steering control lever.
Figure 3-6
Zero radius turn, move one steering control lever forward
and the other steering control lever back of neutral. This
allows the drive wheels to counter-rotate. Figure 3-6
To stop or decrease speed, move steering control levers to
neutral. When going forward pull back gently on steering
control levers. When going in reverse push forward gently on
steering control levers.
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B. Slot
Figure 3-5
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