Operation; Safe Operating Practices; Control Panel - HUSTLER FasTrak 48 Operator's Manual

Safe Operating Practices

Refer to the Safety Precautions section of this manual for
operational and personal safety information.

Control Panel

Mowers with Kawasaki engines
A
C
G
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
Figure 3-1
A. Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, & Figure 3-3)
— this switch engages the deck. Pull the switch up to
engage and push the switch down to disengage the
clutch.
For additional clutch information refer to the Mower
Deck Operation section of this manual.
B. Ignition switch (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, & Figure 3-3) — a
three position switch: "OFF", "RUN", and "START". With
the key inserted, rotate it clockwise to the "START"
position; release the key when the engine starts, and
the switch will automatically return to the "RUN"
position.
C. Throttle control (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, & Figure 3-3) — a
cable is linked to the engine throttle for controlling
engine speed. Move the lever forward to increase
engine rpm, move the lever rearward to decrease
engine rpm.
D. Choke control (Figure 3-1 & Figure 3-2) — a cable is
linked to manually operate the engine choke. When the
lever is in the down position, the choke is in the "OFF"
(run) position. When the knob is pulled up, the choke is
in the "ON" (start) position. Do not operate the machine
in the "ON" (start) position.
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D
H
B
E
F
E. Hour meter
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Fuel gauge

OPERATION

Mowers with Kohler engines
A
C
G
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
E. Hour meter
Mowers with Kohler EFI engines
A
F
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. N/A
E. Hour meter
E. Electronic
Figure 3-3) — registers 1/10 hour increments up to
9,999.9 total hours. It is connected to the ignition
switch. It records the accumulative time while the
ignition key is switched to the "RUN" position.
F. 15 amp fuse (Figure 3-1, Figure 3-2, & Figure 3-3) —
Deck clutch – 15 amp, blade-type.
3-1
D
H
E
F
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Fuel gauge
I. Oil pressure light
Figure 3-2
I
C
H
E
G
F. 15 amp fuse
G. 10 amp fuse
H. Fuel gauge
I. Oil pressure light
J. Engine malfunction light
Figure 3-3
hour meter (Figure 3-1,
I
B
J
B
Figure 3-2, &
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