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- Page 1 Hustler Hydro WalkBehind Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 778845 Rev. 7/04...
- 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. 778845 Rev. 7/04...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. General Information.............Sect. 1 2. Safety Precautions..............Sect. 2 3. Operation................Sect. 3 4. Maintenance .................Sect. 4 5. Adjustments .................Sect. 5 6. Troubleshooting ..............Sect. 6 7. Storage .................Sect. 7 8. Product Literature ..............Sect. 8 9. Technical Specifications ............Sect. 9 10. -
Page 5: General Information
Hydro WalkBehind, Kawasaki 17 recoil start, time of printing, but subsequent production changes may 54” SD deck (925644) cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Hydro WalkBehind, Kawasaki 17 recoil start, Equipment reserves the right to redesign and change the 48”... - Page 6 If the Purchaser discovers within this warranty period a purchaser. defect in either of these bearings: Hustler Turf Equipment will repair any defect in the ● He must promptly notify Hustler Turf Equipment, or ●...
- Page 7 MUST be forwarded to Hustler Turf Equipment, LIMITATION OF REMEDIES within ten (10) days following date of purchase. In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any 3. The date of purchase constitutes delivery. special, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory.
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Page 9: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS are tightly secured and bolts are tightened. ▲ Always observe traffic laws while driving machine from one location to another. ▲ Always keep engine and machine clean, removing accumulated dirt, trash and other material from machine. ▲ Always be alert for hazards such as rocks, metal This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a objects and other debris which may be thrown or message intended to provide a reasonable degree of... - Page 10 ▲ • Do not operate the Hydro WalkBehind on slopes Specific safety warning decals are located on the when using a stand-up sulky. equipment near the immediate areas of potential ▲...
- Page 11 The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals. Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Decal before attempting to operate this machine. Whirling blades! Keep hands and Hot surface! feet away.
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Page 13: Operation
OPERATION WalkBehind Controls 1. Ignition Switch 5. H-bar handle 10. Height adjusting pins 15. Left deck cover 2a. Throttle/Choke Lever 6. Deck clutch switch 11. Hydraulic reservoir 16. Center deck cover 2b. Throttle 7. Operator presence control lever 12. Discharge chute 17. -
Page 14: Engine Starting
Set throttle at approximately 1/2 open position. Engine starting NOTE: If the ambient temperature is below 50 The Hydro WalkBehind safety interlock system is also degrees disengage the cold weather pump clutch designed to protect the operator and others from accidental before attempting to start the engine. -
Page 15: Safety Interlock System
Cold weather pump clutch only one operator presence control lever is released, the unit The Hydro WalkBehind is equipped with a pump clutch will continue to operate. This is a safety feature designed to prevent runaway or accidental entanglement. To inspect the... -
Page 16: Mower Deck Leveling
(not opening or closing) contact your Authorized The farther the H-bar handle is rotated rearward from Hustler Dealer. neutral, the faster unit will go in reverse. WARNING: The safety interlock system should Mower deck leveling always function per steps 4 and 5. -
Page 17: Mower Deck Operation
the following: 1-1/4”, 1-3/4”, 2-1/4”, 2-3/4”, 3-1/4” or 3- 3/4”. If the two spacers are placed between the clevis pin and the deck carrier height adjusting bracket (Fig. 3-9), then the H H e e i i g g h h t t a a d d j j u u s s t t i i n n g g deck height will be set at one of the following: 1”, 1-1/2”, p p i i n n... -
Page 18: Stand-Up Sulkies
S S i i d d e e When operating the Hydro WalkBehind on slopes, the d d i i s s c c h h a a r r g g e e operator should mow traversing the slope. -
Page 19: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE LOCATOR CHART 37” Deck Viewed from top of unit 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 37” Deck 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner Viewed from bottom of unit 4. Engine oil drain plug Viewed from top of unit 5. - Page 20 Repairs or maintenance mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled requiring engine power should be performed by personnel. Consult your Hustler service center when trained personnel only. To prevent carbon assistance is needed. monoxide poisoning, be sure proper ventilation is available when engine must be operated in an enclosed area.
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Page 21: Torque Values
Gauge wheels ...........12-16 psi replace it last. Do not overfill battery. Solid fill tires are not recommended for Hustler turf Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint, wiring or equipment. On any machine, with solid filled tires, the structure. When cleaning the battery, use soap and water. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
1/2 of a 7 oz. bottle of alternator should be performed by trained technicians only. Lubrizol additive (Hustler P/N 027912). This additive, available from your Hustler dealer, will increase the WARNING: Always wear adequate eye performance life of the hydraulic system components. -
Page 23: Fuel System
E E n n g g i i n n e e o o i i l l f f i i l l t t e e r r Fuel tank Figure 4-6 Figure 4-8 Fuel filter Engine Figure 4-7 drain plug Fuel system Figure 4-9... -
Page 24: Engine Air Filter
It is important to note that whenever an air filter element Incorrect air cleaner element is cleaned by any method, the person or company Use only the correct Donaldson air filter element, Hustler performing the cleaning assumes responsibility for the part number 785261, which is designed to fit the canister integrity of the filter from then on. -
Page 25: General Engine Maintenance
Burnishing the electric clutch Figure 4-13 Warner clutch only Ogura clutch only Hydro WalkBehind units, 927129 and 927137, use a Warner clutch and do not require burnishing of air gap WARNING: To insure maximum performance adjustments. and life, it is necessary to burnish the clutch. -
Page 26: Mower Blade Maintenance
new belt, or one in good condition, should never run against 48”/54” Deck the bottom of the groove. Replace the pulley when this is the case, otherwise belt will lose power and slip excessively. Never pry a belt to get it on a pulley as this will cut or damage the fibers of the belt covering. - Page 27 Bushing Height adjusting Resharpening Pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern (below). It is easier to get a straight cutting edge following the resharpening pattern shown above. Figure 4-18 B B u u s s h h i i n n g g Original Edge Figure 4-15 H H e e i i g g h h t t...
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Page 29: Adjustments
2. Move the neutral lock control lever rearward until it is engaged in the rear notch (engaged position). Fig. 5-1 Your Hustler Hydro WalkBehind was adjusted before it 3. Loosen the two bolts holding the neutral lock lever in left the factory and was checked during predelivery setup. -
Page 30: Ground Speed Adjustment
Neutral lock control lever Neutral adjust stop Bolts Torsion spring tang Neutral Figure 5-4 lock plate Steering linkage shown in the walking (low range) mode Pump linkage rod end Rear pump Figure 5-2 lever hole not making contact with the floor. (Do not use) 5. - Page 31 End bushing H-bar bushing Lock H-bar tube Washer Operator Bushing presence control lever Figure 5-6 come with practice and experience. Forward and reverse speed control is achieved by rotating Bushing the H-bar in the corresponding rotation. It is important that the H-bar rotate freely. If it does not, it Figure 5-8 may need to be cleaned or adjusted.
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Page 32: Pump Drive Belt Adjustment
Engine RPM setting 6. Install the upper lock collar bolt, the lower roll pin and The Hydro WalkBehind is designed so that the engine will speed control shoulder bolt and tighten. run at 3600 rpm static pump load only. At this speed the hydraulic pumps are running at their maximum rated speed. - Page 33 WalkBehind. (Fig. 5-15) This anti-scalp kit is recommended to minimize scalping when mowing on rough uneven terrain. After setting the cutting height, adjust the anti-scalp wheels so they extend below the deck but do not contact the ground. They should always be at least 1/4” to 3/4” (.6 A A x x l l e e cm to 1.9 cm) below the deck.
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Page 35: 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 SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES... -
Page 37: Storage
5. Remove and replace fuel filter if not done in previous mower. Clean tractor and mower and touch up all 100 hours. scrapes with Hustler spray paint. 6. Clean exterior surface of engine. Spread a light film 2. Clean paper air filter. Replace if necessary. Wash and of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of engine that re-oil foam precleaner. -
Page 39: Product Literature
Sullivan, IL 61951 Phone: 217-728-2581 Engine information The Hydro WalkBehind uses a Kawasaki 15hp or 17hp NOTE: During warranty period, check with your Hustler engine. Primary source of information is the engine dealer before attempting repairs on any tractor system. -
Page 41: Technical Specifications
Mulch Kits, 37”, 48” and reverse, infinitely variable. discharge chute. 54” Recycles clippings under Steering Self-centering deck allowing clippings to be Hustler Bar Steering™ cut and recut, then discharged CONSTRUCTION: Main Blades Heavy-duty, provides independent control down into grass. Reduces... -
Page 43: Index
INDEX PAGE PAGE Adjustment introduction...........5-1 Maintenance introduction..........4-2 Anti-scalp wheels .............5-4 Model and serial number..........1-1 Belt replacement...............4-7 Moving unit with stalled engine........3-4 Burnishing the electric clutch...........4-7 Mower blade maintenance ..........4-8 Cold weather pump clutch ..........3-3 Mower blade removal ............4-8 Controls ................3-1 Mower deck leveling............3-4 Decals................2-3 Mower deck operation............3-5...
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