HUSTLER M1 Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. HUSTLER Manuals
  4. Lawn Mower
  5. M1
  6. Owner's manual
HUSTLER M1 Owner's Manual

HUSTLER M1 Owner's Manual

Walkbehind
Hide thumbs Also See for M1:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Enlarged version
108548_0711
Hustler M1
Owner's Manual
•••••••
Hustler Turf Equipment
•••••
P.O. Box 7000
•••
Hesston, Kansas
•
67062-2097

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for HUSTLER M1

Summary of Contents for HUSTLER M1

  • Page 1 108548_0711 Hustler M1 Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents General Information ........1-1 One Year Limited Warranty .
  • Page 4 108548_0711...

  • Page 5: General Information

    As the new equipment owner, you are expected to see that the form is completed and forwarded to Hustler Turf Equipment at time of delivery. Be sure to register this mower with Hustler Turf Equipment.
  • Page 6 108548_0711...

  • Page 7: One Year Limited Warranty

    LIMITATION OF REMEDIES In no case shall Hustler Turf Equipment, be liable for any spe- cial, incidental, or consequential damages based upon breach of warranty, breach of contract, negligence, strict liability in tort, or any other legal theory.
  • Page 8 Loss of use of Hustler Turf Equipment or any asso-  ciated equipment Cost of capital  Cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, ser-  vices or downtime The claims of third parties including customers,  and injury to property...

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
  • Page 10 WARNING: Fire! • Do not smoke while refueling. • Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill with engine running or while the engine is hot. • Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building. • Store away from open flame or spark if there is fuel in tank. •...

  • Page 11: Operation

    Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation Precautions  Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop on level ground, release blade lever and drive clutch lever and set the throttle lever to the “STOP”...

  • Page 12: Slope Operation

    Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor in slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope; do not mow it.  Use extreme caution when operating on slopes. •...
  • Page 13 Assembly NOTE: This mower is to be set up in one of two modes, either catcher mode or mulching mode. A. Parts List Listed below are parts included in shipping carton. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact Hustler Parts Department 1.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. 1. Attach the lower handle  to the mower with flanged nuts. Fig. 4-2 Fig. 4-2 2. Assemble the upper handle to the lower handle . Use the holder on the right hand side and the two bolts ...
  • Page 15 Cable harness Fig. 4-8 4. Attach the recoil starter to the mower. Remove the three existing cap screws on the cover. Align recoil starter so that the draw cord is on the dipstick side of the engine. Bolt recoil starter  and cover to the engine.
  • Page 16 may be necessary to make more than one pass to properly cut a lawn. 1. Turn the mower off and shutoff the fuel cock. Discon- nect the spark plug wire. Turn the mower on its side. Fuel tank side must be facing up. 2.
  • Page 17 NOTE: Illustrations may differ from the actual machine you have purchased. Name Upper handle Drive clutch lever Blade lever Gearshift lever Throttle lever Grass bag Guard Cutting height adjustment lever Wheel Fuel tank Recoil starter Air cleaner Muffler Housing Spark plug Spark plug wire Fuel cock Blade...
  • Page 18 12. Move the mower away from the newspaper ball. If the newspaper ball has unraveled or is shredded, the blade is not stopping properly, resulting in unsafe operating conditions. Contact your Hustler Turf Dealer before continuing operation. C. Engine operation 1.
  • Page 19 NOTE: Make sure that the blade lever and the drive clutch lever are disengaged before starting the engine. WARNING: Make sure there is no person or object in front of, or behind you when pulling on the starter rope. 5. Allow the engine to warm up before mowing. Set throttle lever to the “FAST”...
  • Page 20 Fig. 4-27 6. Adjust the mowing speed with the gearshift lever. Fig. 4-28 NOTE: Adjust the mowing speed according to the condi- tions of the mowing area and the grass. WARNING: To mow; make sure each the blade lever and clutch lever are pushed down until they touch the handle.

  • Page 21: Transporting The Mower

    Transporting the mower 1. Close the fuel cock. 2. If necessary detach the handle. Temporarily tighten the screws at the original positions if the handle is detached. WARNING: Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before loading the mower onto a truck or trailer.
  • Page 22 4-12 108548_0711...

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Adjustments

    MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Service  Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine run- ning when servicing or making adjustments to the mower.

  • Page 24: Torque Values

    Torque values WARNING: Particular attention must be given to tightening the blade bolts. Failure to correctly torque these may result in the loss of a blade, which can cause serious damage or personal injury. Torque values are given below: Ft-lbs. Blade spindle bolt top ...
  • Page 25 manufacturer’s recommendation. Oil pan Fig. 5-2 Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine’s owner’s 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 levels with...
  • Page 26 Throttle lever adjustment Adjust the throttle lever so that when it is placed in the “CHOKE” position the engine choke is engaged. Fig. 5-5 1. Confirm that the adjustment hole on the engine control panel matches the throttle lever when it is in the “FAST” position.
  • Page 27 Gearshift lever Adjust the gearshift lever to .04” - .51” (1 - 3 mm) as shown in Fig. 5-11. 1. If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuster and loosening the lock nut on the gearshift cable. Fig. 5-12 2.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Hustler M-1 Maintenance Schedule WEEKLY SERVICE AT OR 40 INTERVALS INDICATED HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged parts Check oil level, engine (1) Prior to each use or every 4 hours Clean air intake screen (3) Prior to each use or every 4 hours Clean foam element (3) Check fuel level...

  • Page 29: Storage

    When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for the next mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from mower. Clean mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORTANT: Wash the machine with a mild detergent and water.
  • Page 30 108548_0711...

  • Page 31: Parts Manual

    General Information ........6-3 Service Literature .
  • Page 32 108548_0711...

  • Page 33: General Information

    General Information This Manual covers the Hustler M-1 model 929208. Service Literature Note: When ordering parts, you must use the part number as shown for each part, not the index number. Always give the model and serial number to your parts and service representative. Using this manual Illustrations used were current at the time of printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail.

  • Page 34: Mower Deck Assembly

    Mower Deck Assembly See “Cover Unit” on page 6-10. 41 7 108548_0711...
  • Page 35 Mower Deck Assy ITEM 51043-151-107 51090-117-09 36068-196-49 94401-16150 108548_0711 SERVICE QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. HOUSING MOWER DECK 36068-204 GUARD PROTECTOR 342L-0616 FLANGE BOLT 512L-0600 HEX NUT 36065-180 COVER 342L-0612 FLANGE TAPPING BOLT 11006-155 STAY C.P. 11113-407 STAY 11113-292 STAY GUARD REAR DOOR 36080-149 RUBBER SHEET 64014-324...

  • Page 36: Wheel Breakdown

    Wheel Breakdown 47 30 44 46 39 42 108548_0711...
  • Page 37 Wheel Breakdown ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 71041-144 916B-6002 11086-119 61003-112 31034-137 68036-270 68036-146 71158-104 71158-103 68036-275 31057-181 68036-101 11006-151 11006-152 342L-0612 31057-255 584L-0800 71122-110 11142-125 11102-228 916B-6202 71122-111 11142-126 11150-105-09 36061-121 613L-0800 569L-0800 71041-135 11083-332 51113-119 11006-153 11006-154 11153-114-102 335L-0625 569L-0600 11142-129 11142-130...

  • Page 38: Brake Assembly

    Brake Assembly 108548_0711...
  • Page 39 Brake Assembly ITEM SERVICE PART 71067-106 19512-883-000 72600-va4-010 72613-va4-000 75090-va4-030 75100-va4-010 75110-VA4-000 75182-VA3-j00 90014-952-000 90021-VA4-000 90409-952-000 90501-952-010 75130-VA4-000 75132-VA4-000 75183-VA3-j00 75150-VA3-j01 94401-16150 90105-960-003 108548_0711 QTY. DESCRIPTION BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAN COLLAR HOLDER ASSEMBLY BLADE HOLDER BUSHING CONTROL ASSEMBLY BRAKE C.P. BALL RETAINER C.P. CLUTCH RETURN SPRING FLANGE BOLT SPECIAL BOLT...

  • Page 40: Cover Unit

    Cover Unit 6-10 108548_0711...
  • Page 41 Cover Unit ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 11006-166 36080-154 11113-420 613L-0800 423U-0812 64014-373 11083-387 31057-181 64014-374 51079-124 36080-153 11050-182 569L-0400 11006-167 36080-155 342L-0612 108548_0711 QTY. DESCRIPTION STAY C.P. RUBBER SHEET STAY PLAIN WASHER SOCKET SCREW FLANGE SHAFT COLLAR HEXAGON BOLT SHAFT COVER C.P.

  • Page 42: Gear Case-71008-431

    Gear Case—71008-431 6-12 108548_0711...
  • Page 43 Gear Case—71008-431 ITEM 108548_0711 SERVICE QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 51001-195 GEAR CASE 51001-196 GEAR CASE 61002-161 OIL SEAL 61002-162 OIL SEAL 61002-163 OIL SEAL 64024-104 SHIFTER SHAFT 11104-119 320L-0525 HEXAGON BOLT 611L-0500 PLAIN WASHER 571L-0500 FLANGE NUT 61003-109 THRUST PLATE 71902-194 PINION 91097-101...

  • Page 44: Mulch Kit

    Mulch Kit 6-14 108548_0711...
  • Page 45 Mulch Kit ITEM SERVICE PART NO. 31044-134 71906-460 71906-459 61024-220 11024-150 11086-198 71137-276 335L-0610 71137-247 31057-220 108548_0711 QTY. DESCRIPTION PLUG MULCH BLADE SET (NOT SHOWN; INCLUDES ITEMS 3 & 4) BLADE—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) BLADE—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) MULCH SPACER KIT (INCLUDES ITEMS 6–12) SPACER STAND STOPPER...

  • Page 46: Handle, Levers & Catcher System

    Handle, Levers & Catcher System 40 42 6-16 108548_0711...
  • Page 47 Handle, Levers & Catcher System ITEM 108548_0711 SERVICE QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 51027-268- HANDLE LOWER 51027-280- HANDLE UPPER 11095-172 LEVER 36110-102 BUTTON 11049-109 SLIDE PLATE 64014-336 SHAFT 376L-0612 TRUSS SCREW 71203-135 ARM C.P. 76007-183 BUSHING 68013-371 SPRING 31056-127 GIB-HEADED PIN 576V-0600 PUSH NUT 68013-392...

  • Page 48: Decals

    Decals LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE FRONT 6-18 108548_0711...
  • Page 49 Decals ITEM 1. 602887 (DECAL SET, KAAZ DECK) includes item numbers 1–4. 108548_0711 SERVICE QTY. DESCRIPTION PART NO. 601956 M-1 SAFE OPERATION DECAL 601949 M-1 DANGER DECAL 601957 M-1 DECK WARNING DECAL 601955 M-1 HUSTLER LOGO DECAL NOTES: 6-19...
  • Page 50 6-20 108548_0711...
  • Page 51 INDEX 108548 ........6-3 11006-151 ....... . 6-7 11006-152 .
  • Page 52 INDEX 36080-155 ....... 6-11 36080-156 ....... 6-17 36098-155 .
  • Page 53 INDEX 68028-119 ....... 6-17 68036-101 ....... . 6-7 68036-125 .
  • Page 54 INDEX Gearshift lever ......5-5 General engine maintenance ....5-3 Hustler M-1 Maintenance Schedule .
  • Page 56 108548_0711...

Table of Contents