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HUSTLER 50 Owner's Manual

22” walk behind greens mower
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Hustler Model 50
22" Walk Behind
Greens Mower
Owner's Manual
•••••••
Hustler Turf Equipment
•••••
P.O. Box 7000
•••
Hesston, Kansas
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67062-2097

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  • Page 1 111132_0409 Hustler Model 50 22” Walk Behind Greens Mower Owner’s Manual ••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097...
  • Page 2 The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. The engine exhaust from this product NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER contains chemicals known to the State This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.

  • Page 3: 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 the machine plus each attachment that displays a model and serial identification number plate with Hustler Turf Equipment.
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  • Page 5 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 6: Allocation Of Risks

    Hustler Turf Equipment, or any other party is authorized to make any warranty in addition to those made in this agreement. ALLOCATION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the risks of product failure between Hustler Turf Equipment, and the purchaser. This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of the goods.

  • Page 7: 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 8 Read Operator’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. Read Operator’s Manual before servicing this machine. • Disconnect spark plug • Always maintain a before servicing. safe distance from people and pets when mowing. A. Fast B. Slow C. Park brake D.
  • Page 9 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. •...
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  • Page 11: Slope Guide

    Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. E (15 D (10 C (5 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole, tree or building. 3.
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  • Page 13: Safe Operating Practices

    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 Never leave a running machine unattended. Always dis- engage transmission drive, cutting reel drive, and stop engine when leaving the unit.

  • Page 14: Slope Operation

    The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in. The Model 50 Greens Mower is capable of driving on slopes up to 15 degrees, when the transport wheels are attached.

  • Page 15: Electrical - Engine Wiring

    when the traction drive is engaged. E. Brake lever (Fig. 3-1 & Fig. 3-2) — The brake lever is mounted off the LH operator handle. This brake has two levers. The longer lever is pulled to engage the brake. To set the park brake, pull this long lever back toward the handlebar until the park brake lever snaps into the locked position.

  • Page 16: Safety Interlock Circuit Operation

    Stand in down position Transport wheels (optional) A transport wheel option is available for the Model 50. These wheels are used when transporting the unit from one location to another or when loading on a trailer or truck.

  • Page 17: General Operation

    Do not operate the machine if the safety interlock circuit is not working properly. Engine starting The Model 50 safety interlock system is designed to protect the operator and others from accidental injury due to unintentional engine starting. The engine will not start until: A.
  • Page 18 4. To stop the machine; disengage the traction drive lever then engage the brake. Transporting the Model 50, on a vehicle, requires two or more people to load and unload the machine onto the transport vehicle. WARNING: Make sure there are no bystanders close to the unit when loading or unloading to prevent injury.
  • Page 19 IMPORTANT: Attach the transport tires before the machine is loaded or unloaded onto a transport vehicle. Otherwise, the rear roller and it’s shaft may become damaged. To load or unload on a transport vehicle use the following procedure: 1. Make sure the traction drive lever and the cutting reel drive lever are in the disengaged position.
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  • Page 21: Safe Servicing Practices

    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 mower. Park the machine on level ground.

  • Page 22: Torque Values

    Torque values For all torques refer to the Model 50 parts manual for standard torque chart. See the Product Literature section of this manual for ordering information.

  • Page 23: General Engine Maintenance

    Engine oil dipstick and fill Fig. 4-2 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 quality recommendations, bolt torques, etc. The engine warranty is backed by the manufacturer.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Bedknife To Cutting Reel Clearance

    Spring Idler tension pulley Fig. 4-5 3.38” (86mm) Fig. 4-6 plug wire before proceeding with this adjustment. Pull the unit up on the stand. 2. Remove the front cover locking bolt and raise the front cover. 3. Turn the cable lock nut counter-clockwise to loosen. Fig.

  • Page 25: Backlapping Operation

    Blade alignment tool Fig. 4-8 Bedknife adjusting screws Fig. 4-9 Fig. 4-10 1. Locate the height of cut bar and loosen the locknut. Adjust the screw to the desired height of cut by measuring the distance between the top of the HOC bar and the bottom of the screw head as shown.
  • Page 26 #180 to #220. WARNING: Stay clear of the reel knife during the backlapping procedure. For backlapping, prepare 2.0” (50 mm) wide strips of newspaper and a lapping compound mixed with oil or a neutral detergent as abrasive. The mixing ratio is based on volume.
  • Page 27 Reel shaft cap Fig. 4-16 Reel blade shaft bolt head Fig. 4-17 reel to bedknife clearance so the bedknife is parallel and just touching the reel. In very small increments, back the bedknife off EVENLY on both sides (.001” - .002”)(.03mm - .05mm) so it has minimal clearance from the reel and is not making contact.

  • Page 28: Maintenance Schedule

    Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods. 2. Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions. REFERENCES: a—Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (50 hours), repeat cycle. MONTHLY ANNUALLY OR 100 OR 300...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Locator Chart

    Maintenance Locator Chart 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain plug 5. Fuel tank 6. Traction drive belt (2) 7. Grease zerk (6 places) 8. Front roller mount bracket 9. Cutting reel drive belt 10.
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  • Page 31: Product Literature

    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 tractor and mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint.
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  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    The engine will not start, starts hard or fails to keep running Engine: Runs with continuous misfiring or engine runs unevenly or erratically Overheating High oil consumption 111132_0409 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES No fuel or line plugged Fuel valve is turned off There is incorrect fuel in the fuel system There is dirt in the fuel...
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  • Page 35: Table Of Contents

    INDEX Adjusting the bedknife to cutting reel clearance ..4-4 Backlapping operation ..... . . 4-5 Belts ........4-3 Children .

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