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Operation
WARNING: Before inspection, stop the engine and
remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug.
A. Preparation and inspection
1. Place the mower on a level surface.
2. Check the engine oil level using the engine oil dip-
stick. Do not screw dipstick into tube when checking
engine oil. Make sure the oil level is between the
upper and lower limits on the dipstick. Replenish oil
if necessary. Make sure the dipstick is properly seated
when reinstalled in the dipstick housing. Fig. 4-18
3. Check the fuel level and fill fuel tank if necessary.
Make sure the fuel cap is screwed on properly and
tight before beginning operation. Fig. 4-19
4. If catching: Check the grass bag for any holes or
damage. Replace if damaged.
If mulching: Check that the spacer, stand/stopper
and plug are in place and the guard is in the lowest
position and is resting against the plug.
5. Check the machine for loose hardware or parts. Make
sure all covers and guards are properly installed.
6. Check the mower blade for damage and proper blade
bolt torque. Replace blade if damaged. Refer to
Mower Blade Maintenance section for more detailed
information.
B. Checking the Blade Brake Clutch safety system
Check the blade brake clutch safety system daily,
prior to each use. This system is an important mower
safety feature. It should be repaired immediately if it
malfunctions.
1. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
2. Move the mower onto a paved surface that is located
in a non-windy area.
3. Set the cutting height to 2-1/2” (6.4cm) at all four
wheels.
4. Crumple a half sheet of newspaper into a ball small
enough to go under the deck (approximately 3” or
7.6cm in diameter).
5. Place the newspaper ball 5” (12.7cm) in front of the
mower.
6. Start the engine.
7. Engage the blade lever to start the blade.
8. After the blade is spinning, disengage the blade lever.
You should hear a change in the noise the mower is
making. This will be due to the blade stopping and the
engine sound increasing because no load is being
applied to it.
9. Immediately push the mower over the newspaper ball.
10.Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
11. Walk around the mower to check for the newspaper
ball. If the ball did not go under the mower then
repeat steps 5 through 10.
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. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.
2. Set the fuel cock to the “ON” (open) position.
Fig. 4-20
3. Set the throttle to the “CHOKE” position if starting a
cold engine. Set the throttle to the “FAST” position if
the engine is warm.
Fig. 4-21
4. To start the engine: Lightly pull on the starter rope
handle until you can feel resistance. Make sure you
have a good grip on the handle and then pull on the
starter rope handle with more force. After engine has
started allow the starter rope to return to the recoil
starter handle slowly.
Fig. 4-18
Fig. 4-19
Dipstick
Fuel cap
Fig. 4-20
Fig. 4-21
ON
Throttle lever
(choke position)