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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. Park the machine on level ground. Disconnect
the spark plug wire from the spark plug before doing any
maintenance. Wait for all movement to stop before
adjusting, cleaning or repairing. Repairs or maintenance
requiring engine power should be performed by trained
maintenance personnel only. To prevent carbon monox-
ide poisoning, be sure proper ventilation is available
when engine must be operated in an enclosed area. Read
and observe safety warnings in this manual.
Before working on or under the deck, make certain
engine cannot be accidentally started. Shut engine off
and disconnect spark plug wire from the spark plug for
maximum safety. Repairs or maintenance requiring
engine power should be performed by trained mainte-
nance personnel only.
Always keep shields and covers on mower for safety as
well as cleanliness.
Use a stick or similar instrument to clean under the
mower making sure that no part of the body, especially
arms and hands are under mower.
Always keep engine and machine clean, removing accu-
mulated dirt, trash and other material from machine.
Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow machine to cool
before storing.
Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent
fires by keeping the mower clean of accumulated
trash, grass clippings and other debris. Always clean
up spilled fuel and oil.
Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing the
mower or when grinding mower blades and removing
accumulated debris.
Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor
of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
Never remove fuel cap or refuel mower while engine is
running or while engine is hot; never refuel near an open
flame or near devices which can create a spark. Refuel
outdoors. Clean up any gasoline spills.
Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust
is vented to the outside. Exhaust gases contain carbon
monoxide which is an odorless and deadly poison.
Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to the
drive system or mower deck while the engine is running
or deck clutch is engaged. Mower blades cannot be seen
and are located very close to the deck housing. Fingers
and toes can be cut off instantly. Repairs or maintenance
requiring engine power should be performed by trained
personnel only.
Prior to any servicing stop the engine and disconnect the
spark plug wire, being careful to not touch the hot engine
or muffler.
Be careful not to spill fuel or oil when tilting the unit to
check or maintain the blade. Clean up any spills immedi-
ately.
Do not touch hot parts of machine. Allow engine to cool
before servicing.
Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade attachment
bolts. Keep equipment in good working condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the dis-
charge chute with the engine running. Turn off the
engine and be sure the blade has stopped before cleaning.
Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. Never use
your hand!
Grass collection system components are subject to wear,
damage and deterioration, which could expose moving
parts or allow objects to be thrown. Frequently check
components and replace with manufacturer’s recom-
mended parts, when necessary.
Exercise caution when working under the deck as the
mower blade is extremely sharp. Wrap the blade(s) or
wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them.
Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure that
original standards are maintained
Introduction
Regular maintenance is the best prevention for costly
downtime or expensive, premature repair. The following pages
contain suggested maintenance information and schedules
which the operator should follow on a routine basis.
Remain alert for unusual noises, they could be signaling a
problem. Visually inspect the machine for any abnormal wear
or damage. A good time to detect potential problems is while
performing scheduled maintenance service. Correcting the
problem as quickly as possible is the best insurance.
Clear away heavy build-up of grease, oil and dirt, especially
around the engine; minute dust particle are abrasive to close-
tolerance engine assemblies.
Daily inspect mower for grass clippings and wire and string
tangles. The underside of the mower deck will collect a build-
up of grass clippings and dirt, especially when grass is wet or
has high moisture content. This build-up will harden, restricting
blade and air movement and will probably show a poorer quality
of cutting. Therefore it should be removed routinely.
To do this it will be necessary to scrape the build-up from
underneath.
Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service
mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled personnel.
Consult your Hustler service center when assistance is needed.