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Hustler Turf 50 Troubleshooting, The engine will not, start, starts hard or, fails to keep

Models: 50

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSES	SUGGESTED
SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSES	REMEDIES
		REMEDIES


	No fuel or line plugged	Fill tank or replace line

	Fuel valve is turned off	Open the fuel valve

	There is incorrect fuel in	Drain the tank and
	There is incorrect fuel in	replace the fuel with the
	the fuel system	replace the fuel with the
	the fuel system	proper type
		proper type

The engine will not	There is dirt in the fuel	Replace the fuel filter
The engine will not	filter	Replace the fuel filter
start, starts hard or
fails to keep	Dirt, water or stale fuel in	Contact your Hustler
running	the fuel system	Dealer
	The choke is not on	Move the choke lever to
	The choke is not on	ON
		ON

	Traction drive lever is	Disengage traction drive
	engaged	lever

	Safety interlock system	Contact Hustler dealer
	is malfunctioning	Contact Hustler dealer
	is malfunctioning

Engine:
Runs with
continuous	Numerous	See engine manual
misfiring or engine	Numerous	See engine manual
misfiring or engine
runs unevenly or
erratically

	Air intake screen or	Clean screen and fin
Overheating	cleaning fins clogged	Clean screen and fin
	cleaning fins clogged

	For additional causes	See engine manual

High oil	Numerous	See your dealer
consumption	Numerous	See your dealer
consumption

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Contents

••••• •••••••111132_0409 Hustler Model 22” Walk Behind Greens Mowercontains chemicals known to the State Warranty registration Using this manualParts and service GENERAL INFORMATION111132_0409 WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTYWHO MUST PERFORM THE WARRANTY SERVICE DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTYWARRANTY REGISTRATION ALLOCATION OF RISKSOWNERS RESPONSIBILITY Safety and Instruction Decals SAFETY PRECAUTIONSDANGER STOP111132_0409 1.Read operator’s manual 111132_0409 E 15o SLOPE GUIDED 10o C 5o Line B Line A Slope Guide Lines111132_0409 OPERATION Safe Operating PracticesOperation Slope operation ChildrenControls Grass catcher Electrical - Engine wiringFig. Fig.Safety Interlock circuit operation Stand settingTransport wheels optional Fig.General operation Engine startingMowing Fig.Fig. Transporting3.Use a full width ramp to load/unload the machine 111132_0409 Service MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTSSafe Servicing Practices IntroductionLubrication Torque valuesFuel system Engine oilMain drive belt adjustment General engine maintenanceReel drive belt adjustment BeltsMowing height adjustment Adjusting the bedknife to cutting reel clearanceFig. Fig.Fig. Backlapping operationFig. Fig.Fig. The mixing ratio is based on volumeFig. Fig.Fig. Fig.Fig. Reel shaft capMaintenance Schedule Maintenance ScheduleRefer to Maintenance Locator Chart Hustler Model 50 Greens Mower3.Engine air cleaner 4.Engine oil drain plug Maintenance Locator Chart1.Engine oil fill & dipstick 2.Fuel filter 5.Fuel tank 6.Traction drive belt111132_0409 PRODUCT LITERATURE STORAGEPreparation of engine for storage Preparation of cutting unit for storage111132_0409 The engine will not TROUBLESHOOTINGstart, starts hard or fails to keep111132_0409 INDEX PAGEPAGE

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