Hustler Turf M-1 manual Throttle lever adjustment, Blade lever adjustment, Drive clutch lever

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.

2.If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuster and loosening the lock nut on the throttle cable. Fig. 5-6

3.Set the adjuster to the optimal position and tighten the lock nut. Fig. 5-6

4.Start the engine and confirm that the engine stops completely when the throttle lever is set at the “STOP” position.

Throttle lever

	Fig. 5-5
Adjuster	Lock nut
Throttle
cable
	Fig. 5-6

Blade lever adjustment

Adjust so that the blade starts rotating when the distance between the blade lever and the handle is 1.97” - 2.95” (50 - 75 mm) when the yellow button is depressed. Fig. 5-7

1.If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuster and loosening the lock nut on the blade cable. Fig. 5-8

2.Set the adjuster to the optimal position and tighten the lock nut. Fig. 5-8

3.Confirm that the blade stops completely when the blade lever is released.

Blade lever

1.97” - 2.95”

(50 - 75 mm)

	Fig. 5-7
Adjuster	Lock nut
	Blade
	cable
	Fig. 5-8

Drive clutch lever

Adjust so that the machine runs (when the drive clutch is engaged) when the distance between the drive clutch lever and the handle is 2.95” - 3.94” (75 - 100 mm). Fig. 5-9

1.If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuster and loosening the lock nut on the drive clutch cable. Fig. 5-10

2.Set the adjuster to the optimal position and tighten the lock nut. Fig. 5-10

3.Confirm that the machine can be pulled backward when the drive clutch lever is released.

Drive clutch

lever

2.95” - 3.94” (75 - 100 mm)

	Fig. 5-9
Adjuster	Lock nut
Drive clutch cable
	Fig. 5-10

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