Hustler Turf manual Hustler M-1 Maintenance Schedule, Intervals Indicated Hours

Hustler M-1

Maintenance Schedule

SERVICE AT	WEEKLY		ANNUALLY
	OR 40		OR 100
INTERVALS INDICATED
	HOURS		HOURS
Verify safety start interlock system	Prior to		each use
Visually inspect unit for loose	Prior to each use
hardware and/or damaged parts
Check oil level, engine (1)	Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean air intake screen (3)	Prior to each use or every 4 hours
Clean foam element (3)	Prior to each use
Check fuel level	Prior to each use
Blade - sharpen & securely	Prior to each use
fastened
Grass catcher/mulcher plug -	Prior to each use
securely in place
Clean engine and housing		Daily
Change engine oil & filter (1)(2)	X
Clean cylinder & head fins (a)	X
Clean engine exterior (a)	X
Replace air cleaner paper element	X
(3)
Clean & regap spark plug (a)			X
Check fuel line (4)			X
Change fuel filter			X
Replace spark plug			X
Throttle cable - adjust			X
Drive clutch cable - adjust			X
Blade cable - adjust			X
Gearshift cable - adjust			X

NOTES:

1.Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter, change oil after every 40 hours operation. Change more often under dusty or dirty conditions and during hot weather periods.

2.Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and other maintenance items.

3.Service more often under dusty or dirty conditions.

4.Check fuel line hose for any cracks or leaks

REFERENCES:

a—Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual

NOTE: After completing maintenance cycle (100 hours), repeat cycle.

TROUBLESHOOTING

The majority of operating problems that occur with a system can be traced to improper adjustments or delayed service. A consistently applied preventative maintenance progam, as outlined in the maintenance section of this manual, will prevent many problems. The following chart is designed to help you locate a problem by suggesting probable causes and the recommended solutions.

SYMPTOMS	PROBABLE CAUSES	SUGGESTED
		REMEDIES
	No fuel or line plugged	Fill tank or replace line
	Engine oil low	Add engine oil
	Throttle lever is set to	Set throttle lever to
		“CHOKE” or “RUN”
	“STOP” position
Engine does not		position
start
	Spark plug wire is	Reconnect spark plug
	disconnected	wire
	Excess gasoline is
	inhaled into cylinder
	Air cleaner is dirty	Clean or replace air filter
	Air cleaner is dirty	Clean or replace air filter
	Carburetor is clogged	Clean carburetor
	Fuel tank cap is removed	Replace fuel cap
Engine is hard to
	There is dirt in the fuel	Replace the fuel filter
start	filter
Engine power is
	Dirt, water or stale fuel in	Contact your Hustler
weak
	the fuel system	Dealer
	Throttle wire is not	Adjust throttle wire
	adjusted properly
	Numerous	See engine manual
	Spark plug gap is	See engine manual
	incorrect
	Restrictions in air	Service air cleaner
	cleaner
Engine overheating
	Cooling fan is dirty	Clean the cooling fan
		area
	Engine oil low	Add engine oil
	Recoil starter is clogged	Clean recoil starter
	etc.
	Blade loose	Torque blade bolts
Abnormal vibration	Unbalance blade	Balance blade and
		torque blade bolts
	Engine is loose	Tighten engine mount
		bolts

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