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.

Dipstick

Fig. 4-18

Fuel cap

Fig. 4-19

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

ON

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

Throttle lever

(choke position)

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.

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M1 specifications

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