Hustler Turf M1 owner manual D.Mowing operation

NOTE: Make sure that the blade lever and the drive clutch lever are disengaged before starting the engine.

WARNING: Make sure there is no person or object in front of, or behind you when pulling on the starter rope.

5.Allow the engine to warm up before mowing. Set throttle lever to the “FAST” position when mowing. Fig. 4-22

NOTE: The engine may stall if the blades are engaged with the throttle in the “SLOW” position.

Throttle lever

(fast position)

Fig. 4-22

6.To stop the engine: Release the blade lever and the drive clutch lever. Set throttle to the “STOP” position. When engine has stopped, rotate the fuel cock to the “OFF” (closed) position. Fig. 4-23and Fig. 4-24

NOTE: Do not stop the engine with the throttle set in the “CHOKE” position. Restarting the engine will become harder if this occurs. However, if the engine will not stop with the throttle set to the “STOP” position then set the throt- tle to the “CHOKE” position to shutoff the engine. If the “CHOKE” method is necessary to stop the engine, check the throttle control for proper adjustment. Re-adjust if necessary.

Throttle lever (stop position)

Fig. 4-23

OFF

Fig. 4-24

D.Mowing operation

When operating this mower observe the instructions and safety items in this manual.

Use this mower when the outside air temperature is

between 40o and 105o F (5o and 40o C). Failure to use this machine within this temperature range may result in a malfunction, breakdown or accidents.

WARNING: All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equip- ment, operator controls and safety signs before using this machine.

1.Perform the daily inspection and preparation routine found elsewhere in this manual before starting opera- tion.

2.Start engine per the Engine Operation section.

3.Set the throttle lever to the “FAST” position. Fig. 4-25

Throttle lever

Fig. 4-25

4.Push the blade lever forward while pressing on the yellow button. This will engage the blade clutch. Make sure the lever is pushed forward until it touches the handle. Fig. 4-26

NOTE: The blade will not engage unless the yellow button is depressed.

Yellow	Blade lever
button

Blade disengaged Blade engaged

Fig. 4-26

5.To drive the mower forward: Step toward the han- dle while pushing the drive clutch lever forward to engage the transmission. Make sure the lever is pushed forward until it touches the handle. Fig. 4-27IMPORTANT: Do not require the machine to pull you forward. This will result in premature transmis- sion failure.

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