Hustler M-1
Maintenance Schedule
SERVICE AT | WEEKLY |
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Verify safety start interlock system | Prior to | each use | ||
Visually inspect unit for loose | Prior to each use | |||
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Check oil level, engine (1) | Prior to each use or every 4 hours | |||
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Clean air intake screen (3) | Prior to each use or every 4 hours | |||
Clean foam element (3) | Prior to each use | |||
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Check fuel level | Prior to each use | |||
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Blade - sharpen & securely | Prior to each use | |||
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Grass catcher/mulcher plug - | Prior to each use | |||
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Clean engine and housing |
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Change engine oil & filter (1)(2) | X |
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Clean cylinder & head fins (a) | X |
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Clean engine exterior (a) | X |
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Replace air cleaner paper element | X |
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Clean & regap spark plug (a) |
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Check fuel line (4) |
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Change fuel filter |
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Replace spark plug |
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Throttle cable - adjust |
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Drive clutch cable - adjust |
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Blade cable - adjust |
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Gearshift cable - adjust |
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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:
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 program, 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 | |
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| No fuel or line plugged | Fill tank or replace line | |
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| Engine oil low | Add engine oil | |
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| Throttle lever is set to | Set throttle lever to | |
| “CHOKE” or “RUN” | ||
| “STOP” position | ||
Engine does not | position | ||
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start |
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Spark plug wire is | Reconnect spark plug | ||
| disconnected | wire | |
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| Excess gasoline is |
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| Air cleaner is dirty | Clean or replace air filter | |
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| Air cleaner is dirty | Clean or replace air filter | |
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| Carburetor is clogged | Clean carburetor | |
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| Fuel tank cap is removed | Replace fuel cap | |
Engine is hard to |
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There is dirt in the fuel | Replace the fuel filter | ||
start | filter | ||
Engine power is |
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weak | Dirt, water or stale fuel in | Contact your Hustler | |
| the fuel system | Dealer | |
| Throttle wire is not | Adjust throttle wire | |
| adjusted properly | ||
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| Numerous | See engine manual | |
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| Spark plug gap is | See engine manual | |
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| Restrictions in air cleaner | Service air cleaner | |
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Engine overheating | Cooling fan is dirty | Clean the cooling fan | |
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| Engine oil low | Add engine oil | |
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| Recoil starter is clogged | Clean recoil starter | |
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| Blade loose | Torque blade bolts | |
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Abnormal vibration | Unbalance blade | Balance blade and | |
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| Engine is loose | Tighten engine mount | |
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