Hustler 50 - Manuals

111132_0409 2-1 602057 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which W...

111132_0409 2-3 WARNING: Fire! Read owner’s manual before operating • Do not smoke while refueling.• Do not remove the fuel tank cap or fill with engine running or while the engine is hot. • Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a building.• Store away from open flame or spark if there ...

111132_0409 2-5 SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surface such as pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide lines (C, D...

111132_0409 3-1 OPERATION Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoidserious injury or death. Operation V Never leave a running machine unattended. Always dis-engage transmission drive, cutting ree...

3-2 111132_0409 the mower safely enough to protect themselves and oth-ers from serious injury. V Never cover the machine with a tarp or cover of sometype until the engine and muffler have cooled. V Clean flammable material from machine. Preventfires by keeping the top of the unit, engine compart-men...

111132_0409 3-3 when the traction drive is engaged. E. Brake lever (Fig. 3-1 & Fig. 3-2) — The brake lever is mounted off the LH operator handle. This brake has twolevers. The longer lever is pulled to engage the brake. To set the park brake, pull this long lever back toward thehandlebar until t...

3-4 111132_0409 Stand setting The unit is equipped with a stand to raise the unit’s drive roller off the ground to allow the unit to be worked on or theoptional transport wheels to be installed. To raise the machine (Fig. 3-7): 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface, shut off engine andset the br...

111132_0409 3-5 problem identified and fixed. Contact your dealer if you cannot identify and fix the problem. Do not operate the machine if the safety interlock circuit is not working properly. Engine starting The Model 50 safety interlock system is designed to protect the operator and others from a...

3-6 111132_0409 WARNING: Make sure there are no bystanders close to the unit, especially in front of the machine, whenthe traction drive lever is engaged. When the tractiondrive lever is engaged the machine will immediatelymove forward. WARNING: Attach the grass catcher prior to starting the engine ...

111132_0409 4-1 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoidserious injury or death. Service V Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine run- ning when servicing...

4-2 111132_0409 WARNING: Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings, which can causeengine fires, poor cut quality and excessive belt wear. Torque values For all torques refer to the Model 50 parts manual for standard torque chart. See the Product Literature section of th...

111132_0409 4-3 General engine maintenance Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’smanual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing,lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosityrecommendations, bolt torques, etc. T...

4-4 111132_0409 plug wire before proceeding with this adjustment. Pullthe unit up on the stand. 2. Remove the front cover locking bolt and raise the frontcover. 3. Turn the cable lock nut counter-clockwise to loosen.Fig. 4-7 4. Engage the cutting reel drive lever. The spring lengthshould measure 3.3...

111132_0409 4-5 1. Locate the height of cut bar and loosen the locknut.Adjust the screw to the desired height of cut bymeasuring the distance between the top of the HOC barand the bottom of the screw head as shown. (Fig. 4-11 &Fig. 4-12) Once adjusted, tighten the lock nut. 2. Park the machine o...

4-8 111132_0409 Maintenance Schedule Hustler Model 50 Greens Mower Maintenance Schedule Refer to Maintenance Locator Chart SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED WEEKLY OR 50 HOURS MONTHLY OR 100 HOURS ANNUALLY OR 300 HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loo...

111132_0409 4-9 9 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air cleaner 4. Engine oil drain plug 5. Fuel tank 6. Traction drive belt (2) 7. Grease zerk (6 places) 8. Front roller mount bracket 9. Cutting reel drive belt 10. Main drive belts (2) 1 2 3 4 5 8 8 Maintenance Locator Char...

111132_0409 5-1 STORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mowing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for the nextmowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from mower. Cleantractor and mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustlerspray paint. IMPORTANT: Wash ...

111132_0409 6-1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES The engine will not start, starts hard or fails to keep running No fuel or line plugged Fill tank or replace line Fuel valve is turned off Open the fuel valve There is incorrect fuel in the fuel system Drain the tank and rep...

111132_0409 7-1 INDEX PAGE PAGE Adjusting the bedknife to cutting reel clearance . . . . 4-4 Backlapping operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...