Page 2 - GENERAL INFORMATION; To the new owner; Using this manual
108548_1208 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment lines: M-1 WalkBehind To the new owner The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operating the M-1 WalkBehind mower.Please read it carefully; information and instructions ...
Page 6 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS; Safety and Instruction Decals
108548_1208 3-1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONALSAFETY for operators and other persons during the normaloperation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL resul...
Page 8 - OPERATION; Safe Operating Practices; Operation
108548_1208 4-1 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 Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stopon level ground, release blade lever and...
Page 9 - Slope Operation; Children
4-2 108548_1208 Slope Operation Slopes are a major factor in slip and fall accidents, which can result in severe injury or death. All slopes require extracaution. If you feel uneasy on a slope; do not mow it. Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.• Be extremely careful changing directions on ...
Page 10 - Assembly
108548_1208 4-3 Assembly NOTE: This mower is to be set up in one of two modes, either catcher mode or mulching mode. A. Parts List Listed below are parts included in shipping carton. If any parts are missing or damaged, please contact Hustler Parts Department 1. Remove the mower from shipping carton...
Page 17 - Transporting the mower
4-10 108548_1208 6. Adjust the mowing speed with the gearshift lever.Fig. 4-28 NOTE: Adjust the mowing speed according to the conditions of the mowing area and the grass. WARNING: To mow; make sure each the blade lever and clutch lever are pushed down until they touch thehandle. Continuing to operat...
Page 20 - MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS; Safe Servicing Practices; Introduction
108548_1208 5-1 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 Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine run- ning when servicing o...
Page 21 - Fuel system; Engine oil and filter
5-2 108548_1208 Torque values WARNING: Particular attention must be given to tightening the blade bolts. Failure to correctly torquethese may result in the loss of a blade, which can causeserious damage or personal injury. Torque values are given below: For all other torques refer to the standard to...
Page 23 - Throttle lever adjustment; Blade lever adjustment; Drive clutch lever
5-4 108548_1208 Throttle lever adjustment Adjust the throttle lever so that when it is placed in the “CHOKE” position the engine choke is engaged. Fig. 5-5 1. Confirm that the adjustment hole on the engine controlpanel matches the throttle lever when it is in the “FAST”position. 2. If adjustment is ...
Page 25 - Maintenance Schedule
5-6 108548_1208 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 andduring hot weather periods. 2. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’srecommendations. Refer to Engine ...
Page 26 - STORAGE; Preparation of engine for storage
108548_1208 5-7 STORAGE When storing the unit at the 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 tractor and mower.Clean tractor and mower and touch up all scrapes withHustler spray paint. ...
Page 27 - Parts Manual
108548_1208 6-1 Parts Manual General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 Standard Torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Mower Deck Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 28 - General Information; This Manual covers the Hustler M-1 model; Frequently Ordered Parts; Service Literature; DESCRIPTION
6-2 108548_1208 General Information This Manual covers the Hustler M-1 model 929208 . Frequently Ordered Parts See your Hustler dealer for serviceable engine parts. Service Literature Note: When ordering parts, you must use the part number as shown for each part, not the index number. Always give th...
Page 29 - Standard Torques; SIZE
108548_1208 6-3 Standard Torques The following chart lists the standard torque values for the threaded fasteners found in this manual. Torque all cap screws, nuts and set screws to these values unless a different torque is shown in the Notes section next to the fastener. NOTE: SIZE FT-LBS NM SIZE FT...
Page 30 - Mower Deck Assembly
6-4 108548_1208 Mower Deck Assembly 7 24 4 2 22 20 43 1 7 33 23 3 7 4 36 35 7 39 38 37 13 7 7 10 14 12 11 37 38 7 39 37 34 40 7 36 42 41 42 29 28 27 32 31 7 30 8 9 7 21 25 18 17 16 19 44 5 4 3 4 6 38 40 5 26 15 See “Cover Unit” on page 6-10.
Page 31 - Mower Deck Assy
108548_1208 6-5 Mower Deck Assy ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 51043-151-107 1 HOUSING 2 36068-204 1 GUARD 3 51090-117-09 2 PROTECTOR 4 342L-0616 5 FLANGE BOLT 5 512L-0600 4 HEX NUT 6 36065-180 1 COVER 7 342L-0612 12 FLANGE TAPPING BOLT 8 11006-155 1 STAY C.P. 9 11113-407 1 STAY 10 111...
Page 32 - Wheel Breakdown
6-6 108548_1208 Wheel Breakdown 38 1 22 7 30 5 12 11 32 9 12 13 8 30 28 29 25 26 15 21 20 41 33 37 44 46 45 22 17 47 30 41 46 31 6 39 42 42 40 41 46 43 37 47 17 22 4 35 36 4 34 17 16 22 45 21 20 24 31 32 12 4 4 17 16 3 2 18 5 9 12 13 11 7 6 8 25 26 15 30 34 49 48 19 10 14 23 27 33
Page 34 - Brake Assembly
6-8 108548_1208 Brake Assembly 13 4 15 3 8 11 16 8 18 17 2 12 2 9 5 7 14 10 6
Page 36 - Cover Unit
6-10 108548_1208 Cover Unit 3 5 4 1 8 6 14 16 13 9 10 2 15 7 11 12 8
Page 38 - Gear Case
6-12 108548_1208 Gear Case 35 37 8 43 5 45 39 36 9 31 24 25 16 38 44 18 10 6 20 23 19 17 42 34 14 31 32 33 11 7 30 29 28 27 26 21 22 15 4 6 40 41 12 46 13 2 5 3
Page 40 - Mulch Kit
Page 44 - Decals; LEFT SIDE
6-18 108548_1208 Decals LEFT SIDE 3 1 2 RIGHT SIDE 3 FRONT 4
Page 47 - INDEX; PAGE
108548_1208 i-1 INDEX PAGE PAGE 108548 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2 11006-151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 11006-152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 11006-153 . . . . . . . . . . ....