Hustler Mini Fastrack - Manuals

OPERATION 601156_1106 11 Safe Operating Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Operation ▲ Never leave a running machine unattended. Always disengage deckclutch, place steering contr...

12 601156_1106 ▲ Never make sudden starts, stops, turns, or reverse direction, especiallywhen maneuvering on slopes. The steering is designed for sensitiveresponse. Rapid movement of the steering control levers in eitherdirection could result in a reaction of the tractor that can cause seriousinjury...

601156_1106 13 C. Deck clutch switch (Fig. 3-1) — this switch engages the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch down to disengage the clutch. IMPORTANT: Never engage clutch with engine running at high rpm or when the deck is under load. Clutch, belts or deck could be damaged. D. Ignitio...

14 601156_1106 for a couple of minutes; then rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to theOFF position. Remove the key from switch before leaving the tractor. Stopping the engine Use the following procedure to shut off the engine after operating the equipment. 1. Place the control levers in the park ...

601156_1106 15 equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly,and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to becomefamiliar with the operation of the equipment before attemptingnormal speed operation. An inexperienced operator should notmow on slopes or on uneven terrain. WARNING: I...

16 601156_1106 Alternate mowing direction to keep the grass growing straight and bet- ter dispersion of the clippings. Remember, grass grows at different rates at different time of the year. Mow more often in the early spring to maintain the same cutting height. Asthe growth rate slows in mid summer...

MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS 601156_1106 19 Safe Servicing Practices This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death. Service ▲ Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when ser- vicing...

601156_1106 21 Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store machineaway from open flame or spark if there is fuel in the tank.Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels.They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or explo-sion from gasoline can burn you and others and can ...

22 601156_1106 WARNING: If the pump belt fails, loss of control will occur especially when operating on a slope. If you lose steering con- trol while operating the machine, place the steering controllevers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect themachine and involve your Hustler dealer to ...

601156_1106 27 SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES Starting motor does not crank Steering control levers not in park brake position or switch not adjusted Place steering control levers in park brake posi-tion or re-adjust switch Deck clutch switch engaged Disengage clutch switch Weak or dead...

601156_1106 29 When storing the unit at the the end of the mowing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for the next mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from tractor and mower. Clean tractorand mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORTA...

INDEX PAGE PAGE 601156_1106 31 Anti-scalp wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...