Hustler M1 - Manual

108548_0711 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...

108548_0711 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 Precautions  Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stopon level ground, release b...

4-2 108548_0711 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 o...

108548_0711 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 PartsDepartment 1. Remove the mower from shipping carton ...

108548_0711 4-5 4. Attach the recoil starter  to the mower. Remove the three existing cap screws on the cover. Align recoilstarter so that the draw cord is on the dipstick side ofthe engine. Bolt recoil starter  and cover to the engine. Route the cord through the holders providedon the lower rig...

4-8 108548_0711 Operation WARNING: Before inspection, stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire from the spark plug. A. Preparation and inspection 1. Place the mower on a level surface. 2. Check the engine oil level using the engine oil dip-stick. Do not screw dipstick into tube when checkingen...

108548_0711 4-11 Transporting the mower 1. Close the fuel cock. 2. If necessary detach the handle. Temporarily tightenthe screws at the original positions if the handle isdetached. WARNING: Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before loading the mower onto a truck ortrailer. WARNING: Do no...

108548_0711 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...

5-2 108548_0711 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...

108548_0711 5-3 manufacturer’s recommendation. Engine air filter Perform engine air filter maintenance per the engine’s owner’s manual. General engine maintenance Detailed instructions and recommendations for break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner’smanual. Please refer to...

5-4 108548_0711 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 ...

5-6 108548_0711 NOTES: 1. Initial oil change is after 5 hours of operation. Thereafter,change oil after every 40 hours operation. Change moreoften under dusty or dirty conditions and during hotweather periods. 2. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’srecommendations. Refer to Engine ...

108548_0711 5-7 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. Cleanmower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORTANT: Wash the machine...

108548_0711 6-1 Parts Manual General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 Service Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3Using this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

108548_0711 6-3 General Information This Manual covers the Hustler M-1 model 929208. Service Literature Note: When ordering parts, you must use the part number as shown for each part, not the index number. Always give the model and serial number to your parts and service representative. Using this m...

6-4 108548_0711 Mower Deck Assembly 7 24 4 2 22 20 44 1 7 33 23 3 7 4 36 35 7 40 38 37 13 7 7 10 14 12 11 37 39 7 40 37 34 41 7 36 43 42 43 29 28 27 32 31 7 30 8 9 7 21 25 18 17 16 19 45 5 4 3 4 6 37 41 5 26 15 See “Cover Unit” on page 6-10.

108548_0711 6-5 Mower Deck Assy NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 51043-151-107 1 HOUSING MOWER DECK 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...

6-6 108548_0711 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 17 16 3 2 18 5 9 12 13 11 7 6 8 25 26 15 30 29 49 48 19 10 14 23 27 33 1 4 4

6-8 108548_0711 Brake Assembly 13 4 15 3 8 11 16 8 18 17 2 12 2 9 5 7 14 10 6

6-10 108548_0711 Cover Unit 3 5 4 1 8 6 14 16 13 9 10 2 15 7 11 12 8

6-18 108548_0711 Decals LEFT SIDE 3 1 2 RIGHT SIDE 3 FRONT 4

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