Hustler Turf 50 manual

••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P .O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 Hustler Model 50 22” W a lk Behind Greens Mower Owner ’ s Manual 1 1 1 132_0409[...]

IMP O R T A N T : Th i s e ng i n e i s n ot e qu i ppe d w i t h a spa rk a rre ste r m uffl er . I t i s a vi ol a t i on of Ca l i f or nia Pu bli c Re sour c e Code S ec ti o n 4442 to us e o r op erate th i s eng i ne o n any fo res t-c o vered , b rus h-co vered , o r grass -co vered unimp ro ved land. O t her s tat es o r fed eral ar e as ma[...]

111132_0409 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment line: Hustler Model 50 (22”) Wa lk Behind Greens Mower T o the new owner The purpose of this manual is to assist owners and operators in maintaining and operati ng the Hustler Model 50 Greens Mower . Please read it carefu lly; information and instruct ion s[...]

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111251_0409 1-3 HUSTLER MODEL 50 (22”) W A LK BEHIND GREENS MOWER THREE YEAR LIMITED W ARRANT Y WHA T IS COVERED BY THIS W ARRANTY Hustler T urf Equipment, makes the following warrant y to the original purchaser only: a. Three Y ear: Hustler T urf Equipment Model 50 (22”) W alk Behind Greens Mowers are warranted for three (3) years from date of[...]

1-4 111251_0409 Hustler T urf Equipment, or any other party is authori zed to make any warranty in addition to those made in t his agreement. ALLOCA TION OF RISKS This agreement allocates the ri sks of product failure between Hustler T urf Equipment, and th e purchaser . This allocation is recognized by both parties and is reflected in the price of[...]

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 PERSON AL SAFETY for operators and other persons during t he normal operation and servicing of this equipment. DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death.[...]

2-2 111132_0409 602059 • Traverse across slopes. • A void driving th e machine straight up and down slopes. A. Fast B. Slow C. Park brake D. Read Operator ’s Manual before attempting to operate this machine. E. Read Operator ’s Manual before attempting to service this machine. Disconnect spark plug before servicing F. Wear ear protection, e[...]

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 machin e inside a building. • Store away from open flame or spark if ther e is fuel in tank. • C l ean up an y[...]

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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 hori zontal . 2. Align Line B with a vertical surf ace such as pole, tree or building. 3. Fold the paper along the slope guide lin es (C, D or E). 4. Align the closest slope guide line [...]

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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 avoid serious injury or death. Operation V Never leave a running machin e unattended. Always dis- engage transmis sion drive, cutting reel drive, and stop engine when leaving the unit[...]

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 some type until the engine an d muffler have cooled. V Clean flammable material from machine. Pr event fires by keeping the top of the unit, engine compart- ment and exhaust area clean of accumulated tra[...]

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 two levers. The longer lever is pulled to engage the brake. To set the park brake, pull th is long lever back toward the handlebar until the park brake lever snaps into the locked pos[...]

3-4 111132_0409 St and 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 the optional transport w heels to be instal led. T o raise the machine (Fig. 3-7): 1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface, s h ut off engine and set the brakes. 2. Place both hands on the machin[...]

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 st arting The Model 50 safety interlock syst em is designed to protect the operator and others fr om accidental injury due to unintentional engine s[...]

3-6 111132_0409 W ARNING: Make sure there are no bystanders close to the unit, especially in front of the machine, when the traction drive lever is engaged. When the traction drive lever is engaged the machine will immediately move forward. W ARNING: Attach the grass catch er prior to starting the engine to prevent injury . Do not operate the unit [...]

111132_0409 3-7 IMPORT ANT : Attach the transport tires before the machine is loaded or unloaded onto a tran sport vehicle. Otherwise, the rear roller and it’ s sh aft may become dam aged. T o load or unload on a tran sport vehicle use the following procedure: 1. Make sure the traction driv e lever and the cutting reel drive lever are in the dise[...]

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111132_0409 4-1 MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENT S 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 V Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine run- ning when servicing or m aking adjustments to mo wer . Park the mac[...]

4-2 111132_0409 W ARNING: Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings, which can cause engine fires, poor cut quality and ex cessive belt wear . T orque values For all torques ref er to the Model 5 0 parts manu al for standar d torque chart. See the Pr oduct Literat ur e section of this manual for ordering inf or mation. [...]

111132_0409 4-3 General engine maintenance Detailed instructions and r ecommendations fo r break-in and regular maintenance are specified in the Engine Owner ’ s manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing, lubricating oil levels wit h quality and viscosity recommendations, bolt to rques, etc. The engine warranty is backed by the man[...]

4-4 111132_0409 plug wire before proceeding with this adjustment. Pull the unit up on the stand. 2. Remove the front cover locki ng bolt and raise the front cover . 3. T urn the cable lock nut co unter-clockwise to loosen. Fig. 4-7 4. Engage the cutting reel drive lever . Th e spring length should measure 3.38" (86mm) from hook to ho ok. (Fig.[...]

111132_0409 4-5 1. Locate the height of cut bar and loosen the locknut. Adjust the screw to the desired height of cut by measuring the distance between the top of the HOC bar and the bottom of the screw head as show n. (Fig. 4 -1 1 & Fig. 4-12) Once adjusted , tighten the lock nut. 2. Park the machine on a level surface. Tilt it back to provide[...]

4-6 111132_0409 W ARNING: Apply abrasive to the reel blade with a brush, not your fingers. Never use a short handle brush to apply backlapping co mpound. Be sure to coat the reel with backlapping compound using a brush with an extension handle of at least 16 inches (40.64cm). DANGER: Contact with the reel during backlapping will cause personal inju[...]

111132_0409 4-7 reel to bedknife clearance so the bedknife is parallel and just touching the reel. In ve ry small increments, back the bedknife off EVENL Y on both sides (.001” - .002”)(.03mm - .05mm ) so it has minimal clearan ce from the reel and is not making contact. Insert a piece of newspaper between the rotary blades of the reel and the [...]

4-8 111132_0409 Maintenance Schedule Hustler Mode l 50 Greens Mower Maintenance Sche dule Refer to Mainten ance Locator Chart SERVICE A T INTERV ALS INDICA TED WEEKL Y OR 50 HOURS MONTHL Y OR 100 HOURS ANNUALL Y OR 300 HOURS V erify safet y start interl ock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and/or damaged p arts Prio[...]

111132_0409 4-9 9 1. Engine oil fill & dipstick 2. Fuel filter 3. Engine air c leaner 4. Engine oil drain plug 5. Fuel tank 6. T raction 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 Chart 7 10 7 7 6 6[...]

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111132_0409 5-1 ST ORAGE When storing the unit at the end of the mow ing season, the following steps should be taken to ensure readiness for the next mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from mower . Clean tractor and mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint . IMPORT ANT : W ash the machine with a mild deter gent and w[...]

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111132_0409 6-1 TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOMS PROBABLE CAUSES SUGGESTED REMEDIES The engine will not start, st arts 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 replace the fuel with the proper type There is dirt [...]

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111132_0409 7-1 INDEX PA G E PA G E Adjusting the bedknife to cu ttin g reel clearance . . . . 4-4 Backlapping operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -2 Controls . . [...]