HUSTLER M1 manual

••••••• Hustler Turf Equipment ••••• P.O. Box 7000 ••• Hesston, Kansas • 67062-2097 Hustler M1 Owner’s Manual 108548_0711[...]

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108548_0711 c-1 Table of Contents General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 One Year Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1 Safety Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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108548_0711 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 furnished can help you achieve years of dependabl[...]

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108548_0711 2-1 HUSTLER M-1 (21") WALK BEHIND MOWER HUSTLER TURF COMMERCIAL PRODUCT ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the original purchaser only: a. Hustler Turf Equipment M-1 WalkBehind units are warranted for one (1) year from date of delive ry on all materials[...]

2-2 108548_0711  Loss of use of Hustler Turf Equipment or any asso- ciated equipment  Cost of capital  Cost of any substitute equipment, facilities, ser- vices or downtime  The claims of third parties including customers, and injury to property Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inci- dental or consequential damages[...]

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

3-2 108548_0711 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 is fuel in tank. • Clean up any gaso[...]

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 avoid serious injury or death. Operation Precautions  Never leave a running machine unattended. Always stop on level ground, release blade lever and drive clutch lever and set the [...]

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 extra caution. If you feel uneasy on a slope; do not mow it.  Use extreme caution when operating on slopes. • Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope. Slow down. • Do not operate whe[...]

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 Parts Department 1. Remove the mower from shipping carton and verify that all the accessories not attached [...]

4-4 108548_0711 WARNING: Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them. 1. Attach the lower handle  to the mower with flanged nuts. Fig. 4-2 2. Assemble the upper handle to the lower handle  . Use the holder on the right hand side and the two bolts  on the left hand side and [...]

108548_0711 4-5 4. Attach the recoil starter  to the mower. Remove the three existing cap screws on the cover. Align recoil starter so that the draw cord is on the dipstick side of the engine. Bolt recoil starter  and cover to the engine. Route the cord through the holders provided on the lower right hand side handle. Fig. 4-9 and Fig. [...]

4-6 108548_0711 may be necessary to make more than one pass to properly cut a lawn. 1. Turn the mower off and shutoff the fuel cock. Discon- nect the spark plug wire. Turn the mower on its side. Fuel tank side must be facing up. 2. Remove the normal cutting blade and replace with mulching blades  . Use the bolts  supplied with the mulching bl[...]

108548_0711 4-7 NOTE: Illustrations may differ from the actual machine you have purchased. Name Description A. Upper handle Grab this handle when using the lawn mower B. Drive clutch lever Controls mowing and stoppage. Pushed forward: Machine starts moving forward Released: Machine stops moving forward C. Blade lever Engages and disengages the blad[...]

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 checking engine oil. Make sure the oil level is between the[...]

108548_0711 4-9 NOTE: Make sure that the blade lever and the drive clutch lever are disengaged before starting the engine. WARNING: Make sure there is no person or object in front of, or behind you when pulling on the starter rope. 5. Allow the engine to warm up before mowing. Set throttle lever to the “FAST” position when mowing. Fig. 4-22 NOT[...]

4-10 108548_0711 6. Adjust the mowing speed with the gearshift lever. Fig. 4-28 NOTE: Adjust the mowing speed according to the condi- tions 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 the handle. Continuing to operate without the levers pushed completely down wi[...]

108548_0711 4-11 Transporting the mower 1. Close the fuel cock. 2. If necessary detach the handle. Temporarily tighten the screws at the original positions if the handle is detached. WARNING: Stop the engine and remove the spark plug wire before loading the mower onto a truck or trailer. WARNING: Do not leave nor transport this machine tilted.[...]

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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 avoid serious injury or death. Service  Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine run- ning when servicing or making adjustments to the mower. Park the m[...]

5-2 108548_0711 Torque values WARNING: Particular attention must be given to tightening the blade bolts. Failure to correctly torque these may result in the loss of a blade, which can cause serious damage or personal injury. Torque values are given below: For all other torques refer to the standard torque chart found elsewhere in this manual. For e[...]

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’s manual. Please refer to this manual for engine servicing, lubric[...]

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 control panel matches the throttle lever when it is in the “FAST” position. 2. If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuste[...]

108548_0711 5-5 Gearshift lever Adjust the gearshift lever to .04” - .51” (1 - 3 mm) as shown in Fig. 5-11. 1. If adjustment is necessary, adjust by turning the adjuster and loosening the lock nut on the gearshift cable. Fig. 5-12 2. Set the adjuster to the optimal position and tighten the lock nut. Fig. 5-12 3. Start the engine and confirm tha[...]

5-6 108548_0711 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 and during hot weather periods. 2. Change engine oil filter per the engine manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to Engine Owner’s Manual for recommendations and oth[...]

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 next mowing season. 1. Remove all grass, dirt, and trash from mower. Clean mower and touch up all scrapes with Hustler spray paint. IMPORTANT: Wash the machine with a mild detergent and water. Do not pressur[...]

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

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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 manual Illustrations used were current at the time[...]

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 11113-407 1 STAY 10 11113-292 1 STAY 11 36068-196-49 1 [...]

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[...]

108548_0711 6-7 Wheel Breakdown NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 71041-144 2 WHEEL ASSEMBLY (INCLUDES ITEMS 2–4) 2 N/A 2 TIRE—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) 3 N/A 2 WHEEL—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) 4 916B-6002 8 BEARING 5 11086-119 2 STOPPER 6 61003-112 2 THRUST PLATE 7 31034-137 2 PIN 8 68036-270 2 WASHER 9 68036-146 2 WASHER 10[...]

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[...]

108548_0711 6-9 Brake Assembly NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 71067-106 1 BRAKE ASSEMBLY 2 19512-883-000 2 FAN COLLAR 3 72600-va4-010 1 HOLDER ASSEMBLY 4 72613-va4-000 2 BLADE HOLDER BUSHING 5 75090-va4-030 1 CONTROL ASSEMBLY 6 75100-va4-010 1 BRAKE C.P. 7 75110-VA4-000 1 BALL RETAINER C.P. 8 75182-VA3-j00 2 CLUTCH RETURN SPRIN[...]

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108548_0711 6-11 Cover Unit NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 11006-166 1 STAY C.P. 2 36080-154 1 RUBBER SHEET 3 11113-420 1 STAY 4 613L-0800 1 PLAIN WASHER 5 423U-0812 1 SOCKET SCREW FLANGE 6 64014-373 1 SHAFT 7 11083-387 1 COLLAR 8 31057-181 2 HEXAGON BOLT 9 64014-374 1 SHAFT 10 51079-124 1 COVER C.P. 11 36080-153 1 RUBBER SHEET[...]

6-12 108548_0711 Gear Case—71008-431 34 36 7 42 4 44 38 35 8 30 23 24 15 37 43 17 9 5 19 22 18 16 41 33 13 30 31 32 10 6 29 28 27 26 25 20 21 14 3 5 39 40 11 45 12 1 4 2[...]

108548_0711 6-13 Gear Case—71008-431 NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 51001-195 1 GEAR CASE 2 51001-196 1 GEAR CASE 3 61002-161 1 OIL SEAL 4 61002-162 2 OIL SEAL 5 61002-163 2 OIL SEAL 6 64024-104 1 SHIFTER SHAFT 7 11104-119 1 ARM 8 320L-0525 1 HEXAGON BOLT 9 611L-0500 1 PLAIN WASHER 10 571L-0500 1 FLANGE NUT 11 61003-109 1 THR[...]

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108548_0711 6-15 Mulch Kit NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 31044-134 1 PLUG 2 71906-460 1 MULCH BLADE SET (NOT SHOWN; INCLUDES ITEMS 3 & 4) 3 N/A 1 BLADE—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) 4 N/A 1 BLADE—(NOT SERVICED SEPARATELY) 5 71906-459 1 MULCH SPACER KIT (INCLUDES ITEMS 6–12) 6 61024-220 1 SPACER 7 11024-150 1 STAND 8 1108[...]

6-16 108548_0711 Handle, Levers & Catcher System 52 3 50 48 16 49 11 15 12 5 53 4 7 6 14 10 8 9 13 20 21 18 17 23 24 25 26 27 51 52 36 34 45 40 47 46 44 41 38 41 38 1 33 40 42 43 43 40 39 42 40 2 32 31 22 18 30 28 29 35[...]

108548_0711 6-17 Handle, Levers & Catcher System NOTES: ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 51027-268- 1 HANDLE LOWER 2 51027-280- 1 HANDLE UPPER 3 11095-172 1 LEVER 4 36110-102 1 BUTTON 5 11049-109 1 SLIDE PLATE 6 64014-336 1 SHAFT 7 376L-0612 1 TRUSS SCREW 8 71203-135 1 ARM C.P. 9 76007-183 1 BUSHING 10 68013-371 1 SPRING 11 31056-12[...]

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

108548_0711 6-19 Decals NOTES: 1. 602887 (DECAL SET, KAAZ DECK) includes item numbers 1–4. 2. ITEM NO. SERVICE PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION 1 601956 1 M-1 SAFE OPERATION DECAL 2 601949 1 M-1 DANGER DECAL 3 601957 2 M-1 DECK WARNING DECAL 4 601955 1 M-1 HUSTLER LOGO DECAL[...]

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108548_0711 i-1 INDEX PAGE PAGE 108548 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3 11006-151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 11006-152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 11006-153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 110[...]

i-2 108548_0711 INDEX PAGE PAGE 36080-155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11 36080-156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 36098-155 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 36110-102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 376L-0612 [...]

108548_0711 i-3 INDEX PAGE PAGE 68028-119 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 68036-101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 68036-125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 68036-146 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 68036-27[...]

i-4 108548_0711 INDEX PAGE PAGE Gearshift lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5 General engine maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3 Hustler M-1 Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 Maintenance & Adjustments Introduction . . . . . . . . 5-1 Model and serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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