604856
REV J
Hustler
®
Raptor
SD
Operator’s Manua
l
200 South Ridge Road
Hesston, Kansas
67062
Page 1: ...604856 REV J Hustler Raptor SD Operator s Manual 200 South Ridge Road Hesston Kansas 67062 ...
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Page 3: ...ing Practices 3 1 Control Panel 3 1 Controls 3 1 Safety Start Interlock System 3 2 Engine Starting 3 3 Stopping the Engine 3 3 Moving the Mower With Stalled Engine 3 3 Mower Operation 3 3 Deck Cutting Height Adjustment 3 7 Anti Scalp Wheels 3 7 Maintenance Adjustments 4 1 Safe Servicing Practices 4 1 Service Introduction 4 1 Torque Values 4 1 Tires 4 1 Lubrication 4 1 Electrical System 4 1 Hydraul...
Page 4: ... Filter 4 4 Engine Air Filter 4 5 General Engine Maintenance 4 5 Belts 4 5 Mower Blades 4 5 Seat Adjustment 4 7 Steering Control Lever Adjustment 4 7 Maintenance Locator Chart 4 9 Troubleshooting 5 1 Storage 6 1 Product Literature 6 2 ...
Page 5: ...op safe operating practices suitable to most conditions Directions used in this manual for example RIGHT or LEFT refer to directions when in the operator position and facing forward unless otherwise stated Though current at the time of printing photographs and illustrations shown may vary slightly from your mower due to subsequent production changes Hustler Turf Equipment Inc reserves the right to...
Page 6: ...uct contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT OF SPARK ARRESTER MUFFLER This equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation California Public Resources Code Section 4442 6 provides that it is unlawful to use or operate an internal combustion engine on any forest covered brush covered or...
Page 7: ...ble of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious injury or death Never allow persons to operate this mower without proper instruction or allow children to operate the mower Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this mower Safe Operation Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and atta...
Page 8: ...unning Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped before cleaning Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area Never use your hand Follow daily and weekly checklists making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened Never operate a poorly maintained mower Clean flammable material from mower Prevent fires by keeping the engine compartment top of the deck exhaust area batte...
Page 9: ...nage ditches embankments and water to avoid mower roll over and serious injury or death Do not mow on wet grass Slippery conditions reduce traction which could cause sliding and loss of steering control Do not tow on slopes The weight of the towed equip ment may cause loss of traction and loss of steering control Do not try to stabilize the mower by putting your foot on the ground If the mower s t...
Page 10: ...icing or making adjustments to the mower Park the mower on level ground Disengage the deck clutch Place the steering control levers in the park brake position Lower the deck Stop the engine Remove the ignition key Disconnect the negative battery cable Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting cleaning or repairing Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should be performed by trained ma...
Page 11: ...ry This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to flame Always disconnect the negative black battery cable s before dis connecting the positive red cable s Always connect the positive red battery cable s before connecting the negative black cable s Do not overfill the battery Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint wir ing or structure When cleaning the battery use...
Page 12: ...hown to help the operator understand the decal s meaning Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards Do not remove or obliterate these decals Replace them if they become non readable WARNING Read Operator s Manual and Safety Warning Decals before attempting to operate this machine Do not smoke while refueling Do not remove the fuel tank...
Page 13: ... the bat tery This gas is both toxic and flam mable and may cause an explosion if exposed to flame Always remove the negative ground first and replace it last WARNING Fire Part Number 601967 Clean flammable material from machine Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment top of deck exhaust area battery fuel line fuel tank and operator s station clean of accumulated trash grass clippings and othe...
Page 14: ...s feet and clothing away from rotating pulleys and belts 604222 A Fast B Slow C Choke D Mower blade engage disengage switch E Ignition switch insert key F OFF G ON H Engine start position I Wear ear protection eye protection and safety shoes when operating this equipment J Read Operator s Manual before attempting to operate this machine K Before starting the engine Read Owner s Manual Disengage mo...
Page 15: ...erating this equipment I Read Operator s Manual before attempting to operate this machine J Before starting the engine Read Owner s Manual Disengage mower blades Place control levers in park brake position K For maximum electric clutch life engage at 1 2 3 4 throttle position L For maximum electric clutch life disengage at low throttle position 605996 Part Number 605996 L C E K B F G D I H A J ...
Page 16: ...gers Always stop machine if someone enters the area Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing up Slow down before turning Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual Never make sudden changes in speed and direction Do not mow...
Page 17: ...uch as pole tree or building 3 Fold the paper along the slope guide lines C D or E 4 Align the closest slope guide line with the ground slope This will give you a close estimation of the ground slope to be mowed Slope Guide Lines Line B D 10o C 5o E 15o Line A Slope Guide Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed ...
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Page 19: ...ver is in the down position the choke is in the OFF run position When the knob is pulled up the choke is in the ON start position Do not operate the machine in the ON start position E Electronic hour meter Figure 3 1 Figure 3 2 regis ters 1 10 hour increments up to 9 999 9 total hours Connected to the ignition switch the meter records the accumulative time while the ignition key is switched to the...
Page 20: ...th the deck clutch switch up and or the steering control levers in the neutral position slowly raise off of the seat The engine should stop 6 If the engine fails to stop when the deck clutch switch is up or one or both of the steering control levers is in the up out of neutral position and the operator is off the seat then check the function of the seat switch Replace the seat switch if it is not ...
Page 21: ...fety Start Inter lock System section 7 Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before advanc ing the throttle and or engaging the deck clutch Stopping the Engine Use the following procedure to shut the engine off 1 Place the steering control levers in the park brake posi tion 2 Throttle the engine back to low idle then disengage the deck clutch Refer to the Mower Deck Operation sec tion for more de...
Page 22: ...r rearward from neutral than the left steering control lever until the rear of the machine pivots around Figure 3 8 4 Then push the steering control levers forward until they both pass neutral and the machine starts to go forward Figure 3 8 5 Push the left steering control lever farther forward from neutral than the right steering control lever and finish the turn Figure 3 8 IMPORTANT Damage to th...
Page 23: ...TRAVEL N NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of mower movement N N N N N N N N N N Figure 3 8 Step 1 THREE POINT TURN Step 2 Step 3 R i g h t c o n t r o l l e v e r L e f t c o n t r o l l e v e r N e u t r a l R i g h t c o n t r o l l e v e r L e f t c o n t r o l l e v e r N e u t r a l Neutral Left control lever Right control lever ...
Page 24: ...ler than normal or if it contains a high degree of moisture Then mow it again with the cutting height set lower If the machine s forward motion must be stopped while mowing a clump of grass clippings may drop onto your lawn To avoid this move onto a previously cut area with the blades engaged An inexperienced operator should not mow on slopes or on uneven terrain Before attempting normal speed ope...
Page 25: ...be allowed for deck clutches that fail due to improper engagement and disengagement practices Deck Cutting Height Adjustment Deck cutting height is adjustable in 1 4 6 4mm incre ments Step on the deck lift pedal and latch the transport lever in the deck transport position Pull the adjusting pin out of the hole that it is in and insert it into the desired cutting height hole Step on the deck lift p...
Page 26: ...the wheel is mounted in the top hole it is located 70 17 8mm below the mower blades This is the acceptable setting for mowing at cutting heights of 1 1 2 38 1mm or higher A Anti scalp wheel B Adjusting holes Figure 3 11 A B ...
Page 27: ...brake position and pivot the arm rests upward before lifting the seat platform to prevent arm rest damage Some repairs require the assistance of a trained service mechanic and should not be attempted by unskilled person nel Consult your Hustler service center when assistance is needed Torque Values Torque values are given below ft lbs N m Wheel lug nuts 70 95 Blade spindle bolt top 73 99 Blade spi...
Page 28: ...W50 service motor oil Initial system oil and filter change must be after the first 75 hours of use or 1 year whichever comes first Thereafter replace filter and oil in each transmission every 2 years or 200 hours whichever comes first NOTE The filter guard must be removed to access filter Each transmission s filter is located per Figure 4 3 A stan dard oil filter wrench is used to change filter th...
Page 29: ...Figure 4 4 Park the mower on level ground before filling fuel tank Clean the area around the fuel cap before removing the cap Remove the fuel cap slowly When threading the fuel cap onto the filler neck tighten the cap until it begins to click then continue to turn it until at least three clicks are heard IMPORTANT Do not overfill the fuel tank The fuel tank should be filled no higher than the bott...
Page 30: ...ng operated in extremely dirty conditions then it is recommended oil be changed more frequently IMPORTANT After the new oil filter has been installed clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine plate muffler and heat shield Draining the engine oil 1 Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the engine 2 Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the machine Be sure to...
Page 31: ...on should be paid to applicable data which will not be duplicated here Belts Inspect belts frequently for wear and serviceability Replace a belt that shows signs of severe cuts tears separation weather checking cracking burns caused by slipping Slight raveling of belt covering does not indicate failure trim ravelings with a sharp knife Inspect the belt pulley grooves and flanges for wear A new bel...
Page 32: ... blade slowly it should not wobble Balance the blade before rein stalling Lay the blade on a flat surface and check for distortion Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Replace any distorted blade Mower blades are sharp and can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Always check for blade damage if mower strikes a rock branch or other for eign object during mowing or if an...
Page 33: ...wer can be adjusted forward and rearward by pivoting the seat platform up and forward Then loosen the four cap screws on the underneath side of the seat platform Position the seat where you have the best control of the machine and are the most comfortable and then tighten the cap screws Figure 4 14 Steering Control Lever Adjustment The steering control levers can be adjusted for operator comfort A...
Page 34: ... After completing maintenance cycle 100 hours repeat cycle Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4 16 Figure 4 17 Figure 4 18 Figure 4 19 Figure 4 20 Figure 4 21 Figure 4 22 SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED WEEKLY OR 40 HOURS ANNUALLY OR 100 HOURS Verify safety start interlock system Prior to each use Visually inspect unit for loose hardware and or damaged parts Prior to each use Visually inspect tir...
Page 35: ...e Oil Filter 8 Park Brake Switch 2 9 Drive Tire 10 Pump Belt 11 Engine Air Intake Screen 12 Front Wheel Tires 13 Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 14 Deck Belt 15 Blades 16 Fuel Evaporation System Filter 17 Carbon Canisters Figure 4 16 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 8 8 11 12 13 1 Mowers with Kawasaki engines Figure 4 17 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 9 8 8 11 12 13 1 Mowers with Kohler engines ...
Page 36: ...ry 6 Fuel Tank 7 Engine Oil Filter 8 Park Brake Switch 2 9 Drive Tire 10 Pump Belt 11 Engine Air Intake Screen 12 Front Wheel Tires 13 Hydraulic Oil Expansion Tank 14 Deck Belt 15 Blades 16 Fuel Evaporation System Filter 17 Carbon Canisters Figure 4 21 Figure 4 22 10 15 15 14 48 54 60 Deck 15 15 14 36 42 Deck Carbon canister equipped machines 17 16 ...
Page 37: ... oil level Add oil Oil diluted or too light Change oil and check for source of contamination Failed oil pump Contact your Dealer High oil consumption Numerous Contact your Dealer Mower jerky when start ing or operates in one direction only Steering control linkage needs adjustment Adjust linkage Loose steering linkage Tighten linkage Transaxle component faulty Contact your Dealer Mower creeps when...
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Page 39: ... but do not reconnect plug leads 7 Crank the engine with the starter at least a dozen revo lutions to distribute oil over the cylinder walls and valve mechanism 8 Clean the exterior surface of the engine Spread a light film of oil over any exposed metal surfaces of the engine that are subject to corrosion 9 Clean dirt and chaff from the cylinders and fins blower housing and muffler 10 Check the oi...
Page 40: ...to view or print a copy of the product manuals Operator s Manual Parts Manual or General Service Manual for these mowers go online to www hustlerturf com and click on the MANUALS button Contact your local Hustler dealer if you require another engine manual ...
Page 41: ... and Serial Number 1 1 Moving the Mower With Stalled Engine 3 3 Mower Blade Maintenance 4 5 Mower Blade Maintenance Precautions 2 5 Mower Blade Replacement 4 7 Mower Blades 4 5 Mower Operation 3 3 New Season Preparation 6 1 Operating Suggestions 3 6 Operation 2 2 Parts and Service 1 1 Personal Safety 2 1 Preparation Of Battery For Storage 6 1 Preparation Of Engine For Storage 6 1 ROPS 3 3 ROPS Ins...
