HUSTLER Raptor 42, Operator'S Manual

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REV D 3-4 604220
Control Panel
When access is required under the seat platform and the seat
is equipped with the optional arm rests, make certain to place
the control arms in the park brake position and pivot the arm
rests upward before placing the seat platform in the full forward
position to prevent arm rest damage.
A. Deck clutch switch (Figure 3-1) — this switch engages
the deck. Pull the switch up to engage and push switch
down to disengage the clutch.
IMPORTANT:
For additional clutch information refer
to the Mower deck operation section of this manual.
B. Ignition switch (Figure 3-1) — a three position switch:
“OFF”, “RUN”, and “START”. With key inserted, rotate
it clockwise to “START” position; release key when
engine starts, and switch will automatically return to the
RUN position.
C. Throttle control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to the
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move lever
forward to increase engine rpm, move lever rearward to
decrease engine rpm.
D. Choke control (Figure 3-1) — a cable is linked to
manually operate the engine choke. When the lever 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.
Controls
A. Steering control levers (Figure 3-2 & Figure 3-3) —
these levers control the mower’s speed, direction,
stopping, and park brake. These levers are used to steer,
accelerate, decelerate and change direction. When the
steering control levers are in the park brake position the
mower will not move when the engine is on and drive
pumps are operating
.
B. Deck cutting height adjusting lever (Figure 3-4) — the
deck cutting height adjusting lever is used to raise or
lower the deck. Slide the lever out of a notch and raise or
lower the lever and slide it into the desired cutting height
notch.
A. Deck clutch switch
B. Ignition switch
C. Throttle
D. Choke
Figure 3-1
A
C
D
B
WARNING
The parking brake may not hold the mower if parked on a
slope. Block or chock the machine when parked on a
slope.
Figure 3-2
Figure 3-3
Shown with steering control
levers in neutral position
Steering control lever
Shown with steering control
levers in park brake position