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REV D

5-2

604220

Summary of Contents for Raptor 42

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Page 3: ...amp 3 2 Slope Operation 3 2 Children 3 3 Control Panel 3 4 Controls 3 4 Safety Start Interlock System 3 5 Engine Starting 3 5 Stopping The Engine 3 5 Moving Mower With Stalled Engine 3 6 Mower Operati...

Page 4: ...ne Maintenance 4 5 Carbon Canister 4 5 Fuel Evaporation System Filter 4 5 Belts 4 5 Mower Blade Maintenance 4 6 Mower Blade Removal 4 6 Seat Adjustment 4 7 Steering Control Lever Adjustment 4 8 Mainte...

Page 5: ...veloping good operating skills suitable to most conditions Directions used in this manual for example RIGHT or LEFT refer to directions when in operator position and facing forward unless otherwise st...

Page 6: ...ct 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 ca...

Page 7: ...ualified and physically able individuals properly trained in the operation of this equipment All operators and mechanics must become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment operator controls...

Page 8: ...e compartment top of deck exhaust area battery fuel line fuel tank and operator s station clean of accumulated trash grass clip pings and other debris Always clean up spilled fuel and oil Fast Forward...

Page 9: ...he battery when charging Hydrogen gas forms inside the battery This gas is both toxic and flammable and may cause an explosion if exposed to flame Always remove the negative ground first and replace i...

Page 10: ...ehind the machine before backing up Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary Always look down and behind before and while backing up WARNING Roll over Slow down before turning Do not operate...

Page 11: ...ch 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 t...

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Page 13: ...your full attention Do not operate the equipment while wearing sandals ten nis shoes sneakers shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing Do not use a towel as a headband or neck wrap and do not han...

Page 14: ...make sudden changes in speed or direction Avoid starting and stopping on a slope If tires lose trac tion disengage the mower blades and proceed slowly straight down the slope Mow a safe distance mini...

Page 15: ...m Never leave the mower unattended with the ignition key in switch especially with children present Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or attempt to operate the mower while it is unatt...

Page 16: ...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 n...

Page 17: ...sition park brake switches are disengaged or the deck clutch switch is engaged the engine will stop The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the engine If difficulty is encountered...

Page 18: ...neutral This will allow the drive wheels to counter rotate Figure 3 6 To stop or decrease speed move steering control levers to neutral When going forward pull back gently on steering control levers W...

Page 19: ...e mower will travel forward The farther back steering control levers are from neutral the faster the mower will go in reverse WARNING Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing up Do...

Page 20: ...ghly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment should read the manual completely and thor oughly and should have attempted slow moving maneu vers to become familiar with the operatio...

Page 21: ...if the cutting width of the mower is wider than the previous mower This ensures that uneven turf is not cut too short Raise the cutting height of the mower if the grass if slightly taller than normal...

Page 22: ...ng height adjusting lever is in the A slot the deck mowing height is set at its lowest mowing position When the lever is located in the G slot the deck height is at its highest mowing position or tran...

Page 23: ...the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust is vented to the outside Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide which is an odorless and deadly poison Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to...

Page 24: ...ize is a garden tractor BCI group U1R with 225 or better cranking AMP rating A maintenance free battery is recommended Otherwise follow battery manufacturer s maintenance safety storing and charging s...

Page 25: ...le routing could cause damage to the mower and battery cables This can cause sparks which can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in per sonal injury Always disconnect the negative black b...

Page 26: ...that might block the flow of the engine oil Figure 4 3 3 Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve nipple Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto the valve 4 Position the loose end of...

Page 27: ...al Please refer to this manual for engine servicing lubricating oil levels with quality and viscosity recommendations bolt torques etc The engine warranty is backed by the manufacturer Special attenti...

Page 28: ...n a flat surface and check for distortion Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Replace any distorted blade Do not re use spindle bolts which have stripped worn or undercut threads Torque bolts on spindles to 48 foot...

Page 29: ...d can cut Wrap the blade s or wear gloves and use extra caution when servicing them Figure 4 7 Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 Resharpening pattern Do not sharpen to original pattern below It is easier to get a...

Page 30: ...pivoted to fit the operator s personal preference The steering control levers can also be adjusted up and down Remove the cap screws and slide the upper control lever up or down and align the holes in...

Page 31: ...fter completing maintenance cycle 100 hours repeat cycle Maintenance Schedule Refer to Figure 4 12 Figure 4 13 Figure 4 14 Figure 4 15 Figure 4 16 Figure 4 17 SERVICE AT INTERVALS INDICATED WEEKLY OR...

Page 32: ...k Brake Switch 2 9 Drive Tire 10 Pump Belt 11 Engine Air Intake Screen 12 Front Wheel Tires 13 Front Wheel Zerks 2 14 Deck Belt 15 Blades 16 Fuel Evaporation System Filter 17 Carbon Canisters Figure 4...

Page 33: ...evel 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 starting o...

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Page 35: ...eads 6 Crank the engine with the starter at least a dozen revolutions to distribute oil over the cylinder walls and valve mechanism 7 Clean the exterior surface of the engine Spread a light film of oi...

Page 36: ...o 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 lo...

Page 37: ...4 10 Model and serial number 1 1 Moving mower with stalled engine 3 6 Mower blade maintenance 4 6 Mower blade removal 4 6 Mower operation 3 6 New season preparation 6 1 Operating suggestions 3 8 Parts...

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