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GENERAL INFORMATION

This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment

lines:

Hustler

X-ONE

To the New Owner

Hustler

X-ONE

mowers are designed to be used as riding

lawn mowers, they must be used for mowing purposes only.

Hustler

mower owners and operators must read this man-

ual carefully. It contains operation and maintenance informa-
tion that will help you achieve years of dependable service.

The Engine Owner’s Manual, included in the owner’s

packet, contains engine information that will not be repeated
in this manual.

The owner’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to,

making certain that the operators and mechanics:

• read and understand the engine owner’s manual

before attempting to operate or repair the engine.

• read and understand the mower’s operator manual and

all decals before operating this machine.

• are qualified and physically able individuals, properly

trained in the operation and maintenance of this
equipment. Before they are allowed to operate or
maintain this machine, they must be familiar with its
safe operation, operator controls, and decals.

• know they are responsible for their own safety as well

as the safety of other persons within the vicinity.
Remember, the operator is responsible for accidents
or hazards occurring to other people or their property.

IMPORTANT: As the owner/operator you can prevent acci-

dents. You are responsible for accidents or injuries occurring
to yourself, other people or property.

Never let children or untrained people operate or service

the equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.

For more detailed maintenance and adjustment informa-

tion refer to the proper General Service Manual for your
machine. Refer to the Product Literature section of this man-
ual for information on how to obtain this manual.

Using this Manual

IMPORTANT: Any maintenance operation that requires

the removal of safety covers must be performed by a trained
service technician.

This manual contains general operation information as

well as basic adjustment and maintenance information.
Since operating conditions vary considerably, all conditions
cannot be addressed individually. Through training and expe-
rience, operators should develop 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 redesign and change the machine
as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has
been made to your machine which is not reflected in this
manual, contact your Hustler

Dealer for current information.

Warranty Registration

To activate your warranty policy the mower must be regis-

tered, by your Dealer, with the Manufacturer of Hustler

Turf

Equipment

within ten (10) days following the date of pur-

chase. It is recommended that you contact your Dealer to
make sure the mower is registered.

IMPORTANT: The mower and any attachment that dis-

plays a model and serial identification number plate must be
registered with Excel Industries, Inc., manufacturer of Hus-
tler

Turf Equipment, Inc (“Manufacturer”).

IMPORTANT: Any unauthorized modification, alteration,

or use of non-approved attachments voids the warranty and
releases Manufacturer from any liability arising from subse-
quent use of this equipment. Do not use or operate any
attachment not approved by Hustler

Turf Equipment, Inc.

IMPORTANT: Damage caused by unauthorized replace-

ment parts is not covered by this warranty. Manufacturer
expressly excludes liability for defects or damage caused by
such 'unauthorized' articles or service.

Model and Serial Number

The serial identification plate, located directly below and to

the left of the operator’s platform, contains the mower’s
model and serial numbers.

These numbers are required when the unit is registered

with Hustler

Turf Equipment. They will also assure you of

the correct service parts when replacement becomes neces-
sary.