HUSTLER TrimStar 927632, Owner'S Manual, Page: 13 / 33

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OPERATION
Figure 3-1
Controls
For general location of the controls described in this
section, refer to Figure 3-1.
1. Ignition switch (Fig. 3-2) — a two position switch:
off and run. With key inserted, rotate it clockwise to
RUN position.
2. Throttle/Choke (Fig. 3-2) — a cable is linked to
engine throttle for controlling engine speed. Move
lever forward to increase engine rpm, move lever
rearward to decrease engine rpm.
To reach the choke position, push forward on the lever
as far as it will go. As the lever is pushed forward you
will notice a detent position, when the lever is moved
past this point, the choke is engaged.
3. Drive levers (Fig. 3-3) — these handles control the
unit’s steering direction and dynamic braking.
4. Blade engagement lever (Fig. 3-4) — this lever
engages the deck. Push the lever forward to engage
and pull lever back to disengage the deck belt.
IMPORTANT: Never engage deck belt with engine
running at high rpm or when the deck is under load.
Belts or deck could be damaged.
5. Thumb latches (Fig. 3-3) — the thumb latches have
three positions; run, neutral lock and park. Push the
thumb latches forward to unlock the drive levers. Pull
rearward to place the thumb latches in the neutral
position. The park brakes will be set when pulling the
thumb latches all the way to the rear.
6. Operator presence control levers (Fig. 3-3) —
engages the operator presence switches. If the switch
is not engaged the unit will not operate. Refer to the
1. Ignition Switch 6. Drive lever 11. Rear height adjustment
2. Throttle/Choke Lever 7. Deck switch 12. Front height adjustment spacer
3. Fuel tank 8. Operator presence control lever 13. Discharge chute
4. Deck cover 9. Thumb latch 14. Neutral switch
5. Blade engagement lever 10. Transmission shift lever
11
1
6
2
4
5
13
9
3
12
10
8
8
Throttle/Choke
Ignition
switch
Figure 3-2
11
6
Drive levers
Thumb
latches
Figure 3-3
Operator presence
control levers
7
9
12
12