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GENERAL INFORMATION This manual applies to the following Hustler equipment Photographs and illustrations used were current at the time of lines: printing, but subsequent production changes may cause your machine to vary slightly in detail. Hustler Turf Equipment Sport 42/48 reserves the right to redesign and change the machine as deemed necessary, without notification. If a change has been made to To the new owner your machine which is not reflected in this owner’s manual, or The purpose of th
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WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. IMPORTANT: This engine is not equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section 4442 to use or operate this engine on any forest-covered, brush-covered, or grass-covered unimproved land. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws. This spark ignition system complies with
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SPORT 42/48 TRACTORS & DECKS HUSTLER TURF CONSUMER PRODUCT TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (THREE YEAR PARTS ONLY) (90 DAYS LIMITED WARRANTY FOR COMMERCIAL USE) WHAT IS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY Turf Equipment, or an authorized dealer later than Hustler Turf Equipment, makes the following warranty to the 120 days from date of delivery. original purchaser only: Within a reasonable time after such notification, Hus- a. Hustler Turf Consumer Products used for normal tler Turf Equipment, will correct an
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Repairs necessary due to improper fuel, contaminates NO OTHER WARRANTIES in the fuel system, or failure to properly prepare the Unless modified in writing, signed by both parties, and fuel system prior to any period of non-use over three approved by the President of Hustler Turf Equipment, this months agreement is understood to be the complete and exclusive agree- ment between the parties, superseding all prior agreements, oral DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY or written, and all other communications bet
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message Incorrect usage of this machine may result in severe intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL injury. Personnel operating and maintaining it should be SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal trained in the proper use and should read the manuals operation and servicing of this equipment. completely and thoroughly before attempting to set-up, DANGER – denotes immediate hazards which WILL
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WARNING: Thrown objects! Part Number 601892 WARNING: • Never operate the mower Thrown objects! deck with side deflector dam- aged, altered, removed or in • Always maintain a safe distance from peo- raised position, except when ple and pets when mowing. the entire grass catcher • Always stop machine if someone enters the attachment or mulching sys- area. tem is being used. Part Number 601817 • Inspect area to be mowed for hazards such as rocks, metal objects and other debris which may be
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WARNING: Read Owner’s Manual and decals before attempting to operate this machine. WARNING: Roll over! • Mow a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments, water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away. WARNING: Back over! • Do not carry passengers • Always stop machine if someone enters the area. • Always be aware of what is behind the machine before backing
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SLOPE GUIDE Use this diagram when determining the degree of slope to be mowed. o E (15 ) Slope Guide Lines o D (10 ) o C (5 ) Line A 1. Hold this sheet of paper in front of you. Make sure that Line A is horizontal. 2. Align Line B with a vertical surface such 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 601396_0109 3-5 Line B
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OPERATION Always be aware of what is behind the machine before Safe Operating Practices backing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and necessary. Always look down and behind before and throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid while backing up. serious injury or death. Never push forward suddenly on your steering control levers while the machine is in rearward motion because Operation machine may tip backwa
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Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot fires by keeping engine compartment, exhaust area, on the ground. battery, fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s station If the mower’s tires lose traction when operating on clean of accumulated trash, grass clippings, and other slopes, disengage the blades, place the steering control debris. Always clean up spilled fuel and oil. levers in the park brake position, turn the engine off and ge
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the Children area. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Before and while backing, look behind and down for the presence of children. Children are often attracted to the small children. machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that Never carry children, even with the blades off. They may children will remain where you last saw them. fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with safe Never leave machine una
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the operator is off the seat, check the function of the seat Steering control levers in switch. If the seat switch is not operating properly (is not park brake position opening or closing) and if the cause can not be determined, replace the seat switch. If the problem can not be located, contact your Hustler Dealer. WARNING: The safety interlock system should always function per steps 4 and 5. If it does not func- tion properly, it should be corrected immediately. Do not operate machine with
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the throttle and/or engaging the deck clutch. WARNING: Allow engine exhaust manifold to cool 9. Before stopping the engine, place the steering control before engaging or disengaging the bypass valves. levers in the park brake position, disengage the deck The bypass valve rods are located close to the exhaust clutch, and throttle back to low idle for a couple of system. minutes; then rotate ignition key counter-clockwise to the OFF position. Remove the key from switch before Driving the tractor
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FRONT OF TRACTOR FACES THIS DIRECTION N N FORWARD TRAVEL ZERO DEGREE FORWARD TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL REVERSE TRAVEL TURN RIGHT TURN RIGHT TURN N= NEUTRAL POSITION Direction of arrows indicate direction of tractor movement Fig. 4-6 IMPORTANT: Rapid movement of steering control levers WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles is not recommended as damage to the hydraulic system compo- (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly nents may occur. approached at high speed in an attempt to
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Left control lever Right control lever Neutral Left control Right lever control lever Neutral Direct grass discharge to right, away from unmown area. Select a mowing pattern that directs grass discharge towards the outside, not towards center, of mowing area. Generally, this Three point turn means using a pattern utilizing left turns because side discharge is to right. In any case, avoid throwing grass discharge onto unmowed area because grass is then mowed “twice”. Mowing twice puts
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Mower deck operation Anti-scalp wheels Anti-scalp wheel kits are standard on Sport units. These anti- DANGER: Never attempt to make any adjustments to scalp wheels are designed to minimize scalping when mowing the mower deck while the engine is running or with on rough uneven terrain. the deck drive clutch engaged. Mower blades cannot After setting the cutting height, adjust the anti-scalp wheels so be seen and are located very close to deck housing. they extend below the deck but do not cont
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MAINTENANCE & ADJUSTMENTS while the tractor engine is running or deck clutch is Safe Servicing Practices engaged. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and should be performed by trained maintenance personnel throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid only. serious injury or death. Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands. Make certain machine Service is secure w
