Hustler Turf 50 - Manual (Page 16)

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Stand setting
The unit is equipped with a stand to raise the unit’s drive
roller off the ground to allow the unit to be worked on or the
optional transport wheels to be installed.
To raise the machine (Fig. 3-7):
1. Park the unit on a flat, level surface, shut off engine and
set the brakes.
2. Place both hands on the machine’s handles and one foot
on the stand.
3. Push the stand down, with one foot, until it contacts the
ground.
NOTE: Make sure to keep pressure on the stand as it can
spring back and hit the operator’s foot or leg.
4. While holding the stand in place, pull back on the handles
until the machine pivots up and back onto the stand. The
machine will then be supported by the stand and the front
roller.
5. Place a block in front of the front roller to prevent the
machine from moving forward and releasing the stand.
To lower the machine (Fig. 3-7):
1. Place both hands on the machine’s handles and one foot
on the stand.
2. Press down on the stand and push the machine forward.
The stand will release. Do not release pressure from
the stand until the stand is fully raised to prevent
injury to the operator’s foot or leg.
Safety Interlock circuit operation
The safety interlock system on this machine does not allow
the engine to be started when the traction drive is engaged. This
system must be checked daily to make sure it is working
properly.
1. Park the machine on level ground and pull it up on the
stand to keep the traction drive drum (and wheels if
equipped) raised off the ground.
2. Make sure the park brake is disengaged.
3. Engage the traction drive lever. Set the ignition switch to
the run position.
4. Try to start the engine. The engine should NOT start. If
the engine starts, then the safety interlock switch needs to
be checked to make sure it is adjusted properly or the
problem identified and fixed.
Contact your dealer if you cannot identify and fix the
problem.
Do not operate the machine if the safety interlock circuit is
not working properly.
Engine starting
The Model 50 safety interlock system is designed to protect
the operator and others from accidental injury due to
unintentional engine starting. The engine will not start until:
A. Traction drive lever is in the “Disengaged” position.
B. The ignition switch is turned to the “RUN” position.
WARNING: The safety interlock system must not be
disconnected or bypassed.
The following steps are the correct procedures for starting the
engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Authorized
Hustler Dealer in your area.
1. Before starting mower, perform daily pre-operation
checking.
2. Make sure the traction drive lever and the cutting reel
drive lever are in the disengaged position.
3. Attach the grass catcher.
4. Turn the fuel shutoff valve to the “open”or “on” position.
5. Use choke when engine is cold, or if warm engine fails to
start within 5 seconds of cranking. Avoid flooding and
Fig. 3-5
Fig. 3-6
Grass catcher
Catcher pin
Fig. 3-7
Stand in down position Stand in up position