HUSTLER Raptor User Manual

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Carbon Canister
Some Hustler
®
Raptor
®
mowers have a carbon canister
incorporated into the fuel system. Figure 4-6
This is a mandatory feature on all mowers using gasoline
engines that are put into operation in California.
This canister should be replaced every 5 years or if it
becomes damaged.
Engine Oil and Filter
Check engine oil daily and after every 4 hours of operation.
Mower must be on a level surface when checking oil. Refer to
engine manual and maintenance schedule for oil
recommendation and capacities. Hustler
®
Motor Oil is
recommended.
Change the engine oil and filter after the first 5 hours of
operation and then per the engine manufacturer’s
recommendations after that. If mower is being operated in
extremely dirty conditions, then it is recommended oil be
changed more frequently.
IMPORTANT: After the new oil filter has been installed,
clean up any oil which may have spilled onto the engine plate
and exhaust system.
Kawasaki & Kohler Engines — Draining the engine oil:
1. Locate the oil drain valve on the lower right side of the
engine.
2. Locate the oil drain hose that was supplied with the
machine. Be sure to clean and clear it of debris that
might block the flow of the engine oil. Figure 4-7 &
Figure 4-8
3. Attach one end of the hose onto the oil drain valve nip-
ple. Make sure the hose is pushed all the way onto the
valve. Figure 4-7 & Figure 4-8
4. Position the loose end of the hose forward and down
in front of the right side transmission so that it can
drain into a suitable oil drain container.
5. With the hose in position, use a 10 mm wrench or
socket and open the valve approximately 4 turns in the
counterclockwise direction. Allow 10 minutes for
engine oil to adequately drain.
6. After oil is drained, close the valve by turning it in the
clockwise direction until it is fully closed.
7. Once the valve is closed, carefully remove the oil drain
hose and clean up any spilled oil.
IMPORTANT: All oil drips or spills must be cleaned off
of the engine plate and exhaust system before
operating the machine.
8. Clean the oil drain hose and store it appropriately.
Figure 4-7 & Figure 4-8
Briggs & Stratton Engine — Draining the engine oil:
1. Locate the oil drain hose on the engine. Figure 4-9
2. Un-clip the end of the oil drain hose from the engine
bracket and route it towards the rear of the mower
frame. Figure 4-9
A. Carbon canister
Figure 4-6
If the engine has been running and is up to
operating temperature, allow the engine to cool
before changing the oil. Engine and engine oil will
be very hot, so be very careful when changing oil
and wear the appropriate protective gear to avoid
being burned or exposed to engine oil.
A
WARNING
Kawasaki engines
A. Oil drain hose B. Oil drain valve
Figure 4-7
A
B

HUSTLER Raptor Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	Raptor
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English