Hustler Turf 4400 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
Never operate the mower deck with
side deflector removed or in raised
position, except when the grass
catcher attachment is being used.
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Avoid skin contact with battery acid.
Always wear eye protection when
checking the battery, acid can cause
serious injury to skin and eyes. If
contact occurs, flush area with clean
water and call physician immediately.
Acid will also damage clothing.
Do not allow open flame near the
battery when charging.
Hydrogen gas forms inside the
battery. This gas is both toxic and
flammable and may cause and
explosion if exposed to flame.
Always remove the negative ground
first and replace it last.
Do not overfill battery.
Electrolyte may overflow and
damage paint, wiring or structure.
When cleaning the battery, use soap
and water. Be careful not to get
soap and water into the battery. Use
soda mixed in water to clean
corrosion off the terminals.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can penetrate skin.
Hydraulic fluid may also cause
infection in a minor cut or opening in
the skin; if exposed to hydraulic fluid,
see a doctor at once.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic
system, make sure all connections
are tight and all hoses and lines are
in good condition.
Relieve all pressure in the system
before disconnecting or working on
hydraulic lines.
To find a leak under pressure, use a
piece of cardboard or wood never
use your hands.
To relieve all pressure in system,
turn engine off and lower attachment.
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Hot surface!
The Hustler tractor steering is
designed for sensitive response.
Rapid movement of the steering
lever in either direction could result in
a reaction of the tractor that can
cause serious injury.
Keep the neutral lock lever in the
down position except while backing.
Avoid quick stops.
Keep attachment lift cylinder fully
extended (attachment wheels on
ground) when transporting and going
down slopes.
Move tractor very slow when
attachment is removed.
Reduce speed on slopes.
Seat belt must be fastened while
operating this machine. Failure to
use seat belt will result in serious
injury in the event of a roll over.
Seat belt must be fastened while
operating a machine equipped with
ROPS. Failure to use seat belt will
result in serious injury in the event of
a roll over.
Keep covers in place while machine
is in operation.
Do not smoke while refueling.
Do not fill tank with engine running,
or while the engine is hot.
Allow engine to cool before storing
machine inside a building.Store away
from open flame or spark if there is
fuel in tank.
Whirling blades! Keep hands and
feet away.
Beware of thrown objects.
When operating on terrain where
there is a potential for a roll over, it is
important that a ROPS be installed
on the equipment. The ROPS will
prevent serious injury in the event of
roll over. Seat belt must be fastened
while operating a machine equipped
with ROPS. Failure to use seat belt
will result in serious injury in the
event of a roll over.
Block or chock the machine when
parked on a slope or when trailering.
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