Hustler Turf Super Duty 42 Lawn Mower User Manual


 
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Read Owner’s Manual and Quick
Reference Decal before attempting to
operate this machine.
Safety and Instruction Decals
Specific safety warning decals are located on the equipment near the immediate areas of potential hazards. These decals should not be removed or
obliterated. Replace them if they become non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation, for those requiring one, is shown to help the operator
understand the meanings of these decals.
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 an 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.
Do not remove or modify stabilizer
wheels or injury can result.
Never stop suddenly while backing down
slopes. This action may result in a
reaction of the tractor that can cause
serious physical injury.
If you loose steering control while
operating the machine, place the steering
control levers in the park brake position
immediately. Inspect the machine and
involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the
problem before continuing to operate.
If pump belt fails, steering control will
be lost. Refer to owner’s manual for
inspection and replacement intervals and
refer to above paragraph for emergency
procedures.
If you lose steering control while operating the machine, place the steering
control levers in the park brake position immediately. Inspect the machine and
involve your Hustler dealer to resolve the problem before continuing to operate.
If pump belt fails, steering control will be lost. Refer to owner’s manual for
inspection and replacement intervals and refer to above paragraph for
emergency procedures.
600899
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.
Clean up any gasoline spills.
Do not refuel while in enclosed trailer or
other enclosed areas
Part Number
727016
Part Number
600899
Part Number
771436
Keep engine and pump
compartment(s) clean (especially
in exhaust area) to prevent fire
and provide maximum engine
and hydraulic cooling.
Keep engine and pump compart-
ment(s) clean (especially in exhaust
area) to prevent fire and provide
maximum engine and hydraulic
cooling.
Part Number
788968
While Operating
Never perform maneuvers
at high ground speeds.
Avoid sudden turns.
Avoid quick movements of steering levers.
Reduce speed and use extreme
caution when operating on slopes.
Check mowing area,and remove objects
that could be thrown by blades.
Before Leaving Operating Platform
Place drive/steering
controls in park brake position.
Place deck clutch switch
in the off position.
Turn engine off and remove key.
Chock machine when parked on a slope.
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Help Avoid Injury
Operator training required.
Know all controls.
Keep shields in place.
Maintain all safety devices.
Look behind before backing.
Keep children and others away.
Stay clear of power driven parts.
Do not operate in areas where
machine could tip.
Before Starting
Steering levers must be in
park brake position.
Deck clutch switch must
be in off position.
Check performance of all safety
interlock switches daily (including
operator presence switch).
Refueling
Stop engine and allow
engine to cool for 2
minutes prior to refueling.
Clean up any gasoline spills.
Do not refuel while in enclosed
trailer or other enclosed areas.
Part Number
793547
Do not remove or modify stabilizer wheels or injury can occur.
Keep a safe distance from machine.
When operating on a slope (up to 15 degrees) be aware of any
conditions that may cause the tractor drive tires to lose traction
resulting in a possible loss of control of the machine.
793570
Part Number
793570
Never operate the mower deck with side
deflector damaged, altered, removed or in
raised position, except when the entire
grass catcher attachment or mulching
system is being used.
Stay clear of mower blades as long as
engine is running.
Keep a safe distance from machine.
Keep shields or covers in place while
machine is in operation.
Keep hands away from rotating pulleys
and belts.
Whirling blades! Keep hands and feet
away.
Beware of thrown objects.
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Part Number 794297
Never operate the mower deck with
side deflector removed or in raised
position, except when the grass catcher
attachment is being used.
Stay clear of mower blades as long
as engine is running.
Beware of thrown objects.