Hustler Turf 3700, 3500 owner manual Driving the tractor, Operating suggestions

age, overturn or alteration. If any of these conditions occur, this structure must be replaced.

WARNING: Do not remove or alter any of the ROPS parts. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe injury or death. Do not attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to adhere to these instructions could result in severe injury or death..

ROPS

Retaining pin

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Driving the tractor

Operating suggestions

WARNING: Prior to operating the tractor the oper- ator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper use and operation of the equipment, should read the manual completely and thoroughly, and should have attempted slow moving maneuvers to become familiar with the operation of the equipment before attempting normal speed operation. An inexperi- enced operator should not mow on slopes or on

uneven terrain. To prevent personal injury, observe the fol- lowing precautions when driving the unit.

Watch where you are going - especially at row ends, on roads, and around the trees.

Reduce speed before turning or applying brakes. Avoid sudden starts and stops on slopes.

Be careful when changing direction on slopes.

Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden haz- ards in the terrain. Keep away from drop-offs.

Do not park on slopes.

Avoid quick stops especially when an attachment is not installed or raised. Quick stops will cause upsets.

DANGER: Use extreme care when operating on slopes. Inexperienced operators may have a ten- dency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving practice maneuvers are recommended to become familiar with these characteristics before attempting normal speed operation.

WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles (such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly approached at high speed in an attempt to “jump” them as the operator could be thrown from the equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite wheel around.

Tractor performance is maximum when the throttle is set at full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and deck when needed. Use the HST pedals to control ground speed rather than engine rpm.

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