Hood latch
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Seat release knob
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WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
WARNING: Charge batteries in an open well venti- lated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting from the battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated tools.
WARNING: Avoid skin and clothing contact with battery acid.
Always wear eye protection when checking the bat- tery, 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 drink the battery electrolyte.
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 explo- sion if exposed to flame. Always remove the nega- tive 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. Clean the battery terminals with a solu- tion of four parts water and one part baking soda when they become corroded.
WARNING: Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools touching metal tractor components can cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explo- sion which will result in personal injury.
Prevent the battery terminals from touching any metal tractor parts when removing or installing the battery.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the bat- tery terminals and metal tractor parts.
WARNING: Incorrect battery cable routing could cause damage to the tractor and battery cables. This can cause sparks which can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in personal injury.
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery cable before disconnecting the positive (red) cable. Always connect the positive (red) battery cable before connecting the negative (black) cable.
Alternator
The 3500/3700
To adjust the belt, see the instructions given under the Fan Belt section located elsewhere in this manual.
Other than belt adjustment, the only alternator maintenance required is to periodically inspect the terminals to ensure they are clean and tight. The alternator cooling fins should also be cleaned periodically.
When working on or checking the alternator, adhere to following precautions or alternator damage may occur:
•Do not, under any circumstances, short the field terminal of the alternator to ground.
•Do not disconnect the alternator output lead or bat- tery cables while the alternator is operating.
•Do not remove the alternator from the tractor with- out first disconnecting the negative
•To install a battery, make sure that the positive (+) cable is connected first and that the negative terminal is connected to ground. Reverse polarity will destroy
the rectifier diodes in the alternator.
If the battery charge warning light illuminates, indicating that the alternator is not charging the battery, check the fan belt and the wiring connections. If these items are in satisfactory condition and the warning light continues to indicate no charge, consult your Hustler Dealer.
Fuse block
The fuse block, is located on the left side of the tractor compartment. Always replace blown fuses with the size specified for that circuit. Figure
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