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
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.
Part Number
727016
Read Owner’s Manual and Quick Reference Decal before attempting to operate this machine.
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
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
Part Number
600899
793570
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
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.
Part Number
793570
Part Number
771436
Keep engine and pump compartment(s) clean (especially in exhaust area) to prevent fire and provide maximum engine and hydraulic cooling.
Part Number
788968
reaction of the tractor that can cause serious physical injury.
Keep engine and pump compart- ment(s) clean (especially in exhaust area) to prevent fire and provide maximum engine and hydraulic cooling.
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.
| Refueling | While Operating |
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| Stop engine and allow | Never perform maneuvers |
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| engine to cool for 2 | at high ground speeds. |
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| minutes prior to refueling. | Avoid sudden turns. |
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Read Owner’s Manual | Clean up any gasoline spills. | Avoid quick movements of steering levers. | Part Number | |
Do not refuel while in enclosed | Reduce speed and use extreme | |||
Help Avoid Injury | trailer or other enclosed areas. | caution when operating on slopes. | ||
Operator training required. |
| Check mowing area, and remove objects | 793547 | |
Before Starting | that could be thrown by blades. | |||
Know all controls. | ||||
Steering levers must be in | Before Leaving Operating Platform | |||
Keep shields in place. | ||||
park brake position. | ||||
Maintain all safety devices. | Place drive/steering |
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Deck clutch switch must |
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Look behind before backing. | controls in park brake position. |
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be in off position. |
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Keep children and others away. | Place deck clutch switch |
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Check performance of all safety |
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Stay clear of power driven parts. | in the off position. |
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interlock switches daily (including |
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Do not operate in areas where | Turn engine off and remove key. |
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operator presence switch). |
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machine could tip. | Chock machine when parked on a slope. |
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| 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.
Whirling blades! Keep hands and feet away.
Beware of thrown objects.
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.
794297
Beware of thrown objects.
Part Number 794297
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