Safety; Safe Servicing Practices; Pre-Operation Precautions - HUSTLER super 104 Service Manual

This safety alert symbol is used to call attention to a message
intended to provide a reasonable degree of PERSONAL
SAFETY for operators and other persons during the normal
operation and servicing of this equipment.
DANGER
– denotes immediate hazards which WILL result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
– denotes a hazard or unsafe practice which COULD
result in severe personal injury or death.

Safe Servicing Practices

This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and
throwing objects. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid
serious injury or death.
Understand Correct Service
 Be sure you understand a service procedure before you
work on the machine.
 Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
 If it is necessary to make checks with the engine running,
always use two people - with the operator at the controls,
able to see the person doing the checking.

Pre-Operation Precautions

Fuel Handling
 To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care in handling fuel. Fuel is extremely flamma-
ble and the vapors are explosive.
 Observe usual fuel handling precautions:
• Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all ciga-
rettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run-
ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any fuel spills.
• Allow engine to cool before storing machine inside a
building.
• Keep fuel away from open flame or spark and store
machine away from open flame or spark or pilot light
such as on a water heater or appliances.
• Use extreme care when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are extremely flammable and vapors are
explosive. A fire or explosion from fuel can burn you
and others and can damage property.
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SAFETY

• Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the fuel from the
machine indoors.
• Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong
odor of gasoline or diesel fuel fumes present. Locate
and correct cause.
• Store fuel in an approved container and keep it out of
the reach of children. Never buy more than a 30 day
supply of fuel.
• Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck
or trailer bed with interior carpets or plastic truck bed
liners. Always place fuel containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
• When practical, remove gas or diesel fuel powered
equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel the
equipment with its wheels on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on the truck or
trailer using a portable container and not a fuel dis-
penser nozzle. If a fuel dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is com-
plete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
• Never use gasoline or diesel fuel for cleaning parts.
• Read and observe safety precautions elsewhere in this
manual.
 Gasoline and diesel fuel is harmful or fatal if swallowed.
• Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury
and illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank or fuel con-
tainer opening.
• Keep fuel away from eyes and skin.
• If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immedi-
ately.
Understand Machine Operation
 Only qualified and trained personnel should operate the
equipment.
 Carefully read the operator's manual and all manuals fur-
nished with the attachments. Learn the location and pur-
pose of all controls, instruments, indicators and labels.
Wear Protective Clothing
 Do not operate or service the equipment while wearing
sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers, shorts or any type of
loose fitting clothing. Long hair, loose clothing or jew-
elry may get tangled in moving parts. Always wear long
pants, safety glasses, ear protection and safety shoes
when operating or servicing this machine.
 Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing the
hydraulic system and battery, or when grinding mower
blades and removing accumulated debris.
 Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
• Always wear adequate ear protection, such as earplugs,
when operating this equipment as prolonged exposure
to uncomfortable or loud noises can cause impairment
or loss of hearing.
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