Instrument Panel - HUSTLER 3700 Operator's Manual

These are just a few examples of situations when cau-
tion must be used when operating on a slope. There
are many other possibilities too numerous to mention.
Just remember to always exercise extreme caution
when operating on any slope.
 The ROPS will minimize chance of injury or death
from rollover. Seat belt must be fastened while oper-
ating a machine equipped with ROPS in the raised
and secured position. Both retaining pins and hair
pins must be installed. Failure to use seat belt will
result in serious injury in the event of a roll over.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
 Never leave machine unattended with ignition key in
switch, especially with children present.
 Children or bystanders may be injured if they move or
attempt to operate the tractor while it is unattended.
Always disengage PTO lever, engage park brake, stop
tractor engine, and remove ignition key when leaving
operator's seat.
 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
 Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the
area.
 Before and while backing, look behind and down for
small children.
 Never carry children, even with the blades off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
safe machine operation.
given rides in the past may suddenly appear in the
mowing area for another ride and be run over or
backed over by the machine.
 Never allow children to operate the machine.
 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, the end of a fence or other objects that may
obscure vision.
 Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-
ment.

Instrument Panel

A. Electronic hour meter (Figure 3-1) — Registers 1/10
hour increments up to 9,999.9 total hours. Connected
to the ignition switch, the meter records the
accumulative time while the ignition key is switched
to the RUN position.
B. Temperature gauge and alarm (Figure 3-1) —
When the needle is in the middle area, the engine is at
its normal operating temperature. When the needle
reaches the "H" side of the gauge it indicates the
engine coolant has reached an unsafe temperature. If
this occurs, shut down the machine as soon as
possible. Never risk continued operation; high
temperatures can severely damage the engine.
The coolant temperature fluctuates depending on
ambient temperatures and working loads. If the needle
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is at the "H" side during operation, the overheat alarm
buzzer sounds.
C. Fuel gauge (Figure 3-1) — This gauge indicates the
amount of fuel in the tank.
D. Glo-plug warning light (Figure 3-1) — Comes on
when turning the key switch to the "HEAT" position
or "START" position. This light will stay on for
approximately 5 seconds in the "HEAT" Position.
E. Oil pressure warning light and alarm (Figure 3-1)
— This light comes on when the ignition switch is
placed in the "RUN" position and stays lit until the
engine is running and a safe oil pressure is developed.
If light comes on during operation, shut engine off
immediately and locate and correct the problem.
When oil pressure falls below 29.4 kPa, the alarm
buzzer will sound. IMPORTANT: The operator must
occasionally check the crankcase for proper oil level.
NOTE: The alarm buzzer will sound when engine
stops with key left inserted at "RUN" position. In
order to stop the alarm buzzer, return the key to
"STOP" position.
F. Charge indicator warning light (Figure 3-1) — This
light comes on when the ignition switch is placed in
the "RUN" position and stays lit until the engine is
running. If it remains lit the charging system is not
operating normally. Investigate the cause as soon as
possible, otherwise the battery will fully discharge.
G. Air cleaner restriction warning light (Figure 3-1)
— When the air cleaner element is clogged by foreign
substances, such as dust, and clean air is restricted to
the engine, this light will illuminate. Refer to the
Engine Air Filter section of this manual for detailed
information.
H. Parking brake warning light (Figure 3-1) — When
the parking brake is applied, this light will illuminate.
Switches
A. Ignition switch (Figure 3-2) — A four position
switch: off, run, pre-heat and start. With key inserted,
rotate it clockwise to "PRE-HEAT" position and the
"START" position; release key when engine starts, and
switch will automatically return to the "RUN"
position.
Turning the key to the "RUN" position activates the
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