HUSTLER FasTrak Operator's Manual page 13

DANGER: Battery Hazards!
Part Number 601815
Avoid skin con- Do not overfill battery.
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tact with battery
Electrolyte may overflow and damage
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acid
paint, wiring or structure. When cleaning
the battery, use soap and water. Be care-
ful not to get soap and water into the
battery. Use soda mixed in water to
clean corrosion off the terminals.
Always wear eye protection when check-
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ing the battery, acid can cause serious
injury to skin and eyes. If contact occurs,
flush area with clean water and call phy-
sician immediately. Acid will also dam-
age clothing.
WARNING: Fire!
Part Number 601967
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WARNING: •
Hot surface!
Part Number 779280
605596CE
601967
Clean flammable material from
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machine. Prevent fires by keeping
engine compartment, top of deck,
exhaust area, battery, fuel line, fuel
tank and operator's station clean of
accumulated trash, grass clippings,
and other debris. Always clean up
spilled fuel and oil.
Avoid skin contact with hot surface.
601815
Do not allow open flame near the
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battery when charging.
Hydrogen gas forms inside the bat-
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tery. This gas is both toxic and flam-
mable and may cause an explosion if
exposed to flame. Always remove
the negative ground first and replace
it last.
Part Number 601892
WARNING:
Thrown objects!
Part Number 601624
2-7
WARNING: Thrown objects!
Always maintain a safe distance from
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people and pets when mowing.
Always stop machine if someone enters
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the area.
Inspect area to be mowed for hazards
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such as rocks, metal objects and other
debris which may be thrown or entangled
by mower blades. Remove these objects
before mowing.
Never operate the mower deck with side
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deflector damaged, altered, removed or in
raised position, except when the entire
grass catcher attachment or mulching sys-
tem is being used.
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