HUSTLER FasTrak SmoothTrak Steering User Manual page 126

• Mounds of dirt
• Soil type; i.e. sand, loose dirt, gravel, clay
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• Grass type, density, and height
• Extremely dry conditions of grass
• Tire pressure
Any attachments mounted to the mower will also
affect the way it handles on a slope. Be aware that
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each attachment's characteristics vary.
Another consideration for safe mowing on slopes is to
be aware of what is located at the bottom of the slope.
Extreme caution should be used when there is a haz-
ard located at the bottom of the slope. Some examples
are:
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• Water; i.e. lake, river
• Cliffs, retaining walls
• Roads, highways
• Buildings
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• Rocks
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.
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 The ROPS may minimize chance of injury or death
from rollover. The seat belt must be fastened while
operating a mower equipped with a ROPS in the raised
and secured position. Both retaining pins and hair pins
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must be installed. Failure to use a seat belt with ROPS
may 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 mower
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and the mowing activity. Never assume that children will remain
where you last saw them.
 Never leave the mower unattended with the ignition
key in the switch, especially with children present.
 Children or bystanders may be injured if they attempt
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to move or to operate the mower while it is unat-
tended. Always disengage the deck clutch, place the
control levers in park brake position, stop the engine,
and remove the ignition key when leaving the opera-
tor's seat.
 Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
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watchful care of a responsible adult other than the
operator.
 Be alert and turn the mower off if children enter the
area.
 Before and while backing, look behind and down for
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small children.
 Never carry children, even with the blades off. They
may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere with
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safe mower operation. Children who have been given
rides in the past may suddenly appear in the mowing
area for another ride and be run over or backed over by
the mower.
 Never allow children to operate the mower.
 Never allow children or others in or on towed equip-
ment.
 Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, the end of a fence or other objects that may
obscure vision.
Service Precautions
 Unless specifically required, DO NOT have the engine
running when servicing or making adjustments to the
mower.
• Park the mower on level ground.
• Disengage the deck clutch.
• Place the steering control levers in the park brake
position.
• Lower the deck.
• Stop the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Disconnect the negative battery cable.
• Wait for all movement to stop before adjusting,
cleaning or repairing.
• Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power
should be performed by trained maintenance per-
sonnel only.
• To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, operate
the engine in a well ventilated area only.
• Read and observe all safety warnings in this man-
ual.
 Before working on or under the deck, make certain the
engine cannot be accidentally started.
 Always keep belt covers on mower deck for safety as
well as for cleanliness except when changing or check-
ing the belt.
 Use a stick or similar instrument to clean under the
mower making sure that no part of the body, especially
arms and hands are under the mower.
 Always wear adequate eye protection when:
• servicing the hydraulic system.
• servicing the battery.
• grinding mower blades and removing accumu-
lated debris.
 Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to
the mower drive system, mower deck or any attach-
ment while the mower engine is running or deck clutch
is engaged. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine
power should be performed by trained maintenance
personnel only.
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