HUSTLER Super Mini Z Owner's Manual page 12

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 non-readable.
The following illustrations show the various safety decals that are located on the machine. A brief explanation is shown
to help the operator understand the meanings of these decals.
Read Owner's Manual and Quick
Reference Decal before attempting to
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 rear engine guard or injury
can result.
Never stop suddenly while backing
down slopes. This action may result
in a reaction of the tractor that can
cause serious physical injury.
Keep shields or covers in place
while machine is in operation.
Keep hands away from rotating
pulleys and belts.
operate this machine.
2-4
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
Hydraulic fluid escaping under
pressure can penetrate skin.
Hydraulic fluid may also cause
infection in a minor cut or opening in
the skin; if exposed to hydraulic fluid,
see a doctor at once.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic
system, make sure all connections
are tight and all hoses and lines are
in good condition.
Relieve all pressure in the system
before disconnecting or working on
hydraulic lines.
To find a leak under pressure, use a
piece of cardboard or wood – never
use your hands.
To relieve all pressure in system,
turn engine off and lower attachment.
Never operate the mower deck with
side deflector removed or in raised
position, except when the grass
catcher attachment is being used.
Hot surface!
Whirling blades! Keep hands and
feet away.
Beware of thrown objects.
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