Safe Maintenance & Adjustment Practices - HUSTLER Honda Engine Z Parts Manual

Safe Maintenance & Adjustment Practices
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This product is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Always follow all safety
instructions to avoid serious injury or death.
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Unless specifically required, DO NOT have engine running when servicing or making adjustments to
tractor. Place control levers in the park brake position, disengage deck clutch, remove ignition switch
key and disconnect the negative battery cable. Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should
be performed by trained personnel only. To prevent carbon monoxide poisoning, be sure proper
ventilation is available when engine must be operated in an enclosed area.
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Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses are tightly secured and bolts are tightened.
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Keep your machine clean and remove any deposits of trash and clippings, which can cause engine
fires and hydraulic overheating as well as excessive belt wear. Clean up oil or fuel spillage. Allow
machine to cool before storing.
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Clean flammable material from machine. Prevent fires by keeping engine compartment,
battery, hydraulic lines, fuel line, fuel tank and operator's station clean of accumulated trash,
grass clippings, and other debris. Always clean up spilled fuel and oil.
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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. Do not wear
radios or music headphones while operating the machinery. Safe operation requires your full
attention.
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Never put hands or feet under any part of the machine while it is running.
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Except when changing or checking belt, always keep belt covers on mower for safety as well as
cleanliness.
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Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the
discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the engine and be sure the blades have stopped
before cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area. Never use your hand!
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Exercise caution when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck.
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating the mower.
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Never leave machine unattended with ignition key in switch, especially with children present.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children enter the area.
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Always wear adequate eye protection when servicing the battery, hydraulic system, cooling system or
when grinding mower blades and removing accumulated debris.
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Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
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Never refuel tractor while engine is running; never refuel near an open flame or near devices which
can create a spark. Refuel outdoors preferably, or in well ventilated areas.
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Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and
correct cause.
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless exhaust is vented to the outside. Exhaust gases
contain carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly poison.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to the tractor drive system, mower deck or any
attachment while the tractor engine is running or deck clutch is engaged. Repairs or maintenance
requiring engine power should be performed by trained personnel only.
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Never work under the machine or attachment unless it is safely supported with jack stands. Make
certain machine is secure when it is raised and placed on the jack stands. The jack stands should not
allow the machine to move when the engine is running and the drive wheels are rotating. Use only
certified jack stands. Use only appropriate jack stands, with a minimum weight rating of 2000
pounds to block the unit up. Use in pairs only. Follow the instructions supplied with the vehicle stands.
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Before working on or under the deck, make certain engine cannot be accidentally started. Shut engine
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