HUSTLER 3500 Owner's Manual page 9

WARNING: Read Owner's Manual and
decals before attempting to operate or
service this machine.
• Wear ear protection, eye protection and safety shoes when operat-
ing this equipment.
• Never operate the mower deck with side
WARNING: Thrown
deflector damaged, altered, removed or in
objects
raised position, except when the entire
grass catcher attachment or mulching sys-
tem is being used.
WARNING: DANGER: Rotating blades,
Thrown objects
• Always maintain a • Keep hands, feet and clothing away.
safe distance from • Always keep shields or covers in place
people and pets
when mowing.
• Always stop
machine if some-
one enters the area.
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pulleys & belts
while machine is in operation.
WARNING: Rotating driveshaft!
• Keep hands, feet and clothing clear of
this area.
• Keep a safe distance from the machine.
• Keep shields or covers in place while
machine is in operation.
601624
Part Number
601635
2-3
601623
WARNING: This structure's protective
capability may be impaired by struc-
tural damage, overturn, or alteration.
If any of these conditions occur, this
structure must be replaced.
• Avoid crushing, use seat belt.
• Do not jump if machine tips.
• To minimize chance of injury or death
from rollover; keep ROPS in the raised
and locked position and use the seat
belt.
• Never operate machine on a slope
with the ROPS folded down (lowered
position).
• There is no roll over protection when
the ROPS is in the lowered position.
• Lower the ROPS only when abso-
lutely necessary. Drive slowly and
carefully. Raise the ROPS as soon as
clearance permits.
• Read and follow slopes operation
instructions and warnings.
• Do not wear seat belt when the ROPS
is in the lowered position.
• Always pull from the tractor hitch.
• Do not attach chains or ropes to the
ROPS for pulling purposes, as the
machine can tip backwards.