HUSTLER 3700 Operator's Manual page 23

NOTE: For safe operation the front mounted equipment
should be lowered prior to starting the engine.
WARNING: Never attempt to start the engine while
standing beside the unit. Always sit in the seat
when starting the engine.
IMPORTANT: Do not engage the starter continuously for
more than 30 seconds, doing so may cause starter failure. An
interval of at least two minutes should be allowed between
such cranking periods to protect the starter from overheating
and burn-out.
WARNING: The safety interlock system must not
be disconnected or bypassed. Doing so could cause
the machine to operate unexpectedly resulting in
personal injury.
NOTE: The operator's seat is equipped with a separate
safety switch. If for any reason the operator should become
unseated when the brake is disengaged or the PTO is engaged
the engine will stop.
The following steps are the correct procedures for starting
the engine. If difficulty is encountered, contact the Hustler
Dealer in your area.
NOTICE: Ether, or other starting fluids, must never be used
as a starting aid with this engine. Warranty will be denied
when engine damage results from such use.
Warm weather starting
To start a cold engine in warm weather or to start an engine
that is warm;
1. Depress the master brake pedal fully and move the
PTO and transmission selector levers to the off and
neutral positions.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to a near half open
position.
3. Turn the key switch to the "START" position. When
the engine starts, release the key. Check to be sure the
warning lights go out. If the engine fails to start after
cranking for approximately 10 seconds, refer to the
following COLD
information.
4. Allow the engine to idle a few minutes before
advancing the throttle and/or engaging the PTO. In
cold weather, run the engine at half throttle for a few
minutes to allow engine oil and transmission oil to
warm-up.
Cold weather starting
If the engine fails to start using the preceding warm weather
starting procedure or when starting the engine in cold
weather;
1. Depress master brake pedal fully and move the PTO
and transmission selector levers to the off and neutral
positions.
2. Move the hand throttle forward to the full-open
position.
3. Turn the key switch to "HEAT" to preheat the
precombustion chamber and wait until the glow plug
indicator warning light on the instrument panel goes
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out (approximately 5 seconds).
4. Turn the key switch to the "START" position. When
the engine starts, release the key. Check to be sure the
warning lights go out.
IMPORTANT: In cold weather below 5 degrees C start
the engine after holding the key switch to the "HEAT" posi-
tion for approximately 10 seconds even if the glow plug indi-
cator warning light has gone out.
Starting the engine with jumper cables
WARNING: Start engine only from the operator's
seat.
WARNING: If ice is present or the battery is
cracked, Do not attempt to jump start the vehicle.
If it is necessary to use jumper cables to start the engine,
follow the instructions below.
1. Bring helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage
as disabled machine within easy cable reach.— The
vehicles must not touch.
2. Shield eyes.
3. Connect one end of the jumper cable to the battery
positive (+) terminal and the other to the auxiliary
battery positive (+) terminal. Connect one end of the
other cable first to the auxiliary battery (-) negative
terminal, and the other end to the Hustler tractor frame.
Follow the starting procedures above after the jumper
cables are connected as instructed.
4. After engine has started, disconnect the negative
jumper cable before disconnecting the positive jumper
cable(s).
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
WARNING: Charge batteries in an open well venti-
lated area, away from spark and flames. Unplug
charger before connecting or disconnecting from the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
WARNING: Avoid skin and clothing contact with
battery acid.
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