HUSTLER MDV Operator's Manual page 13

soap and water. Be careful not to get soap and
water into the battery. Clean the battery termi-
nals with a solution of four parts water and one
part baking soda when they become corroded.
 Shorts caused by battery terminals or metal tools
touching metal components can cause sparks. Sparks
can cause a battery gas explosion which will result in
personal injury.
• Prevent the battery terminals from touching any
metal parts when removing or installing the bat-
tery.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts.
 Incorrect battery cable routing could cause damage to
the vehicle and battery cables. This can cause sparks
which can cause a battery gas explosion which will
result in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable(s) before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable(s).
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable(s)
before connecting the negative (black) cable(s).
Cooling System Precautions
 Always wear eye protection and gloves when servicing
the cooling system.
 Do not remove the radiator cap while the coolant is
hot.
• Allow coolant to cool then, slowly turn radiator
cap to the first stop to let the excess pressure
escape. Finish removing the cap.
• When re-tightening the radiator cap make sure it
is securely in place.
 If the coolant overheats:
• Park the vehicle on a level surface, place the gear
select lever in the NEUTRAL position, and engage
the park brake.
• Allow the engine to idle for several minutes. Do
not shut the engine off.
• The driver and passenger should step away from
the vehicle and maintain a safe distance from the
vehicle until the coolant has cooled off and
steam is no longer coming from the radiator.
• After the coolant has cooled, determine the
cause of the overheating and fix the problem. If
the cause cannot be determined, contact an
authorized Hustler
 If anti-freeze (coolant) is swallowed, seek immediate
medical assistance.
• Call the local Poison Control Center or the local
emergency number for immediate assistance.
• Do not make a person throw up unless told to do
so by poison control or a health care profes-
sional.
606653
Dealer for assistance.
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 If anti-freeze (coolant) comes in contact with the skin
or clothing, wash it off immediately.
 Do not mix different types of anti-freeze. This can pro-
duce a harmful chemical reaction.
 Anti-freeze is extremely flammable and explosive
under certain conditions.
• Keep fire and children away from anti-freeze.
 Disposing of anti-freeze (coolant):
• When draining the cooling system, drain the cool-
ant into a container. Do not allow the coolant to
drain onto the ground.
• Do not pour used coolant down a drain or into
any water source.
• Also, observe local environmental protection reg-
ulations when disposing of anti-freeze (coolant).
Fuel Handling Precautions
 To avoid personal injury or property damage, use
extreme care when handling diesel fuel. Diesel fuel is
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
• A fire or explosion from diesel fuel can burn you
and others and can damage property.
 Observe the usual diesel fuel handling precautions:
• Do not smoke while refueling. Extinguish all ciga-
rettes, cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition.
• Do not remove fuel cap or fill tank with engine run-
ning or while engine is hot. Clean up any diesel fuel
spills.
• If diesel fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the
engine but move the vehicle away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of igni-
tion until diesel fuel vapors have dissipated.
• Keep diesel fuel away from open flame or spark
and store vehicle away from open flame or spark
or pilot light such as on a water heater or appli-
ances.
• Refuel outdoors. Never refuel or drain the diesel
fuel from the vehicle indoors.
• Never attempt to start the engine when there is a
strong odor of diesel fuel fumes present. Locate
and correct the cause.
• Store diesel fuel in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of diesel fuel.
• Do not fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a
truck or trailer bed with interior carpets or plastic
truck bed liners. Always place diesel fuel contain-
ers on the ground away from your vehicle before
filling.
• Do not carry fuel or other flammable liquids in the
vehicle or cargo bed.
• When practical, remove the vehicle from the truck
or trailer and refuel the vehicle with its wheels on
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