HUSTLER SmoothTrak Super S Manual page 123

DANGER: Battery Hazards!
Part Number 601815
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Avoid skin contact Do not overfill battery.
with battery acid
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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.
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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.
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A. WARNING: Read Operator's Manual and decals before attempting
to operate this machine.
B. WARNING: Roll over!
C. • Operate a safe distance (minimum of 10 feet) away from
drop-offs, retaining walls, drainage ditches, embankments,
water, and other types of hazards to avoid a wheel dropping
over the edge or to avoid the ground from breaking away.
D. WARNING: Back over!
E. • Do not carry passengers.
• Always stop machine if someone enters the area.
F. • Always be aware of what is behind the machine before back-
ing up. Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely necessary.
Always look down and behind before and while backing up.
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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.
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G. WARNING: Roll over!
H. • Slow down before turning.
I. • Do not operate on slopes greater than 15 degrees.
• Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual. Never make
sudden changes in speed and direction.
J. • Do not operate on slopes above a retaining wall or drop-off.
K. WARNING: Loss of traction/control on slopes!
L. • Shut off blades.
M. • If the mower's tires lose traction when operating on slopes,
turn the engine off, if possible, and step off the operator's
platform to the uphill side.
N. WARNING: Ejection!
O. • Go across slopes, not up and down.
• Never operate the machine on a slope from a position below
the mower.
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