Driving The Tractor; Operating Suggestions - HUSTLER 3500 Owner's Manual

age, overturn or alteration. If any of these conditions
occur, this structure must be replaced.
WARNING: Do not remove or alter any of the
ROPS parts. Failure to adhere to these instructions
could result in severe injury or death. Do not
attempt to weld or straighten ROPS. Failure to
adhere to these instructions could result in severe
injury or death..
Retaining pin
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Driving the tractor

Operating suggestions

WARNING: Prior to operating the tractor the oper-
ator should be thoroughly familiar with the proper
use and operation of the equipment, should read the
manual completely and thoroughly, and should have
attempted slow moving maneuvers to become
familiar with the operation of the equipment before
attempting normal speed operation. An inexperi-
enced operator should not mow on slopes or on
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uneven terrain. To prevent personal injury, observe the fol-
lowing precautions when driving the unit.
Watch where you are going - especially at row ends, on
roads, and around the trees.
Reduce speed before turning or applying brakes.
Avoid sudden starts and stops on slopes.
Be careful when changing direction on slopes.
Stay alert for holes, rocks, roots and other hidden haz-
ards in the terrain. Keep away from drop-offs.
Do not park on slopes.
Avoid quick stops especially when an attachment is not
ROPS
installed or raised. Quick stops will cause upsets.
DANGER: Use extreme care when operating on
slopes. Inexperienced operators may have a ten-
dency to oversteer and lose control. Slow-moving
practice maneuvers are recommended to become
familiar with these characteristics before attempting
normal speed operation.
WARNING: Sharp depressions or raised obstacles
(such as gutters or curbs) should not be directly
approached at high speed in an attempt to "jump"
them as the operator could be thrown from the
equipment. Approach at a slow speed and angle one
drive wheel at the obstruction. Continue at an angle
until the wheel clears and then pivot the opposite
wheel around.
Tractor performance is maximum when the throttle is set at
full rpm. This gives maximum power to the drive wheels and
deck when needed. Use the HST pedals to control ground
speed rather than engine rpm.
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