HUSTLER 3500 Owner's Manual page 31

Hood latch
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2
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.
Always wear eye protection when checking the bat-
tery, 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.
Do not drink the battery electrolyte.
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 explo-
sion if exposed to flame. Always remove the nega-
tive ground first and replace it last.
Do not overfill battery.
Electrolyte may overflow and damage paint, wiring
or structure. When cleaning the battery, use soap
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Seat
release
Alternator
knob
The 3500/3700 40-amp alternator is belt-driven from the
engine crankshaft pulley. It is important that belt slippage
does not occur, or the charging system will be affected. Figure
4-3
To adjust the belt, see the instructions given under the Fan
Belt section located elsewhere in this manual.
Other than belt adjustment, the only alternator maintenance
required is to periodically inspect the terminals to ensure they
are clean and tight. The alternator cooling fins should also be
cleaned periodically.
When working on or checking the alternator, adhere to
following precautions or alternator damage may occur:
• Do not, under any circumstances, short the field
• Do not disconnect the alternator output lead or bat-
• Do not remove the alternator from the tractor with-
• To install a battery, make sure that the positive (+)
If the battery charge warning light illuminates, indicating
that the alternator is not charging the battery, check the fan
belt and the wiring connections. If these items are in
satisfactory condition and the warning light continues to
indicate no charge, consult your Hustler Dealer.
Fuse block
The fuse block, is located on the left side of the tractor
compartment. Always replace blown fuses with the size
specified for that circuit. Figure 4-4
4-3
and water. Be careful not to get soap and water into
the battery. Clean the battery terminals with a solu-
tion of four parts water and one part baking soda
when they become corroded.
WARNING: Shorts caused by battery terminals or
metal tools touching metal tractor components can
cause sparks. Sparks can cause a battery gas explo-
sion which will result in personal injury.
Prevent the battery terminals from touching any
metal tractor parts when removing or installing the
battery.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the bat-
tery terminals and metal tractor parts.
WARNING: Incorrect battery cable routing could
cause damage to the tractor 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 before disconnecting the positive (red) cable.
Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
terminal of the alternator to ground.
tery cables while the alternator is operating.
out first disconnecting the negative (-) battery cable.
When removing the battery, disconnect the negative
(-) cable first.
cable is connected first and that the negative terminal
is connected to ground. Reverse polarity will destroy
the rectifier diodes in the alternator.