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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
®
Dealer for assistance.
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.
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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