HUSTLER MDV User Manual

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maneuvers that could cause discomfort or injury to you
or a passenger.
 When operating as part of a group, inform the others of
what you are going to do before doing it.
 Always operate vehicle in daylight or with adequate
working lights.
Personal Safety
 The driver and passengers should always wear appropri-
ate clothing when operating or riding in this vehicle.
• Do not wear sandals, tennis shoes, sneakers,
shorts or any type of loose fitting clothing as they
may get tangled in controls or moving parts.
• Long hair or jewelry may get tangled in moving
parts or controls.
 Always wear adequate ear protection, such as ear-
plugs. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
impairment or loss of hearing.
• Do not wear radios or music headphones while
operating this vehicle. Safe operation requires
your full attention.
 Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating this vehicle.
 Use a helmet, gloves, and other protective gear as
appropriate or required for the operating conditions.
 Do not operate or ride in the vehicle if you are fatigued,
sick or while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or
if you are pregnant.
Operation
 This vehicle is for off-road use only.
 Avoid operating on any paved surface. If it is unavoid-
able:
• drive slowly.
• only drive a short distance.
• avoid sudden turns or stops.
 Proper operation training will reduce the risk of acci-
dents. Operators will better understand how the vehi-
cle will handle in different situations and different
types of terrain if they have been properly trained.
 Know your equipment and its limitations.
 Never try to get on or off a moving vehicle.
 Always engage the park brake, place the gear select
lever in neutral position, depress the brake pedal
(engage the brakes), and buckle the seat belt before
starting vehicle.
• Before starting the engine, make sure that
bystanders are at a safe distance away from the
vehicle.
• Check the seat belts regularly and replace if
frayed or damaged.
 Never leave a running vehicle unattended. Before leav-
ing the operator’s seat for any reason:
• Always stop on level ground.
• Engage the park brake.
• Put gear select lever in the neutral position.
• Return the cargo bed to the transport position.
• Stop the engine.
• Remove the ignition key.
• Wait for the engine and all moving parts to come
to a complete stop.
 Always remain seated while operating or riding in the
vehicle.
• Only start the engine from the operator’s posi-
tion.
• Always drive with both hands on the steering
wheel.
• Never stick arms or legs outside of the vehicle’s
occupant protective structure. Arms and legs
could become trapped or crushed if caught while
driving or during an accident.
• Never operate the vehicle while standing.
 Always keep safety shields and covers in place, except
for servicing.
 Follow daily and weekly checklists, making sure hoses
are tightly secured and bolts are tightened.
• Never operate a poorly maintained vehicle.
 The exhaust system becomes very hot during and after
operation.
• Hot exhaust components can cause burns and
fires.
• Do not touch any part of a hot exhaust system.
• Keep combustible material away from the
exhaust system.
 Clean flammable material from vehicle. Prevent fires by
keeping the engine compartment, exhaust area, battery,
fuel line, fuel tank and operator’s area clean of accumu-
lated trash and other debris. Always clean up spilled fuel
and oil.
 Prevent fires by keeping the engine and exhaust areas
clear of debris.
• Do not drive vehicle into or over flammable mate-
rials.
• Do not park the vehicle in tall grass.
• Allow the vehicle, especially the engine, to cool
before storing inside a building.
 Keep the operator’s compartment floor clean espe-
cially around the foot controls.

Do not travel with the hood or cargo bed raised. This
could impair visibility or cause loss of vehicle control.

HUSTLER MDV Specifications

General

Brand	HUSTLER
Model	MDV
Category	Offroad Vehicle
Language	English