HUSTLER TrimStar 927632, Owner'S Manual, Page: 10 / 33

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Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong
odor of gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct
cause.
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area unless
exhaust is vented to the outside. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide which is odorless and deadly poison.
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Never attempt to make any adjustments or repairs to
the drive system or mower deck while the engine is
running or deck drive is engaged. Mower blades
cannot be seen and are located very close to the deck
housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
Repairs or maintenance requiring engine power should
be performed by trained personnel only.
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Never work under the machine or attachment unless it
is safely supported with stands, blocks or a hoist and
blocks.
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Do not touch hot parts of machine.
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Never direct discharge of material from mower deck
towards bystanders. Do not operate the mower
without either the discharge chute or the entire grass
collection system in place.
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Always disengage the blades and wait for them to stop
before crossing gravel drives, walks or roads.
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Always keep clear of the mower blades and attachment
during operation.
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Turn off blades when not mowing.
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Slow down before turning.
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Stop the engine before removing the grass catcher or
unclogging the discharge chute. Never clear the
discharge chute with the engine running. Turn off the
engine and be sure the blades have stopped before
cleaning. Use a stick to clear a plugged discharge area.
Never use your hand!
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of alcohol or drugs.
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Exercise caution when loading or unloading the
machine onto a trailer or truck.
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Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating the mower.
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Never make sudden starts, stops, turns, or reverse
direction, especially when maneuvering on slopes.
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Block or chock the machine when parked on a slope or
when trailering.
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Always be sure of your footing. Keep a firm hold on
the handles and walk - never run.
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Use extreme caution when operating on slopes.
• Be extremely careful changing directions on a slope.
Slow down.
• Do not operate where the machine could slip or tip.
• To check a slope, attempt to back up it. If the unit
can back up the slope without the operator and drive
wheels slipping, reduce ground speed and proceed
with caution.
• Do not operate the TrimStar on slopes when using a
stand-up sulky.
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Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The machine could suddenly turn over if a wheel goes
over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
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Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
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Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, the end of a fence or other objects that may
obscure vision.
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Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other
fuels. They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
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Keep nuts and bolts tight, especially the blade
attachment bolts. Keep equipment in good condition.
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Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.
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Grass collection system components are subject to
wear, damage and deterioration, which could expose
moving parts or allow objects to be thrown.
Frequently check components and replace with
manufacturer’s recommended parts, when necessary.
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Mower blades are sharp and can cut. Wrap the
blade(s) or wear gloves and use extra caution when
servicing them.
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Use only genuine Hustler replacement parts to ensure
that original standards are maintained.
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The use of any other manufacturer’s attachments,
including stand-up sulkies, increases the risk of
operator injury, therefore, extreme caution must be
exercised when using these devises.
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The TrimStar is capable of operating horizontally
(traverse) on moderately steep slopes. When operating
on slopes of 15 degrees or more, be aware of any
conditions that may cause the drive tires to lose
traction resulting in a possible loss of control of the
machine. An operator should not operate on a slope
until he is thoroughly familiar with the equipment.
Do not operate the machine on slopes greater than
15 degrees.
It is strongly recommended that the operator drive
the machine off of the slope, using extreme caution, if
any sign of loss of traction is detected. Wait until the
condition that caused the problem is resolved before
attempting to operate on the slope again.
Terrain conditions can affect traction resulting in
possible loss of control of the machine. Some of the
conditions to be aware of are:
1. Wet terrain
2. Depressions in the ground; i.e. holes, ruts,
washouts
3. Mounds of dirt
4. Soil type; i.e. sand, loose dirt, gravel, clay
5. Grass type, density, and height
6. Extremely dry conditions of grass
Another consideration to safe mowing on slopes is
to be aware of what is located at the bottom of the
slope. Extreme caution should be used when there is a
hazard located at the bottom of the slope. Some
examples are:
1. Water; i.e. lake, river
2. Cliffs, retaining walls
3. Roads, highways
4. Buildings
5. Rocks
These are just a few examples of situations when
caution must be used when operating on a slope.
There are many other possibilities too numerous to
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