Ariens 915057 Air Cleaner User Manual


 
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DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by putting your
foot on the ground.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those you can
safely control and the unit can safely handle.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards and
panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened.
Do not operate without either entire grass catcher or
the discharge guard in place.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind before and
while backing; especially for children.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability when
using attachments.
NEVER carry passengers-especially children-even
with blades off.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners or
objects that may obscure vision of hidden obstacles
and children.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel uneasy on it,
do not mow it.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
Use slow speed on any slope. Tires may lose traction
on slopes even though the brakes are functioning
properly.
Keep all movements on the slope slow and gradual.
DO NOT make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Use extra care while operating machines with grass
catcher or other attachments. They can affect stability
of the machine.
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and proceed slowly
straight down the slope.
DO NOT operate on slopes over 10
o
.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary. If unit is
parked on a slope, ALWAYS chock or block wheels and
set parking brake.
DO NOT disengage or bypass transmission and coast
downhill.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch designed for
towing. Do not attach towed equipment except at the
hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for weight
limits for towed equipment and towing slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on towed
equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment may
cause loss of traction and loss of control. Travel slowly
and allow extra distance to stop. Use extra care when
loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be
damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and shut off fuel
when transporting unit.
Keep unit free of grass clippings, leaves and other
debris. Clean up oil or fuel spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush-covered land
unless exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws.
A spark arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in
effective working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking. NO sparks, NO flames.
ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
NEVER overfill fuel tank.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
NEVER fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers
on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is
not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer
with a portable container, rather than from a gasoline
dispenser nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is
complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing
immediately.
Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both battery
terminals at the same time may result in injury and unit
damage. DO NOT reverse battery connections.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause death or
serious injury. Poisonous battery fluid contains sulfuric
acid and its contact with skin, eyes or clothing can
cause severe chemical burns.
NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking near battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective gear near
battery. Use insulated tools.
DO NOT TIP battery beyond a 45
o
angle in any
direction.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of children.
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.
Reverse connections may result in sparks which can
cause serious injury. Always connect positive (+) lead