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Disengage mower clutch, stop engine, remove key and
wait for moving parts to stop before leaving operators
position for any reason such as removing grass catcher
or unclogging chute.
Mow only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not operate the machine while under the influence
of medication, alcohol or drugs.
Watch for traffic when operating near or crossing
roadways or drives.
Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine
into a trailer to truck.
Use only attachments or accessories designed for your
unit. See your Ariens Dealer.
Wear sturdy foorwear. Do not operate riding mower
barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas
shoes. Do not wear loose clothing that may get caught
in rotating parts of unit. Wear safety glasses with side
shields when operating mower.
Slope Operation
Slopes are a major factor related to loss-of-control and
tip-over accidents, which can result in severe injury or
death. All slopes require extra caution. If you cannot
back up the slope or if you feel uneasy on it, do not
mow it.
Do
Mow up and down slopes, not across.
Remove obstacles such as rocks, free limbs, etc.
Watch for holes, ruts, or bumps. Uneven terrain could
overturn the machine. Tall grass can hide obstacles.
Use slow speed. Choose a low gear so that you will not
have to stop or shift while on the slope.
Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for wheel
weights or counterweights to improve stability.
Use extra care with grass catchers or other
attachments. These can change the stability of the
machine. Use only approved hitch points.
Limit loads to those you can safely control.
Keep all movement on the slopes slow and gradual. Do
not make sudden changes in speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on a slope. If tires lose
traction, disengage mower clutch and proceed slowly
straight down the slope. If you must stop when going
up the slope and can not safely back down: for gear
drive models, depress clutch/brake pedal, disengage
mower clutch, place travel speed selector in first gear
(low speed) and slowly release the clutch/brake pedal.
For hydro models depress clutch/brake pedal only if
necessary, disengage mower clutch, slowly release
clutch brake pedal and slowly engage the forward
pedal.
Do Not
Do not turn on slopes unless necessary, and then, turn
slowly and gradually, downhill, if possible.
Do not mow near drop-offs, ditches, or embankments.
The mower could suddenly turn over if a wheel is over
the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if an edge caves in.
Do not mow on wet grass. Reduced traction could
cause sliding.
Do not try to stabilize the machine by putting your foot
on the ground.
Do not use grass catcher on steep slopes.
Children
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to
the presence of children. Children are often attracted to
the machine and the mowing activity. Never assume
that children will remain where you last saw them.
Keep children out of the mowing area and under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
Be alert and turn machine off if children enter the area.
Before and when backing, look behind and down for
small children.
Never carry children, even when attachments are off.
They may fall off and be seriously injured or interfere
with safe machine operation.
Never allow children to operate the machine.
Use extra care when approaching blind corners,
shrubs, trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
Service
Do not change engine governor setting or over speed
the engine.
Replace damaged or worn out mufler immediately.
Continued use could result in fire or explosion.
Use extra care in handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive.
Use only an approved container.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel with the engine
running. Allow engine to cool before refueling. Do
not smoke. Wipe off any spilled gasoline and allow
vapors to dissipate before starting engine.
Replace fuel tank cap and container cap securely.
Never refuel the machine indoors.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside
where there is an open flame, such as in a water
heater.
Never run a machine inside a closed area. Exhaust
fumes contain carbon monoxide an odorless and
deadly gas.
Keep nuts and bolts, especially blade attachment bolts,
tight and keep equipment in good condition.
Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper
operation regularly.