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Safety Alert Symbol And Notations

The following safety notations are used throughout

this manual to call attention to special information

or operating procedures. Understand the message in

each notation and be alert to unsafe conditions and

the possibility of personal injury.

NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference infor­

mation regarding proper operation and maintenance

practices.

IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement indi­

cates specific procedures or information that is

required to prevent damage to the machine or its

attachments.

A

This safety alert symbol is used to attract
your attention! PERSONAL SAFETY IS

INVOLVED! When you see this symbol -

BECOME ALERT - HEED ITS MESSAGE.

A

CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates unsafe con­

ditions that could result in personal injury.

A

WARNING: A WARNING describes a con­

dition where failure to follow the instruc­
tions could result in severe personal injury.

A

DANGER: A DANGER designates a con­

dition where failure to follow instructions
or heed warning will most likely result in
serious injury or death.

Safety Precautions

Before test operating or making repairs of adjust­
ments to the unit, read and understand the oper­
ating and safety instructions in the Owner's Manual.

Disengage power to attachment, stop engine, remove

key and wait for moving parts to stop before
performing any repair or maintenance adjustment
procedures. DO NOT make any adjustment or
perform any maintenance or repair procedures

while engine is running unless specifically instructed

to do so in this manual.

DO NOT touch tractor or attachment parts which
might be hot from operation. Before attempting

to maintain, adjust or service, allow such parts to

cool.

Open doors if engine is run in garage, exhaust fumes

are dangerous. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed

area.

Do repair work in a well-lighted, ventilated area.

To prevent accidental starting, disconnect wire to

spark plug(s) and position wire away from plug.

Always wear safety goggles when cleaning or making

repairs to parts or machine.

When unit is tipped to preform service procedures
in this manual, remove enough fuel so that no spil­
lage will occur and block securely.

Gasoline is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel

container. DO NOT smoke or allow open flame

(match, pilot light, etc.) or sparks near equipment
or fuel container when refueling or servicing fuel

system.

Use non-flammable solvent to clean parts - DO NOT
use gasoline.

Use only Ariens original replacement parts when

making repairs.

After all repair procedures are performed, make sure

that unit is in good operating condition and all

safety devices and shields are in place and in good

working condition. Be sure all fasteners are tight,

all adjustments are correct and all tools are removed.

DO NOT change engine governor setting or over

speed engine.

Never store equipment with fuel in tank inside a
building where fuel fumes may reach an open flame

or spark. Allow engine to cool before storing in any
enclosure.

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