Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 2)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
1. know the controls and how to stop quickly. READ
THE OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate the vehicle. Do
not allow adults to operate it without proper in­
struction.
3. Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a
safe distance away.
4. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and thrown.
5. Sit on seat, disengage traction and attachment
power and shift into neutral before attempting to
start the engine.
6. Disengage power to attachment, stop the engine
and place speed selector to "NEUTRAL” position
and set parking brake lock before leaving the
operator's position.
7. Disengage power to attachment and stop the
engine before making any repairs or adjustments.
8. Disengage power to attachment when transpor­
ting or or not in use.
9. Take all possible precautions when leaving the
vehicle unattended, such as disengaging the at­
tachment
power, lowering the attachment, shif­
ting into neutral, setting the parking brake lock,
stopping the engine and removing the key.
10. Do not stop or start suddenly when going uphill or
downhill. Operate up and down the face of steep
slopes; never across the face. If you cannot back
up the hill, DO NOT operate the tractor on it. It is
too steep for safe operation.
11. Reduce speed on slopes and in sharp turns to pre­
vent tipping or loss of control. Exercise extreme
caution when changing direction on slopes.
1 2. Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden
hazards.
1 3, Use care when pulling loads or using heavy equip­
ment.
a. Use only approved hitch points
b. Limit loads to those you can safely control.
c. Do not turn sharply. Use care when backing.
d. Use counterweight when suggested in the 1
tor owner's manual or in the attachment
owner's manual.
14. Watch out for traffic when crossing or near road­
ways.
15. When using any attachments, never direct
discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow
anyone near the vehicle while in operation.
16. Handle gasoline with care—it is highly flammable.
a. Use approved gasoline container.
b. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add
gasoline to a running or hot engine, or fill the
fuel tank indoors. Wipe up spilled gasoline.
1 7. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside a building where fumes may reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
18. Exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run the
engine indoors.
19. Keep the vehicle and attachments in good
operating condition, and keep safety devices in
place.
20. Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure
the equipnnent is in safe working condition.
21. To reduce fire hazard, keep the engine free of
grass, leaves, or excessive grease.
22. The vehicle and attachments should be stopped
and inspected for damage after striking a foreign
object, and the damage should be repaired before
restarting and operating the equipment, see items
6 & 7.
23. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine.
24. When using the vehicle with mower, proceed as
follows:
a. Mow only in daylight or in good artificial light.
b. Shut the engine off when unclogging chute.
c. Check the blade mounting bolts for proper
tightness at frequent intervals.
d. Always look behind you before backing up.
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THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMA
TION IN THIS MANUAL. WHEN YOU SEE THE SYMBOL BE ALERT TO THE
POSSIBILITY OF INJURY AND CAREFULLY READ THE INFORMATION THAT
FOLLOWS.
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