Ariens 009-1648 - Manual (Page 21)

T ire P ressure
Before each use, make a visual check of tires. The
correct air pressure is 10-12 psi (65-83 kN/m^).
H ydraulics and T ransaxles
B attery
HYDRAULIC FLUID WILL CAUSE SEVERE
BURNS. Fluid in the hydraulic system can penetrate
the skin and cause serious injury or death.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles which expel hydraulic fluid when under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard and not hands to
search for leaks.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the system.
Foreign fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with
this form of injury or gangrene may result.
Transaxle Fluid
The transaxle fluid is a lifetime oil which need not be
changed over the unit life.
S harpening M ower B lades
ACAUTION
MOVING PARTS AND SHARP BLADES can cut or
amputate body parts.
ALWAYS use sturdy gloves or padding to protect
hands when working with mower blades.
1. Shut off the engine and unit. Remove the ignition
key. Remove the ignition wire from the spark plug.
2. Remove the locknuts, flat washers, and blades
from the spindle shafts.
3. Sharpen the beveled edges of the blades in a
straight line. DO NOT change the angle of the
beveled edge. If more than 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) are
removed from the width of a blade, discard the
used blade. Make sure the sharpened blades are
balanced. Balance must be held within 1.3 in. oz.
4. Put the blades, washers, and locknuts back on the
spindle shafts.
5. Tighten lock nuts to a torque of 60 ft. lbs. (82 Nm).
6. Put the ignition wire back on the spark plug.
ELECTRIC SHOCK may result in injury and/or
damage to unit.
DO NOT allow objects to come into contact with
both terminals at the same time.
REVERSE CONNECTIONS may result in sparks
which can cause serious injury. ALWAYS connect
positive (+) lead of charger to positive (+) terminal,
and negative (-) lead to negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and
negative (-) cable SECOND.
EXPLOSIVE GASES from battery can cause death
or serious injury. ALWAYS keep open flames,
sparks, or smoking materials away from batteries.
POISONOUS BATTERY FLUID contains sulfuric
acid and its contact with skin, eyes, or clothing can
cause severe chemical burns. ALWAYS wear safety
glasses and protective gear near battery.
DO NOT TIP any battery beyond a 45° angle in any
direction.
ALWAYS KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH of
children.
Battery Electrolyte First Aid
Follow First Aid directions for contact with battery fluid.
• External Contact: Flush with water.
• Eyes: Flush with water for at least 15 minutes
and get medical attention immediately!
• Internal Contact: Drink large quantities of water.
Follow with Milk of Magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil. Get medical attention immediately!
IMPORTANT: In case of internal contact, DO NOT
induce vomiting.
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