Ariens 912 - Manual (Page 2)

A Message to Ariens Customers ...
Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We
are pleased that you have purchased the best
equipment availabie. The care you give your
Ariens equipment wilt determine the satisfac­
tion and service life you wili obtain from it. Use
this m^nuai, and the engine manuai supplied,
as yodr guide. By observing the instructions
and suggestions in these manuais, your Ariens
equipment wili serve you weii for many years.
Your Ariens dealer will be happy to supply any
service or advice which may be required to
keep your Ariens equipment operating at peak
efficiency. He stocks genuine Ariens parts and
lubricants manufactured with the same preci­
sion and skill as the original equipment. His
factory trained staff is kept well Informed on
the best methods of servicing Ariens equip­
ment and is ready and abie to serve you. If
engine repair or service is required, they can
be obtained from an Ariens dealer or from an^^
authorized engine manufacturer’s service^ ;
center. If service is required, be prepared to
supply the service person with the Modei and
Serial Number of the equipment and the
engine, as well as a fuli description of the pro-
biem encountered.
NOTE: The descriptions and specifications
contained in this manuai were in effect at the
time the manuai was approved for printing.
Ariens company reserves the right to discon­
tinue models without notice and without incur­
ring obligation. The equipment described
within this manuai may not be identified as
either standard or optionai and the various ii-
lustrations may not ail be applicable to your
particular unit. If you have questions, always
check with your Ariens dealer.
Safety Alert Symbol And Notations
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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 possibili­
ty of personal injury.
NOTE: A NOTE points out general reference in­
formation regarding proper operation and
maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement in­
dicates specific procedures or information
that is required to prevent damage to the
machine or its attachments.
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This safety alert symbol Is used to at­
tract your attention! PERSONAL SAFETY
IS INVOLVED! When you see this symbol
- BECOME ALERT - HEED ITS MESSAGE.
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CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates un­
safe conditions that could result in
personal injury.
WARNING: A WARNING describes a con­
dition where failure to follow the Instruc­
tions could result In severe personal In­
jury.
DANGER: A DANGER designates a con­
dition where failure to follow instruc­
tions or heed warning will most likely
result in serious personal injury or
death.
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