Accidental
engine start up can cause death or
serious injury. Except where specifically
recommended,
ALWAYS
stop engine,
remove key (electric start models),
wait for
moving parts t ostop, allow parts tocool and
disconnect
spark plug w ire before inspecting,
servicing,
adjusting
orrepairing
unit.
Keep m ower free ofgrass, leaves, orother
debris build-up.
Keep e quipment
ingood c ondition.
Maintain
orreplace safety and instruction
labels, asnecessary.
Follow e ngine manufacturer's
safety
instruction
when s ervicing
engine.
Check all h ardware
atregular intervals,
especially
blade a ttachment
bolts. Keep a ll
hardware
properly
tightened.
An extension
spring, when e xtended,
stores
energy and can bedangerous.
Always use
tools s pecifically
designed
forinstalling
or
removing
anextension
spring. Always
compress
orextend springs slowly.
Before tipping unit, remove fuel and battery (if
equipped).
Use extra c are when l oading orunloading
unit o nto trailer ortruck.
Ensure all w heel blocks, jack stands and tie
downs will s upport unit d uring maintenance.
Replace
worn-out
mufflers
immediately.
Continued
use could r esult infire or
explosion.
Sharp edges can cut o ramputate
fingers ora
hand. Wrap b lade o rwear sturdy gloves to
service.
Only r eplace blades. NEVER straighten
or
weld b lades.
Use o nly r eplacement
parts designed
foryour
unit. See your Ariens Dealer.
Allow engine tocool before storing inany
enclosure.
ALWAYS
clean u nit b efore extended
storage.
See engine manual forproper storage.
DO NOT s tore u nit i nside abuilding with fuel
inthe fuel tank w here any ignition sources
arepresent.
Use only a ccessories
which h ave b een
approved
by Ariens and are properly
installed.
Use only a ccessories
orattachments
that a re
designed
foryour unit a nd that c an beused
safely onyour terrain.
Check attachments
frequently
and replace
worn o rdamaged
components
with
manufacturer's
recommended
parts.
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