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A Message to Ariens Customers . . .
Welcome to the world of Ariens equipment. We are
pleased that you have purchased the best equipment
available. The care you give your new Ariens
equipment will determine the satisfaction and service
life you will obtain from it. Use this manual and the
engine manual supplied, as your guide. By observing
the instructions and suggestions in these manuals,
your Ariens equipment will serve you well 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. The
dealer stocks genuine Ariens parts and lubricants;
manufactured with the same precision and skill as the
original equipment. A factory trained staff is well
informed on the best methods of servicing Ariens
equipment.They are ready and able to serve you.
If engine repairs or services are 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 Model Number and Serial Number of the
equipment and the engine, as well as a full
description of the problem encountered.
NOTE: The descriptions and specifications
contained in this manual were in effect at the time the
manual was approved for printing. Ariens Company
reserves the right to discontinue models without
notice and without incurring obligation. The
equipment described within this manual may not be
identified as either standard or optional and the
various illustrations may not all be applicable to your
particular tiller. If you have questions, always check
with your Ariens dealer.
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
information regarding proper operation and
maintenance practices.
IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT statement indicates
specific procedures or information that is required to
prevent damage to the machine or its attachments.
This safety alert symbol is used to
attract your attention! PERSONAL
SAFETY IS INVOLVED! When you see
this symbol - BECOME ALERT - HEED
ITS MESSAGE.
WARNING: A WARNING describes a
condition where failure to follow the
instructions could result in severe
personal injury.
DANGER: A DANGER designates a
condition where failure to follow
instructions or heed warning will most
likely result in serious personal injury
or death.
CAUTION: A CAUTION identifies safe
operating practices or indicates unsafe
conditions that could result in personal
injury.
other reproductive harm.