GB - 8
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. Tampering with emission
controls and components by unauthorized
personnel may result in severe fines or
penalties. Emission controls and components
can only be adjusted by an Ariens Company
dealer or an authorized engine
manufacturer's service center. Contact your
Ariens Company Equipment Retailer
concerning emission controls and component
questions.
SAFETY RULES
If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold,
ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
Only the user can prevent and is responsible
for acciden
ts or injuries occurring to
themselves, other people or property.
Read, understand, and follow all safety
practices in Ow
ner/Operator Manual before
assembling, using or working on this mower.
ALWAYS remove key from ignition and wire
from sp
ark plug before assembly, or working
on this unit.
Inspect unit before each use for: missing or
damaged d
ecals and shields, correctly
operating safety interlock system, and
deterioration of grass catchers. Replace or
repair as needed.
ALWAYS check overhead and side
clear
ances carefully before operation.
ALWAYS be aware of traffic when crossing or
operating along streets or curbs.
Keep children, people, and pets away. Be
alert and shut of
f unit if anyone enters work
area. Keep children under watchful care of a
responsible adult.
NEVER allow children to operate or play on
or n
ear unit.
Keep area of operation clear of all toys, and
debr
is. Thrown objects can cause injury.
Stay alert for hidden hazards, holes, and ruts.
Avoid uneven or rough terrain. DO NOT
oper
ate near drop-offs, ditches, or
embankments. Unit can suddenly turn over if
a wheel is over the edge of a cliff or ditch, or if
an edge caves in.
Dust, fog, etc. can reduce vision and cause
an accident.
Operate unit only when there is
good visibility and light.
Data indicates that operators, age 60 and
above, are
involved in a larger percentage of
riding mower related injuries. These
operators should evaluate their ability to
operate the riding mower safely enough to
protect themselves and others from serious
injury.
Wear adequate safety gear, sturdy shoes,
and pr
otective gloves.
Only trained adults may operate unit. Training
in
cludes being familiar with controls and
actual operation.
NEVER operate unit after or during the use of
medication, dr
ugs or alcohol.
NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit
when th
eir alertness or coordination is
impaired.
DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and
tie back hair th
at may get caught in rotating
parts.
Protect eyes, face and head from objects that
may be thro
wn from unit. Wear appropriate
hearing protection. Always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating mower.
Avoid sharp edges. Sharp edges can cut.
Moving p
arts can cut off fingers or a hand.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all
rot
ating parts during operation. Rotating parts
can cut off body parts.
ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch
point
s.
Start and operate unit only when seated in
oper
ator’s position. Steering control levers
must be in neutral, PTO disengaged and
parking brake set when starting engine.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from
pin hole
s or nozzles which eject hydraulic
fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot
from o
peration. Allow parts to cool before
attempting to maintain, adjust or service.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your
body or clothin
g inside or near any moving
part while unit is running.
7. DANGER!
Keep hands and feet away.
Do not operate mower unless
guar
ds are in operating
position or bagger is attached.
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