Table Of Contents; Safety Precautions - Ariens 18 Series Owner's Manual

Contents
Safety Alert Symbol and Notations . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Lubrication and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Service Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Dealer Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Specific Model and Serial Number are on a label
located on the frame of your Tiller and on a label
located on the product registration form. Record
those numbers below and transfer the label from the
product registration to place indicated below. Use
these numbers whenever parts or service is required.
Model Number
Serial Number
Training
Read and understand this Owner's Manual and
engine manufacturers instructions before operating
unit. Know controls thoroughly and practice how to
disengage controls and stop unit quickly in an
emergency.
Understand and follow each warning, caution and
instruction decal installed on tiller.
NEVER allow children to operate tiller. DO NOT
allow adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Keep the area of operation clear of all persons
particularly children and pets.
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Model 901021 (RT5018)
5 HP Briggs & Stratton Recoil
Serial No. 001100 and up
Model 901022 (RT4018)
4 HP Tecumseh Recoil
Serial No. 000101 and up
Model 901023 (RT6018)
6 HP Tecumseh Recoil
Serial No. 000101 and up
Model 901422(RT4018)
4 HP Tecumseh Recoil
Serial No. 000101 and up
Model 901423 (RT6018)
6 HP Tecumseh Recoil
Serial No. 000101 and up
TRANSFER
MODEL SERIAL
LABEL FROM
PRODUCT
REGISTRATION

Safety Precautions

Preparation
Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objects
which might be picked up and thrown. Remove all
stones, sticks, wires, and foreign objects.
Wear sturdy footwear. DO NOT operate tiller
barefoot or when wearing open sandals or canvas
shoes.
DO NOT wear loose clothing that may get caught in
rotating parts of unit.
NEVER attempt to make any adjustment to unit while
engine is running (except where specifically
recommended).
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