Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual page 5

DANGER! BATTERY
3.
• Avoid battery acid spills. Do not get
battery acid on eyes, face or other body
parts.
• Do not add water or other liquids to
battery.
• Battery fumes are explosive
4. DANGER! TRAILER TOWING INFORMATION
• Tow load at speed slow enough to maintain
control.
• Do not exceed towing capacity or tongue
weight.
5. WARNING! HOT SURFACES!
• DO NOT touch parts which are hot from
operation. ALWAYS allow parts to cool.
CAUTION!
6.
• DO NOT exceed rated current of 12V 20A.
7. CAUTION!
Before leaving vehicle:
• Stop engine
• Set parking brake
• Remove key
8. WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death:
• Read and understand Operator's Manual
before using and review annually.
• Do not operate without proper training or
instructions.
• Operate only with guards installed and in good
condition.
• Keep away from moving parts.
• NEVER operate with passenger - except in
seat or seats provided (one person per seat
position). Passengers affect balance and
steering and increase risk of losing control.
• Support vehicle securely before working
beneath.
• keep arms, legs, loose clothing and other
appendages inside vehicle at all times.
• do not operate vehicle in a dangerous manner.
When ascending or descending hills - travel
slowly, travel straight up and down, and avoid
turning if possible.
• Use caution and slow down when approaching
wet, loose, slippery surfaces or unfamiliar
terrain.
• Avoid sudden stops, starts turns or direction so
as not to shift your load, endanger your
passengers or lose control of the vehicle.
• Under all day or night travel conditions:
operate this vehicle at speeds that will permit it
to be brought to a stop in a safe manner.
• Prior to each use: inspect tires, engine oil
level, brakes, steering mechanism and overall
vehicle condition. If any problem exists, DO
NOT OPERATE vehicle until safe operation
can be restored.
• DO NOT EXCEED PAYLOAD
recommendations and avoid loads which can
not be centered and secured.
• This vehicle is built for off-road use only as
speeds NOT TO EXCEED 25 mph. Any
attempt to make unauthorized modifications of
the original manufacturer's design will make
the modifying party immediately and totally
responsible, henceforth, for meeting
compliance with all applicable Federal, State
and Local laws, guidelines and regulations.
9. WARNING!
Before filling tank with gasoline:
• let engine cool.
• Gas vapors can ignite and explosion can
occur.
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