Safety - Ariens ProZoom 99480600-1952S Owner's/Operator's Manual

Emission Control
System
Certification Label
NOTE: 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 EPA
and/or CARB authorized service centers. Contact your Ariens
Equipment Retailer concerning emission controls and component
questions.
Safety
Operator Training Required
• Read the operator's manual and other training material. If the
operator or mechanic cannot read English, it is the owner's
responsibility to explain this material to them. This publication
is available in other languages.
• Become familiar with the safe operation of the equipment,
operator controls, and safety signs.
• All operators and mechanics should be trained. The owner of
the machine is responsible for training the users.
• Never let children or untrained people operate or service the
equipment. Local regulations may restrict the age of the
operator.
• The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for accidents
or injuries occurring to themselves, other people, or property.
• Operate the machine in an open, unobstructed area under the
direction of an experienced operator.
Preparation
• Evaluate the terrain to determine what accessories and
attachments are needed to properly and safely perform the
job. Only use accessories and attachments approved by the
manufacturer.
• Wear appropriate clothing including hard hat, safety glasses
and hearing protection. Long hair, loose clothing or jewelry
may get tangled in moving parts.
• Inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and
remove all objects such as rocks, toys and wire which can be
thrown by the machine.
• Use extra care when handling gasoline and other fuels. They
are flammable and vapors are explosive.
a. Use only an approved container.
b. Never remove gas cap or add fuel when engine is
running. Do not smoke.
c. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
• Check that the operator's presence controls, safety switches
and shields are attached and functioning properly. Do not
operate unless they are functioning properly.
Operating Safely
• Never run an engine in an enclosed area where dangerous
carbon monoxide fumes can collect.
• Only operate in good light, keeping away from holes and
hidden hazards.
• Be sure all drives are in neutral and parking brake is engaged
before starting engine. Only start engine from the operator's
position. Use seat belts if provided.
• Slow down and use extra care on hillsides. Be sure to travel in
the recommended direction on hillsides. For this machine,
drive across hillsides, not up and down. Turf conditions can
affect the machine's stability. Use caution while operating near
drop-offs.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and when
changing directions on slopes.
• Never raise deck with the blades running.
• Never operate with the PTO shield, or other guards, not
securely in place. Be sure all interlocks are attached, adjusted
properly, and functioning properly.
• Never operate with the discharge deflector raised, removed or
altered, unless using a grass catcher. Do not operate mower
without discharge chute or entire grass catcher in place.
• Do not change the engine governor setting or overspeed the
engine. Operating the engine at excessive speed can increase
the hazard of personal injury.
• Stop on level ground, lower implements, disengage drives,
engage parking brake, and shut off engine before leaving the
operator's position for any reason including emptying the grass
catchers or unclogging the chute.
• Stop equipment and inspect blades after striking objects or if
an abnormal vibration occurs. Make necessary repairs before
resuming operations.
• Keep hands and feet away from the cutting units.
• Look behind and down before backing up to be sure of a clear
path.
• Never carry passengers and keep pets and bystanders away.
• Slow down and use caution when making turns and crossing
roads and sidewalks. Stop blades if not mowing. Watch for
traffic when operating near or crossing roadways.
• Be aware of the mower discharge direction and do not point it
at anyone.
• Do not operate the machine while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Use care when loading or unloading the machine into or off of
a trailer or truck.
• Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs, trees, or
other objects that may obscure vision.
• Inspect machine before you operate. Be sure hardware is tight.
Repair or replace damaged, badly worn, or missing parts. Be
sure guards and shields are in good condition and fastened in
place. Make any necessary adjustments before you operate.
• Before using, always visually inspect to see that the blades,
blade bolts and the mower assembly are not worn and
damaged. Replace worn and damaged blades and bolts in
sets to preserve balance.
• Keep safety labels visible when installing accessories and
attachments.
• Do not wear radio or music headphones. Safe service and
operation require your full attention.
• When machine is left unattended, stored, or parked, lower the
mower deck unless a positive mechanical lock is used.
Using a Spark Arrestor
The engine in this machine is not equipped with a spark arrestor
muffler. It is a violation of California Public Resource Code Section
4442 to use or operate this engine on or near any forest-covered,
brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the exhaust system is
equipped with a spark arrestor meeting any applicable local or state
laws. Other states or federal areas may have similar laws.
A spark arrestor for your machine may be available from your
authorized dealer. An installed spark arrestor must be maintained in
good working order by the operator.
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