Ariens 815034 Owner/Operator's Manual & Parts List page 6

Never carry passengers.
Check clutch and brake operation frequently. Adjust and
service as required. All motion of drive wheels and
auger/impeller must stop quickly when control levers are
released.
DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT clear snow
across the face of slopes. Keep all movement on slopes
slow and gradual. DO NOT make sudden changes in
speed or direction. Use a slow speed to avoid stops or
shifts on slopes. Avoid starting or stopping on a slope.
DO NOT park unit on a slope unless absolutely
necessary. When parking on a slope always block the
wheels.
ALWAYS shut off engine, remove key, and close fuel
shut-off valve or drain fuel when transporting unit on a
truck or trailer.
Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer
or truck.
Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. NEVER secure
from rods or linkages that could be damaged.
DO NOT transport machine while engine is running.
Keep unit free of ice or other debris. Clean up oil or fuel
spills.
This product is equipped with an internal combustion
type engine. DO NOT use unit on or near any
unimproved, forest-covered or brush covered land unless
exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester
meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark
arrester, if it is used, must be maintained in effective
working order by operator.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive.
Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS allow
engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from
operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
Never fill containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or
trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on
the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from
the truck or trailer and refuel it on the ground. If this is not
possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or
container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately.
Before tipping unit up onto housing, remove fuel so no
spills will occur. Ensure unit is secure and will not tip over
during maintenance.
ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels
in good repair, in place and securely fastened. NEVER
modify or remove safety devices.
DO NOT change engine governor settings or over-speed
engine.
Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death.
DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide
good ventilation.
ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition.
Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion.
Keep all hardware properly tightened. Check shear bolts
frequently. Check slip clutch on units so equipped.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as
necessary.
NEVER store unit with fuel in fuel tank, inside a building
where any ignition sources are present.
Shut off fuel and allow engine to cool completely before
storing in closed area or covering unit.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. See Engine
Manual for proper storage.
Use only attachments or accessories approved by the
manufacturer of the snow thrower such as wheel
weights, counterweights, cabs, etc.
Check components frequently. If worn or damaged,
replace with manufacturer's recommended parts.
Never operate the snow thrower near glass enclosures,
automobiles, window wells, drop-offs, etc. without proper
adjustment of the snow discharge angle.
Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on
slippery surfaces. Use care when backing up.
Disengage power to the auger / impeller when the snow
thrower is transported or not in use.
Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running.
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