Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual page 10

• Charge batteries in an open well
ventilated area, away from spark and
flames. Unplug charger before
connecting or disconnecting from
battery. Wear protective clothing and
use insulated tools.
• Keep all parts in good working
condition and all hardware tightened.
Replace all worn or damaged decals.
• Check grasscatcher components and
the discharge guard frequently and
replace with manufacturer's
recommended parts, when necessary.
Grasscatcher components are subject
to wear, damage, and deterioration
which could expose moving parts or
allow objects to be thrown.
• Keep all nuts and bolts tight, especially
blade attachment bolts, to be sure the
equipment is in safe working condition.
• Check brake operation frequently.
Adjust and service as required.
• On multi-bladed machines, take care
as rotating one blade can cause other
blades to rotate.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
• Hydraulic hoses and lines can fail due
to physical damage, kinks, age, and
exposure. Check hoses and lines
regularly. Replace damaged hoses
and lines.
• Hydraulic fluid connections can loosen
due to physical damage and vibration.
Check connections regularly. Tighten
loose connections.
• Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic or other lines. Tighten all
connections before applying pressure.
• Search for leaks with a piece of
cardboard. Protect hands and body
from high pressure fluids.
• If an accident occurs, see a doctor
immediately. Any fluid injected into the
skin must be surgically removed within
a few hours or gangrene may result.
Doctors unfamiliar with this type of
injury should reference a
knowledgeable medical source.
Prevent Fires
• Machine fires and structure fires can
occur if a machine is stored before
allowing it to cool, or if debris is not
removed from around the engine and
muffler, or if stored near combustible
materials.
• Remove grass and debris from engine
compartment and muffler area, before
and after operating machine,
especially after mowing or mulching in
dry conditions.
• Empty the grasscatcher completely
before storing. Always shut off fuel
when storing or transporting machine,
if the machine has a fuel shutoff.
• Do not store machine near an open
flame or source of ignition, such as a
water heater or furnace.
• Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace
if necessary.
experience to perform the job.
• Always maintain the correct tire
pressure. Do not inflate the tires above
the recommended pressure. Never
weld or heat a wheel and tire
assembly. The heat can cause an
increase in air pressure resulting in a
tire explosion. Welding can structurally
weaken or deform the wheel.
• When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to one
side and NOT in front of or over the
tire assembly.
• Check tires for low pressure, cuts,
bubbles, damaged rims or missing lug
bolts and nuts.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
Use only non-metal, portable fuel
containers approved by the
Underwriter's Laboratory (U.L.) or the
American Society for Testing &
Materials (ASTM). If using a funnel,
make sure it is plastic and has no
screen or filter.
• Never remove the fuel tank cap or add
fuel with the engine running. Allow
engine to cool before refueling.
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Tire Safety
Explosive separation of
a tire and rim parts can
cause serious injury or
death:
•Do not attempt to
mount a tire without the
proper equipment and
Handling Fuel
Safely
To avoid personal injury
or property damage,
use extreme care in
handling fuel. Fuel is
extremely flammable
and fuel vapors are
explosive:
•Extinguish all
cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other
sources of ignition.