Ariens 988811 Owner's Manual page 20

PARKING
1. Shut off the unit. See Shut Off on
page 16 and "To stop mowing."
2. Remove the key.
3. Lock both steering lever latches in
neutral to engage the brakes.
4. Chock or block the wheels if parked on a
slope.
TO PUSH UNIT BY HAND
To move the unit without the engine running:
1. Put the shift lever in neutral.
2. Disengage the lock latches. Release
steering levers. The brake is disengaged
when the steering levers are released.
3. Push unit to desired location.
IMPORTANT: Towing the unit will damage
transmission.
TO TRANSPORT UNIT
Transporting Machine on a Trailer
Use a heavy-duty trailer to transport your
machine. Trailer
must have signs and lights required by law.
CAUTION: Avoid injury! Use extra
care when loading or unloading the
machine into a trailer or truck.
Close fuel shut-off valve, if your
machine is equipped.
IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Transporting a
machine on a trailer or on a truck bed at high
speeds can result in hood or engine cover
raising and possibly coming off machine if not
secured.
• Position machine on trailer so hood or
engine cover opens from rear of trailer
to prevent wind from blowing hood or
cover open.
• Secure hood or engine cover with
existing machine locks or latches.
• Secure hood or engine cover with tie
down straps if no locks or latches
exist.
1. Drive machine onto a trailer.
2. Engage brake lever locks.
3. Place transmission in NEUTRAL.
4. Shut engine off.
5. Remove key.
6. Turn fuel shutoff valve to off position.
7. Fasten machine to trailer with heavy-
duty straps, chains or cables. Both front
and rear straps must be directed down
and outward from machine.
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