Ariens Max Zoom Manual Del Operador página 8

Always stand c lear ofthe discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit a nd
engine, remove key, engage parking brake
and allow moving parts tostop b efore leaving
operator's position.
Never engage PTO while r aising attachment
orwhen a ttachment isinraised position.
DO NOT o perate attoo fast a rate. DO NOT
change engine governor settings orover-
speed engine. Slow down b efore turning.
DO NOT o perate inreverse unless absolutely
necessary. ALWAYS look d own a nd behind
before and while b acking.
Stop a nd inspect equipment ifyou strike a n
object orifthere i sanunusual vibration.
Repair, ifnecessary, before restarting. Never
make adjustments orrepairs with the engine
running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut y ou.
Wrap t he blade(s) orwear gloves, and use
extra c aution when s ervicing them. NEVER
weld o rstraighten mower blades.
Rotation ofone blade m ay c ause rotation of
the other blades.
Take a ll p ossible precautions when l eaving
unit u nattended. Shut off e ngine. Remove
wire from spark plug a nd secure itaway f rom
spark plug.
ALWAYS remove key toprevent unauthorized
use.
Know t he weight ofloads. Limit loads tothose
you can safely control and the unit c an safely
handle.
Disengage PTO when a ttachment isnot i n
use. ALWAYS turn off p ower toattachment
when t ravelling, crossing driveways, etc.
Mow upand down s lopes, not a cross them.
DO NOT o perate onslopes ofmore t han 17
degrees.
Operation onslopes may lead t oloss o f
steering control. When o perating onslopes
beprepared toreact toanemergency
situation:
Return steering levers toneutral
position.
Immediately setparking brake.
Turn o ff P TO and engine.
Keep allmovements onthe slope
s low and
gradual. Do not make sudden changes in
speed or direction.
Avoid starting or stopping on the slope. If tires
lose traction, disengage the blades and
proceed slowly straight down the slope.
If you cannot back up a slope or you feel
uneasy on it, do not mow it.
DO NOT park on slopes unless necessary.
When parking on slope always chock or block
wheels. Always set parking brake.
Use a slow speed. Tires may lose traction on
slopes even though the brakes are
functioning properly.
Do not bypass transmission when on a slope.
Tow only with a machine that has a hitch
designed for towing. Do not attach towed
equipment except at the hitch point.
Follow the manufacturer's recommendations
for weight limits for towed equipment and
towing on slopes.
NEVER allow children or others in or on
towed equipment.
On slopes, the weight of the towed equipment
may cause loss of control.
Travel slowly and allow extra distance to stop.
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.
ALWAYS turn off power to attachment and
shut off fuel when transporting unit.
Keep unit free of 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 only an
approved gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout.
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.
Properly remove fuel before tipping unit.
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.
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