GB - 6
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
This equipment and/or its engine may include
exhaust and evaporative emissions control
system components required to meet U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
and/or California Air Resources Board
(CARB) regulations. 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 an
Ariens Company dealer or an authorized
engine manufacturer's service center.
Contact your Ariens Company Equipment
Retailer concerning emission controls and
component questions.
SAFETY RULES
Operation
To prevent personal injury or property
damage, do not attempt to start engine until
all assembly steps are complete and you
have read and understand the safety and
operating instructions in this manual.
If unit is to be used by someone other than
original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold,
ALWAYS provide this manual and any
needed safety training before operation.
If the operator or the mechanic cannot read
the manual, it is the owner’s responsibility to
explain it to them. Only the user can prevent
and is responsible for accidents or injuries
occurring to themselves, other people or
property.
This product is equipped with an internal
combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near
any unimproved, forest or brush covered land
unless the exhaust system is equipped with a
spark arrestor meeting applicable local, state
or federal laws. A spark arrestor, if used,
must be maintained in effective working order
by the operator. See your Gravely Dealer or
engine manufacturer’s service center.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are
explosive. Handle with care. Use only an
approved gasoline container with an
appropriately sized dispensing spout.
Wear approved safety glasses when
operating this equipment. The operation of
any powered machine can result in foreign
objects being thrown by high-speed rotating
parts.
Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and
hearing protection when operating this
equipment.
Remove hearing protection and watch for
traffic when operating near, or when crossing
roadways.
Before inspecting or servicing any part of
equipment, shut off engine, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug, and make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete
stop. Be aware that rotating blades slow
down gradually after engine is shut off.
Exercise extreme caution on slopes and
avoid excessively steep slopes.
Never leave equipment unattended when
engine is running. Shut off engine and
disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug
before leaving equipment. Turn off fuel shut-
off if equipped.
Never pick up or carry equipment while the
engine is running.
Walk, never run.
ALWAYS be sure of your footing. Use caution
to avoid slipping and falling.
Operate machine only in daylight or good
artificial light.
NEVER operate after or during the use of
medication, drugs or alcohol. Unit requires
complete and unimpaired attention.
If the machine should start to vibrate
abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and
check for the cause immediately. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
Never allow children or untrained adults to
operate this equipment.
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons, particularly small children, and pets.
Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
Do not run engine in an enclosed area.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
gas, a deadly poison that is odorless,
colorless, and tasteless.
Do not start engine or operate this equipment
with any safety guards or housing removed.
If equipment jams or becomes clogged,
immediately shut off engine, disconnect spark
plug wire from spark plug, and allow all
moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use
only a wooden stick to clear away debris.
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper
operation and installation of accessories.
Only use accessories approved by the
manufacturer.
Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors can
explode. ONLY use approved fuel containers.
•NOSmoking!
•NOSparks!
•NOFlames!
• Allow engine to cool before filling fuel
tank.
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.
Check fuel supply before starting engine.
