Ariens 915163 Manual Do Utilizador

EN - 10

Avoid Electric Shock. Objects contacting both 
battery terminals at the same time may result 
in injury and unit damage. DO NOT reverse 
battery connections.
Explosive Gases from battery can cause 
death or serious injury. Poisonous battery 
fluid contains sulfuric acid and its contact with 
skin, eyes or clothing can cause severe 
chemical burns.
NO flames, NO sparks, NO smoking near 
battery.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses and protective 
gear near battery. Use insulated tools.
Battery posts, terminals and related 
accessories contain lead and lead 
compounds, chemicals known to the State of 
California to cause cancer and reproductive 
harm. Wash hands after handling.
ALWAYS keep batteries out of reach of 
children.
Reverse connections may result in sparks 
which can cause serious injury. Always 
connect positive (+) lead of charger to 
positive (+) terminal, and negative (-) lead to 
negative (-) terminal.
ALWAYS disconnect negative (-) cable FIRST 
and positive (+) cable SECOND. ALWAYS 
connect positive (+) cable FIRST, and 
negative (-) cable SECOND.
A frozen battery can explode and result in 
death or serious injury. DO NOT charge or 
jump start a battery containing frozen fluid. 
Thaw the battery before putting on a charger 
or jump starting.
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.
Stop and inspect equipment if you strike an 
object or if there is an unusual vibration. 
Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never 
make adjustments or repairs with the engine 
running.
Mower blades are sharp and can cut you. 
Wrap the blade(s) or wear gloves, and use 
extra caution when servicing them. NEVER 
weld or straighten mower blades.
Rotation of one blade may cause rotation of 
the other blades.
Check brake operation frequently. Adjust and 
service as required.
Keep all hardware properly tightened.
Stored energy in springs can cause injury.
Maintain or replace safety and instruction 
labels, as necessary.
Never store the machine or fuel container 
inside a building where there is an open 
flame, such as a water heater.
Shut off fuel (if provided) and allow engine to 
cool completely before storing in closed area 
or covering unit.
Clean grass and debris from unit, especially 
from around muffler and engine, to help 
prevent fires.
For extended storage, clean unit thoroughly. 
See Engine Manual for proper storage.
Use only attachments or accessories 
designed for your unit.
Check attachment components frequently. If 
worn or damaged, replace with 
manufacturer’s recommended parts.

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Adjustable wrench

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9/16" wrench

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Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.

Remove unit and all other components from 
the shipping container. Engage transmission 
bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT 
MANUALLY on page 15). Push unit from 
container onto a level surface. Disengage 
transmission bypass lever.

See Battery Removal and Installation on 
page 22 and perform steps 4 and 5 in the 
installation section.

(Figure 3)
NOTICE: The seat is shipped with the seat 
positioned as far back as possible.

1. Push steering levers aside and tip seat 

up. 

2. Adjust the seat as needed (see 

3. Remove hardware from top hole of the 

steering lever (Figure 3). Slide steering 
lever back to align slot with hole at the 
top of the steering pivot arm. 

WARNING: AVOID INJURY. 
Read and understand the entire 
Safety section before proceeding.