Ariens 991090 ZT HD44 Manual Do Utilizador

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Moving parts can cut or amputate fingers or a 
hand. Wrap blade(s) or wear gloves to 
service. On multiblade mowers, rotation of 
one blade will cause all blades to rotate.
NEVER place your hands or any part of your 
body or clothing inside or near any moving 
part while unit is running.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all 
rotating parts during operation. Rotating parts 
can cut off body parts.
ALWAYS keep body and hands away from 
pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic 
fluid under pressure.
DO NOT touch parts which are hot. Allow 
parts to cool.
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from all 
pinch points.
Fumes from the engine exhaust can cause 
death or serious injury. DO NOT run engine in 
an enclosed area. Always provide good 
ventilation.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions 
in the manual and on the machine before 
starting. Understand:
How to operate all controls
The functions of all controls
How to STOP in an Emergency
Braking and steering characteristics
Turning radius and clearances
Keep safety devices or guards in place and 
functioning properly. NEVER modify or 
remove safety devices.
Do not operate without either entire grass 
catcher or the discharge guard in place.
Stop engine before removing grass catcher or 
unclogging chute.
Ensure Safety Interlock System is functioning 
properly. DO NOT operate unit if safety 
interlock is damaged or disabled.
Start and operate unit only when seated in 
operator’s position. Steering control levers 
must be in neutral, PTO disengaged and 
parking brake set when starting engine.
Use care when approaching blind corners, 
shrubs, trees or other objects that may 
obscure vision.
Dust, smoke, fog, etc. can reduce vision and 
cause an accident. Mow only in daylight or 
good artificial light.
Avoid slippery surfaces. Always be sure of 
your footing.
DO NOT mow on wet grass. Reduced 
traction could cause sliding and effect the 
machine’s stability.
Watch for traffic when operating near or 
crossing roadways.
Never carry passengers.
DO NOT try to stabilize the machine by 
putting your foot on the ground.
Never direct discharge towards persons or 
property that may be injured or damaged by 
thrown objects. Use extreme caution on 
gravel surfaces.
Always stand clear of the discharge area.
ALWAYS disengage PTO, stop unit and 
engine, remove key, engage parking brake 
and allow moving parts to stop before leaving 
operator’s position.
Never engage PTO while raising attachment 
or when attachment is in raised position.
DO NOT operate at too fast a rate. DO NOT 
change engine governor settings or over-
speed engine. Slow down before turning.
DO NOT operate in reverse unless absolutely 
necessary. ALWAYS look down and behind 
before and while backing.
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.
Take all possible precautions when leaving 
unit unattended. Shut off engine. Remove 
wire from spark plug and secure it away from 
spark plug.
ALWAYS remove key to prevent unauthorized 
use.
Know the weight of loads. Limit loads to those 
you can safely control and the unit can safely 
handle.
Disengage PTO when attachment is not in 
use. ALWAYS turn off power to attachment 
when travelling, crossing driveways, etc.
Mow up and down slopes, not across them.
DO NOT operate on slopes of more than 15 
degrees.
Operation on slopes may lead to loss of 
steering control. When operating on slopes 
be prepared to react to an emergency 
situation:
Return steering levers to neutral 
position.
Immediately set parking brake.
Turn off PTO and engine.
Keep all movements on the slope slow 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.