OPERATION

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

CONTROLS AND FEATURES

See figure 4 for all controls and features locations.

Safety Interlock System

WARNING: Safety interlock failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Check system before each use to make sure it is functioning properly.

Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as stated contact your Ariens dealer for repairs.

Test

Steering Lever

PTO

Parking Brake

Engine

1

Neutral Position

Off

Engaged

Starts

2

Neutral Position

On

Engaged

Doesn’t Start

 

 

 

 

 

3

Neutral Position

Off

Disengaged

Doesn’t Start

4*+

Out of Neutral Position

Off

Disengaged

Shuts Off

5*+

Neutral Position

On

Engaged

Shuts Off

 

 

 

 

 

* Test with engine running. + Operator lifts off seat.

Ignition Switch

Operate ignition switch with a removable key. Ignition switch has three positions: Stop (1), Run (2), Start (3). See STARTING AND SHUTTING OFF ENGINE on page 11 for detailed instructions on how to start engine.

Throttle Lever (915087)

1 Choke (1) – Use to start a cold engine.

2 Fast (2) – Increases engine speed.

3

OE0002

Slow (3) – Decreases engine speed.

 

Throttle Lever (915085)

Fast (1) – Increases engine speed.

1

 

2

OE0043

Slow (2) – Decreases engine speed.

Choke Control (915085)

Push the choke lever forward to start a cold engine. Pull the choke lever to the rear when the engine gets warm.

OF1680

Parking Brake

Engages (2) and disengages (1) parking

1brake.

2

Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch

Engages (2) and disengages (1)

1 mower blades.

2

Steering Levers

•Reverse (1) – Pull both steering levers backward.

•Forward (2) – Push both steering levers forward.

•Left (3) – Pull left steering lever back or push right steering lever forward or a combination of both.

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