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 14 for detailed instructions on how to start engine.

Throttle/Choke Lever (915157, 169)

Throttle (915159, 161, 171)

Fast (1) – Increases engine

1 speed.

2

Slow (2) – Decreases engine

1

2

3

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

Fast (2) – Increases engine speed.

Slow (3) – Decreases engine speed.

speed.

Choke (915159, 161, 171)

Pull choke control out to start a cold engine.

Push choke control in when engine is warm.

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Parking Brake

 

Engages (2) and

 

disengages (1) parking

1

brake.

 

2

 

 

 

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