Ariens 985119, 985115, 985117 Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control Rods, Install Attachments

2.Connect the forward end to the pivot plate on the unit with a .375 x .75 clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x

.065 flat washers and a .09 x .75 cotter pin. Insert clevis pin with cotter pin to the outside of adjustment bracket (Figure 8).

Right Hand Rod:

1.Hook the rear of the right hand brake rod into the right outside end of the brake handle weldment.

2.Place the carriage bolt through the brake handle.

3.Put two nylon washers on the bolt between the handle and the handlebar weldment.

4.Retain with another nylon washer, rubber washer, steel washer and lock nut (Figure 9).

5.Connect the adjustment bracket to the cam lever arm on unit with a clevis pin, two .406 x .812 x .065 flat washers and .09 x .75 cotter pin.

6.Push brake handle grip onto handle.

7.Connect the interlock plug to the wiring harness.

8.Fasten the instruction plate and the brake handle weldment to the rear hitch with the nut and bolt just removed and an additional 1/2-13 bolt and locknut.

9.Adjust brakes per Adjustments.

	1	2	3	4
				3
					5
7
		6
1.	Carriage Bolt				5.	Rubber Washer
2.	Parking Brake Handle				6.	Lock Nut
3.	Nylon Washer				7.	Steel Washer
4.	Brake Handle Weldment
				Figure 9

Connect Gear Shift and Directional Control Rods

Connect the Fwd/Rev and Hi-Lo gear control rods to the tractor and their respective handles using bushings, 1/4-20 x 1.5 bolts, .281 x .625 x .065 x flat washers and 1/4-20 locknuts. See the Hi-Lo gear control (Figure 7) and Fwd/Rev control (Figure 10). See Service and Adjustments on page 16 for adjustments.

	1	1.	Fwd/Rev Control
			Handle
	3	2.	Right Handlebar
5	4	3.	Hand Lever Pivot
		4.	Fwd/Rev Control
			Rod
	2	5.	Adjust and Jam
			Nuts

Figure 10

Install Attachment(s)

Install each attachment following instructions provided in the attachment manual.

Charge Battery

See See Service Battery on page 15.

Fill Engine Fuel Tank

Add clean fuel to fuel tank. See Engine Manual for correct type and capacity.

Check Engine Oil

Check and add oil if needed. See Engine Manual for specifications.

Check Safety Interlock System

WARNING: FAILURE OF INTERLOCK, together with improper operation could result in death or serious injury.

Be sure that safety interlock system operates correctly. See Safety Interlock System on page 11.

Lubricate Pivot Points

Put a drop of engine oil on the pivots of the throttle lever, the direction control lever, the gear shift lever, the PTO control, and range shift handle.

Check Function of all Controls

WARNING: FAILURE OF CONTROLS could result in death or serious injury.

Ensure unit runs and performs properly.

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