OPERATION
WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See Figure 4 for Controls and Features locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and improper operation of unit can result in death or serious injury. Test this system each time the unit is operated. If this system does not function as described, do not operate until repairs are made.
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.
NOTE: When the parking brake is engaged, the steering levers are locked in neutral.
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STARTING INTERLOCK |
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1 | Neutral | Off | Engaged | Starts |
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2 | Neutral | On | Engaged | Doesn’t |
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3 | Neutral | Off | Dis- | Doesn’t |
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4* | Neutral | On | Engaged | Shuts Off |
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5* | Neutral | Off | Dis- | Shuts Off |
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* Operator lifts off seat.
Parking Brake Interlock System
With the parking brake engaged, the steering levers must be locked in neutral.
With the parking brake disengaged, the engine must not start and the engine must shut off if the operator leaves the seat.
Steering Levers |
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A | B |
C | D |
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The steering levers control speed and direction. In addition, they will stop the unit.
A.For reverse travel, pull both steering control levers backward.
B.For straight forward travel, push both steering control levers forward.
C.To turn left, pull the left back or push the right steering control lever forward or a combination of both.
D.To turn right, pull the right back or push the left steering control lever forward or a combination of both.
To stop, return both steering levers to neutral.
NOTE: The steering controls are mechanically locked in neutral whenever the parking brake is engaged.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns. ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, slowly reverse inside wheel while moving outside wheel slowly forward.
Ignition Switch
Operate the ignition switch with the removable key.
The switch has three positions: Off (1), On (2) and Start (3). To start the
OF1750 engine, turn the key to Start, then release to On. To stop the engine, turn the key to Off.
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