Ariens 929000 - Manual (Page 55)

Figure 8
OPERATION
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PRE-STARTINO INSPECTION
Before starting the engine before each day's
operation, the following checks and services should
be performed;
1. Check oil in engine crankcase. Add oil as
required to maintain proper level. See lubrication
section.
2. Check fuel supply. Fill with clean, fresh
regular gasoline only. See lubrication section.
3. Check air cleaner and service as required.
4. Check for engine, transmission or differential
oil leaks. See your authorized Ariens dealers for re­
pairs.
5. Make visual checks regarding safety pre­
cautions, obstructions and maintenance.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Use the following procedure to start the engine:
1. Lock the parking brake (V) by depressing the
foot pedal. Figure 4, and pushing the brake lock
forward to lock the parking brake.
2. HYDROSTATIC MODELS. Place hydrostatic
control lever in the "park-start" position as shown
in Figure 2.
N O T E : T h e e n g in e w ill n o t s ta r t u n le s s th e c o n tr o l
le v e r is in th e "p a rk -s ta rt " p o s itio n .
6. Turn ignition key (J) shown in Figure 6 clock­
wise all the way. Release key as soon as the engine
starts and gradually lower the throttle-choke control
lever past the offset until the engine runs at '/j
throttle.
N O T E : A W A R M E N G IN E W IL L R E Q U IR E L E S S
C H O K IN G T H A N A C O L D E N G IN E .
If the engine fails to start on the first attempt,
turn key to thè "off" position, wait a few minutes and
try again. Do not operate starter continuously for
more than 30 seconds at a time.
Always allow engine to warm up before applying
load. In below freezing weather, allow engine to run
at a fast idle for a period of at least five minutes
before moving the tractor or starting the attachment.
SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND TRANS­
MISSION COULD RESULT IF THIS PROCEDURE IS
NOT FOLLOWED. 3400 - 3500 RPM
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always use the following procedure to stop the
engine:
1. HYDROSTATIC DRIVE MODELS. Move hydro­
static control lever to the "park-start" position.
2. GEAR SHIFT MODELS. Move gearshift lever to
the "Neutral" position.
3. Disengage the implement power clutch.
4. Engage parking brake by depressing the foot
pedal and by moving brake lock (J) forward to
"on" position.
5. Lower attachment to the ground.
6. Lower throttle lever and allow the engine to
idle for a short period of time. DO NOT STOP A
HOT ENGINE AT HIGH SPEED AS INTERNAL ENGINE
DAMAGE COULD RESULT.
7. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to the "off"
position to stop the engine.
8. BE CAREFUL: Remove ignition key before
dismounting from tractor. This will prevent children
and inexperienced operators from starting the trac­
tor.
OPERATING THE HYDROSTATIC DRIVE TRACTOR
1. Start the engine using the procedure ex­
plained under "Pre-starting Inspection" and "Starting
the Engine."
^ 3 . GEAR SHIFT MODELS. Place gear shift lever
in the forward (neutral) position as shown in
Figure 3.
N O T E : T h e e n g in e w ill n o t s ta r t u n le s s th e g e a r
s h ift le v e r is in th e "fo r w a r d " n e u tr a l p o sit io n .
4 . Place implement power clutch lever Fig­
ure 1, in thè rear (disengaged) position.
N O T E : T h is is a s a fe ty fe a t u re . T h e e n g in e -w ill
n o t st a rt u n le s s th e clu tch le v e r is in th e d is e n g a g e d
p o s itio n .
5. Raise throttle choke control
6, past the offset in the slot to the
lever (J) ,Figure
'choke" position.
N O T E : T h e h y d ro s ta t ic c o n tr o l le v e r m u st b e in
th e "p a rk -st a rt " p o sitio n a n d th e im p le m e n t p o w e r
c lu tc h le v e r, m u s t b e d ise n g a g e d to s ta r t th e e n g in e .
2 . Release parking brake by depressing foot
pedal until brake disengages.
3. Select the proper engine speed with the
throttle-choke lever. When operating any power-
driven attachment, run the engine at full throttle
(3400 - 3500 RPM) unless otherwise specified. Use the
hydrostatic control lever, NOT THE THROTTLE, to
select a safe, appropriate travel speed.
4. To start the attachment, engage the imple­
ment power clutch with the engine running at 'A
throttle. Then increase speed to full throttle.
5. To move the tractor forward and increase the
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