Ariens GARDEN TRACTORS 931013 S-14G - Manual (Page 5)

OPERATION
To run the tractor in REVERSE, shift to reverse gear.
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
Prior to starting the engine for each day's operation, the
following checks and services should be performed;
a. Check oil in engine crankcase. Add oil as required to
maintain proper level.
b. Check fuel supply. Use regular gasoline only.
c. Check air filter for excessive dirt. Clean as required.
d. Make visual check with regards to safety precautions,
obstructions, lubrication, and maintenance.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Use the following procedure to start the engine:
1. Place the gear shift lever in the "Neutral" position, shown
in Figure 2.
NOTE: This is a safety feature. The engine wili not start
unless the shift lever is in neutral.
2. Be sure the Implement Power Control SwitchMJFigure
1„is pushed in (OFF). ^
NOTE: This is a safety feature. The engine will not start un­
less the switch is off (pushed in).
3. Raise throttle lever^^Figure 1, to approximately 1/3
fast position.
4. Pull choke control^^Figure 1, all the way out if engine
is Cold. If engine iswarm, little or no choke may be
required.
5. Turn ignition key(|^Figure 1, clockwise all the way.
Release key as soon as the engine starts and push choke
button in. In cold weather it may be necessary to push choke
in gradually until engine warms up. If engine fails to start
bn the first attempt, turn key to off, wait a few minutes and
try again. Do not operate the starting motor 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 5 minutes before using the tractor.
Serious internal damage to the engine could result if this
procedure is not followed.
OPERATING THE TRACTOR - GEAR SHIFT LEVER
When the gear shift lever is placed in the neutral position
the interlock switch is closed and the engine can be started:
the rear wheels are not in gear and the tractor may be pushed
around by hand as required after releasing the parking brake.
In general, best results will be secured by running the
tractor engine at full throttle while selecting the gear that
gives the desired ground speed. This insures that the attach­
ment operates at maximum efficiency.
THROTTLE LEVER SETTING
When operating power driven attachments such as the
mower, snow thrower or the rotary tiller, run the engine at
full throttle unless the attachment operator's manual specifies
otherwise. Use the shift control lever, not the throttle lever
to select a safe travel speed when using power driven
attachments.
To run the tractor FORWARD, shift to one of the four
forward speeds. Speed for each gear (with engine at full
throttle) is shown below:
1st Gear .7 mph
2nd Gear 2.1 mph
3rd Gear 3.7 mph
4th Gear 5.4 mph
Reverse Gear 2.9 mph
Safe or proper travel speed depends on the attachment
used as well as the type of terrain or lawn, field and garden
conditions in which the tractor is operated.
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