Ariens GARDEN TRACTORS 931013 S-14G - Manual (Page 6)

STOPPING THE TRACTOR
To stop the tractor, depress the clutch pedal @ and
depress the brake pedal (ñ) . Then place the shift lever in the
"Neutral" position and set the parking brake. Figure 4.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always use the following procedure to stop the engine:
1. Move the gear shift lever (j^ Figure 1, in "Neutral"
position, depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake
(Figure 4).
2. Disenga^ Implement Power Control Switch(^Figure 1,
and rear driven attachments.
3. Lower attachment so that it is resting on the floor or
ground.
4. Lower the throttle lever Figure 1, and allow engine to
idle for a short period before turning it off.
5. Turn the ignition key^MFigure 1,
stop engine.
counterclockwise to
A
IMPORTANT — Remove ignition key before dis­
mounting from tractor. This will prevent children
and inexperienced operators from starting the tractor.
RAISING THE REAR DECK
The transaxle and control linkage are readily accessible
by raising the rear deck, shown in Figure 5. To raise the
rear deck, place the shift control lever in the "Neutral"
position, release the two latches and raise the rear deck to
its stop.
A CAUTION: Always shut off engine before raising the
rear deck. Be sure to lock the rear deck down with
the latches provided before operating the tractor.
RAISING THE HOOD
The engine, battery and electrical components are readily
accessible by raising the hood, see Figure 5. To raise the hood
grasp each side and raise it
ud and forward to its stop.
CAUTION: ALWA YSSHUT ENGINE OFF BEFORE
RAISING HOOD. NEVER TOUCH MUFFLER, EX­
HAUST PIPE OR ENGINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
HAD TIME TO COOL AFTER OPERATING THE
ENGINE. A
DO NOT OVERFILL — Oil level must never exceed full mark.
Oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 4 U.S. pints.
FILLING THE TANK
The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the seat, see
Figure 6. Wipe the dust and dirt from around the cap before
removing it to prevent dirt from falling into the tank while
filling. Use an approved gasoline container and keep it clean.
The fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gallons.
Use regular grade gasoline. Be sure the gasoline is clean and
fresh. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with
gasoline. FILLER CAP
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LUBRICATION
ENGINE
Check the engine crankcase oil level daily or every 5
hours operation. It is essential that the oil level be maintained
in the "safe" operating range as shown in Figure? at all
times or serious engine damage could result.
To check the oil, stop engine and wipe all dirt and dust
from around the dip stick. Figures. Pull dip stick out, wipe
off the oil, re-insert dip stick and push it down tight. Pull
the dip stick out and observe the oil level. Add sufficient oil
of the proper viscosity to bring the oil up to the "fill"
(F) mark, see Figure 7. Be sure tractor is level when checking
oil.
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