Ariens 929001 - Manual (Page 8)

IMPORTANT: TRACTOR MUST BE COMPLETELY
STOPPED WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. SERIOUS TRANS­
MISSION DAMAGE CAN RESUL T IF GEA RS A RE SHIFT­
ED WITH TRACTOR IN MOTION.
4. Select the desired throttle speed with the throttle-choke
control lever. When operating a power-driven attachment,
operate the engine at full throttle (3400 - 3500 RPM)
unless otherwise specified and control travel speed by
selecting an appropriate gear.
5. To start the mower or snow thrower, engage the imple­
ment power clutch slowly with the engine running at %
throttle, then increase speed to full throttle.
6. To stop the tractor, depress foot pedal to the braking
range, then return it to the shifting range and place gear
shift lever in neutral. Fully depress pedal and engage the
brake lock when parking or leaving the tractor. (Figure 10)
EMERGENCY STOPPING
Always use caution when mowing-be alert for children, pets
or obstacles in path. If necessary to make emergency stop,
step firmly on brake pedal. (On hydrostatic model tractor,
drive control lever automatically returns to neutral when
brake pedal is depressed.)
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS REMOVE IGNITION KEY WHEN
LEAVING
THE TRACTOR TO PREVENT CHILDREN
AND INEXPERIENCED OPERATORS FROM STARTING
THE ENGINE.
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DRIVE CONTROL LEVER
DISENGAGED ENGAGED
CLUTCH BRAKE PEDAL
D-ENGAGED
SHIFTING
RANGE
Figure 10
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BE CAREFUL
1. BEFORE SERVICING ANY ATTACHMENT:
DISENGAGE POWER. .
SHUTOFF ENGINE.
‘ MAKE SURE BLADES OR AUGER HAS STOP­
PED REVOLVING.
DISCONNECT ENGINE SPARK PLUGGABLE.
Z KEEP CHILDREN. BYSTANDERS AND PETS
OUT OF THE WORKING AREA
Z KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY
FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS.
4. KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE.
LUBRICATION
Proper lubrication according to a regular schedule is a
vital part of maintaining the Model S-8 Garden Tractor. The
following lubrication schedule should be followed closely.
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Use clean, fresh "regular" grade of automotive gasoline. Do
not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
FILLING THE TANK - (Figure 11)
The fuel tank filler cap is easily accessible as shown in
Figure 11. Before filling the tank, wipe all dust and dirt from
around the cap to prevent dirt from falling into the tank. Use
an approved gasoline container and keep it clean. Fill tank
completely. The tank capacity is 1-3/8 gallons.
Figure 1
ALWAYS USE CAUTION WHEN HANDLING
GASOLINE. NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANK
WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR WHEN THE
ENGINE IS HOT. NEVER SMOKE WHILE FILLING
THE TANK. REMOVE THE IGNITION KEY BE­
FORE FILLING TANK.
BRAKING
~ RANGE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check the engine crankcase oil level daily or every five
hours of operation. The oil level should be maintained to the
"Full" mark on the dipstick. Figure. 12. Never allow the oil
level to fall below the "Add" mark or serious engine damage
could result. DO NOT OVERFILL. Oil level must never
exceed the "full" mark. Oil capacity is 2Y* US. pints.
To check the oil, place the tractor on a level surface, stop
the engine and wipe all dirt and dust from around the dip­
stick, Figure 12. Pull dipstick out, wipe off the oil and re­
insert by pushing it down tightly (until it snaps into place).
Pull dipstick out and observe the oil level. Add sufficient oil
of the proper viscosity (see chart) to bring the level up to the
"Full" mark.
SERVICE OIL TYPE
Lawn and Garden Attachments Ariens SAE 10W-30 MS or equival||
Snow Removal Equipment Ariens SAE 5W-20 MS or eouiva
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