Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 4)

CONTROLS
@IGNITION AND STARTER SWITCH - FIGURE 1 ( e )IMPLEMENT POWER CLUTCH - FIGURE 1
The ignition and starter switch has three positions:
"OFF", "RUN", and "START". Start the engine by
turning the key fully clockwise to "START" position
and then release the key as soon as the engine starts.
Stop the engine by turning the key counterclockwise to
the "OFF" position.
THROTTLE-CHOKE CONTROL LEVER - FIGURE 1
This control operates both the throttle and choke.
When starting a cold engine, raise the lever past the
offset and into the "CHOKE" position. After the engine
has started, lower the lever to the throttle operating
range and allow the engine to warm at 14 throttle.
Select
the appropriate engine speed in the throttle
range after the engine has warmed up.
NOTE; UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, THE AT­
TACHMENTS SHOULD BE OPERATED AT FULL
THROTTLE. THE THROTTLE IS NOT TO BE USED TO
SELECT DESIRED TRAVEL SPEEDS. OPERATE AT
FULL THROTTLE AND REGULATE GROUND SPEED
WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER.
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LIGHT SWITCH - FIGURE 1
Turn lights on by pulling the control knob out. Turn
lights off by pushing the knob in.
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ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - FIGURE 1
To raise the attachment, depress thumb button, pull
the lever to the rear, and release thumb button. This
will hold the attachment in the raised position. When
using the mower attachment; select the "notch" that
allows the mower to cut at the desired height.
To lower the attachment, pull the lever to the rear,
depress the button to release the latch and allow the
lever to move forward.
The Implement Power Clutch is used to operate the at­
tachments. Push the lever forward to engage the clutch
and drive the attachment. Pull the lever rearward to
disengage
the clutch and stop the attachment. The
lever must be in the rear (disengaged) position to start
the engine. THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. The engine
will not start until the lever has been placed in the
disengaged position.
(7) SPEED SELECTOR LEVER - FIGURE 2
The Speed Selector Lever is used to select any of three
forward gears or one reverse gear. The markings " 1,2,
3" and "R" on the floor plate indicate the locations of
the gears. The slowest forward gear is indicated by
"1", the secondary gear, "2" and the fastest gear,
"3".
The "R" indicates reverse. The Speed Selector
Lever must be in the "NEUTRAL" position as shown in
Figure
2 to start the engine. THIS IS A SAFETY
FEATURE.
@ HIGH-LOW SPEED RANGE SELECTOR - FIGURE 2
The High-Low Speed Selector gives a choice of six for­
ward speeds; three in "HIGH" range; and three in
"LOW" range. The speed in reverse gear is the same in
both ranges. See "SPECIFICATIONS", page 40.
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CLUTCH PEDAL - FIGURE 1
Depressing the Clutch pedal disengages the transaxie
from the engine and permits shifting the speed selector
to any desired gear. Always release the clutch pedal
slowly for smooth acceleration. Do not allow foot to
rest on pedal except when clutching.
IMPORTANT: ALWAYS DEPRESS CLUTCH PEDAL TO
EASE ENGINE STARTING. DEPRESSING CLUTCH
PEDAL RELEASES PARKING BRAKE. BE READY TO
APPLY FOOT BRAKE WHEN STARTING FROM PARK
POSITION.
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BRAKE PEDAL - FIGURE 1
Depressing the brake pedal applys pressure to the disk
brake and stops the tractor (with the clutch depressed).
Be sure to depress clutch pedal to disengage the clutch
before
braking. Brake will not stop tractor without
depressing clutch pedal.
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PARKING BRAKE LOCK - FIGURE 3
A Parking Brake Lock is provided to prevent the tractor
from moving when parked or left unattended. To lock
the brake, pull the parking brake lock up with the pedal
fully depressed. Then release the brake pedal. Figure 3
shows the parking brake lock engaged. Clutch pedal
must not be depressed when locking brake. Park"^~>
brake lock may be disengaged by depressing eit
brake or clutch pedal.
FIGURE 1