Ariens 935000 - Manual (Page 5)

IMPORTANT: ENGAGE THE BRAKE LOCK BEFORE
DISMOUNTING FROM THE TRACTOR OR ANY TIME IT
IS LEFT UNATTENDED.
A
CAUTION; WHEN USING TRACTOR OR ATTACH­
MENT FOR THE FIRST TIME USE LOW RANGE SPEEDS
AND LOWER GEARS TO MAKE SURE OF YOUR CON­
TROLS.
OPERATION
WHEN USING ATTACHMENTS
A rear weight box and wheel weights are available to
increase traction when using the Sno-Thro or the front
blade attachments. Rear tire chains are also available
for use in snow conditions.
NOTE: TOO MUCH REAR WHEEL TRACTION WILL
RESULT IN DRIVE TRAIN OVERLOAD AND POSSIBLE
DAMAGE. THEREFORE: WEIGHT BOX LIMIT IS 125
LBS. REAR TIRE CHAINS ARE NOT TO BE USED ON
DRY SOIL OR GRAVEL.
PRE-STARTING INSPECTION
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 or
unleaded gasoline only. See "LUBRICATION"
section.
3. Check air cleaner and tire pressures.
4. Check for engine, transmission or differential oil
leaks. See your Ariens dealer for repairs.
5. Make visual checks regarding safety precautions,
obstructions and maintenance.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Use the following procedure to start the engine.
1. Depress Clutch Pedal ( h ) and hold the tractor in
position by depressing the Brake pedal © .
2. Place the Speed Selector Lever 0 in the
"NEUTRAL" position as shown in Figure 2.
NOTE: THE ENGINE WILL NOT START UNLESS THE
SPEED SELECTOR LEVER IS IN THE "NEUTRAL" POSI­
TION.
3. Place Implement Power CLutch Lever © Figure
1, in the rear (disengaged) position.
NOTE: THIS IS A SAFETY FEATURE. THE ENGINE
WILL NOT START UNLESS THE CLUTCH LEVER IS IN
THE DISENGAGED POSITION.
FIGURE 2
4. Raise Throttle-Choke Control Lever ® Figure 1,
past the offset in the slot to the "CHOKE" posi­
tion.
NOTE: OPERATOR MUST BE ON SEAT TO START
UNIT. TRACTOR HAS A SEAT SWITCH FOR SAFETY.
5. Turn ignition key ® shown in Figure 1 clockwise
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 Vi throttle.
NOTE: A WARM ENGINE WILL REQUIRE LESS CHOK­
ING THAN A COLD ENGINE.
If the engine fails to start on the first attempt, turn key
to the "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 TRANSMISSION
COULD RESULT IF THIS PROCEDURE IS NOT
FOLLOWED.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always use the following procedure to stop the engine;
1. Move the Speed Selector Lever © (Figure 1) to
the "NEUTRAL" position.
2. Disengage the Implement Power Clutch © ,
Figure 1.
3. Engage Parking Brake Lock ® by depressing
the Brake Pedal © (Figure 1) and pulling up on
the Parking Brake Lock
Q (Figure 3).
4. Lower attachment to the ground.
5. 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.
6. Turn ignition key counterclockwise to the "OFF"
position to stop the engine.