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HYDRO TRACTOR
Operator Manual
Models
936056 46" Hydro Tractor
Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl
ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10%
ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty.
ENGLISH
532 44 70-52 (21547942A) Rev 1 10.17.11
Printed in the U.S.A.
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- Page 1 HYDRO TRACTOR Operator Manual Models 936056 46" Hydro Tractor Gasoline containing up to 10% ethanol (E10) or up to 10% MTBE (methyl tertiary butyl ether) is acceptable for use in this machine. The use of any gasoline exceeding 10% ethanol (E10) or 10% MTBE will void the product warranty. ENGLISH 532 44 70-52 (21547942A) Rev 1 10.17.11 Printed in the U.S.A.
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Page 2: Safety Rules
SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF AMPUTATING HANDS AND FEET AND THROW ING OBJECTS. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Never leave a running machine unattended. Always turn WARNING: In order to prevent ac ci den tal off blades, set parking brake, stop engine, and remove starting when setting up, trans port ing,... - Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride-On Mowers III. CHILDREN • If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. • Never overfill fuel tank. Replace gas cap and tighten securely. WARNING. CHILDREN CAN BE INJURED BY THIS EQUIPMENT. The American Academy GENERAL SERVICE of Pediatrics recommends that children be a •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manu fac tured to GASOLINE CAPACITY 1.5 GALLONS/5,67 L give you the best possible dependability and performance. AND TYPE: UNLEADED REGULAR Should you experience any problem you cannot easily remedy, please contact your nearest authorized service OIL TYPE (API: SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F/0°C) -
Page 5: Unassembled Parts
UNASSEMBLED PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer Steering (1) Large Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt Steering Steering Wheel Extension Adapter Shaft Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Seat (1) Bolt Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Key(s) -
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness. -
Page 7: Check Tire Pressure
ASSEMBLY NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow INSTALL SEAT (See Figs. 3 and 4) the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid. • Remove bolt and flat washer se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for as sem bly of seat to tractor. - Page 8 ASSEMBLY ✓ CHECKLIST BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS QUALITY PRODUCT. PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST: ✓ All assembly instructions have been com plet ed. ✓...
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Page 9: Operation
OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. FAST SLOW REVERSE HIGH NEUTRAL CHOKE IGNITION SWITCH ENGINE START REVERSE ENGINE ON PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE ENGINE OFF OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED... - Page 10 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THIS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and ad just ments. Save this manual for future reference. Fig. 5 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
- Page 11 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye dam age. Always wear safety glass es or eye shields while operating your tractor or per form ing any ad just ments or repairs. We rec om mend standard safety glasses or a wide vision safety mask worn over spectacles.
- Page 12 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUT TING HEIGHT TO OPERATE MOWER (See Fig. 10) Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sensing switch. Any attempt by the operator to leave the seat with The po si tion of the at tach ment lift le ver (A) de ter mines the the engine running and the attachment clutch engaged will cut ting height.
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Page 13: Before Starting The Engine
OPERATION REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) • Do not push or tow tractor at more than two (2) MPH. Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System • To reengage transmission, reverse above procedure. (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse NOTE: To protect hood from damage when transporting direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off your tractor on a truck or a trailer, ensure hood is closed... - Page 14 OPERATION PURGE TRANSMISSION TO START ENGINE (See Fig. 5) When starting the engine for the first time or if the engine CAUTION: Never engage or disengage free- has run out of fuel, it will take extra cranking time to move wheel lever while the engine is run ning.
- Page 15 OPERATION MOWING TIPS • Tire chains cannot be used when the mower hous ing is attached to tractor. • Mower should be properly leveled for best mowing performance. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual. •...
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Page 16: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery and Terminals Clean Debris Off Steering Plate ck Transaxle Cooling... -
Page 17: Blade Care
MAINTENANCE TRACTOR BLADE CARE For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Re place Always observe safety rules when per form ing any bent or damaged blades. main te nance. BRAKE OPERATION CAUTION: Use only a replacement blade ap- proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. -
Page 18: Clean Air Screen
MAINTENANCE OIL DRAIN VALVE V-BELTS Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours CLOSED of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not ad just able. Re place belts if they begin to slip from wear. LOCKED POSITION TRANSAXLE MAINTENANCE The transmission fan and cooling fins should be kept clean DRAIN... -
Page 19: Spark Plugs
MAINTENANCE SPARK PLUGS DECK WASHOUT PORT (See Fig. 22) Replace spark plugs at the beginning of each mowing Your tractor’s deck is equipped with a washout port on season or after every 100 hours of use, whichever comes its surface as part of its deck wash system. It should be first. -
Page 20: Service And Adjustments
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SE RI OUS IN JU RY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: • Depress brake pedal fully and set parking brake. • Place motion control lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in “DISENGAGED” position. •... - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS • ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
- Page 22 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see step in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appear- sides are equal.
- Page 23 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Observe entire motion drive belt and position of all TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT belt guides and keepers. (See Fig. 33) • Remove belt from stationary idler (A) and clutching The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. idler (B).
- Page 24 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE MOTION CONTROL LEVER TO ADJUST STEERING WHEEL ALIGNMENT NEUTRAL ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 35) If steering wheel crossbars are not horizontal (left to right) The motion control lever has been pre set at the factory when wheels are positioned straight forward, remove steer- and adjustment should not be necessary.
- Page 25 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY (See Fig. 38) TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK BATTERY (See Fig. 37) WARNING: Do not short battery ter mi nals by allowing a wrench or any WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen er ate other object to contact both terminals ex plo sive gases.
- Page 26 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ENGINE TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB • Raise hood. TO AD JUST THROTTLE CON TROL CABLE • Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the grill. The throttle control has been preset at the factory and ad just ment should not be necessary.
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Page 27: Fuel System
STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANT TO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS WARNING: Never store the trac tor with FROM FORMING IN ES SEN TIAL FUEL SYSTEM PARTS SUCH gas o line in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR, FUEL FIL TER, FUEL HOSE, OR TANK... -
Page 28: Trou Ble Shoot Ing
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Out of fuel. 1. Fill fuel tank. Will not start 2. Engine not “CHOKED” properly. 2. See “TO START ENGINE” in Operation section. 3. Engine flooded. 3. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. 4. Bad spark plug. 4. - Page 29 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine continues 1. Faulty operator-safety presence control 1. Check wiring, switches and connections. If not system. corrected, contact an authorized service center/ to run when oper- department. ator leaves seat with attachment clutch engaged 1. Worn, bent or loose blade. 1.
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Page 30: Warranty
In the event you have a claim under this Warranty, you must return the product to an authorized service dealer. Should you have any unanswered questions concerning this Warranty, please contact: Ariens 655 W. Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110 1-877-257-6920 www.ariens.com... - Page 32 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, WI 54110-1072 1-877-257-6920 www.ariens.com WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.