Ariens 1742 EZR Owner's/Operator's Manual page 13

Attachment Lift Lever Lock
WARNING: AVOID injury from stored energy
in lift assist spring. DO NOT unlock
attachment lift lever with mower deck
removed. ALWAYS engage Attachment Lift
Lever Lock when removing mower deck. See
Service and Adjustments.
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Transmission Dump Valves
Opening the Dump Valves allows the unit to be pushed
by hand. Dump Valves must be closed to drive unit.
Dump Valve Rod
Trailer Hitch
• To Open the Dump Valves: Lift up on the Dump
Valve Rod Knob and pull rearward until the
expanded section of the rod comes through the
hole in the trailer hitch. Push the rod back down
to lock it in position.
• To Close the Dump Valves: Lift up on the Dump
Valve Rod and push it forward.
ALWAYS engage the
attachment Lift Lever Lock
when removing or
servicing the mower deck.
Lift lever can spring up
quickly if released while
mower deck is removed.
Before removing the
mower deck, ❶ lower the
attachment lift lever to
position 1, then ❷ latch
and lock the lock pin.
To properly latch and lock
the lock pin.
❶ Pull the pin out of the
latched unlocked position.
❷ Rotate the lock pin
downward 90°.
❸ Push lock pin in to
locked position.
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PRE START
1. Check Engine Oil Level
The engine in your tractor has been shipped from the
factory, already filled with summer weight oil. Check
engine oil with tractor on level ground.
1. Remove oil fill cap/dipstick and wipe clean.
2. Reinsert the dipstick and rest the oil fill cap on the
tube. Tighten the cap lightly.
3. Wait a few seconds, remove and read oil level. If
necessary, add oil until "FULL" mark on dipstick is
reached. Do not overfill.
For cold weather operation you should change oil for
easier starting (See "Oil Viscosity Chart" in Engine
Manual). To change oil, see Engine Manual.
2. Check Fuel Level
The fuel level is shown through a window in the control
panel next to the parking brake.
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Handle with care.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames.
Refer to Engine Manual for proper fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated
area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool for two minutes.
3. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel
cap to prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
4. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
5. Fill the fuel tank to not less than 1/2 inch of
bottom of tank filler neck. Use care; do not spill
fuel.
6. Replace the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel before starting
the engine.
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Fuel Cap
Fuel Level Window
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