Ariens Max Zoom 2560 Owner's/Operator's Manual page 15

STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
The unit can be stopped immediately at any
time by turning the ignition key to the "Off"
position.
STARTING AND SHUT OFF
CAUTION: Read entire
Owner/Operator Manual, Clutch
Manual, and Engine Manual first.
DO NOT attempt to start engine
at this time.
To start the engine:
1. Make sure the steering levers are in
neutral.
2. Put the PTO switch in the "Off" position.
3. Engage parking brake.
4. If the engine is cold, move the choke
control to the "On" position. If the engine
is warm or hot, do not use choke.
5. Move the throttle to 3/4 "Fast" position.
See Engine Manual for detailed
instructions.
6. Put the ignition key in the switch and
turn it to the "Start" position.
7. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
8. Move the choke control to the "Off"
position from the "Choke" position. Wait
until the engine is running smoothly
before operation.
To stop the engine:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
Disengage the PTO and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "Slow"
position.
3. Turn the ignition key to the "Off" position.
TO MOW WITH UNIT
Operate the unit only when seated in the
operator's position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm
until it is running smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow
speed until you learn how to
operate the unit.
3. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the
mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to fast.
7. Move the steering levers forward to
obtain a slow ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO
switch to the "Off" position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the "Slow"
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the "Off" position
and remove the key.
MOVING THE UNIT WITH THE
ENGINE OFF
IMPORTANT: Never tow unit.
1. Shut OFF engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (See
Service Position on page 18).
3. Pull the right and left bypass levers to
the neutral position.
WARNING: Do not bypass
transmission when on a slope.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Push the right and left bypass levers to
the drive position.
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