Pre-Starting, Starting And Shut-Off - Ariens Imperial RM1028 Owner's/Operator's Manual

Attachment Lift
Move Attachment Control to right then to rear
position for maximum cutting height (4").
Move lever to right, then to forward position
for lowest cutting height (1"). Intermediate
positions allow selection of cutting heights
between these values.
Parking Brake
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Parking Brake is provided to prevent tractor
from rolling when parked or left unattended.
To engage Parking Brake, fully depress
Clutch Pedal and engage Parking Brake
Latch, then remove pressure from Clutch
Pedal.
To disengage Parking Brake, depress Clutch
Pedal fully and disengage Parking Brake
Latch.
IMPORTANT: Operating unit with Parking
Brake and Latch engaged will damage brake
band and friction wheel.
P -S
RE TARTING
Crankcase Oil
Check that the engine crankcase oil is at proper lever by
setting dipstick into tube. Fill or change per instructions in
General Maintenance Section.
CAUTION
Make sure all hardware is tight, all safety devices in
place and all adjustments made correctly.
Air Cleaner
Check air filter for dirt. Clean as required. See General
Maintenance.
Engine Fuel
Refer to General Maintenance Section.
Check fuel supply. Wipe dust, dirt and debris from around
cap before removing to prevent foreign particles from
entering tank.
NOTE: For cold weather starts, use a winter grade
gasoline which has a higher volatility to improve starting.
DO NOT use gasoline left over from summer.
Seat Adjustment
Be sure all controls can be reached safely from
operator's position. To move seat, loosen four bolts under
seat, move seat to desired position, and tighten bolts.
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Safety Interlock System
Engine must shut off if the operator attempts to leave the
seat. When Speed Selector is not in neutral (N) or Mower
Clutch is engaged (IN) engine must shut off or interlock
circuit is defective.
NOTE: Check interlock system before each use.
STOP
S
TARTING AND
DO NOT attempt to start unit at this time. Read and
understand entire manual before starting unit.
Electric Start
See Figures 1 and 5 for all Controls and Features
locations.
1. Place mower unit on level ground.
2. Place Speed Selector in neutral (N).
3. Place Mower Clutch Lever in disengaged (OUT)
position.
4. Depress both Brake and Clutch Pedals to prevent
rolling.
5. Insert key into ignition switch.
6. Set throttle to "Fast" position.
7. Turn key to "Start" position to crank engine and
release when engine starts.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT operate started motor more than
15 seconds per minute, as overheating and damage can
occur.
8. Set throttle to "Part Throttle" or "Slow" position for
adaptation to ambient temperature or transport.
Once achieved, set throttle to "Fast" position for
normal operation.
9. Select Speed Control range.
Manual Start
1. Follow the previous starting steps 1-3.
2. Engage Parking Brake.
3. Turn key to "Run" position.
4. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until it
pulls harder, this is compression stroke, let rope
rewind slowly.
5. Pull rope with a rapid continuous full arm stroke. Let
rope rewind slowly.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT let Starter Handle snap against
Starter.
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Ariens Riding Mower
WARNING
Safety interlock system failure and
improper operation of unit can result in
death or serious injury. Check system to
make sure it is functioning properly.
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HUT FF
CAUTION
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