Section 3: Operation; Standard Controls - Ariens Grand Sierra 931038 Owner's/Operator's Manual

SECTION 3: OPERATION

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Hood
To open the hood, push left the hood latch located inside
center of grille. Do not slam the hood to close it, use a
firm downward push at the center of the hood to ensure
that the latch engages. Do not drive unit unless the hood
is fully closed and latched.
Indicator Lights
OIL
BATTERY
Figure 4: Dash Decal
Each symbol on dash decal will light up when the key is
turned to the run position and the condition listed below
exists. These symbols will light up as indicated below:
"Amber" – battery voltage is lower than 12
volts. Refer to Battery Maintenance Section.
BATTERY
BATTERY
BATTERY
"Amber" – oil pressure is low. Check oil level
and add if necessary. See Engine Manual.
OIL OIL
OIL
"Amber" – PTO switch(es) is engaged (on).
Disengage PTO switches when starting
tractor.
PTO PTO
PTO
ENGAGED ENGAGED
"Green" – safe condition to start. All "ignition"
conditions must be met before tractor will
start.
OKAY TO
OKAY TO
CRANK
CRANK
CRANK
Ignition
OFF
RUN
With operator on seat, tractor will not start
unless Speed Selector is in neutral (N) and
START
Implement Power is disengaged (Off).
CAUTION
Turn Ignition key "OFF" and remove it before
attempting any maintenance, adjustment or leaving
tractor unattended.
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PTO
CRANK
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Choke
To start a cold engine move lever to
"CHOKE" position and after engine has
started, gradually pull lever down to open
choke and allow engine to warm up at 1/2
throttle setting. (It should not be necessary to
choke a warm engine).
Throttle
Throttle lever controls engine speed. To increase engine
speed push forward, to decrease engine speed pull back.
Set Throttle approximately 1/3 of FAST position to start
engine and when engaging PTOs.
FAST
SLOW
Steering
Your tractor is equipped with Power Steering for easier
operation.
NOTE: When lifting attachment, Power Steering
momentarily requires greater steering effort due to
greater hydraulic system requirements. Release lever to
resume power to steering.
Speed Selector
The Speed Selector lever must be placed in
the neutral (N) position before engine will
start. Selector controls both tractor speed
and direction. Moving Speed Selector
forward from neutral (N) increases forward travel speed.
Moving Speed Selector backward from neutral (N)
increases reverse travel speed. In neutral (N) position,
hydrostatic system provides braking action to wheels.
IMPORTANT: The Speed Selector is sensitive to the
slightest movement. Because of the dynamic braking
characteristics of the hydrostatic transmission, move
Speed Selector slowly in normal operation.
Neutralizer Pedal
When Neutralizer Pedal is fully
depressed the Speed Selector returns
to neutral (N) and forward or reverse
motion of the tractor stops. The pedal is
an alternate to the Speed Selector for
slowing down or stopping.
IMPORTANT: Keep foot off Neutralizer Pedal except for
reducing speed or stopping. DO NOT use pedal and
Speed Selector simultaneously. Misadjustment of
hydrostatic linkage will result.
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