Ariens GRAVELY Pro Unit HR1536FX Owner's/Operator's Manual page 12

PTO Clutch (988116, 117, 120, 314)
1
3
Pull the PTO (power take off) switch past On (1) to Reset (2)
to engage the mower blades. Push the PTO switch Off (3) to
disengage the mower blades.
NOTE: Pull PTO switch to Reset (2) to engage mower
blades after operator presence control has been released.
Parking Brake
The parking brake holds the tractor in position
when not in use.
To engage parking brake, pull the brake handle
2
back (1).
To release parking brake, push the brake handle
forward (2).
1
Recoil Starter Handle
Pull the recoil starter handle to start the engine.
Hour Meter
Electric Start: The hour meter measures the
number of hours that the key is in the run
position and operator presence control is
OG0620
engaged.
Recoil Start: The hour meter measures the number of hours
the engine has been run.
Oil Pressure Light (988108, 109, 117)
The red light near this symbol comes on when
the engine is running and engine oil pressure is
OG0600
low. Check oil level and add if necessary. See
Engine Manual.
Cold Start Disengage
Use the cold start disengage for easier starting on cold days.
1. Pull out cold start chain 1 to 4 links and lock chain in
frame notch (Figure 5).
2. Start engine and allow engine to warm to operating
temperature.
3. Slowly release chain from notch.
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WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Lock steering
control levers in neutral before disengaging cold
start feature. Unit will move if steering controls
are engaged when cold start feature is
released.
Cold Start
Disengage
FILL FUEL TANK
WARNING: Fuel is highly flammable and its
vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an
approved fuel container.
NO smoking, NO sparks, NO flames. ALWAYS
allow engine to cool before servicing.
NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or
hot from operation.
NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled
fuel.
Add fuel to the fuel tank as needed. See engine manual for
type and grade of fuel.
To add fuel to the fuel tank:
1. Put the unit in an open area.
2. Stop the engine.
3. Allow engine to cool.
4. Clean the fuel cap and the area around the fuel cap to
prevent dirt from entering the fuel tank.
5. Remove the cap from the fuel tank.
6. Fill the fuel tank. Be careful not to spill.
7. Install the cap on the fuel tank and tighten.
8. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting the engine.
TO STOP IN AN EMERGENCY
1. Release operator presence control(s).
2. Turn the ignition key Off.
3. Allow engine to stop completely.
4. Engage parking brake.
Notch
OG1320
Figure 5