Stop The Engine; Move Unit Manually; Transport Unit; Maintenance - Ariens IKON XD 42 Operator's Manual

• When mulching, only remove 1/3 of grass
length per cutting. Do not cut more than
2.5 cm (1") at any one time.
• Discharge clippings into areas already cut.
• Vary cutting pattern with each mowing.
• Do not allow grass or debris to collect
inside of mower deck. Clean after each
use.

STOP THE ENGINE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving operator's
position.
1. Move steering levers to neutral position.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Push PTO knob down to off position.
4. Set throttle to slow speed.
5. Turn ignition key to off position and
remove key from ignition.

MOVE UNIT MANUALLY

See Figure 17.
IMPORTANT: There is one transaxle bypass
lever on each side of unit. Ensure that both
levers are fully in front or rear position.
• To disengage the transaxles and move unit
with the engine off, place both bypass
levers in the rear position.
• To engage transaxles and operate unit
normally, place both bypass levers in the
front position.
Figure 17
Rear Position
Front Position
EN - 17

TRANSPORT UNIT

1. Stop engine, set parking brake and
remove key from ignition.
2. Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle.
NOTICE: NEVER secure from rods or
linkages that could be damaged.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the
Safety section before
proceeding.
Your Ariens dealer can provide service and
adjustments to keep your unit operating at
peak efficiency.
Contact an authorized engine manufacturer's
service center for engine service.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Service Performed
Check Safety Interlock
System
Check Parking Brake
Check Engine Oil *
Change Engine Oil *+
Check Tire Pressure
Check Mower Blades
Check Battery
Clean Battery
Check Carbon Canister Filter
Check Air Filter *
Check Fasteners
Lubricate Unit
Clean Engine Cooling
System*
Check Belts
* Refer to engine manual for instructions
+ Use tubing included in literature pack to
drain engine oil.
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