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WARNING: AVOID INJURY! Read and
understand entire Safety Section before
proceeding.
CONTROLS
AND FEATURES
See figure 5 on page 1 1 for Controls and Features locations.
Safety Interlock
System
WARNING: Safety interlock system failure and
improper operation of unit can result in death
or serious injury. Test this system each time the
unit is operated. If this system does not
function as described, do not operate unit
repairs are made.
Perform the following tests to ensure the safety interlock
system is working properly. If the unit does not perform as
stated, contact your Dealer for repairs.
1. Try to start the power unit when the operator is in the
seat, the mower PTO is off, and the left hand steering
control lever is not in the park position. Try to start the
power unit after switching the RH arm out of the park
position and putting the LH steering control lever into
the park position. Try starting the power unit after
taking both levers out of the park position. The starter
must not crank in any of these instances.
2. Try to start the power unit when the operator is in the
seat, the mower PTO is on, and the steering control
levers are in the park position. The starter must not
crank in this situation.
,
Try to start the power unit when the operator is not in
the seat and the steering control levers are in the park
position. The starter must not crank in this situation.
Checking
the Engine Shut-Off
Circuits
Check the engine shut-off circuits daily.
1. Run engine at 1/3 throttle, engage the mower PTO and
lift off of the seat. The engine should stop within 3
seconds.
,
Run engine at 1/3 throttle, engage the mower PTO,
move a steering control lever out of the neutral lock
and lift off of the seat. The engine should again stop
within 3 seconds. Repeat for the opposite steering
control lever.
NOTE: If the machine does not pass this test, DO NOT
OPERATE. Take it to your Ariens Dealer.
3. Move the steering lever rearward and release the
steering lever. This steering lever should return to a
position where the steering lever can be swung
outward and lock in the neutral outward position.
Steering
Control
Levers
The steering levers control the speed and direction of the
unit. In addition, they will stop the unit.
After starting the power unit, pull the steering control levers
back together out of the lock position and into the neutral
position.
A
Figure 6
C
D
A. For reverse travel, pull both steering control levers
backward.
B. For straight forward travel, push both steering control
levers forward.
C. To turn left, pull the left back or push the right steering
control lever forward or a combination of both.
D. To turn right, pull the left back or push the left steering
control lever forward or a combination of both.
CAUTION: Use caution when making turns.
Slow the machine down to a manageable
speed before making sharp turns. This mower
can spin very rapidly when pushing forward on
one lever and pulling back on the other.
NOTE: Aggressive turning can scuff or damage lawns.
ALWAYS keep both wheels rotating when making sharp
turns. DO NOT make turns with inside wheel completely
stopped. To obtain minimum turning radius, slowly reverse
inside wheel while moving the outside wheel slowly forward.
CONTROL
PANEL
Ignition Switch
PTO
hoke
Engagement
Control
Throttle
..........
Meter
Figure 7
0L5020
GB- 12
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