Ariens 915131-1334 Owner's Manual page 10

WARNING: AVOID INJURY.
Read a nd understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
Tools Required
Adjustable wrench
Petroleum jelly or dielectric grease.
Unpack Unit
Remove unit and all other components from
the shipping container. Engage transmission
bypass lever (see MOVING UNIT
MANUALLYon page 15). Push unit from
container onto a level surface. Disengage
transmission bypass lever.
Connect Battery
See Battery Removal and Installation on
page 22 and perform steps 2 and 3 in the
installation section.
Place Unit in Operating Position
(Figure 3):
NOTE: The seat is shipped with the seat
positioned as far back as possible.
1. Tip seat forward and adjust the seat as
needed (see TIPPING SEAT
FORWARD on page 18 and SEAT
ADJUSTMENT on page 18).
2. Remove eccentric spacers and rotate
steering levers to the operating position.
Reinstall spacers. Do not tighten.
3. Adjust steering levers (see ADJUSTING
STEERING LEVERS on page 23).
2
1. Steering Lever 3. Eccentric
2. Seat Spacer
Figure 3
Check Engine Oil Level
Refer to Engine Manual.
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