Controls And Features - Ariens 915131-1334 Owner's Manual

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Read and understand the entire
Safety section before proceeding.
CONTROLS AND FEATURES
See figure 4 for all controls and features
locations.
Safety Interlock System
WARNING: Safety interlock failure
and improper operation of unit can
result in death or serious injury.
Check system before each use to
make sure it is functioning
properly.
Test Steering Lever PTO
1 Neutral Position Off
2 Neutral Position On
3 Neutral Position Off
4*+ Out of Neutral Position Off
5*+ Neutral Position On
Test with engine running.
+ Operator lifts off seat.
Perform the following tests to ensure the
safety interlock system is working properly. If
the unit does not perform as stated contact
your Ariens dealer for repairs.
Parking Brake
Engaged
Engaged
Disengaged
Disengaged
Engaged
Engine
Starts
Doesn't Start
Doesn't Start
Shuts Off
Shuts Off
Ignition Switch
1
Operate ignition switch
with a removable key.
Ignition switch has three
positions: Stop (1),
Run (2), Start (3). See
STARTING AND
SHUTTING OFF
ENGINE on page 14 for
detailed instructions on
how to start engine.
Parking Brake
Engages (2) and
disengages (1) parking
brake.
Power Take-Off (PTO) Switch
Throttle/Choke Lever
Choke (1) - Use to start a cold
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Fast (2) - Increases engine
speed.
Engages (2)and disengages (1) mower
blades.
Slow (3) - Decreases engine
speed.
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