Ariens Contractor 996126 Operator's Manual page 14

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1. Brake Pedal
2. Accelerator Pedal
Shift Selector Lever
1. Shift Selector: Changes the transmission from neutral
to forward or reverse. Always start engine neutral. The
selector position will be shown in the indicator panel in
front of the operator.
Move the transmission shift selector from neutral to
reverse or drive by rotating the lever up or down to the
desired transmission gear.
Figure 6
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1. Shift Selector Lever
Make a full stop by releasing pressure on accelerator pedal
and applying brakes. Be sure the unit is at a full stop before
returning shift selector to neutral or switching from reverse to
forward and forward to reverse.
Seat Belts
The seat has a seat belt for the operator and a seat belt for
the passenger. Make sure seat is fully lowered and seat
belts are properly fastened when operating the vehicle.
1. Seat Belt: The seat belt is the belt that extends from
the retractor when pulled across the lap to be buckled.
It is located on the left side of the driver's seat and right
side of the passenger's seat.
2. Buckle: Both operator and passenger buckles are
located in the middle. It secures the seat belt in place.
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Figure 7
CAUTION: Seat belts should fit snugly and as
low around the hips as possible. Wearing seat
belts high around the waist greatly increases the
chances of that person being injured in a
dangerous situation.
Never use a seat belt for more than one person
and never buckle the seat belt to a buckle
designed to receive the other seat belt.
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Reverse
Neutral
Drive