Ariens GRAVELY Pro-Turn 400 Series Dealer/Owner/Operator Manual page 23

5. Insert the ignition key in the switch and
turn the key switch to the On position.
The engine preheat indicator will glow.
Keep the switch in this position until the
engine preheat indicator stops glowing.
6. Turn the key switch to the Start position,
crank and start engine.
7. As soon as the engine starts, release the
key.
8. If the engine does not start after two
attempts see Troubleshooting on
page 44.
IMPORTANT: Do not crank the engine
continuously for more than 20 seconds at a
time. If the engine does not start, allow a 5 –
30 second cool down period between starting
attempts.
To stop the engine:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral.
Disengage the PTO and engage the
parking brake.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Allow engine to idle before shutting off
unless there is a safety problem that
requires immediate shut-down.
4. Turn the ignition key to the Off position.
STOPPING IN AN EMERGENCY
WARNING: Operating unit on
slopes may lead to loss of steering
control. When operating on slopes
be prepared to react to an
emergency situation.
1. Return steering levers to neutral
position.
2. Immediately set parking brake.
3. Turn off PTO and engine.
TO MOW WITH UNIT
Operate the unit only when seated in the
operator's position.
1. Start the engine. Let the engine warm
until it is running smoothly.
2. Release parking brake.
WARNING: Move the steering
control levers slowly and keep the
throttle control lever at slow speed
until you learn how to operate the
unit.
3. Move the steering levers to neutral.
4. Slow the engine down to about 3/4
speed.
5. Turn ON the PTO switch to engage the
mower.
IMPORTANT: Never engage the PTO if the
mower is plugged with grass or other
material. This may cause damage to the
electric clutch.
6. Move throttle control to the fast position.
7. Move the steering levers forward to
obtain a slow ground speed.
8. To disengage the mower, move the PTO
switch to the Off position.
9. When you know how to operate the unit,
select a speed appropriate to your
mowing conditions.
PARKING
To park the unit:
1. Bring the steering levers to neutral. Turn
off PTO.
2. Move the throttle lever to the Slow
position.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Lower the attachment.
5. Turn the ignition key to the Off position
and remove the key.
TO PUSH THE UNIT
Place the transaxles in bypass mode to move
the unit with the engine off.
NOTE: Make sure both transaxles are set to
neutral before pushing the unit.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT tow the unit.
Transport the unit on an appropriate truck or
trailer.
1. Shut off engine.
2. Place seat in the service position (see
Service Position on page 26).
3. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
clockwise to the bypass position.
WARNING: Do not bypass
transmission when on a slope.
4. Disengage parking brake.
5. Push unit to desired location.
6. Engage parking brake.
7. Turn the bypass valves a quarter-turn
counter-clockwise to the run position.
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