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Forward and Reverse Pedal
Press the front end of pedal downward
to move tractor forward.
Press the rear end of pedal downward
to move the tractor backward.
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Removing foot from pedal returns unit to neutral.
Seat Adjustment
1. Move the handle on the seat towards the center
of the tractor.
2. Slide seat into a comfortable position.
3. Release handle to lock seat in position.
Transmission Bypass Lever
Pull bypass lever rearward and lock in slot
1
to disengage transmission (2). Pull lever
out of slot and slowly release forward to
2
engage transmission (1).
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IMPORTANT: Start unit with transmission
bypass lever in disengaged position when starting
engine in freezing temperatures (below 32˚F/0˚C).
Slowly engage transmission, allowing transmission to
warm up before applying load.
Cruise Control Switch
Use the cruise control switch to maintain
1
desired speed. Depress forward pedal to
desired speed and push the cruise control
switch forward to engage (1).
Flip cruise control switch back or depress
2
brake pedal to disengage (2) cruise
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control.
NOTE: Turning off cruise control switch without foot on
forward or reverse pedal will stop unit abruptly.
IMPORTANT: If the forward pedal or reverse pedal is
repositioned while cruise indicator light is on, cruise will
reset at the new speed and/or direction selected.
Hood
To open, push hood latch to the right, lift hood and
place prop rod in slot under hood.
To close, remove prop rod from slot and lower it to side
of engine. Lower the hood until it rests on the latch.
Press down firmly at the center of the hood to snap it
into latch.
Indicator Lights
The symbols on the dash will light up when key is
turned to the run position if one of the following
conditions exist.
Battery voltage is lower than 12V. Refer to
Maintenance.
BATTERY
Oil pressure is low. Check oil and add if
necessary. See Engine Manual.
PTO is engaged. Disengage PTO before
starting tractor.
Safe condition to start.
Safety Interlock System
With operator on seat, engine must not start if PTO is
engaged.
Engine MUST STOP if operator leaves seat when:
• forward and reverse pedal is not in neutral or
• parking brake is disengaged or
• PTO is engaged
Engine MUST NOT start unless:
• parking brake is set/brake pedal is depressed and
• forward and reverse pedal is in neutral and
• PTO is disengaged.
DO NOT operate unit unless safety interlock system is
functioning properly. If it does not function properly, see
your Ariens Dealer.
FILLING FUEL TANK
WARNING: AVOID INJURY. Read and
understand Fuel Safety Rules in Safety
section before proceeding.
To add fuel to fuel tank:
1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated
area.
2. Stop engine and allow to cool.
3. Clean fuel cap and surrounding area to prevent
dirt from entering fuel tank.
4. Remove cap.
IMPORTANT: See engine manual for correct type and
grade of fuel.
5. Fill fuel tank to within 1/2" (1,2 cm) below bottom
of filler neck.
6. Replace fuel cap and tighten.
7. ALWAYS clean up any spilled fuel.
PRESTART
Before starting:
1. Check engine oil and fill if necessary. See engine
manual.
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