Ariens S-10G Owner's Manual page 6

STOPPING THE TRACTOR.
To stop the tractor, depress the clutch pedal and
depress the brake pedal ൬ . Then place the shift lever in the
"Neutral" position and set the parking brake. Figure 4.
PARKING
BRAKE
FIGURE 4
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Always use the following procedure to stop the engine:
1. Move the gear shift lever Figure 1, in "Neutral"
position, depress the brake pedal and set the parking brake
(Figure 4).
2. Disengage Implement Power Control Switch(1 )Figure 1,
and rear driven attachments.
3. Lower attachment so that it is resting on the floor or
ground.
` 4. Lower the throttle lever @ Figure 1, and allow engine to
idle for a short period before turning it off.
5. Turn the ignition key(6 )Figure 1, counterclockwise to
stop engine.
mounting from tractor. This will prevent children
A and inexperienced operators from starting the tractor.
. RAISING THE REAR DECK
IMPORTANT — Remove ignition key before dis-
. The transaxle and control linkage are readily accessible
by raising the rear deck, shown in Figure 5. To raise the
rear deck, place the shift control lever in the "Neutral"
position, release the two latches and raise the rear deck to
its stop.
REAR DECK
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CAUTION: Always shut off engine before raising the
rear deck.. Be sure to lock the rear deck down with
the latches provided before operating the tractor.
RAISING THE HOOD
The engine, battery and electrical components are readily
accessible by raising the hood, see Figure 5. To raise the hood
grasp each side and raise it up and forward to its stop.
RAISING HOOD. NEVER TOUCH MUFFLER, EX-
HAUST PIPE OR ENGINE UNTIL THEY HAVE
HAD TIME TO COOL AFTER OPERATING THE
ENGINE.
FILLING THE TANK
The fuel tank filler cap is located behind the seat, see
Figure 6. Wipe the dust and dirt from around the cap before
removing it to prevent dirt from falling into the tank while
filling. Use an approved gasoline container and keep it clean.
The fuel tank capacity is 4.5 gallons.
Use regular grade gasoline. Be sure the gasoline is clean and
fresh. Do not use premium gasoline. Do not mix oil with
FUEL TANK FILLER CAP
gasoline.
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DONE
ENGINE
Check the engine crankcase oil level daily or every 5
hours operation. It is essential that the oil level be maintained
in the "safe" operating range as shown in Figure7 at all
times or serious engine damage could result.
To check the oil, stop engine and wipe all dirt and dust
from around the dip stick, Figure8. Pull dip stick out, wipe
off the oil, re-insert dip stick and push it down tight. Pull
the dip stick out and observe the oil level. Add sufficient oil
of the proper viscosity to bring the oil up to the "fill"
(F) mark, see Figure 7. Be sure tractor is level when checking
oil. CHECK OIL LEVEL
DO NOT EXCEED
"F" MARK
FIGURE 7
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DO NOT OVERFILL — Oil level must never exceed full mark.
Oil capacity of the engine crankcase is 4 U.S. pints.
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