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- Page 1 TRACTO Operator Manual Models 936037 42" Gear Tractor 423924 Rev. 2 12.01.08 _ ENGL,SH Printed in USA...
- Page 2 SAFETY RULES & Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers DANGER: THIS CUTTING MACHINE IS CAPABLE OFAMPUTATING HANDS AND FEETAND THROWING OBJECTS. FAILURETO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. • Do not operate machine without the entire grass catcher, discharge guard, or other safety devices in place and WARNING: In order to prevent acci=...
- Page 3 SAFETY RULES Safe Operation Practices for Ride=On Mowers ill. CHILDREN GENERAL SERVICE Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to Never operate machine in a closed area. the presence of children. Children are often attracted to Keep all nuts and bolts tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition.
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Page 4: Specifications
PRODUCT SPECiFiCATiONS CONGRATULATIONS on your purchase of a new tractor. It has been designed, engineered and manufactured to give you the best possible dependability and performance. Gasoline Capacity 1.50 Gallons and Type: Unleaded Regular Should you experience any problem you can not easily rem- edy, please contact your nearest authorized service center/ Oil Type (API-SG-SL): SAE 30 (above 32°F) o... - Page 5 PARTS Steering Wheel (1) Lock Washer Steering (1) Large Wheel Insert Flat Washer Steering Wheel (1) Hex Bolt ]--_ Steering Extension Steering Wheel Shaft Adapter Steering Boot Seat (1) Washer (1) Knob (1) Seat Slope Sheet (1) Oil Drain Tube For Future Use Key(s)
- Page 6 ASSEMBLY Your new tractor has been assembled at the factory with exception of those parts left unassembled for shipping purposes. To ensure safe and proper operation of your tractor all parts and hardware you assemble must be tightened securely. Use the correct tools as necessary to ensure proper tightness.
- Page 7 ASSEMBLY CHECK TIRE PRESSURE INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3) Adjust seat before tightening adjustment knob. The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important • Remove adjustment knob and flat washer securing for best cutting performance.
- Page 8 OPERATION These symbols may appear on your tractor or in literature supplied with the product. Learn and understand their meaning. REVERSE NEUTRAL HiGH CHOKE FAST SLOW iGNiTiON SWITCH ENGINE OFF REVERSE ENGINE ON ENGINE START PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE PARKING BRAKE OPERATION LOCKED UNLOCKED...
- Page 9 OPERATION KNOW YOUR TRACTOR READ THiS MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR TRACTOR Compare the illustrations with your tractor to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. 03104 Fig. 4 Our tractors conform to the applicable safety standards of the American National Standards Institute.
- Page 10 OPERATION The operation of any tractor can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields while operating your tractor or performing any adjustments or repairs. We recommend a wide vision safety mask over spec= tacles or standard safety glasses.
- Page 11 OPERATION TO ADJUST MOWER CUTTING HEIGHT REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) (See Fig. 9) Your tractor is equipped with a Reverse Operation System (ROS). Any attempt by the operator to travel in the reverse The position of the attachment lift lever (A) determines the direction with the attachment clutch engaged will shut off the cutting height.
- Page 12 OPERATION BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE WARM WEATHER STARTING (50 ° F and above) • When engine starts, move the throttle control to the CHECK ENGINE OiL LEVEL fast position. • The attachments and ground drive can now be used. If The engine in your tractor has been shipped, from the the engine does not accept the load, restart the engine...
- Page 13 MAINTENANCE BEFORE EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY EVERY BEFORE MAINTENANCE EACH SEASON STORAGE SCHEDULE HOURS HOURS HOURS HOURS Check Brake Operation Check Tire Pressure Check Operator Presence & ROS Systems Check for Loose Fasteners Check/Replace Mower Blades Lubrication Chart Check Battery Level Clean Battery...
- Page 14 MAINTENANCE BLADE CARE TRACTOR For best results mower blades must be kept sharp. Replace Always observe safety rules when performing maintenance. bent or damaged blades. BRAKE OPERATION proved by the manufacturer of your tractor. If tractor requires more than five (5) feet to stop at highest Using a blade not approved by the manu= AUTION: Use onlya replacement blade ap= speed in highest gear on a level, dry concrete or paved...
- Page 15 MAINTENANCE V=BELTS Remove the drain tube and replace the cap onto to the bottom fitting of the drain valve. Check V-belts for deterioration and wear after 100 hours Refill engine with oil through oil fill dipstick tube. Pour of operation and replace if necessary. The belts are not slowly.
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Page 16: To Install/Remove Mower
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, BEFORE PERFORMING ANY SERVICE OR ADJUSTMENTS: Depress clutch/brake pedal fully and set parking brake. Place gearshift lever in neutral position. • Place attachment clutch in "DISENGAGED" position. • Turn ignition key to "STOP" and remove key. •... - Page 17 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS ATTACH MOWER SIDE SUSPENSION ARMS (A) TO • Insert end of link (E) into hole in front mower bracket and secure with washer and retainer spring (J). CHASSIS - Position hole in arm over pin (B) on outside of tractor chassis and secure with retainer spring.
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Page 18: To Level Mower
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO LEVEL MOWER • If adjustment is necessary, see steps in Visual Adjust- ment instructions above. Ensure tires are properly inflated to the PSI shown on tires. • Recheck measurements, adjust if necessary until both If tires are over or under inflated, it may affect the appear- sides are equal. -
Page 19: To Replace Mower Blade Drive Belt
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TO REPLACE MOTION BELT DRIVE TO REPLACE MOWER BLADE DRIVE BELT (See Fig. 25) (See Fig. 24) Park the tractor on level surface. Engage parking brake. The mower blade drive belt may be replaced without tools. For assistance, there is a belt installation guide decal on Park the tractor on level surface. -
Page 20: Transaxle Gear Shift Lever Neutral-Adjustment
SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS TRANSAXLE GEAR SHIFT LEVER NEUTRAL= ADJUSTMENT (See Fig. 26) WASHERS RETAINING The transaxle should be in neutral when the gear shift RING lever is in neutral (N) (lock gate) position. The adjustment is preset at the factory; however, if adjustment is needed, proceed as follows: •... - Page 21 SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS REPLACING BATTERY TO REPLACE FUSE (See Figs. 29 and 30) Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The fuse holder is located behind the dash. WARNING: Do not short battery termi= nals by allowing a wrench or any other TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY object to contact both terminals...
- Page 22 STORAGE ENGINE Immediately prepare your tractor for storage at the end of the season or if the tractor will not be used for 30 days or more. FUEL SYSTEM IMPORTANT: IT IS IMPORTANTTO PREVENT GUM DEPOSITS FROM FORMING IN ESSENTIAL FUELSYSTEM PARTS SUCH gasoline in the tank inside a building AS CARBURETOR,...
- Page 23 TROU OOTI G POI PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Will not start Out of fuel. Fill fuel tank. Engine not "CHOKED" properly. See "TO START ENGINE" in Operation section. Engine flooded. Wait several minutes before attempting to start. Bad spark plug. Replace spark plug. Dirty air filter.
- Page 24 BLESHOOTING POINTS PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION Engine dies when Reverse operation system Turn ignition key to tractor is shifted (ROS) is not "ON" while ROS "ON" position. into reverse mower or other attachment See Operation section. is engaged. Engine continues to run Faulty operator-safety presence control system.
- Page 25 SUGGESTED GUIDE FOR SIGHTING SLOPES FOR SAFE OPERATION ONLY RIDE UP AND DOWN HILL, NOT ACROSS HILL 15 DEGREES MAX. down the face of slopes, never across the face. Do not mow ARNING: To avoid serious injury, operate your tractor up and slopes greater...
- Page 26 Ariens and Gravely brand consumer products manufactured and sold by Ariens after December 31, 2007 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years after the date of purchase. An authorized Ariens dealer (Ariens brand products) or Gravely dealer (Gravely brand...
- Page 27 OF FURTHER WARRANTY Ariens Company makes no warranty, express or implied, other than what is expressly made in this warranty. If the law of your state provides that an implied warranty of merchantability, or an implied warranty of fitness for particular purpose, or any other implied warranty, applies to Ariens Company, then any such implied warranty is limited to the duration of this warranty.
- Page 28 Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street Brillion, Wl 54110-1072 800-317-5898 www.ariens.com _IL WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.