Ariens 936041 42" Hydro Tractor Operator's Manual 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.
HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR
TO SET PARKING BRAKE (See Fig. 5)
Your tractor is equipped with an operator presence sens-
ing switch. When engine is running, any attempt by the
operator to leave the seat without first setting the parking
brake will shut off the engine.
+ Depress clutch/brake pedal into full "BRAKE" position
and hold.
+ Place parking brake lever in "ENGAGED" position
and release pressure from clutch/brake pedal. Pedal
should remain in "BRAKE" position. Ensure parking
brake will hold tractor securely.
IMPORTANT: LEAVING THE IGNITION SWITCH IN ANY
POSITION OTHER THAN "STOP" WILL CAUSE THE BATTERY
TO BE DISCHARGED (DEAD).
NOTE: Under certain conditions when tractor is standing
idle with the engine running, hot engine exhaust gases may
cause "browning" of grass. To eliminate this possibility, al-
ways stop engine when stopping tractor on grass areas.
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CAUTION: Always stop tractor complete=
ly, as described above, before leaving
the operator's position to empty grass
catcher, etc.
TO USE THROTTLE CONTROL (See Fig. 7)
Always operate engine at full speed (fast).
+ Operating engine at less than full speed (fast) reduces
the engine's operating efficiency.
+ Full speed (fast) offers the best mower performance.
Fig. 5
STOPPING (See Fig. 6)
MOWER BLADES
+ To stop mower blades,move attachment clutch lever
to "DISENGAGED" position.
(_) ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
"DISENGAGED"
(_tl) ATTACHMENT
CLUTCH SWITCH
"ENGAGED"
Fig. 6
GROUND DRIVE
+ To stop ground drive, depress clutch/brake pedal into
full "BRAKE" position.
+ Move motion control lever to neutral position.
ENGINE
+ Move throttle control between half and full speed (fast)
position.
NOTE: Failure to move throttle control between half and
full speed (fast) position, before stopping may cause engine
to "backfire."
+ Turn ignition key to "STOP" position and remove key.
Always remove key when leaving tractor to prevent
unauthorized use.
• Never use choke to stop engine.
Fig. 7
TO MOVE FORWARD AND BACKWARD
(See Fig. 8)
The direction and speed of movement is controlled by the
motion control lever. (J)
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Fig. 8
• Start tractor with motion control lever in neutral position.
+ Release parking brake.
+ Slowly move motion control lever to desired position.