Controls Overview - Ariens Lawn Tractor 46 Operator's Manual

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(A) ATTACHMENT LIFT LEVER - Used to raise and lower
the mower or other attachments mounted to your trac tor.
(B) BRAKE PEDAL - Used for brak ing the tractor and
start ing the engine.
(C) PARKING BRAKE - Locks clutch/brake pedal into
the brake position.
(D) THROTTLE CONTROL - Used to control engine speed.
(E) ATTACHMENT CLUTCH SWITCH - Used to en gage the
mower blades or other attachments mounted to your trac tor.
(F) IGNITION SWITCH - Used for starting and stopping
the engine.
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(G) REVERSE OPERATION SYSTEM (ROS) "ON"
POSITION - Allows operation of mower or other powered
attachment while in reverse.
(H) LIGHT SWITCH - Turns the headlights on and off.
(J) MOTION CONTROL LEVER - Selects the speed and
di rec tion of the tractor.
(M) FREEWHEEL CONTROL - Disengages transmission
for pushing or slowly tow ing the trac tor with the engine off.
(N) CHOKE CONTROL - Used when starting a cold engine.
(P) SERVICE REMINDER/HOUR METER - Indicates when
service is required for the engine and mower.
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