Install Seat; Check Tire Pressure; Check Deck Levelness; Check Brake System - Ariens 42" Precision Gear Tractor Operator's Manual

INSTALL SEAT (See Fig. 3)
Adjust seat before tightening adjustment bolt.
• Remove adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
se cur ing seat to cardboard packing and set aside for
as sem bly of seat to tractor.
• Pivot seat upward and remove from the cardboard
packing. Remove the cardboard packing and discard.
• Place seat on seat pan and assemble shoul der bolt.
Tighten shoulder bolt securely.
• Assemble adjustment bolt, lock washer and flat washer
loosely. Do not tighten.
• Lower seat into operating position and sit on seat.
• Slide seat until a comfortable position is reached which
allows you to press clutch/brake pedal all the way down.
• Get off seat without moving its adjusted position.
• Raise seat and tighten adjustment bolt securely.
SEAT PAN
SHOULDER
BOLT
ADJUSTMENT
BOLT
NOTE: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Follow
the instructions below to remove the tractor from the skid.
WARNING: Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol-
low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure the area
in front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
section for location and function of con trols)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by depressing clutch/brake
ped al.
• Place gearshift lever in neutral po si tion.
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
• Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against
tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
ASSEMBLY
SEAT
00737
FLAT WASHER
LOCK WASHER
Fig. 3

CHECK TIRE PRESSURE

The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on tires.

CHECK DECK LEVELNESS

For best cutting results, mower housing should be prop-
erly leveled. See "TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING" in the
Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF ALL
BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments
sec tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed
correctly.

CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM

After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See "TO CHECK BRAKE"
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.
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BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓
All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory.)
✓
Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling.)
✓
Check mower and drive belts. Ensure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
✓
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA
ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
✓
Engine oil is at proper level.
✓
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
✓
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
functions. Operate them before you start the engine.
✓
Ensure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓
Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse
Operation System (ROS) are working properly. (See the
Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual.)
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CHECKLIST